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endlink does not fit between lugs

ACC1965
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Hi,

I purchased a bracelet for a 2846-1SC with 11 endlinks. One endlink fits and the other is slightly too wide.

I tried switching the one that fits from the 12 to 6 position and it still fits and the other does not.

I am thinking the one that fits was polished down of there is some minor variation in the endlink fabrication.

Should i sand down the larger endlink, purchase another 11 endlink if possible, try to spread the lugs, or something else?

Thank you for your input and help.
 
Davidt
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The last thing I’d do is mess with the lugs unless there is clear evidence one pair of lugs have been narrowed. From what you’ve said this doesn’t appear to be the case.
 
Dan S
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Try filing it down slightly. Just a little and then test again on both sides. Etc.
 
aermotor
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Whatever you do don't do anything to the case. Pics would help. And if you have a micrometer like above or something to accurately measure both.
 
Spruce
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Dan S Dan S
Try filing it down slightly. Just a little and then test again on both sides. Etc.
As in file the end link not the case!
 
tritto
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I bought some modern 633 endlinks for the Speedmaster case and they were too wide to fit in either of my speedmasters' lugs. I had to carefully file down the endlinks to make them fit. I've read of others with the same experience. Take it slow and make sure you have the endlink firmly taped down while you're filing to avoid damage to the top side of the endlink.
 
OneTwo
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tritto tritto
I bought some modern 633 endlinks for the Speedmaster case and they were too wide to fit in either of my speedmasters' lugs. I had to carefully file down the endlinks to make them fit. I've read of others with the same experience. Take it slow and make sure you have the endlink firmly taped down while you're filing to avoid damage to the top side of the endlink.
I'll second this experience with modern 633 end links as well as the filing advice. As my wood shop instructor at university said, measure twice, cut once.
 
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