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fulcanelli
·How common is the end-links not fitting issue? It is pretty much stopping me pulling the trigger…
New 3861 sapphire bracelet end links rattle against case - what is going on here?
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k12123
·Just got my new Hesalite model, it’s also doing this, but only on the 12:00 side. Not sure if it bothers me yet. If the watch runs well, will likely wait until right before the warranty ends.
Apart from the tape fix, anyone else have any ideas?
Apart from the tape fix, anyone else have any ideas?
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k12123
·So many of the other 3861 models had the same rattle? I wonder why we’re the select few that noticed. Maybe we pay too much attention? Haha!
B Briz86Not sure if you’re looks worse than mine or not but here has been my experience:
omega boutique replaced spring bars - no change
Ad replaced end links - no change
I also viewed other 3861 speedmaster and noticed the same issue to varying degrees.
the issue (in my case) was not the spring bars as many here alluded to but either the holes for the spring bars are drilled too far from the case or the case is not shaped right aka their quality and tolerance standards are just low. Regardless I fixed it pretty simply.
I added a thin small strip of clear tape on the inside of the end links (not visible once installed), and that’s solved the problem 100%.
I may attempt to send it to omega to see what they can do to remedy the problem at some point during the 5 year warranty but for now, any movement of the end links is gone, and the rattling sound is gone. I’m satisfied.
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UKspeedy72
·K k12123So many of the other 3861 models had the same rattle? I wonder why we’re the select few that noticed. Maybe we pay too much attention? Haha!
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Antonio C.
·Another happy owner here. On my 6 months old 3861 there’s no play at all.
TBH I’ve not been able to replicate any of the issues reported so far, and I’ve been trying hard
TBH I’ve not been able to replicate any of the issues reported so far, and I’ve been trying hard
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7enderbender
·I’m not surprised by any of this. I compared the 3861 against the 1861 after the release and decided that the 3861 came with a light, flimsy feeling, rattly wristband with way too much taper. Bought the 1861 when it was still available. Nothing rattling on that one.
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k12123
·I had an 1863 Speedy up until several months ago. Traded it for the IWC Pilot Chrono 41. After several weeks I realized that I really missed the Speedy. Traded it in for the 3861.
Albeit small, I love the subtle changes on the latest generation. The ever so slightly smaller case makes a big difference for me. I even prefer the look of the tapered bracelet. Also that Hesalite crystal is awesome!
When worn on the go, I hardly notice it. But when I’m at home and it’s quieter, it becomes more pronounced. I just wish that there was a quick fix.
Albeit small, I love the subtle changes on the latest generation. The ever so slightly smaller case makes a big difference for me. I even prefer the look of the tapered bracelet. Also that Hesalite crystal is awesome!
When worn on the go, I hardly notice it. But when I’m at home and it’s quieter, it becomes more pronounced. I just wish that there was a quick fix.
I’m not surprised by any of this. I compared the 3861 against the 1861 after the release and decided that the 3861 came with a light, flimsy feeling, rattly wristband with way too much taper. Bought the 1861 when it was still available. Nothing rattling on that one.
