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Worn lugs holes - how bad?

Gui13250
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Hi all,
I have a nice Connie, but while wearing it and bracelet tighten, I’ve heard like a « click » from the spring bar. It was still there, but understood that it move a bit when tighten the bracelet.

When removing the bracelet I’ve seen that lugs hole were worn.

when I bought it, original endlinks were in the original box, but has been almost destroyed by previous owner… one of the option is that the springs bar were locked and he has worn the lugs hole and endlinks trying to remove them.

so, how bad is it? Can I wear it like that as long as it keeps the spring bar?
Should I find bigger spring bars?

I wear it only fews days per month, so I guess I will not worn it more, but if I can do something to protect it…

Any feedback appreciated 😀


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mzzleather
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Hole looks dangerously close to the lug edge but I think it would still be safe to wear for daily conditions
 
Dan S
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That is pretty bad, but I agree that the watch doesn't look like it's about to fall off of your wrist. Make sure that everything is clean, since it is probably dirt and grit that gradually causes this damage over time. I don't think this happened while trying to remove the end-links.
 
Gui13250
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Thanks for yours feedback.

I will only wear it with the BOR, as I guess the endlinks may help to keep it right in place.

there is only one lug hole where the springbar is moving when tightening the bracelet.

do you think using thicker spring bar may be a good option?
 
Dan S
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Gui13250 Gui13250
Thanks for yours feedback.

I will only wear it with the BOR, as I guess the endlinks may help to keep it right in place.

there is only one lug hole where the springbar is moving when tightening the bracelet.

do you think using thicker spring bar may be a good option?

I suppose that a spring-bar with a larger diameter end tip could help reduce motion. Note that spring-bar thickness actually refers to the part of the bar passing through the strap or end-link, and this is not the same diameter as the end of the spring-bar that goes into the lugs. So you would need to pay attention to the latter dimension, if you can find it.
 
DaveK
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Would this be a good candidate for laser welding?

Edit: Now that I’m done my coffee, I’ve edited my post so it reads like a proper sentence 👍
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Gui13250
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DaveK DaveK
Would this be a good candidate for laser would laser welding?
I’ve heard about that.

But from what I’ve heard, it is extremely expensive! Any idea of the cost? Maybe someone did try this?

From the previous comment, I guess I can wear it like that for a while, but if it is only few hundred euros I may try
 
Larry S
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Gui13250 Gui13250
I’ve heard about that.

But from what I’ve heard, it is extremely expensive! Any idea of the cost? Maybe someone did try this?

From the previous comment, I guess I can wear it like that for a while, but if it is only few hundred euros I may try
No it isn’t expensive vs losing the watch. I’d fill and drill.
 
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Gui13250 Gui13250
I’ve heard about that.

But from what I’ve heard, it is extremely expensive! Any idea of the cost? Maybe someone did try this?

From the previous comment, I guess I can wear it like that for a while, but if it is only few hundred euros I may try

I haven’t used the service, but there are a few threads I’ve read about it
 
Gui13250
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No it isn’t expensive vs losing the watch. I’d fill and drill.
Does any watch maker could do that?

from what I understand, if it is possible, I could also wait that it become a real problem (springbar cannot be old in the hole anymore) to do it?
 
Larry S
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Gui13250 Gui13250
Does any watch maker could do that?

from what I understand, if it is possible, I could also wait that it become a real problem (springbar cannot be old in the hole anymore) to do it?
You would have to ask around. Some do, some send such work out.
 
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