Destroyed end-links C I 70’s bracelet

[zabazja]

Ouch, I destroyed the end link of my C I 20mm 77 rivet bracelet. Tried to fold it to avoid the noises, now it’s dented. Sure it won’t be able to fix.

Since the endlink is attached to the bracelet, I’m not sure if it’s possible to replace.

[Dan S]

For those reading, one can reduce that type of damage by using soft-jawed pliers or even just wrapping needle-nose pliers with electrical tape.

You can probably minimize the visual impact of the damage by refinishing the end link, if you want to spend some time on it. Sand it down until the dents are barely visible and then rebrush with scotchbrite. If you have a Dremel or grinding wheel, you can speed up the first part, just go slowly and don't overdo it.

[zabazja]

Thank you Dan. I will bring it to my local workshop, hopefully they can get it right.

[Dan S]

Hmmmm ... looks like the photos have been removed now.

[zabazja]

My mistake, should be back now.

[1675-David]

Ouch! It looks worse than it actually is and a pretty straight forward fix for someone who know what they are doing.

[crowncollection]

It can be fixed with time and effort


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[KY..]

Ouch, but could be much worse…

[zabazja]

My local watchmaker tried to fix it. Much better now. Still I want it to be better, so the only option is to replace the end links or the total bracelet.

Can someone confirm if they’re the 65 end links? And if so, is there any online shop offering these?

[Dan S]

C&I bracelets don't have numbered endlinks. You can look for a partial bracelet, I see them on eBay and other places occasionally.

[TuRo]

Looks bob on now...no point in going further imho, as the C and I endlinks are a smidge imprecise...not quite high enough, tiny bit long and tad under width anyway...so, all is correct / in keeping !