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Old 5 February 2016, 12:44 AM   #1
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455 End links

I did something stupid with the bracelet for my DJ and my jeweler had to destroy my end links to fix my stupidity. Now I'm trying to source some new ones. I'm wary of eBay because I've already purchased some there and despite the listing, were not genuine (the seller agreed to a refund). Does anyone know of a reputable place where I can buy a set?
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Old 5 February 2016, 12:56 AM   #2
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Old 5 February 2016, 03:16 AM   #3
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It's an L serial with a TT jubilee. I'm wearing my Explorer today so I can't tell you the clasp code.
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Old 5 February 2016, 03:50 AM   #4
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Dealers are almost always the cheapest and most reliable place for end-links..
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Old 5 February 2016, 04:26 AM   #5
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It's an L serial with a TT jubilee. I'm wearing my Explorer today so I can't tell you the clasp code.

Asked since have 555 spare end links, that may or may not work with your setup.


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Old 5 February 2016, 04:49 AM   #6
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Check out watchnet in the parts forum and The vintage Rolex forums


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Old 5 February 2016, 08:57 AM   #7
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just curious, what happened that he needed to sacrifice the end links?
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Old 5 February 2016, 09:00 AM   #8
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just curious, what happened that he needed to sacrifice the end links?
My guess is a no hole end links were installed on a no exterior holes case, so once you install the bracelet there is no groove to push the pins out; to take it out you need to deform the end links, may be damaged permanently.
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Old 6 February 2016, 02:32 AM   #9
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My guess is a no hole end links were installed on a no exterior holes case, so once you install the bracelet there is no groove to push the pins out; to take it out you need to deform the end links, may be damaged permanently.
You nailed it, but you left out the part where I'm an idiot.

But I'll definitely checkout the parts forum of watchnet. Thanks for the help everyone!
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