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mikkibarry · 2 March 2013, 02:55 AM

While I was putting a band on my new lovely pillow, the lug across the top broke in 2 places. I guess the wire was very brittle. I am very disappointed. So, my question is, jeweler, or watchmaker for the fix? And since it needs fixing, would it be stupid to try to put different lugs on it to use springbars? Thanks guys!

mikkibarry · 2 March 2013, 02:56 AM

Picture would help.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 2 March 2013, 08:26 AM

Bob Ridley comes to mind.

cheers:

mikkibarry · 2 March 2013, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbill2mrbill2

Bob Ridley comes to mind.

cheers:

I love Bob. He has two of my watches right now. My only issues are time and money. Yes, I know you get what you pay for, and a great job is worth waiting for... that's why he has the two I sent him

The dial is not original, so the whole idea of purism is out, except to the extent that I'd like it to be period correct. I have the silver wire, and if I knew how to solder I might try it, but I have neither knowledge nor tools, although I'd love to learn sometime. My husband won't let me play with anything hot or sharp, as a public safety issue. In fact, in our wedding vows, he promised to protect me from power tools. He lets me use a dremmel though. Ah well.

rmfnla · 2 March 2013, 09:41 AM

That's going to require soldering so a good jeweler would be better than a watchmaker.

That said, if Bob Ridley can do it then you are covered on both bases.

I'd give him a shout...

Tim Wells · 2 March 2013, 12:00 PM

That's an easy repair for a good custom jeweler either with the standard mini torch or better yet, a laser welder. I'd take the movement out before I gave it to them to fix.

They'll use pickling solution probably, flux and whatnot and they'll want to ultrasonic and steam clean it most likely so it makes things easier.

rmfnla · 6 March 2013, 03:10 AM

I am sure they will remove the movement and crystal before working on the case...

NeedHelp · 6 March 2013, 11:01 AM

Give Alex at ABC Watchwerks a call. Their work is second to none, prices are more than fair and turnaround time is really good.

mikkibarry · 6 March 2013, 11:11 AM

Thank guys. I took it to a master jeweler. I took out the movement, which was trivial.

2 March 2013, 02:55 AM	#1
mikkibarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mikki Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,146	Now I did it...Jeweler or Watchmaker? While I was putting a band on my new lovely pillow, the lug across the top broke in 2 places. I guess the wire was very brittle. I am very disappointed. So, my question is, jeweler, or watchmaker for the fix? And since it needs fixing, would it be stupid to try to put different lugs on it to use springbars? Thanks guys! __________________ No Matter Where You Go - There You Are (and so's your Rolex) Card Carrying Chinese Crested Owner

2 March 2013, 02:56 AM	#2
mikkibarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mikki Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,146	Picture would help. Attached Images __________________ No Matter Where You Go - There You Are (and so's your Rolex) Card Carrying Chinese Crested Owner

2 March 2013, 08:26 AM	#3
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Bob Ridley comes to mind. cheers: __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

2 March 2013, 09:41 AM	#5
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	That's going to require soldering so a good jeweler would be better than a watchmaker. That said, if Bob Ridley can do it then you are covered on both bases. I'd give him a shout... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

6 March 2013, 03:10 AM	#7
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	I am sure they will remove the movement and crystal before working on the case... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

2 March 2013, 12:00 PM	#6
Tim Wells "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, GA Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 74	That's an easy repair for a good custom jeweler either with the standard mini torch or better yet, a laser welder. I'd take the movement out before I gave it to them to fix. They'll use pickling solution probably, flux and whatnot and they'll want to ultrasonic and steam clean it most likely so it makes things easier.

6 March 2013, 11:01 AM	#8
NeedHelp "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 72	Give Alex at ABC Watchwerks a call. Their work is second to none, prices are more than fair and turnaround time is really good.

6 March 2013, 11:11 AM	#9
mikkibarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mikki Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,146	Thank guys. I took it to a master jeweler. I took out the movement, which was trivial. __________________ No Matter Where You Go - There You Are (and so's your Rolex) Card Carrying Chinese Crested Owner

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