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lance5 · 1 March 2014, 05:22 AM

If I buy a new end piece for my 1983 TT DJ, am I likely to eliminate/greatly reduce this gap?

http://tinypic.com/r/besf1u/8

thank you

b06tmm · 1 March 2014, 05:57 AM

Couldn't you just bend it a little bit? I believe I've read where a lot of folks "tweak" them a little to fit.

lance5 · 1 March 2014, 06:01 AM

Thanks for your reply. I plan to try to bend it but not before making certain that if I make it worse, a new one will be better than what I have. It looks worse in the enlarged photo than on my wrist, but still annoying seeing it each time I check the time. And, there are three intersections with opposing curvatures to align so it's not as easy as it seems.

Vanessa CW21 · 1 March 2014, 07:31 AM

Use a curved plier very gently going evenly up and down the endpiece, and you'll be fine. Take it slow.

Vanessa CW21 · 1 March 2014, 07:39 AM

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005KL3RIQ/...SIN=B005KL3RIQ

Something like this will work well!

lance5 · 1 March 2014, 07:47 AM

Thank you, Vanessa, your replies are always informative and instructive. I'll try it and report back.

Vanessa CW21 · 1 March 2014, 07:48 AM

Thanks

lance5 · 8 March 2014, 11:52 PM

Thanks, Vanessa! I sent for and received the pliers - one side with fiber jaw worked perfectly without scratching the gold/SS face of the end piece. And, as you recommended, best to go slowly and bend the end piece incrementally. Even so, it took a few tries, a few adjustments after over bending but I am now satisfied with the results; gap eliminated. Your guidance and link to the pliers much appreciated.
Lance

Cc1966 · 9 March 2014, 12:09 AM

Lance, how about an after pic, to show off your job!

lance5 · 9 March 2014, 12:22 AM

Here you go, Christopher, thanks
http://tinypic.com/r/2w5oew3/8

Cc1966 · 9 March 2014, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lance5

Here you go, Christopher, thanks
http://tinypic.com/r/2w5oew3/8

D@mn good job! Like an old pro...

lance5 · 9 March 2014, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cc1966

D@mn good job! Like an old pro...

Just who you callin old??

and thanks

Vanessa CW21 · 9 March 2014, 02:31 AM

Awesome work! I was thinking of you yesterday, so thank you for the update!

Sent from my LG-MS770 using Tapatalk

lance5 · 9 March 2014, 02:49 AM

The pliers arrived yesterday - thanks for your support Vanessa

1 March 2014, 05:22 AM	#1
lance5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: FL Watch: 1983 TT DateJust Posts: 182	New End Piece If I buy a new end piece for my 1983 TT DJ, am I likely to eliminate/greatly reduce this gap? http://tinypic.com/r/besf1u/8 thank you

1 March 2014, 07:31 AM	#4
Vanessa CW21 TechXpert & 2016 Patron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mx Posts: 1,572	Use a curved plier very gently going evenly up and down the endpiece, and you'll be fine. Take it slow. __________________ Member# 5731 Instagram: @vanessa.cw21 Watch my Rolex repair video: https://youtu.be/jDnaotCTpTA

1 March 2014, 07:39 AM	#5
Vanessa CW21 TechXpert & 2016 Patron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mx Posts: 1,572	http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005KL3RIQ/...SIN=B005KL3RIQ Something like this will work well! __________________ Member# 5731 Instagram: @vanessa.cw21 Watch my Rolex repair video: https://youtu.be/jDnaotCTpTA

1 March 2014, 07:48 AM	#7
Vanessa CW21 TechXpert & 2016 Patron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mx Posts: 1,572	Thanks __________________ Member# 5731 Instagram: @vanessa.cw21 Watch my Rolex repair video: https://youtu.be/jDnaotCTpTA

9 March 2014, 12:09 AM	#9
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Lance, how about an after pic, to show off your job! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

1 March 2014, 05:57 AM	#2
b06tmm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: South Shore Posts: 834	Couldn't you just bend it a little bit? I believe I've read where a lot of folks "tweak" them a little to fit.

1 March 2014, 06:01 AM	#3
lance5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: FL Watch: 1983 TT DateJust Posts: 182	Thanks for your reply. I plan to try to bend it but not before making certain that if I make it worse, a new one will be better than what I have. It looks worse in the enlarged photo than on my wrist, but still annoying seeing it each time I check the time. And, there are three intersections with opposing curvatures to align so it's not as easy as it seems.

1 March 2014, 07:47 AM	#6
lance5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: FL Watch: 1983 TT DateJust Posts: 182	Thank you, Vanessa, your replies are always informative and instructive. I'll try it and report back.

8 March 2014, 11:52 PM	#8
lance5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: FL Watch: 1983 TT DateJust Posts: 182	Thanks, Vanessa! I sent for and received the pliers - one side with fiber jaw worked perfectly without scratching the gold/SS face of the end piece. And, as you recommended, best to go slowly and bend the end piece incrementally. Even so, it took a few tries, a few adjustments after over bending but I am now satisfied with the results; gap eliminated. Your guidance and link to the pliers much appreciated. Lance

9 March 2014, 12:22 AM	#10
lance5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: FL Watch: 1983 TT DateJust Posts: 182	Here you go, Christopher, thanks http://tinypic.com/r/2w5oew3/8

9 March 2014, 02:31 AM	#13
Vanessa CW21 TechXpert & 2016 Patron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mx Posts: 1,572	Awesome work! I was thinking of you yesterday, so thank you for the update! Sent from my LG-MS770 using Tapatalk __________________ Member# 5731 Instagram: @vanessa.cw21 Watch my Rolex repair video: https://youtu.be/jDnaotCTpTA

9 March 2014, 02:49 AM	#14
lance5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: FL Watch: 1983 TT DateJust Posts: 182	The pliers arrived yesterday - thanks for your support Vanessa

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