Tightening 380 end links?

[007Sub]

Hey all. Anyone know a way to tighten 380 endlinks on a 9315 bracelet so that it sits tighter in the case?


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[MaxPowers]

Normally you would squeeze the "wings" on the end links a bit so that the give a tighter fit on the back of the lugs.

[007Sub]

Originally Posted by MaxPowers

Normally you would squeeze the "wings" on the end links a bit so that the give a tighter fit on the back of the lugs.

Thanks buddy. I tried that but I think what it needs is to get closer to the case so it would seem to me to be something having to do with the curled part that the spring bar fits in...


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[MaxPowers]

Could you perhaps post a picture of the deformed endlinks? :)

[tamiya]

Are the horns rattling under the bezel?

If you're handy at DIY there's minor panelbeating you can try on the underside, I use plastic non marking pliers.

But before you start bending metal, check first that your springbar hadn't been bent.

[007Sub]

Originally Posted by tamiya

Are the horns rattling under the bezel?

If you're handy at DIY there's minor panelbeating you can try on the underside, I use plastic non marking pliers.

But before you start bending metal, check first that your springbar hadn't been bent.

Originally Posted by MaxPowers

Could you perhaps post a picture of the deformed endlinks? :)

Thanks guys. Here's a couple photos of how the links currently fit.


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[007Sub]

Spring bars are straight...


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[Tools]

Perhaps they are the wrong spring-bars? Are they a sloppy fit?

Frequently the tubes wear and then the fix is either to re-solder unworn tubes inside or sleeve the bars.

[007Sub]

Originally Posted by Tools

Perhaps they are the wrong spring-bars? Are they a sloppy fit?



Frequently the tubes wear and then the fix is either to re-solder unworn tubes inside or sleeve the bars.

Bars appear correct to me. That idea of sleeving the bars makes sense. I'll give that a try. Maybe wrap them once in tape?


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[Fredrik]

I had the same problem with the 7836 on my 1625. I tightened the lip thingy on the last link that actually keeps the and link permanently fixed to the bracelet. This will also make the springbar sit a bit better.

Oh, be careful!