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harry in montreal · 7 July 2011, 11:31 PM

i just bought a nice tudor sub and it seems there is the remainder of an old push pin in there. i could not get it out using a push pin tool. left it at a good RSC that does a lot of vintage.

i am praying the case is not dammaged gettting it out.

Harry in montreal

PhilM · 7 July 2011, 11:43 PM

I once had this on an old Seiko, so with a little patience and a very small hand drill I managed to work the blasted thing out.

But yes RSC will be able to help too.

harry in montreal · 7 July 2011, 11:51 PM

thanks, i am a little nervous. its a real nice 7021/0... i just pray the lug doesnt get too badly dammaged. harry

Frogman4me · 8 July 2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by harry in montreal

thanks, i am a little nervous. its a real nice 7021/0... i just pray the lug doesnt get too badly dammaged. harry

Got my fingers crossed for you buddy, keep us updated

PhilM · 8 July 2011, 12:17 AM

Just take your time, and you will be fine

dddrees · 8 July 2011, 12:23 AM

Here's hoping for a good outcome, sounds like it shouldn't be that big of a deal. Keep us posted.

harry in montreal · 8 July 2011, 12:41 AM

thanks guys.

i own a dremmel tool but i rather just give it to my RSC and let him try. i have a steady hand but i think i rather skip this one.

in fact, i rather do my own dental work with my dremmel than try it myself. i wonder if anyone has actually used that thing on their teeth. just a thought.

harry

PhilM · 8 July 2011, 01:32 AM

I would not use a Dremmel, unless you can set it to a very slow speed, but yes probably best leave it RSC

Racer X · 8 July 2011, 12:28 PM

I wouldn't use a power tool. I'd try some liquid wrench. Let it penetrate the hole and sit there a while in case there is any corrosion, then try to push out the stuck piece with a threaded push pin tool.

greekbum · 8 July 2011, 12:34 PM

Let us know how it came out

harry in montreal · 8 July 2011, 12:58 PM

I am supposed to get it back tomorRow. Thx for all your posts. Harry

Jagatai · 8 July 2011, 11:12 PM

Fingers crossed for you!

onkyo · 9 July 2011, 01:33 AM

Interesting problem Harry .... let us know what happens.

harry in montreal · 9 July 2011, 02:53 PM

Hey there. I went to gambard rolex today and he gave me back the watch looking perfect. You can't tell there was an issue. That lug hole was really plugged up and he cleanly removed it. The guy is a gentleman and very competent. Sitting here in the backyard listening to some live u2 and admiring my watch. They are playing live 200 yards from our home
My wife is kinda drunk and hasn't noticed the watch. Great way to end a nice day. Harry

onkyo · 9 July 2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by harry in montreal

Hey there. I went to gambard rolex today and he gave me back the watch looking perfect. You can't tell there was an issue. That lug hole was really plugged up and he cleanly removed it. The guy is a gentleman and very competent. Sitting here in the backyard listening to some live u2 and admiring my watch. They are playing live 200 yards from our home
My wife is kinda drunk and hasn't noticed the watch. Great way to end a nice day. Harry

All good.... including the drunk wife and U2 playing close by

..... but how did he remove it?

PhilM · 9 July 2011, 06:22 PM

That is great news, all we know need is some pics

dddrees · 9 July 2011, 10:00 PM

Good to hear, glad you got it fixed without too much trouble.

7 July 2011, 11:31 PM	#1
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Plugged up lug hole? Ever have to drill one out? i just bought a nice tudor sub and it seems there is the remainder of an old push pin in there. i could not get it out using a push pin tool. left it at a good RSC that does a lot of vintage. i am praying the case is not dammaged gettting it out. Harry in montreal

8 July 2011, 12:23 AM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Here's hoping for a good outcome, sounds like it shouldn't be that big of a deal. Keep us posted. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 July 2011, 12:34 PM	#10
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Let us know how it came out __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

9 July 2011, 10:00 PM	#17
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Good to hear, glad you got it fixed without too much trouble. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 July 2011, 11:43 PM	#2
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	I once had this on an old Seiko, so with a little patience and a very small hand drill I managed to work the blasted thing out. But yes RSC will be able to help too.

7 July 2011, 11:51 PM	#3
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	thanks, i am a little nervous. its a real nice 7021/0... i just pray the lug doesnt get too badly dammaged. harry

8 July 2011, 12:17 AM	#5
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Just take your time, and you will be fine

8 July 2011, 12:41 AM	#7
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	thanks guys. i own a dremmel tool but i rather just give it to my RSC and let him try. i have a steady hand but i think i rather skip this one. in fact, i rather do my own dental work with my dremmel than try it myself. i wonder if anyone has actually used that thing on their teeth. just a thought. harry

8 July 2011, 01:32 AM	#8
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	I would not use a Dremmel, unless you can set it to a very slow speed, but yes probably best leave it RSC

8 July 2011, 12:28 PM	#9
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	I wouldn't use a power tool. I'd try some liquid wrench. Let it penetrate the hole and sit there a while in case there is any corrosion, then try to push out the stuck piece with a threaded push pin tool.

8 July 2011, 12:58 PM	#11
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	I am supposed to get it back tomorRow. Thx for all your posts. Harry

8 July 2011, 11:12 PM	#12
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Fingers crossed for you!

9 July 2011, 01:33 AM	#13
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Interesting problem Harry .... let us know what happens.

9 July 2011, 02:53 PM	#14
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Hey there. I went to gambard rolex today and he gave me back the watch looking perfect. You can't tell there was an issue. That lug hole was really plugged up and he cleanly removed it. The guy is a gentleman and very competent. Sitting here in the backyard listening to some live u2 and admiring my watch. They are playing live 200 yards from our home My wife is kinda drunk and hasn't noticed the watch. Great way to end a nice day. Harry

9 July 2011, 06:22 PM	#16
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	That is great news, all we know need is some pics

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