1601 Jubilee end link issues

[janice&fred]

it doesn't look too loose and usually one can bend the "arch" of the end link to slightly lessen the arch and lengthen the width and close up gaps. however it's tricky and delicate so maybe have a watch maker take a look at it for a professional touch. from your pic it appears the end link is "knife edged" along the curve which indicated a heavy polish was done so could be it was also polished a bit too much along it's edge as well.

also, rattle-wise i would suspect the noise is coming from the end link curved area hitting the case and not from the side edges of the end link hitting against the lugs.

[zapokee]

Enjoy the rattle. It's part of the charm of vintage.

[Richard Carver]

Originally Posted by zapokee

Enjoy the rattle. It's part of the charm of vintage.

[watchyouseek]

Originally Posted by janice&fred

it doesn't look too loose and usually one can bend the "arch" of the end link to slightly lessen the arch and lengthen the width and close up gaps. however it's tricky and delicate so maybe have a watch maker take a look at it for a professional touch. from your pic it appears the end link is "knife edged" along the curve which indicated a heavy polish was done so could be it was also polished a bit too much along it's edge as well.

also, rattle-wise i would suspect the noise is coming from the end link curved area hitting the case and not from the side edges of the end link hitting against the lugs.

Thank you janice&fred, i suspect this is most likely the case of over-polish on the sides of the lugs.

I previously had another end-link on the part with issue and had to change it out to this spare one as the previous one had the tubes inside broken out and was rotating horrible between the lugs.

I reckon i'll get a watch maker to rectify this issue as i find it difficult myself to do any adjustments with the wrong tool.

Yes the rattle is part of the vintage charm, but i'm only concern the moving lugs will eventually scratch out the case and the serials might be worn out.

Thanks all for your input on this.

[janice&fred]

Originally Posted by watchyouseek

Thank you janice&fred, i suspect this is most likely the case of over-polish on the sides of the lugs.

I previously had another end-link on the part with issue and had to change it out to this spare one as the previous one had the tubes inside broken out and was rotating horrible between the lugs.

I reckon i'll get a watch maker to rectify this issue as i find it difficult myself to do any adjustments with the wrong tool.

Yes the rattle is part of the vintage charm, but i'm only concern the moving lugs will eventually scratch out the case and the serials might be worn out.

Thanks all for your input on this.

from your partial pic it looks like a very nice watch so i'm sure you will have it adjusted to your liking in due time. enjoy!