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19 August 2017, 07:06 PM | #1 |
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1601 Jubilee end link issues
Hi Guys, need some help with the 555 end links on my 1601 jubilee.
The jubilee is 62510H. One of the end link appears to be able to move side ways between the lugs and this causes a rattle. There is a small gap between the end link and the lugs. However this is only on one of the endlinks. The other is flushed with the case and the width fits perfectly between the lugs without any rattle or whatsoever. Is there anyway this can be adjusted or do i need to change the end link all together? thanks guys for your input. |
19 August 2017, 07:12 PM | #2 |
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The arrows show how the end links can move.
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20 August 2017, 10:15 AM | #3 |
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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. |
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Enjoy the rattle. It's part of the charm of vintage.
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20 August 2017, 05:31 PM | #6 |
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They need a little adjustment with rubber tip pliers
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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. |
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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! |
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21 August 2017, 10:57 AM | #9 |
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I was looking at a 1601 yesterday. The "Gap" across the lugs in the endlinks put me off... If one simply replaced the old endlinks with new...this gap I describe goes away, correct?
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21 August 2017, 10:10 PM | #10 |
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Thank you for your inputs, heres a pic of my 1601
Thank you for your inputs, heres a pic of my 1601, it was my grandfather's. He got it in 1980. As you can see, the other side of the end-link (outer wrist) is flushed and tight, no rattle at all.
I recently ordered a leather strap from Bulang & Sons, and would like to try an alternative 'vintage' look to this watch. |
22 August 2017, 11:49 AM | #11 |
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gorgeous, and i wouldn't pay any attention to the end link gap as it's a better fit than most 37 year old watches i have seen. enjoy it :)
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22 August 2017, 01:50 PM | #12 |
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If any of my end links suddenly start rattling... I check the spring bar. Not unknown for me to catch the bracelet on a bag or seatbelt and it bendsthe spring bar; replace if not straight.
New end links usually need some panelbeating to adjust them to fit properly. Sometimes they're too tight & need opening up or spring bar doesn't reach. If it's squeaking/rattling just from wear (especially after cleaning), I "tune" the sound by adding a small dab of mastic or silicone sealant inside the link :) lower frequency "kluck" isn't as annoying as higher pitched "klick" |
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