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17 October 2018, 06:43 AM | #1 |
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Is this supposed to happen? GMT solid end link
decided to put the everest strap on my BLRO and this happened to the SLE
I don't think it was designed this way? |
17 October 2018, 08:47 AM | #2 |
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There is supposed to be a solid splined bar that holds the three pieces together.
Looks like a manufacturing defect.
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17 October 2018, 03:19 PM | #3 |
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Larry, it is worrying how many times I've seen this in my short career already...
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17 October 2018, 06:12 PM | #4 |
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Wow. Is it still under warranty?
You could always send it to us. We would have that turned around in 2 days. All work done in the good ol’ U.S. of A. |
18 October 2018, 12:59 AM | #5 |
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yeah, it should be under warranty but...... not happy
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18 October 2018, 01:14 AM | #6 |
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I've never seen this in person. But, this is the second bracelet I've seen on TRF come apart in a short time. This is unacceptable. Wow.
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18 October 2018, 05:10 AM | #7 |
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That's a good way to loose your watch, hope it's an easy fix
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24 October 2018, 01:28 AM | #9 |
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Just fell off, WG DayDate 2.
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24 October 2018, 01:46 AM | #10 |
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24 October 2018, 01:52 AM | #11 |
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How does one ‘fix’ that? Meaning a REAL fix...not just adding some sort of sealant (loctite, epoxy, etc)...all of those fixes are hack.
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24 October 2018, 01:57 AM | #12 |
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[QUOTE=SearChart;9033943]Just fell off, WG DayDate 2.
ugh - that sucks. boxing up my watch to send to Dallas RSC today (and not pleased that I have to pay the shipping on a two year old watch) B |
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24 October 2018, 01:58 AM | #14 |
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Yikes
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24 October 2018, 02:16 AM | #15 |
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It will hold it back together and you cannot see anything of it when it is attached to the case.
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24 October 2018, 02:47 AM | #16 |
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I know, it was formulated wrong bro.. I meant is it holding it, losing is the most terrible scenario and you told it won't thats why sorry
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24 October 2018, 03:16 AM | #17 | |
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Is this supposed to happen? GMT solid end link
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What holds that in? Compression and loctite? Makes a bit more sense to see that on a gold end piece. The steel one truly should never happen. What is defect rate? 1%? All work done in the good ol’ U.S. of A. |
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Can't tell about the defect rate, it happens from time to time. |
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24 October 2018, 04:08 AM | #19 |
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hmmm. Well if it's compression and loctite then this really is no different than a case tube coming loose. Not really that bad, especially for gold end pieces. If defect rate is in the fraction of a percent rate any manufacturer would accept that as acceptable.
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24 October 2018, 04:29 AM | #20 |
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well, since I'm in the fraction %'s here, probably missing out on my chance on the megamillions lotto.....
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24 October 2018, 09:23 PM | #21 |
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11 November 2018, 03:44 AM | #22 |
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Well, with the end piece with the pin still in it...
Squeeze the end of the pin with a pliers to flatten the pin a tad, making it a little bigger on the sides and press it back into the link. |
12 November 2018, 12:24 PM | #23 |
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anyone who tries that needs to use high strength loctite thread locker. it can be found at nearly any hardware store.
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13 November 2018, 02:14 AM | #24 |
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Are the sels on the 93250 sub date 16610 bracelet constructed from 3 parts?
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Thread locker in a compression pin isn’t that secure. It works when under torque pressure on screw threads, as it is designed to perform, but that’s a different matter than lateral forces. When you press the link pins into Ouster or Jubilee bracelet links are you using loctite? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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14 November 2018, 12:38 PM | #26 |
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We're talking Rolex's = loctite and compression....ugh...i'm getting sick to my stomach. So very hack. LOL.
Seriously, with today's tool/machining options....... |
15 November 2018, 05:45 AM | #27 |
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Yes buddy
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15 November 2018, 08:47 AM | #28 |
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You could try a engineering adhesive like Rocksett instead. I use Rocksett for my hobby-that-I-can't-speak-of and it holds together things that are a bit more "active" when it comes to motion and shock.
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15 November 2018, 08:54 AM | #29 |
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A good reminder that "solid end" link does not mean "one-piece" end link -at least for now...-
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19 December 2018, 01:37 AM | #30 |
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I always thought that solid end links were...solid.. As in one solid piece.
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