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22 July 2021, 04:09 AM | #1 |
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[Help] Gap in between end link and watch head
Hi guys, noticed this annoying gap on my ref 16523. Forgot the bracelet ref number but watch is circa 1998. Only the top part in between the end link and watch head has this obvious, what do you guys think? In correct spring bar or loosen end link? (I suppose it’s solid end link since it’s made in 1998), can anyone let me know what’s the correct spring bar diameter? 1.8mm or 2mm? And also are the end link on two tone models steel or gold? Thanks.
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22 July 2021, 04:18 AM | #2 |
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Can you post a picture?
There shouldn't be any huge caps if the bracelet is original.
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22 July 2021, 04:21 AM | #3 |
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Pic sent. Can anyone confirm if the daytona 16523 accepts 1.8mm or 2mm diameter (thickness) ?
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22 July 2021, 04:28 AM | #4 |
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Anybody can post an image using the paper clip attachment icon, and meeting the size requirements of the file.
You cannot post links until you meet the time and post minimums.
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You definitely need to use the correct spring bars. 2.0 bars will not fit into the tubes of a 1.8 bracelet, but the other way around is very sloppy.
The stamped end links can be slightly bent to push the top contour back against the case. Gently bend each "batwing" on the backside gently towards the case. Batwings after slightly bending and before reinstalling. batwings.jpg
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Envyx sent me the picture of his Daytona in PM.
Looks like a wrong/twisted springbar to me.
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Hi can anyone confirm if the ref 16523 uses the 1.8mm or 2mm diameter (thickness) spring bar?
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Older spring bars can wear to half their thickness before failing, so is the one you have sound? Is the tube in the end link worn? Early Daytonas used the 1.8mm spring bars
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Thanks for the reply, sadly I don't have any tools to measure the diameter. But I will check if the hole on the end link if its worn out..
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Hi I installed a pair of 1.8mm spring bars on my daytona, but there are still very slight gap, should I used 2mm diameter instead? or is that normal on ref 16523 daytona? Or should i try bending the stamped end link? thanks!
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It is not unusual for stamped end links to need to be re-bent to fit properly.
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