Dizzy Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Hey guys Where would i buy some new pins for my oyster fliplocks? I need the pin at the clasp that holds the fliplock in place. It looks like a rivet or a 2 piece pin that slides into itself like a sleeve. ive never seen these on the sites that sell springbars and links and stuff. Can someone point me in the right direction? I have a gen and two rep bracelets that need this pin to reattach the fliplock and bring the bracelet back to life. Sorry if this is a dumb question but believe it or not i have never had to replace one before dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greystash Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 I believe in terms of the Gen that new pin only comes with a gen replacement clasp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightight Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Dizzy, if you measure it up, length, diameter and head diameter I'll see if I have one, I bought a box of these from Cousins UK to fix a gen Tag for a friend of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Esslinger has them too, I just bought some from them and found some in the Miami Jewelry district as well ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 I may have some spares... I'll have to look. If I do, you're welcome to a few... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Hey guy!! You are all too kind If you guys have anything you can spare, shoot me a PM with your paypal and i'll send you a couple bux for shipping. According to my digital calipers Pin/rivet diameter 0.97mm Head 1.50mm Width of fliplock (outside width) 18.35mm Cheers dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what2 Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 I think I have a catalog that carries aftermarket versions of the whole kit for about $8, message me if you want one or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightight Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Unfortunately the ones I have are 1.2mm and 1.8mm respectively (in lengths from 10mm to 24mm. If no one else has any and you get stuck, CousinsUK does a similar box of 1mm ones, L20013, for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 I stuck a steel pin (like for holding sewing together) thru there, cut off the excess, and peened it down with a brass hammer. Easy squeasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 I checked my links and bits box last night; not much luck. I found a pin but without the cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 I stuck a steel pin (like for holding sewing together) thru there, cut off the excess, and peened it down with a brass hammer. Easy squeasy. Interesting idea! Im going to try that! thanks guys dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 I stuck a steel pin (like for holding sewing together) thru there, cut off the excess, and peened it down with a brass hammer. Easy squeasy. Wow, what a simple idea! I must try that out. Thanks.... I have a 93150 clasp that needs this treatment - been using a 93250 clasp in its place for some time now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Yes it seems all too easy to just use a sewing pin... But i guess those are the things you need to do when you are trying to fix a Rolex at the north pole lol Thanks Nanuq Im gunna try it tonight and let you guys know how it works dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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