Help with Fastener Ring

[Cromag]

I'm hoping to tap into the collective here to find a quick solution to my problem. I received a new 3777 rep to find that the button/pin on the clasp falling out because it is missing a fastener ring to hold it in place. TD says he cannot get the ring from the maker because the bracelet is from a different source. He says I need to mail back the bracelet for return/repair.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to get a ring fastener to fit without mailing back the watch.

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[Nanuq]

Go to the Fasteners section of a good hardware store and look at their selection of "e" clips or "c" clips. They come in very small sizes and you might get lucky.

[Cromag]

Go to the Fasteners section of a good hardware store and look at their selection of "e" clips or "c" clips. They come in very small sizes and you might get lucky.

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thanks @Nanuq

I'm on my way!

[Nanuq]

Hint: buy 2 or 3 while you're there. Most people call these "Jesus clips" for a reason....

[Cromag]

The smallest they had were 0.125" or 1/8th inch. I need a lot smaller. I'll check another local store.

[fraggle42]

Those are very small clips, I've not seen any hardware store sell them that small.

Try eBay or google.

A good idea would be to remove the one you do have and use a micrometer to measure the internal and external sizes.

[freddy333]

Forget the hardware store, as fraggle said, you are not likely to find clips that small there. But, while you are out, stop in at any watch repair shop & they will probably give you a couple. Some eyeglass shops may have them as well. Failing all that, you may have to learn how to navigate ofrei or 1 of the other watch parts houses' websites.

[Nanuq]

How about wrapping a thin wire around the post, in the groove, then twisting the ends together?