sinbad339 Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 I purchased a Tag Link Chrono, blue just about a year ago, and have loved the watch (my first rep). I noticed today that the safety clasp was loose; it wouldn't stay in the closed position. When I looked at it under magnification tonight, I noticed that there are two small spring-loaded balls that apply sideways pressure to keep it in position, and one of these is missing. Is there any simple way to fix this, or a small replacement part of the bracelet I can get? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad339 Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 I purchased a Tag Link Chrono, blue just about a year ago, and have loved the watch (my first rep). I noticed today that the safety clasp was loose; it wouldn't stay in the closed position. When I looked at it under magnification tonight, I noticed that there are two small spring-loaded balls that apply sideways pressure to keep it in position, and one of these is missing. Is there any simple way to fix this, or a small replacement part of the bracelet I can get? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, John Here are a couple of pics; the first shows the side with the ball as it should be. This pic shows the side with the now missing ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slask111 Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Got the same problem. Only have one loose ball and a tube for the spring. Maybe someone know where to buy a spare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbc Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Same thing for me when i received my new Tag Link - one spring loaded ball missing. Could not find a replacement so i fabricated a non spring loaded one. You might have some luck at a watchsmith tho Go to a hobby/craft shop & find brass rods. Get the closes diameter & cut to the length you need. Smooth out the ends by sanding them & friction fit into the hole where the ball was leaving about a 1mm sticking out. Works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slask111 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Thnx Gbc for your input. I gave up though and ordered a new bracelet. 65$ at one of the major collectors incl. shipment. So ill soon have a bunch of sparelinks if anyone needs it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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