richardm1142 0 Posted December 20, 2015 Just changing over bracelet to (lovely) grey leather strap on my VC Overseas when I dropped one of the short, threaded pins that VC utilise for the strap / body connection. Should be no problem, nice cloth to collect any dropped bits on table, can't see it. Look over myself and clothing, can't see it. No panic, stand up very slowly and look at clothing and floor, can't see it. Use torch 5cm from carpet, eyes at ground level, sweep the carpet can't spot it. Repeat all the above several times, can't spot it. Plans for what to wear (horologicaly speaking) to formal dinner changed. Anyone got a clue as to where one might be able to source a replacement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyh7 216 Posted December 20, 2015 I feel your pain. We've all been there. Not so much of a problem (easily replaceable) but the distance a springbar can fly is truly amazing. Good luck with the search/replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted December 20, 2015 Sweep area and clothes with magnet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peteins 3 Posted December 20, 2015 Yep, if you have one of those magnets on a extendable rod, use that in a grid pattern sweeping every cm of space at least 10m around you, as stated they can travel for miles the little bas**rds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted December 20, 2015 I feel for you, been there a few times myself. I now place a white non-fitted King Size bed sheet under my work table. Since the floor is carpeted, adding the sheet not only gives a clear view but adds to stop any bits bouncing. Hope you find the part! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTinMan 13 Posted December 20, 2015 As mentioned previously, us a magnet to sweep the area. I feel for you. The literal needle in a haystack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snuffbox 0 Posted December 20, 2015 One of those little torches with a cree bulb usually shows up those sort of little dropped things http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/361452483432 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richardm1142 0 Posted December 22, 2015 Having fended off the wifes wishes to hoover for a number of days and many, many more searches I have finally had to give in. So plan B, anyone know where to find one of these cutesy little bars? Different from both real VC Overseas and anything else I have come across. With the VC strap having two lugs on the "outside" and a central gap for the bracelet or strap. each about 1/3 of the full width. The pins are each about 3/8 depth and are threaded at the "outer" end. Anyone have a clue about sourcing? I've searched Ebay without success and as they are unlike the gen, or anything else I'm a little stumped as to where to go next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porschespeedster 19 Posted December 22, 2015 take a pic of the one you still have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 988 Posted December 23, 2015 I feel your pain. We've all been there. Not so much of a problem (easily replaceable) but the distance a springbar can fly is truly amazing. Good luck with the search/replacement. You read his post fully? VC don't use springbars, they are a threaded pin. Also, being stainless they are usually anti magnetic as well so forget the magnet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 222 Posted December 23, 2015 You read his post fully? VC don't use springbars, they are a threaded pin. :lmao: That's what I was thinking. I screwed myself even worse the other day. I lost the tiny plastic pearl for the vintage Rolex bezel insert in my carpet. 100% gone instantly. Looked for 20 minutes with a super bright LED flashlight. Nowhere in sight. Nothing can help there, no magnet and it's transparent... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted December 23, 2015 You read his post fully? VC don't use springbars, they are a threaded pin. :lmao: That's what I was thinking. I screwed myself even worse the other day. I lost the tiny plastic pearl for the vintage Rolex bezel insert in my carpet. 100% gone instantly. Looked for 20 minutes with a super bright LED flashlight. Nowhere in sight. Nothing can help there, no magnet and it's transparent... No such thing as NEVER and NOTHING CAN HELP! If the Iranians were able to piece back together cross cut shredded documents, then nothing is impossible. Get out ur Hoover, install a total clean bag and go at that carpet. Layout a white bed sheet and dump the bag. Your lost pearl or screw will be found! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,485 Posted December 23, 2015 With a luminova pearl I would use the "dark room" way: enlight the carpet with a powerful lamp, then switch off all and see if you can see a tiny luminous spot on the carpet:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnPilot 1 Posted December 23, 2015 I must have spare parts from VC O. Let me know if you need sth- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
insert-here 0 Posted December 23, 2015 A cheap pair of reading glasses with 2.5 magnification or more helps a lot also. And a bright LED flashlight. Good Luck. It's still somewhere in this universe, could not have gone more than a few feet from where it was lost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ByranM 0 Posted December 24, 2015 Ouch, I've lost some tiny parts before as well, they can be a pain to track down if you weren't working at a desk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richardm1142 0 Posted December 24, 2015 Well firstly apologies for the crap picture, but here is the article that I (taking full personal responsibility for being a prick) lost and need to replace. The pin is about 11mm long in total, 1mm cap for screwdriver slot, 2mm of thread (type unknown) diameter according to my cheapo caliper 1.17mm. Any assistance and suggestions in sourcing gratefully accepted. Going through the vacuum bag, done that before without success, gonna nae dae tha agin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantomtech 4 Posted December 24, 2015 Lets see some photos of the leather strap at least! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites