Thommo82 1,397 Posted November 29, 2017 So the little pin thingy on the inside of my Speedmaster clasp has come loose. To me it looks like a ball and socket type joint. I don’t see any trace of glue on the pin that may have been used to hold it in place, but it seems that the only way to fix it would be to glue it back in place. Any help with this would be much appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey_Business 0 Posted November 29, 2017 That is the "knob" from the counterpart of the clasp right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 52 Posted November 29, 2017 Probably failed due to the strain and pressure from your massive wrists Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted November 29, 2017 9 minutes ago, 4pekatt said: That is the "knob" from the counterpart of the clasp right? The pin sits inside the hole, rounded side down 4 minutes ago, tabuktime said: Probably failed due to the strain and pressure from your massive wrists Eat a dick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey_Business 0 Posted November 29, 2017 Hmm. You din't show pics of the tiny hole where the pin is mounted, orignally. (That's just the hole it locks into). Does the mounting hole go through the material? Or is it just a "dip" in it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 52 Posted November 29, 2017 14 minutes ago, Thommo82 said: The pin sits inside the hole, rounded side down Eat a dick Did/does it look like this on the reverse of the clasp? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted November 29, 2017 9 minutes ago, 4pekatt said: Hmm. You din't show pics of the tiny hole where the pin is mounted, orignally. (That's just the hole it locks into). Does the mounting hole go through the material? Or is it just a "dip" in it? It goes through. From what your saying it sounds like I thought it should be attached to the lock hole 1 minute ago, tabuktime said: Yep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted November 29, 2017 So I can just glue it back in right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted November 29, 2017 I wouldn't trust glue to be a permanent fix. I'd be more inclined to wear it on a strap until i could get a replacement clasp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted November 29, 2017 Just now, TheSav said: I wouldn't trust glue to be a permanent fix. I'd be more inclined to wear it on a strap until i could get a replacement clasp. I decided to glue it for now, and I’m actually about to order a leather Zulu for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 52 Posted November 29, 2017 11 minutes ago, Thommo82 said: So I can just glue it back in right? If you can find glue strong enough. You really need to push the pin back in (and hopefully it will protrude a little) and tap the back of the pin with a small hammer to spread the material so it looks like the second photo I posted. Ideally you would use a nail punch to do this (and thus avoid damaging the clasp). Nail punches available here: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted November 29, 2017 8 minutes ago, tabuktime said: If you can find glue strong enough. You really need to push the pin back in (and hopefully it will protrude a little) and tap the back of the pin with a small hammer to spread the material so it looks like the second photo I posted. Ideally you would use a nail punch to do this (and thus avoid damaging the clasp). Nail punches available here: It only protrudes about a tenth of a mm. Tried to spread it a bit but I don’t think it did anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 52 Posted November 29, 2017 1 minute ago, Thommo82 said: It only protrudes about a tenth of a mm. Tried to spread it a bit but I don’t think it did anything Maybe a dab of two-part epoxy (specifically for metal) will hold it, but it's probably a replacement clasp unfortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 52 Posted November 29, 2017 https://www.amazon.com/Technicqll-Strong-Adhesive-Metals-Bronze/dp/B006E35RUU This stuff's supposed to be the shit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted November 29, 2017 Yeah, new clasp is probably best in the long run Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Seamaster 1 Posted November 29, 2017 Had the same problem with my PO.Just ask an watchmaker to put in an new mushroom pin. Took 20 minutes to make it fit and 15 Euro!That‘s it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted November 29, 2017 You are missing the other piece that the post is compressed into that sits on the other side of the hole it anchors in. They are in effect a rivet, you won't reaffix even if you find it (they're a bitch, basically one hit to drive them together, balls it up and its move on to set # 2 etc etc). or you could just rub some of that cream on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted November 29, 2017 25 minutes ago, narikaa said: You are missing the other piece that the post is compressed into that sits on the other side of the hole it anchors in. They are in effect a rivet, you won't reaffix even if you find it (they're a bitch, basically one hit to drive them together, balls it up and its move on to set # 2 etc etc). or you could just rub some of that cream on it Literally used all of the cream up last night trying to make my cunt smaller.... So can I take it to a watchsmith like @Mr Seamaster said and get a new one in, or should I just get a new clasp? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 52 Posted November 29, 2017 7 minutes ago, Thommo82 said: Step1: I take it to a watchsmith like @Mr Seamaster said and get a new one in. Step 2: Get a new clasp. Do step one. In the event that step one fails, do step two. The cream didn't work, you are still a massive cunt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey_Business 0 Posted November 29, 2017 Solder it! Weld it! If all else fails, you can still put the clasp on and wrap some duct tape around the clasp once it's on the wrist. Nobody ever looks at the clasp anyways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted November 29, 2017 10 minutes ago, tabuktime said: Do step one. In the event that step one fails, do step two. The cream didn't work, you are still a massive cunt! Agreed, on all points 6 minutes ago, 4pekatt said: Solder it! Weld it! If all else fails, you can still put the clasp on and wrap some duct tape around the clasp once it's on the wrist. Nobody ever looks at the clasp anyways. Clear duct tape perhaps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,939 Posted November 29, 2017 Heat the oven to 205C/400F/Gas 6 Grease and flour a heavy baking sheet. Sieve the flour into a roomy baking bowl then add the butter, baking powder salt and sugar if using. Quickly rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Make a well in the centre and using a dinner knife, stir in the beaten eggs and enough milk to make a soft, lightly sticky but pliable dough. Turn the mixture onto a floured board and knead very lightly until just smooth then lightly roll out to 2 cm / 3/4" thick. Cut rounds with a 7.5 cm / 3" cutter or cut into triangles with a sharp knife. Place on the baking tray and brush with the beaten egg and milk mixture. Bake near the top of the hot oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown and well risen. Cool on a wire rack before eating. This seemed to work for one off my PO clasps, good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,836 Posted November 29, 2017 Lads be serious now .... Thommo's Knobs fallen off due to adverse wrist action. He needs your help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted November 29, 2017 must admit that I never had problems like that and really cannot help you, OP... also must admit that I wear only leather straps..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted November 29, 2017 35 minutes ago, brang1 said: Heat the oven to 205C/400F/Gas 6 Grease and flour a heavy baking sheet. Sieve the flour into a roomy baking bowl then add the butter, baking powder salt and sugar if using. Quickly rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Make a well in the centre and using a dinner knife, stir in the beaten eggs and enough milk to make a soft, lightly sticky but pliable dough. Turn the mixture onto a floured board and knead very lightly until just smooth then lightly roll out to 2 cm / 3/4" thick. Cut rounds with a 7.5 cm / 3" cutter or cut into triangles with a sharp knife. Place on the baking tray and brush with the beaten egg and milk mixture. Bake near the top of the hot oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown and well risen. Cool on a wire rack before eating. This seemed to work for one off my PO clasps, good luck Do I then eat it with Strawberry jam and lashings of whipped cream? 32 minutes ago, deju said: Lads be serious now .... Thommo's Knobs fallen off due to adverse wrist action. He needs your help! Ba-dum-tish 1 minute ago, jibuti said: must admit that I never had problems like that and really cannot help you, OP... also must admit that I wear only leather straps..... I’m all class with my bracelets blinging up the world Share this post Link to post Share on other sites