Removed watch link pin from the wrong direction

[Heisenberg 0]

What can you do if let's say "someone" accidentally tries to resize their bracelet and "they" push the pin out the wrong direction and now the pin won't stay in? Would it be possible to fix? Some form of glue?

[toehh 0]

You could try putting some clear nailpolish on it. It worked on some small screws for me.

[WebWind 1]

You can try GS hypo cement or Loctite Threadlocker blue or red.

[offshore 0]

Spread the "wide" end before reinserting, and make sure its going into the right end.

Or get another, you will need length and diameter.

 

O/S

[10:10 Watch Repair 1]

krazy glue should do it. stainless on stainless is a pretty strong bond.

[Heisenberg 0]

Thanks for all your responses, very helpful. I've picked up some "Serious Glue".

 

http://www.bostik.co.uk/diy/product/evo-stik/Serious-Glue/16

 

I think this maybe similar to Krazy Glue which I don't think we get in the UK.

[replicastuff 0]

probably better off getting a fresh pack from ebay - only a few pounds, if your a watch wis you can never have too many spare parts around - just ebay watch pins or watch springs depending what you are looking for.

[Loonie 0]

What watch is it? Maybe you lost a tube?

 

Did this once on a seamaster strap, no twice.

[Heisenberg 0]

It's a tag heuer link calibre 16. It's the pin that connects the clasp to the bracelet. I've applied the glue now. Should be fully set in 2 hours.

[Heisenberg 0]

If it doesn't work can I replace the pin with a cotter pin?

[Heisenberg 0]

Ah figured it. I needed to put a sleeve in place and then the link is held in by the sleeve. No need for glue after all.