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Dreamin · 8 October 2021, 11:30 AM

Hi everyone! Was hoping to get opinions on this spot near the front lug. Normal for a vintage watch? Any concerns I should have with that?

Eric88 · 8 October 2021, 11:58 AM

Looks like normal scratches from bracelet and strap swapping.

MorningTundra · 8 October 2021, 12:41 PM

I’d be more concerned about the tip of the lug. What the heck is going on there?!?

Those “cracks” could just be scratches from a spring bar tool. But the lug itself looks very strangely damaged.

TimeLord2 · 8 October 2021, 01:16 PM

Most likely just an impact dent with a few spring bar removal scratches. But, I would like to see the other side of that lug to make sure.

harry in montreal · 8 October 2021, 01:33 PM

Some people place the springbar right there with downward force. The. Use a screwdriver to depress the tips. The tips and the screwdriver gouge the lug. My old technique !

Swearengen · 9 October 2021, 12:06 AM

That is OK if you put tape on the lugs first

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry in montreal

Some people place the springbar right there with downward force. The. Use a screwdriver to depress the tips. The tips and the screwdriver gouge the lug. My old technique !

harry in montreal · 9 October 2021, 06:00 AM

Good idea using the tape. Gabriel, i am a huge fan of deadwood! The first season was SO good.

Dreamin · 9 October 2021, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MorningTundra

I’d be more concerned about the tip of the lug. What the heck is going on there?!?

Those “cracks” could just be scratches from a spring bar tool. But the lug itself looks very strangely damaged.

That’s why I thought it was impact cracks

its an older model from the 80s. Bound to have some wear

8 October 2021, 11:30 AM	#1
Dreamin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: NC Posts: 30	Lug crack?? Hi everyone! Was hoping to get opinions on this spot near the front lug. Normal for a vintage watch? Any concerns I should have with that? Attached Images

8 October 2021, 11:58 AM	#2
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	Looks like normal scratches from bracelet and strap swapping.

8 October 2021, 12:41 PM	#3
MorningTundra "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Morningtundra Location: USA, UK & HKG Posts: 1,038	I’d be more concerned about the tip of the lug. What the heck is going on there?!? Those “cracks” could just be scratches from a spring bar tool. But the lug itself looks very strangely damaged.

8 October 2021, 01:16 PM	#4
TimeLord2 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Valencia, CA Watch: GMT Master 1675/3 Posts: 2,191	Most likely just an impact dent with a few spring bar removal scratches. But, I would like to see the other side of that lug to make sure.

8 October 2021, 01:33 PM	#5
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Some people place the springbar right there with downward force. The. Use a screwdriver to depress the tips. The tips and the screwdriver gouge the lug. My old technique !

9 October 2021, 06:00 AM	#7
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Good idea using the tape. Gabriel, i am a huge fan of deadwood! The first season was SO good.

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