Watch Pin Lug

Question

Last night I took off my watch band to test the quick release watch pins and a little silver lug fell out of one of the watch pin holes and into the carpet and lost forever...

Now one of the pins on my watch is loose as the hole without the lug is a couple of mm larger than the end of the pin and I am worried the band will fall off or the pin will bend.

Does anyone know what these little watch pin lugs are actually called and if replacements can be purchased form a watch repairer or from Garmin?

Also, be careful when removing the band as these lugs seem to fall out very easily....

Former Member · Accepted Answer

I figured out the solution to this problem tonight. Get a 1/16" tension (roll) pin at a hardware. You wo be able to cut the pin to length. You will also have to CAREFULLY glue the pin in the hole. Works perfect.

1514186 · Answer

There is alternative solution. Instead of replacing bushings, you can use pin meant for 2 mm wider strap. So, normally it takes 20 mm strap (and pins), but if both bushings are missing you can use 22 mm pins. Not perfect, but quick, fast and cheap solution.

Former Member · Answer

I have had the same problem. I make jewellery, and have a lot of sead beeds which have holes in them. These beads are tiny and I found one small enough to fit into the recess but the hole was big enough for the pin to fit. I have pushed this in really tight. I will update when I know it has definitely worked as I have only just tried it.

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