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    Normal size spring bars with 1.1mm ends?

    Hi,
    I'm looking for normal diameter spring bars (1.8mm?) with fat seiko 1.1mm ends. Does anybody know where I can get some? The watch gecko and others on ebay are 2mm and too thick for my bracelet. I've had a look on cousins but couldn't find what I was after.

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    Perhaps you could try these:

    https://www.zuludiver.com/products/r...31706260176993

    Edit: Never mind. Those are 2mm also.

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    Just an update on this, I found a US seller for these, but have since sold the watch I needed them for! I got 5 bars, they seem OK. If anybody wants to try a pair let me know, 22mm length, 1.8mm diameter with fat seiko 1.1mm ends.

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    Quote Originally Posted by will128small View Post
    Just an update on this, I found a US seller for these, but have since sold the watch I needed them for! I got 5 bars, they seem OK. If anybody wants to try a pair let me know, 22mm length, 1.8mm diameter with fat seiko 1.1mm ends.

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    I need exactly the same thing, but in 20mm length - who did you source them from in the US?
    I can get hold of 2.0mm thick spring bars, but they are a real struggle getting in or out of some rubber straps - 1.8mm with 1.1mm tips would be perfect.
    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by ENES View Post
    I need exactly the same thing, but in 20mm length - who did you source them from in the US?
    I can get hold of 2.0mm thick spring bars, but they are a real struggle getting in or out of some rubber straps - 1.8mm with 1.1mm tips would be perfect.
    Thanks
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19mm-20mm....m46890.l49292

    This was the place. Cost about £7.50 for 5 bars, delivered to the UK in a week. Haven't actually tried them in a watch so can't guarantee the quality, but they seem OK and in the absence of any other supplier its Hobson's choice to be honest.

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    Quote Originally Posted by will128small View Post
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19mm-20mm....m46890.l49292

    This was the place. Cost about £7.50 for 5 bars, delivered to the UK in a week. Haven't actually tried them in a watch so can't guarantee the quality, but they seem OK and in the absence of any other supplier its Hobson's choice to be honest.

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    Thanks - i'll give them a try.

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    Bit of a thread resurrection!

    Does anyone know of a UK supplier for these before I try the US supplier suggested here from this earlier enquiry?

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    I did buy spring bars from that US eBay seller on a couple of occasions.
    Spring bars are good quality & arrived in a little over a week from memory - wouldn’t hesitate to purchase from them again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ENES View Post
    I did buy spring bars from that US eBay seller on a couple of occasions.
    Spring bars are good quality & arrived in a little over a week from memory - wouldn’t hesitate to purchase from them again.
    Thanks for that, may just be easier to go with that then.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Craizeehair View Post
    Bit of a thread resurrection!

    Does anyone know of a UK supplier for these before I try the US supplier suggested here from this earlier enquiry?
    I can only find 2mm bars with 1.10mm tips for sale in the UK.

    If anyone finds a source then please post here!

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    https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/do...mm-6mm-to-44mm

    They don't specifically call out the tip size but I'm placing an order with cousins tomorrow, for the price I don't mind adding these to my order and let you know on Sat morning.

    If they are right I can sell you them at cost plus the cost of a stamp, same goes for the 2mm spring bars you were after rocketman

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    Quote Originally Posted by vortex89 View Post
    https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/do...mm-6mm-to-44mm

    They don't specifically call out the tip size but I'm placing an order with cousins tomorrow, for the price I don't mind adding these to my order and let you know on Sat morning.

    If they are right I can sell you them at cost plus the cost of a stamp, same goes for the 2mm spring bars you were after rocketman
    That's a really kind offer, thank you but I've already bought some 2mm bars from eBay and I expect that the 1.78mm Cousins ones will have the standard (skinny) tips.

    Really appreciate the offer though!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rocket Man View Post
    I can only find 2mm bars with 1.10mm tips for sale in the UK.

    If anyone finds a source then please post here!
    I’ve given up and ordered from the link posted earlier in the thread. Just have to wait for them to arrive.

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    A bit of a thread revival but I am looking for 19mm spring bars which are 1.8mm thick with 1.1mm tips. I did actually buy some from the e bay link above but that was some time ago and the e bay link is now dead. I would like some more but not having much luck.

    Any one got any leads?

    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Craizeehair View Post
    Bit of a thread resurrection!

    Does anyone know of a UK supplier for these before I try the US supplier suggested here from this earlier enquiry?

    https://www.watchgecko.com/products/...ch-spring-bars

    they're called skinny-fat bars.

    edit - ah I see im too late!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Slevin Kelevra View Post
    A bit of a thread revival but I am looking for 19mm spring bars which are 1.8mm thick with 1.1mm tips. I did actually buy some from the e bay link above but that was some time ago and the e bay link is now dead. I would like some more but not having much luck.

    Any one got any leads?

    Thanks
    The only place for 19mm is the US ebay seller, Outlet Goods

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    Hi, 19mm / 1.8mm available here:

    https://www.watchobsession.co.uk/pro...ant=6883609029

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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryTudor336 View Post
    Hi, 19mm / 1.8mm available here:

    https://www.watchobsession.co.uk/pro...ant=6883609029

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    Thanks but that’s not what I’m after. Need to have 1.1 tips.

    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by petay993 View Post
    The only place for 19mm is the US ebay seller, Outlet Goods


    Any like mate? I can’t see them on e. Bay.

    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by verv View Post
    https://www.watchgecko.com/products/...ch-spring-bars

    they're called skinny-fat bars.

    edit - ah I see im too late!
    That’s not what I’m after. They are 20m.

    Thanks

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