I broke my SINN U1

I’ve worn this watch just about every day since purchasing back in Jan 2011. One day last week after some yard work I glanced down to check the time and noted that the entire internal mechanism had shifted, the SINN logo was no longer located just below the 12 o’clock position it was now located at about 4 o’clock. I say entire mechanism because the watch was still running.
I contacted WatchBuys and they recommended I send it to WCWSC (West Coast Watch Service Center). So, I packed up the…

I broke my SINN U1

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How the sweet chuff does one fit a Sinn rubber strap to the clasp??

I’ve got a new Sinn rubber strap for my U1 but for the life of me the simple task of fitting the strap to the clasp is just not happening. I can fit the spring bar into one end or the other but in no way can I fit both ends together!

I’ve been trying to do this seemingly simple task for 2 hours now without success. What the heck?? I’ve fitted hundreds of bracelets and straps before with no issues! Without resorting to ramming some kind of tool in there to help line the spring bar up and…

How the sweet chuff does one fit a Sinn rubber strap to the clasp??

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