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I attempted and failed to re braze the damaged lug last weekend. I practiced with small brass objects of similar mass than the watch case, it went well but when I tried on the case I didn't heat enough, silver made a big blurb and I broke the lug (which was only cracked after de-bending) trying to get rid of it (the blurb I mean)!
I had another go today, holding the case and lug together in a soldering clamp, this time it worked. I was a little clumsy at dressing/filling and removed too much material, but at least the lug is strong, at the right place, and polished up ok.
Glad I saved the watch! ... And now ready to read a bit and try having a go at servicing another cheap watch...
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