[worried]

Hello,

I have recently come into possession of a 1930s ladies Rolex from a relative, in original condition (except the strap). Unfortunately when I tried to get the strap replaced, one side of the lug came off. Needless to say I am extremely worried and am wondering if it can be soldered back without replacing the case. Here are some pictures of the damage, more in the album here: http://imgur.com/a/4RyPK

Please lend me your thoughts. Possible to be joined back without replacing the original case? This is my first vintage watch. :-(

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[JohnF]

Depends on the skills of your local watchmaker or jeweler. The movement must be removed, the case cleaned and prepped, and then resoldered. Not tribal, but not impossible.

 

[JohnF]

Trivial, not tribal. Stupid autocorrect...

 

[Eeeb]

Trivial, not tribal. Stupid autocorrect...

Oh, I thought this was ex-pat lingo we in the Great Lakes were not 'in' on :-d