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Old 4 August 2014, 04:52 AM   #1
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2 Questions - Clasp & UC

Question 1: Does constantly opening & closing the clasp wear it out quicker. Is taking it on & off twice a day too much or should I limit how many times I put it on so I don't have to take it off as often? I have a DJII.

Question 2: Do I need an ultrasonic cleaner, I do want one which is the best or most recommended one? I am in the UK.

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Old 4 August 2014, 07:48 AM   #2
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The new clasp is better. The AD told me that the new design with the spring system actually does less friction so there is less wear. The spring allows the crown to move back slightly and return it in place once the clasp is closed. It's a really cool system.
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Old 4 August 2014, 08:49 AM   #3
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1. Of course it wears it out.. If stuff didn't wear out it would be a very lonely landfill. Twice a day is hardly "too much".

2. No, you do not need an Ultrasonic cleaner.
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Old 5 August 2014, 03:00 AM   #4
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Thanks for the responses guys!
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Old 4 August 2014, 05:37 AM   #5
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On and off twice a day should have no effect. Wear it without worry. My father in law has one bought in 1963 by his father. How many times you think that's been opened and closed? Still works fine.
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Old 4 August 2014, 05:39 AM   #6
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I have an Explorer II with an Oyster Fliplock Clasp and it gets open three sometimes for times a day without there being a long term issue
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Old 4 August 2014, 05:40 AM   #7
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It was meant for that so no worries.
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Old 4 August 2014, 05:49 AM   #8
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Thanks guys just needed to hear the opinions of some people with experience!
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Old 4 August 2014, 05:52 AM   #9
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I wouldn't imagine there'd be a problem with regular opening and closing.
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Old 4 August 2014, 06:06 AM   #10
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I wouldn't imagine there'd be a problem with regular opening and closing.
The oysterlock can get a bit loose, but if you service the watch they can make it like new, or a simple visit to any watchmaker can solve that too. Cheers
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Old 4 August 2014, 06:21 AM   #11
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Clasp can be adjusted
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Old 4 August 2014, 06:30 AM   #12
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Goodness! Only open and close it only once a day, and spare the repair woes...
...to your great-great-great-great grandson!
I don't think you'll have to worry about it until you are just a forgotten name high up in the family tree.
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Old 4 August 2014, 07:15 AM   #13
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Funny how OCD we are
Another thread is it safe to take your watch on and off 3xday
Not making fun of you I take my watch off to go potty lol
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Old 4 August 2014, 07:18 AM   #14
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Dd 2 question

Hi just a question is it normal that you here a sound when your wearing your daydate 2 which is coming from the crown on the braclet can that be fix? Thank you guys
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