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9 May 2008, 03:00 AM | #1 |
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What is the definition of "expanding links" in a bracelet?
Could someone help me out w/ a definition of this as it relates to vintage watches? Thanks!
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9 May 2008, 03:37 AM | #2 |
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I believe that expanding links are for divers watches where you could easily expand the bracelet to fit over the scuba suit! But I might be wrong, wait a while and the pro's will be here shortly!
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9 May 2008, 03:43 AM | #3 |
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Dell, at one time Rolex had an oyster bracelet with an expanding link option. The bracelet experts can expand on how they were made.
I believe the option was dropped in the mid 60s as the expending proved to be less than ideal as far as durability. Rolex included a paper with the option warning that winding the watch while on the wrist could fatigue the links. They are a bit on the rare side today. I believe a couple members here have them on watches, I'm sure they can "expand" on them. |
9 May 2008, 03:51 AM | #4 |
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Here you go. Expand away on my 50's DJ.
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9 May 2008, 03:59 AM | #5 |
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9 May 2008, 04:40 AM | #6 |
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An expanded
T H A N K S for that pic, Wolfgang!
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9 May 2008, 05:11 AM | #7 |
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Exactly
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9 May 2008, 03:51 AM | #8 |
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Here's some pics of a 6636 sprung rivetted bracelet on my 6536/1 Sub.
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