BB58 "Faux" Rivets?

[002]

Hi everyone,

I've been loving my new BB58 for a few months now, including the rivets. For me, they definitely add to the 50/60's vibe without being too much of a novelty. Standard Steel bracelets almost look plain to me now.

The rivets are definitely a point of contention for people, especially them being "Faux". I use quotes because I've yet to hear a description of the assembly. Does anyone know what the construction actually is?

-Are they just buttons that are glued on?
-Are they the heads of pins holding the links together from each side rather than one through piece with a riveted end? -
-Are they part of the side plates?
-Are the side plates separate from the links?

Curious about the "fauxness" of them. I've been tempted to disassembly a spare link, but don't want to waste it. Seems like more work (and negativity) to polish and assemble a Faux link than use real rivets.

Would love hear back from someone that knows the answer.

[alpine29]

I just picked up my BB58 this past weekend. The sales person stated the rivet pieces are laser welded on the links. I think I also read that somewhere as well.

[037]

The outer links are machined in the shapes of plates and rivets, then brushed and polished accordingly. You won't be able to separate anything beyond the center and outer third sections. The "plates" are integral.

[002]

Thanks. That saves me the trouble and a link.

Surprised they would go to such lengths to replicate a rivet, but maybe CNC machining makes it easy.

[dhknola]

Those purely decorative rivets agitate me to no end, great watch w the bb58, I couldn't wear the bracelet on a bet.

[GSBC]

Originally Posted by dhknola

Those purely decorative rivets agitate me to no end, great watch w the bb58, I couldn't wear the bracelet on a bet.

That's disappointing. I was considering that piece too. This kind of dampen my interest.

[The Sub-lime One]

I own the watch and the “faux rivets” don’t bother me at all, neither do the snowflake hands. I’m actually struggling to find something I’d change on it. Oh, and the lume? Better than any Rolex I’ve ever owned.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by The Sub-lime One

Oh, and the lume? Better than any Rolex I’ve ever owned.

Such a claim demands pics.

[The Sub-lime One]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Such a claim demands pics.

I’m out at the moment so pics are a no no. Having said that, the lume on the 58 lasts longer than my BLNR and LVc overnight.

[Sarosh]

Originally Posted by The Sub-lime One

I own the watch and the “faux rivets” don’t bother me at all, neither do the snowflake hands. I’m actually struggling to find something I’d change on it. Oh, and the lume? Better than any Rolex I’ve ever owned.

I agree with this. My only hope is Everest or rubberB bring out a strap for it. Just to mix it up abit! Otherwise flawless lol

[The Sub-lime One]

Originally Posted by Sarosh

I agree with this. My only hope is Everest or rubberB bring out a strap for it. Just to mix it up abit! Otherwise flawless lol

We are way too alike fella!

[Sarosh]

Originally Posted by The Sub-lime One

We are way too alike fella!

Lol two peas in a pod

I genuinely struggle to find fault with the watch. After 5 weeks on my wrist, has lost 1 second. And now it’s showing some battle scars, just how I like it. Prefer the green lume to the chromalight of the BLNR.

[The Sub-lime One]

Originally Posted by Sarosh

Lol two peas in a pod

I genuinely struggle to find fault with the watch. After 5 weeks on my wrist, has lost 1 second. And now it’s showing some battle scars, just how I like it. Prefer the green lume to the chromalight of the BLNR.

I’m pretty much the same on the accuracy front. Can’t wait for battle scars, I’ve already banged it twice and nothing to show as yet!

[tie219]

I also agree the BB lume is miles ahead of that on my 5 digit GMT. Can't speak for how it compares to the 6 digit, however.

[Sublovin]

There are elements on every watch which are purely design based, and for aesthetics only. I don’t think this is any different