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mwillems · 11 May 2008, 01:29 PM

Hey all

1. How strong is the clasp on the president bracelet? I take the watch off almost daily (eg to rinse it, or when I take a bath). Gold is weak. Will the clasp break? My previous Rolex had a Jubilee bracelet and that was fine.

2. Do I have any options with the face? It's a tritium face but after ca 20 years the tritium hardly makes the dial glow anymore. Now what? Never see time at night?

Michael

hienpham04 · 11 May 2008, 01:34 PM

Michael, the newer clasp is quite strong. From the picture, your President should have the older clasp. The older clasp is also strong and will not break either.

mwillems · 11 May 2008, 08:42 PM

Oh, good; thanks. Yes, it is the older clasp; the watch is 20 years old.

SSD · 11 May 2008, 11:03 PM

Tritium dials were finally discontinued about 1998. If you were to send your watch to Rolex for service, and were to get an new dial with new hands, they would be made with Superluminova, which will glow brightly for a while and then require recharging with light. Here's an excellent article in the Reference Library!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=31836

There may be some debate as to whether or not you would wish to change a vintage dial like yours, I would seek the advice of some members more knoweledgable regarding the DD.

topcat30093 · 12 May 2008, 11:35 AM

The only part of the clasp that I had a minor problem with.
Was were it was secured, but I got round that by getting a slim width screwdriver and pushing in between the 2 pieces.
I hope that this makes sense to you, it should if you look at the clasp!

mwillems · 12 May 2008, 11:42 AM

Yes, that makes sense. I am not having problems now, but since I wear the watch 24.7 but take it off after showering to rinse and dry off, I take it off daily: 365 times a year...

Michael

GMTJOHNNY · 12 May 2008, 12:48 PM

My 18238 is from 1997 and the lume on the face is OK but not as bright as I would like. The black face is elegant but I am going to swap it for a lighter face with Roman numerals. Takes too long for me to tell the time in the dark until my eyes adjust and a lighter face is easier (that is what I have on my Air King).

11 May 2008, 01:29 PM	#1
mwillems Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oakville, Canada Posts: 32	Two qns: President bracelt clasp, and tritium Hey all 1. How strong is the clasp on the president bracelet? I take the watch off almost daily (eg to rinse it, or when I take a bath). Gold is weak. Will the clasp break? My previous Rolex had a Jubilee bracelet and that was fine. 2. Do I have any options with the face? It's a tritium face but after ca 20 years the tritium hardly makes the dial glow anymore. Now what? Never see time at night? Michael

11 May 2008, 11:03 PM	#4
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Tritium dials were finally discontinued about 1998. If you were to send your watch to Rolex for service, and were to get an new dial with new hands, they would be made with Superluminova, which will glow brightly for a while and then require recharging with light. Here's an excellent article in the Reference Library! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=31836 There may be some debate as to whether or not you would wish to change a vintage dial like yours, I would seek the advice of some members more knoweledgable regarding the DD. __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

12 May 2008, 11:35 AM	#5
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	The only part of the clasp that I had a minor problem with. Was were it was secured, but I got round that by getting a slim width screwdriver and pushing in between the 2 pieces. I hope that this makes sense to you, it should if you look at the clasp! __________________

12 May 2008, 12:48 PM	#7
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	My 18238 is from 1997 and the lume on the face is OK but not as bright as I would like. The black face is elegant but I am going to swap it for a lighter face with Roman numerals. Takes too long for me to tell the time in the dark until my eyes adjust and a lighter face is easier (that is what I have on my Air King). Attached Images __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

11 May 2008, 01:34 PM	#2
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	Michael, the newer clasp is quite strong. From the picture, your President should have the older clasp. The older clasp is also strong and will not break either.

11 May 2008, 08:42 PM	#3
mwillems Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oakville, Canada Posts: 32	Oh, good; thanks. Yes, it is the older clasp; the watch is 20 years old.

12 May 2008, 11:42 AM	#6
mwillems Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oakville, Canada Posts: 32	Yes, that makes sense. I am not having problems now, but since I wear the watch 24.7 but take it off after showering to rinse and dry off, I take it off daily: 365 times a year... Michael

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