What is the definition of "expanding links" in a bracelet?

[delldeaton]

Could someone help me out w/ a definition of this as it relates to vintage watches? Thanks!

[erwin]

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!

[mike]

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.

[Stratton]

Here's some pics of a 6636 sprung rivetted bracelet on my 6536/1 Sub.

[Wolfgang427]

Here you go. Expand away on my 50's DJ.

[mike]

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Here you go. Expand away on my 50's DJ.

That's the photo I was thinking about.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

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for that pic, Wolfgang!

[delldeaton]

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Here you go. Expand away on my 50's DJ.

Perfect! Thanks.