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Oldyellar · 24 October 2019, 04:23 AM

Hi guys I'm a bit of a newbie, I have an 18k sub it's a 1988/9 and it has pins instead of screws holding the bracelet links together rather thank screws, is this normal? When did it change? Thanks John

SearChart · 24 October 2019, 04:25 AM

It should be screws though...

ThatExplorer · 24 October 2019, 04:26 AM

Pins??? Photos?

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Tools · 24 October 2019, 04:35 AM

What is the reference number stamped on the clasp?

Early President bracelets did have pins, so it may depend on what bracelet it has; a 30 year old watch may have been fitted with a replacement. It also may be aftermarket.

Oldyellar · 24 October 2019, 04:43 AM

Struggling to upload photos

Oldyellar · 24 October 2019, 04:45 AM

Hi Tools 92908? 750?

Onikage · 24 October 2019, 04:59 AM

I think 18K Subs did use push pins at around that time. Don't quote me on it though..

WS9D · 24 October 2019, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

I think 18K Subs did use push pins at around that time. Don't quote me on it though..

I agree. There was another post a few months back where the OP had a similar topic and his AD told him his watch was fake. The consensus from all here was that the pin bracelet was appropriate for his era and nothing to worry about. Trying to find the thread.

SearChart · 24 October 2019, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onikage

I think 18K Subs did use push pins at around that time. Don't quote me on it though..

I've never seen this, I'm going to look into that tomorrow, I'm curious now

Bybybmw · 24 October 2019, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldyellar

Struggling to upload photos

You have to have 10 posts to upload photos.

schoolboy · 24 October 2019, 05:35 AM

Use Tapatalk to upload photos, it’s easy that way !

Tools · 24 October 2019, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldyellar

Hi Tools 92908? 750?

A 92908 was the predecessor to the 93258 modern Sub Date bracelets.

The former used push pins, and the later used screw bars.

They only press out one direction.

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Onikage · 24 October 2019, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ks6pd

I agree. There was another post a few months back where the OP had a similar topic and his AD told him his watch was fake. The consensus from all here was that the pin bracelet was appropriate for his era and nothing to worry about. Trying to find the thread.

Here's one from a few years back.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=575797

Oldyellar · 24 October 2019, 07:46 AM

Fantastic guys thanks for the info my watch was for sale and I had a potential buyer knock it back on the advice it might not correct, I've found a few on the net that also show the same pins.
Thanks again

77T · 24 October 2019, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bybybmw

You have to have 10 posts to upload photos.

No, you don’t. The post limit is for putting links in threads.

Anyone can upload a photo.

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Bybybmw · 24 October 2019, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

No, you don’t. The post limit is for putting links in threads.

Anyone can upload a photo.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I couldn't, tried and it wouldn't let me until I had ten posts.

Tools · 24 October 2019, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bybybmw

I couldn't, tried and it wouldn't let me until I had ten posts.

Anybody can attach images using the paperclip/upload, as long as the file size is within the proscribed limits.

Oldyellar · 24 October 2019, 06:45 PM

Yes the problem was the size of the photos, and I couldn't downsize them on my phone.

Oldyellar · 25 October 2019, 02:12 AM

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Any ideas how this would repair guys?

Onikage · 25 October 2019, 02:35 AM

A gold smith could do it. Rolex will want to replace entire bracelet at the cost of a 2nd and 3rd anus hole.

SearChart · 25 October 2019, 02:44 AM

Rolliworks is your man to restore old bracelets!

SearChart · 25 October 2019, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

A 92908 was the predecessor to the 93258 modern Sub Date bracelets.

The former used push pins, and the later used screw bars.

They only press out one direction.

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Awesome information Larry!

Oldyellar · 25 October 2019, 04:38 AM

Thanks guys it's in good condition generally just that one link literally no stretch I take it this gave way and took up the stretch on its own

mmaggi · 25 October 2019, 06:51 AM

Man... you learn something new every day. If someone would have told me before reading this thread that Rolex used push pins on a gold Oyster bracelet for a Sub I would've laughed in their face.

24 October 2019, 04:23 AM	#1
Oldyellar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 14	Oyster bracelet Hi guys I'm a bit of a newbie, I have an 18k sub it's a 1988/9 and it has pins instead of screws holding the bracelet links together rather thank screws, is this normal? When did it change? Thanks John

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25 October 2019, 02:35 AM	#20
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	A gold smith could do it. Rolex will want to replace entire bracelet at the cost of a 2nd and 3rd anus hole. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

24 October 2019, 04:43 AM	#5
Oldyellar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 14	Struggling to upload photos

24 October 2019, 04:45 AM	#6
Oldyellar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 14	Hi Tools 92908? 750?

24 October 2019, 05:35 AM	#11
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Use Tapatalk to upload photos, it’s easy that way !

24 October 2019, 07:46 AM	#14
Oldyellar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 14	Fantastic guys thanks for the info my watch was for sale and I had a potential buyer knock it back on the advice it might not correct, I've found a few on the net that also show the same pins. Thanks again

24 October 2019, 06:45 PM	#18
Oldyellar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 14	Yes the problem was the size of the photos, and I couldn't downsize them on my phone.

25 October 2019, 02:12 AM	#19
Oldyellar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 14	Any ideas how this would repair guys?

25 October 2019, 04:38 AM	#23
Oldyellar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 14	Thanks guys it's in good condition generally just that one link literally no stretch I take it this gave way and took up the stretch on its own

25 October 2019, 06:51 AM	#24
mmaggi Banned Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Michael Location: Nassau County, NY Watch: 16710 Posts: 889	Man... you learn something new every day. If someone would have told me before reading this thread that Rolex used push pins on a gold Oyster bracelet for a Sub I would've laughed in their face.

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