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delldeaton · 9 May 2008, 03:00 AM

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

erwin · 9 May 2008, 03:37 AM

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 · 9 May 2008, 03:43 AM

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 · 9 May 2008, 03:51 AM

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

Wolfgang427 · 9 May 2008, 03:51 AM

Here you go.

Expand away on my 50's DJ.

mike · 9 May 2008, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Here you go.

Expand away on my 50's DJ.

That's the photo I was thinking about.

SPACE-DWELLER · 9 May 2008, 04:40 AM

An expanded

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for that pic, Wolfgang!

delldeaton · 9 May 2008, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Here you go.

Expand away on my 50's DJ.

Perfect! Thanks.

9 May 2008, 03:00 AM	#1
delldeaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Dell Deaton Location: NAWCC Museum! Watch: Never kiss & tell! Posts: 883	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! __________________ . Watches, James Bond Watches .

9 May 2008, 03:37 AM	#2
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	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! __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

9 May 2008, 03:51 AM	#4
Stratton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Posts: 429	Here's some pics of a 6636 sprung rivetted bracelet on my 6536/1 Sub. Attached Images

9 May 2008, 03:51 AM	#5
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Here you go. Expand away on my 50's DJ. Attached Images

9 May 2008, 04:40 AM	#7
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	An expanded T H A N K S for that pic, Wolfgang! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

9 May 2008, 03:43 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	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.

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