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NKflyer · 17 March 2016, 01:49 AM

Really interested in the new rivet style bracelet but can't find any decent photos. What kind of clasp does it have? And how are links added/removed for sizing? Something clever, I'll bet.

Cryten · 18 March 2016, 09:11 AM

It seems no one knows. You raise an interesting question though, how do you size the bracelet?

mailman · 18 March 2016, 09:23 AM

I'd guess the last few links near the clasp are removable on both sides.

Cryten · 18 March 2016, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

I'd guess the last few links near the clasp are removable on both sides.

They'd have to be, but how do you maintain the look of the riveted bracelet? Domed screws? The photos we've seen so far don't show much.

Flstfirider · 18 March 2016, 12:31 PM

From the photos, I question if they are simulated rivet look links.

sickened1 · 18 March 2016, 01:31 PM

I'm guessing that clasp should be the same as the one on previous Black Bay models.

NKflyer · 18 March 2016, 01:46 PM

I have been thinking about this a little more... What about if the "rivets" on the removable links are actually screws with a recessed area to fit a tiny allen wrench? A regular screwdriver slot would be too obvious and ruin the look.

Cryten · 19 March 2016, 03:34 AM

It looks like the removable links are just the same screws as the old bracelet with no attempt to simulate a rivet head.

The clasp looks the same, with no rivet heads on the last link to allow for the micro adjustment to work.

The pictures below are screen shots from Ariel Adam's review on A Blog To Watch, you can see the screws by his index finger.

Review here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSjsky3mZuw

sickened1 · 19 March 2016, 03:37 AM

^ Thanks for the pics and the video review link. Personally I'm not feeling that new rivet bracelet (looks too busy) but that's just me.

WS9D · 19 March 2016, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sickened1

^ Thanks for the pics and the video review link. Personally I'm not feeling that new riveted bracelet (looks too busy) but that's just me.

Yeah, I'm not a fan either.

tudorluv · 19 March 2016, 03:42 AM

I am somewhat interested in getting one (rivet bracelet) for my earlier model BB

NKflyer · 19 March 2016, 03:54 AM

Thanks for the info, Cryten. That looks really bad - I hope they come up with something more "simulated" for the production model.

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Originally Posted by tudorluv

I am somewhat interested in getting one (rivet bracelet) for my earlier model BB

Yeah, I think it would look better with the older dial with the curved text.

Cryten · 19 March 2016, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sickened1

^ Thanks for the pics and the video review link. Personally I'm not feeling that new riveted bracelet (looks too busy) but that's just me.

I'm not a fan either, but that Black Bay Dark? My life won't be complete until I have one.

sickened1 · 19 March 2016, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Cryten

I'm not a fan either, but that Black Bay Dark? My life won't be complete until I have one.

That's just a regular Black Bay. BB Dark doesn't have the end links or rivet bracelet.

Cryten · 19 March 2016, 04:07 AM

That's pure watch porn right there

It's a shame about the end links but it looks better on a strap anyway.

terrywoods · 19 March 2016, 06:07 AM

Don't like the new rivet strap not a fan my end

SearChart · 19 March 2016, 06:30 AM

I think they perfectly executed this bracelet and it matches the heritage design of the case and dial very well.
Now let's hope it didn't get too much thicker than the previous BB.

ltmgeller · 19 March 2016, 06:33 AM

I can't wait to get my hands on a BBD.

J!m · 19 March 2016, 06:34 AM

I need the BB Dark dial and insert on a regular steel case BB with the rivet bracelet.

Then I'll just sit in the corner being happy. :)

Dr.Smellody · 19 March 2016, 07:03 AM

I think the rivet bracelet looks amazing. Great touch Tudor!

adam81osu · 19 March 2016, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cryten

It looks like the removable links are just the same screws as the old bracelet with no attempt to simulate a rivet head.

The clasp looks the same, with no rivet heads on the last link to allow for the micro adjustment to work.

The pictures below are screen shots from Ariel Adam's review on A Blog To Watch, you can see the screws by his index finger.

Review here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSjsky3mZuw

Thanks for the link - those photos are droolworthy!

Explorertwo · 19 March 2016, 04:25 PM

Thanks for the link.
What a shame, they 'updated' the dial. The curved text and the rose were a big plus for me!!

Muzz · 19 March 2016, 08:45 PM

The bracelet is certainly beautiful!! Nicely done!!

malarky_hk · 19 March 2016, 09:21 PM

Not a fan. Looks cheap to me.

brandrea · 19 March 2016, 09:24 PM

I'm a big fan if this new bracelet for obvious reasons ...

17 March 2016, 01:49 AM	#1
NKflyer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,858	New Tudor "Rivet" Bracelet Q's Really interested in the new rivet style bracelet but can't find any decent photos. What kind of clasp does it have? And how are links added/removed for sizing? Something clever, I'll bet.

18 March 2016, 09:23 AM	#3
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	I'd guess the last few links near the clasp are removable on both sides. __________________ JJ

19 March 2016, 06:33 AM	#18
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	I can't wait to get my hands on a BBD. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

19 March 2016, 09:24 PM	#25
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	I'm a big fan if this new bracelet for obvious reasons ... Attached Images

18 March 2016, 09:11 AM	#2
Cryten "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrafirma Posts: 2,655	It seems no one knows. You raise an interesting question though, how do you size the bracelet?

18 March 2016, 12:31 PM	#5
Flstfirider 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Auburn, AL Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,139	From the photos, I question if they are simulated rivet look links.

18 March 2016, 01:31 PM	#6
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	I'm guessing that clasp should be the same as the one on previous Black Bay models.

18 March 2016, 01:46 PM	#7
NKflyer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,858	I have been thinking about this a little more... What about if the "rivets" on the removable links are actually screws with a recessed area to fit a tiny allen wrench? A regular screwdriver slot would be too obvious and ruin the look.

19 March 2016, 03:34 AM	#8
Cryten "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrafirma Posts: 2,655	It looks like the removable links are just the same screws as the old bracelet with no attempt to simulate a rivet head. The clasp looks the same, with no rivet heads on the last link to allow for the micro adjustment to work. The pictures below are screen shots from Ariel Adam's review on A Blog To Watch, you can see the screws by his index finger. Review here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSjsky3mZuw

19 March 2016, 03:37 AM	#9
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	^ Thanks for the pics and the video review link. Personally I'm not feeling that new rivet bracelet (looks too busy) but that's just me.

19 March 2016, 03:42 AM	#11
tudorluv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Erich Location: -5 Posts: 742	I am somewhat interested in getting one (rivet bracelet) for my earlier model BB

19 March 2016, 04:07 AM	#15
Cryten "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrafirma Posts: 2,655	That's pure watch porn right there It's a shame about the end links but it looks better on a strap anyway.

19 March 2016, 06:07 AM	#16
terrywoods "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 320	Don't like the new rivet strap not a fan my end

19 March 2016, 06:34 AM	#19
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,839	I need the BB Dark dial and insert on a regular steel case BB with the rivet bracelet. Then I'll just sit in the corner being happy. :)

19 March 2016, 07:03 AM	#20
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,414	I think the rivet bracelet looks amazing. Great touch Tudor!

19 March 2016, 04:25 PM	#22
Explorertwo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Lowlands Watch: White 'n Black Posts: 641	Thanks for the link. What a shame, they 'updated' the dial. The curved text and the rose were a big plus for me!!

19 March 2016, 08:45 PM	#23
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	The bracelet is certainly beautiful!! Nicely done!!

19 March 2016, 09:21 PM	#24
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Not a fan. Looks cheap to me.

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