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Br_Lux · 3 July 2016, 02:25 AM

Hello all!

Recently purchased a 2001 K series 16610, came with the SEL bracelet.

The only thing which is questioning me, is the fact that there is no "button" to release the divers extension, I saw some websites that depicts the button, but mine doesn't have it...

Bracelet is indeed original, laser etched SEL with crown and 801 on he inside.

Check the pics...

Br_Lux · 3 July 2016, 02:28 AM

Another pic

Br_Lux · 3 July 2016, 02:29 AM

One more

tifosi · 3 July 2016, 02:31 AM

I can see it in that last pic. It's not a "button" per se, but a dot to show you where to press. It's an engraved circle.

subtona · 3 July 2016, 02:32 AM

It's not button it's a etched circle, press your thumb on it and you will rock the link to release the extension.

Br_Lux · 3 July 2016, 02:45 AM

But all the bracelets are supposed to have the etched circle?

Br_Lux · 3 July 2016, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

I can see it in that last pic. It's not a "button" per se, but a dot to show you where to press. It's an engraved circle.

I uploaded he wrong pic, corrected now!

tifosi · 3 July 2016, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Br_Lux

I uploaded he wrong pic, corrected now!

You could see it better in the pic you had previously.

Yes, if it has a diver's extension the circle will be there, unless of course it's worn away. But I did see it in the pic you removed.

Br_Lux · 3 July 2016, 02:53 AM

The watch...

subtona · 3 July 2016, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Br_Lux

But all the bracelets are supposed to have the etched circle?

Only one link on a 93250 bracelet will have the etched circle.pictured are two 93250 clasps, the mechanism consists of 3 unique links in a row

1 is the link near the extension, it looks like an H
2 is the link with the cut out underneath
3 is the indicator link with the etched circle, yours may have been swapped for another link?

Picture a see saw with the watch pin in the middle, the circle has to be pressed to pivot down that end of the link to release the extension.

Br_Lux · 3 July 2016, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Only one link on a 93250 bracelet will have the etched circle.pictured are two 93250 clasps, the mechanism consists of 3 unique links in a row

1 is the link near the extension, it looks like an H
2 is the link with the cut out underneath
3 is the indicator link with the etched circle, yours may have been swapped for another link?

Picture a see saw with the watch pin in the middle, the circle has to be pressed to pivot down that end of the link to release the extension.

Nice pic!

Made it clear now...

fskywalker · 3 July 2016, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Br_Lux

The watch...

Nice Lume, that is probably a replacement dial?

Br_Lux · 3 July 2016, 06:49 AM

It is 2001, how to know if it has been replaced? got the SWISS MADE dial!

fskywalker · 3 July 2016, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Br_Lux

It is 2001, how to know if it has been replaced? got the SWISS MADE dial!

I don't recall if K serials came with Swiss Made Dials (older ones like my S series 16610 have T<25 tritium dial); in any case a 15 year old dial would probably have less lume adter so many years l, so my guess was relumed or replaced at service. Perhaps someone with a K serial sub can elaborate?

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subtona · 3 July 2016, 07:58 AM

Let us know if you were able to open the extension link, if so, the original 93250 bracelets may not have had the circle yet...possible it may have come later after frustrated owners were having a hard time solving the puzzle and opening the extension.

That looks like a luminova dial, just what k serial should have.

Luminova wouldn't fade like tritium over time.

Ps as an aside, the jacked up screw head you see in my photo is courtesy of the ham fisted, useless watch techs at RSCNY, Must have used the standard carpenters chisel to remove/replace the screw.

Tools · 3 July 2016, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Br_Lux

It is 2001, how to know if it has been replaced? got the SWISS MADE dial!

If the link with the circle is not there, then it was likely replaced/removed.

It is identical to all the other removable links except for the stamped circle; it is not a "button", it just shows where to press to unlock the j-link. Your bracelet will function exactly the same whether the circle is there or not.

It seems to be quite common for that link to be missing when resizing because it's the first link you can remove.

Br_Lux · 3 July 2016, 12:57 PM

I am able to open the extension, just was curious regarding the etching!
Spoke with last owner, told me he polished the bracelet, so it faded away with polishing...
Swiss made dials came with K series, all K series on chrono24 have Swiss made dials.

bmdaia · 3 September 2016, 06:44 AM

My 1999 Luminova still shines seemingly as new. My previous Tritiums all dimmed quickly.

3 July 2016, 02:25 AM	#1
Br_Lux "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: C Location: BRASIL Watch: 116710 Posts: 165	Question on 92350 bracelet Hello all! Recently purchased a 2001 K series 16610, came with the SEL bracelet. The only thing which is questioning me, is the fact that there is no "button" to release the divers extension, I saw some websites that depicts the button, but mine doesn't have it... Bracelet is indeed original, laser etched SEL with crown and 801 on he inside. Check the pics... Attached Images

3 July 2016, 02:28 AM	#2
Br_Lux "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: C Location: BRASIL Watch: 116710 Posts: 165	Another pic Attached Images

3 July 2016, 02:29 AM	#3
Br_Lux "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: C Location: BRASIL Watch: 116710 Posts: 165	One more Attached Images Last edited by Br_Lux; 3 July 2016 at 02:31 AM.. Reason: Wrong pic

3 July 2016, 02:31 AM	#4
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Question on 92350 bracelet I can see it in that last pic. It's not a "button" per se, but a dot to show you where to press. It's an engraved circle. __________________ Russ

3 July 2016, 02:32 AM	#5
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	It's not button it's a etched circle, press your thumb on it and you will rock the link to release the extension. __________________

3 July 2016, 02:45 AM	#6
Br_Lux "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: C Location: BRASIL Watch: 116710 Posts: 165	But all the bracelets are supposed to have the etched circle?

3 July 2016, 02:53 AM	#9
Br_Lux "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: C Location: BRASIL Watch: 116710 Posts: 165	The watch... Attached Images

3 July 2016, 06:49 AM	#13
Br_Lux "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: C Location: BRASIL Watch: 116710 Posts: 165	It is 2001, how to know if it has been replaced? got the SWISS MADE dial!

3 July 2016, 07:58 AM	#15
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Let us know if you were able to open the extension link, if so, the original 93250 bracelets may not have had the circle yet...possible it may have come later after frustrated owners were having a hard time solving the puzzle and opening the extension. That looks like a luminova dial, just what k serial should have. Luminova wouldn't fade like tritium over time. Ps as an aside, the jacked up screw head you see in my photo is courtesy of the ham fisted, useless watch techs at RSCNY, Must have used the standard carpenters chisel to remove/replace the screw. __________________

3 July 2016, 12:57 PM	#17
Br_Lux "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: C Location: BRASIL Watch: 116710 Posts: 165	I am able to open the extension, just was curious regarding the etching! Spoke with last owner, told me he polished the bracelet, so it faded away with polishing... Swiss made dials came with K series, all K series on chrono24 have Swiss made dials.

3 September 2016, 06:44 AM	#18
bmdaia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 29	My 1999 Luminova still shines seemingly as new. My previous Tritiums all dimmed quickly.

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