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RolexPete32 · 21 February 2010, 12:42 AM

Does anyone know when Rolex started the spot welds like we see on the clasps of new well almost everything Rolex makes. My guess is around 2006/2007. When the new solid clasps came out on watches like the air-king, datejust, GMT 2c etc....

I heard that the day-date had this type of spot weld for many years on its clasp before all the new Rolex watches started coming out with it?

RolexPete32 · 22 February 2010, 02:29 AM

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sheldonsmith · 22 February 2010, 07:29 AM

I had a Turn-O-Graph in 2003 (F Series) that had the new clasp that had the spot welded clasp. The Daytona clasp was updated somewhere in the same window but I don't know precisely when.

-Sheldon

STEELINOX · 22 February 2010, 07:31 AM

ROLEX has been spot weldng components since the 60s if I am not mistaken. Those early 18k DAY-DATE and DateJust SELs were being spot welded. Let me find a picture of what I am talkin about...

STEELINOX · 22 February 2010, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

ROLEX has been spot weldng components since the 60s if I am not mistaken. Those early 18k DAY-DATE and DateJust SELs were being spot welded. Let me find a picture of what I am talkin about...

Oh yeah, here, you can see an 18k SEL (early DD), and if you look at the "rider tabs" here that contact the underside of the mid-case, those are "spotted." Spots were used for the "hidden clasps" for DD & DJs too in the 70s...

Jocke · 22 February 2010, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

ROLEX has been spot weldng components since the 60s if I am not mistaken. Those early 18k DAY-DATE and DateJust SELs were being spot welded. Let me find a picture of what I am talkin about...

My DJ from 1978 is spot welded, or maybe have the welding machine spot on it.

:rofl :

Jocke · 22 February 2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Oh yeah, here, you can see an 18k SEL (early DD), and if you look at the "rider tabs" here that contact the underside of the mid-case, those a spotted...

I can spot them clearly.

Where did you spot that pic Randy?

STEELINOX · 22 February 2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

My DJ from 1978 is spot welded, or maybe have the welding machine spot on it.

:rofl :

RolexPete32 · 22 February 2010, 10:05 AM

Thank you guys. That is what I am talking about. I knew I could count on the form for answers.

I will see if I can come up with a few more questions while I am still on vacation and a bit board.

Cheers

STEELINOX · 22 February 2010, 10:08 AM

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I can spot them clearly.

Where did you spot that pic Randy?

I nabbed it from someone sellin their DAY-DATE...

Tools · 22 February 2010, 10:12 AM

You guys are spot-on........

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The GMT Master · 22 February 2010, 10:18 AM

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You guys are spot-on........

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Do you want me to get your coat, Larry?

mpkRolex · 22 February 2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

My DJ from 1978 is spot welded, or maybe have the welding machine spot on it.

:rofl :

I would love to have that one

21 February 2010, 12:42 AM	#1
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	Spot welds Does anyone know when Rolex started the spot welds like we see on the clasps of new well almost everything Rolex makes. My guess is around 2006/2007. When the new solid clasps came out on watches like the air-king, datejust, GMT 2c etc.... I heard that the day-date had this type of spot weld for many years on its clasp before all the new Rolex watches started coming out with it?

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sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	2002-03? I had a Turn-O-Graph in 2003 (F Series) that had the new clasp that had the spot welded clasp. The Daytona clasp was updated somewhere in the same window but I don't know precisely when. -Sheldon __________________

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STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	ROLEX has been spot weldng components since the 60s if I am not mistaken. Those early 18k DAY-DATE and DateJust SELs were being spot welded. Let me find a picture of what I am talkin about... __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

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Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	You guys are spot-on........ ......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	Bumb Come on I know we have experts here. 73 views and nobody has anything to say yet?

22 February 2010, 10:05 AM	#9
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	Thank you guys. That is what I am talking about. I knew I could count on the form for answers. I will see if I can come up with a few more questions while I am still on vacation and a bit board. Cheers

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