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007Sub · 12 March 2013, 04:33 AM

I can't decide which I like better on a vintage Sub!!

Trying to decide... between a 7206 or a 9315...

Thoughts?

SennaFan · 12 March 2013, 04:49 AM

Rivet looks like Crap IMHO....ack

I love folded link so much, that I am trying to justify a perfect 9315 for my 1665

HL65 · 12 March 2013, 05:30 AM

I like them both and of course depends on which reference and year--period correct works for me!! They both look great as long as they go to correct watch! Cheers,

Glenn-BE · 12 March 2013, 05:50 AM

For me I like the most a bracelet that match with the period of the watch.

I have a riveted bracelet on my Tudor 7928 from '66. The bracelet is also from '66 and that makes is special!

But (!) I don't wear the sub on this bracelet because I don't trust those bracelets for 100%... No matters what your thoughts are, it stays old, very old metal... ;-)

So the conclusion: a riveted is very very cool! But a folded is more practical for daily use. That are my thoughts.

Best! Glenn

BaltimoreBrian · 12 March 2013, 05:57 AM

A rivet came with the 1680 and took it off after wearing it for a couple of weeks. It looks decent, and the rivets give it an additional detail, however, it is light in weight, not a solid link, and doesn't resist dents very well. I replaced it quickly with a 93150 and have the rivet in the box. So my vote is for the folded link as an in between of what i have and what came with my vintage.

Puffy · 12 March 2013, 06:08 AM

folded

rivet is terrible

HL65 · 12 March 2013, 06:08 AM

I also tend to take off the original bracelets to preserve them and wear with 93150, Bund, NATO, or leather strap. I do have a few I wear on original folded link and prefer them for daily wear. Again though I want my watch to come with the period correct bracelet be it folded link or rivet.

apan · 12 March 2013, 07:49 AM

What I really like about rivet bracelets is the way it makes the watch head look as "one" with the end links.

Folded is great is well and I enjoy the thickness / taper vs. heavy oyster.

I have my doubts about rivet durability as well.. but I have never heard any complaints about a rivet failing. Also, Michael Young mentioned here that in his experience rivets are incredibly strong - and he has definitely seen his fair share of bracelets over time.

roh123 · 12 March 2013, 08:11 AM

Rivets are way more comfy. Of course the Swiss version. :)

Mr. Greene · 12 March 2013, 09:19 AM

I like the rivets. Just adds to the vintage look

RC2 · 12 March 2013, 12:30 PM

I have a rivet on my 5512. I like the look but also feel it needs some restoration
I don't think you can go wrong with either - sorry I don't help.

If I had to vote - rivet

springer · 12 March 2013, 12:47 PM

I prefer the rivet bands. The folded bands look so unfinished, where they just fold some metal over twice and called it a bracelet. I always thought they were pretty "cheap" looking.

007Sub · 12 March 2013, 03:00 PM

Interesting getting everyone's opinions! Thanks for contributing all. Feel free to post photos of your bands!

crowncollection · 12 March 2013, 06:33 PM

I like them both depends what watch its with

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metalsofwar · 12 March 2013, 10:46 PM

Can we see some examples on a picture for better visual comparison?

m.

darkner-imperator · 12 March 2013, 11:31 PM

Expandible Rivet for ever!! :-)

Vincent65 · 13 March 2013, 02:29 AM

I love both. My SUB came on a folded:

swish77 · 13 March 2013, 03:17 AM

I realize they're flimsy, but not sure you can beat a Rolex rivet bracelet for a cool vintage look!

007Sub · 13 March 2013, 08:01 AM

Great photos! Keep them coming! :)

andromeda160 · 13 March 2013, 10:30 PM

I love my folded link band, never liked the rivet or expandalink bracelets

BaltimoreBrian · 14 March 2013, 12:56 AM

I have only worn and seen the expandable rivet once, it was very cool and vintage. Not sure I would want to wear it for my daily

violetman · 14 March 2013, 02:08 AM

vote for rivet

12 March 2013, 04:33 AM	#1
007Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: USA Watch: Milsub Posts: 1,635	Folded or Rivet!? I can't decide which I like better on a vintage Sub!! Trying to decide... between a 7206 or a 9315... Thoughts? __________________ @true_patina @true.dome

12 March 2013, 05:30 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	I like them both and of course depends on which reference and year--period correct works for me!! They both look great as long as they go to correct watch! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 March 2013, 06:08 AM	#6
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	folded rivet is terrible __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

12 March 2013, 06:08 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	I also tend to take off the original bracelets to preserve them and wear with 93150, Bund, NATO, or leather strap. I do have a few I wear on original folded link and prefer them for daily wear. Again though I want my watch to come with the period correct bracelet be it folded link or rivet. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 March 2013, 09:19 AM	#10
Mr. Greene "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: arizona Watch: Seiko 7A28 7049 Posts: 371	I like the rivets. Just adds to the vintage look __________________ Submariner 16610 Explorer II 1655 Panerai 915 President of the Royal Commanders Club

View Poll Results: Rivet or folded bracelet!? Which do you prefer on a vintage sub!?
Rivet	33	66.00%
Folded	17	34.00%
Voters: 50. You may not vote on this poll

12 March 2013, 04:49 AM	#2
SennaFan Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: OB Watch: The Birdie Posts: 603	Rivet looks like Crap IMHO....ack I love folded link so much, that I am trying to justify a perfect 9315 for my 1665

12 March 2013, 05:50 AM	#4
Glenn-BE Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Glenn Location: Belgium Posts: 83	For me I like the most a bracelet that match with the period of the watch. I have a riveted bracelet on my Tudor 7928 from '66. The bracelet is also from '66 and that makes is special! But (!) I don't wear the sub on this bracelet because I don't trust those bracelets for 100%... No matters what your thoughts are, it stays old, very old metal... ;-) So the conclusion: a riveted is very very cool! But a folded is more practical for daily use. That are my thoughts. Best! Glenn

12 March 2013, 05:57 AM	#5
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	A rivet came with the 1680 and took it off after wearing it for a couple of weeks. It looks decent, and the rivets give it an additional detail, however, it is light in weight, not a solid link, and doesn't resist dents very well. I replaced it quickly with a 93150 and have the rivet in the box. So my vote is for the folded link as an in between of what i have and what came with my vintage.

12 March 2013, 07:49 AM	#8
apan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 170	What I really like about rivet bracelets is the way it makes the watch head look as "one" with the end links. Folded is great is well and I enjoy the thickness / taper vs. heavy oyster. I have my doubts about rivet durability as well.. but I have never heard any complaints about a rivet failing. Also, Michael Young mentioned here that in his experience rivets are incredibly strong - and he has definitely seen his fair share of bracelets over time.

12 March 2013, 08:11 AM	#9
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Rivets are way more comfy. Of course the Swiss version. :)

12 March 2013, 12:30 PM	#11
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	I have a rivet on my 5512. I like the look but also feel it needs some restoration I don't think you can go wrong with either - sorry I don't help. If I had to vote - rivet __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

12 March 2013, 12:47 PM	#12
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	I prefer the rivet bands. The folded bands look so unfinished, where they just fold some metal over twice and called it a bracelet. I always thought they were pretty "cheap" looking. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

12 March 2013, 03:00 PM	#13
007Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: USA Watch: Milsub Posts: 1,635	Interesting getting everyone's opinions! Thanks for contributing all. Feel free to post photos of your bands! __________________ @true_patina @true.dome

12 March 2013, 06:33 PM	#14
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	I like them both depends what watch its with Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

12 March 2013, 10:46 PM	#15
metalsofwar Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Gabe Location: Cork, Ireland Watch: GMT2c Posts: 36	Can we see some examples on a picture for better visual comparison? m.

12 March 2013, 11:31 PM	#16
darkner-imperator "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Italy Posts: 17	Expandible Rivet for ever!! :-) __________________ Cheers, Francesco

13 March 2013, 02:29 AM	#17
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	I love both. My SUB came on a folded: Attached Images

13 March 2013, 03:17 AM	#18
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,001	I realize they're flimsy, but not sure you can beat a Rolex rivet bracelet for a cool vintage look! Attached Images

13 March 2013, 08:01 AM	#19
007Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: USA Watch: Milsub Posts: 1,635	Great photos! Keep them coming! :) __________________ @true_patina @true.dome

13 March 2013, 10:30 PM	#20
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	I love my folded link band, never liked the rivet or expandalink bracelets

14 March 2013, 12:56 AM	#21
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	I have only worn and seen the expandable rivet once, it was very cool and vintage. Not sure I would want to wear it for my daily

14 March 2013, 02:08 AM	#22
violetman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: HK Posts: 96	vote for rivet

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