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Manatee · 19 May 2005, 05:09 AM

I was wondering if it is possible to weld the steel used in Rolex watch cases, or if it would not bond well.

I sometimes have a tough time deciding which watch to wear, so I was thinking that if I could weld them together somehow, and wear them all on one bracelet, that my problem would be solved.

There's still the issue of how to position the individual watch heads so that one does not interfere with the winding stem of another.

Also, if I send the conglomeration to a Rolex Service Center for maintenance, would they have a problem with it? I'm not planning to use any non-Rolex parts.

Peter

rarebear · 19 May 2005, 05:14 AM

r u bonkers ? welding stainless steel ,especially the grade Rolex uses is a difficult job...

Manatee · 19 May 2005, 05:29 AM

Actually, I just wanted to hold the forum "bonkers" record for a brief time, before you-know-who puts it out of reach.

maverick · 19 May 2005, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Manatee

I was wondering if it is possible to weld the steel used in Rolex watch cases, or if it would not bond well.

I sometimes have a tough time deciding which watch to wear, so I was thinking that if I could weld them together somehow, and wear them all on one bracelet, that my problem would be solved.

There's still the issue of how to position the individual watch heads so that one does not interfere with the winding stem of another.

Also, if I send the conglomeration to a Rolex Service Center for maintenance, would they have a problem with it? I'm not planning to use any non-Rolex parts.

Peter

SS can be TIG welded, which basically melts the metal together. You need a big wrist though.

maverick

Earl · 19 May 2005, 09:00 AM

but Peter, the metal in the weld would not be Rolex metal and I'm thinking they would charge you to replace it

Gedanken · 21 May 2005, 12:43 AM

I've got an even better idea: why don't you take the movement off one Rolex, the hands off another and cram it into the case of a third, topped off with the bezel from the fourth? With your helium-valved Kermit Daytona GMT, you'll be the envy of everybody!

Uncle-AJ · 21 May 2005, 01:38 AM

Only if you still have the hologram.

19 May 2005, 05:09 AM	#1
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	Can the steel in Rolex cases be welded? I was wondering if it is possible to weld the steel used in Rolex watch cases, or if it would not bond well. I sometimes have a tough time deciding which watch to wear, so I was thinking that if I could weld them together somehow, and wear them all on one bracelet, that my problem would be solved. There's still the issue of how to position the individual watch heads so that one does not interfere with the winding stem of another. Also, if I send the conglomeration to a Rolex Service Center for maintenance, would they have a problem with it? I'm not planning to use any non-Rolex parts. Peter

21 May 2005, 01:38 AM	#7
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Only if you still have the hologram. Last edited by Uncle-AJ; 21 May 2005 at 01:46 AM..

19 May 2005, 05:14 AM	#2
rarebear "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Real Name: Dolf Location: The Netherlands Watch: Sub 14060M Posts: 78	r u bonkers ? welding stainless steel ,especially the grade Rolex uses is a difficult job...

19 May 2005, 05:29 AM	#3
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	Actually, I just wanted to hold the forum "bonkers" record for a brief time, before you-know-who puts it out of reach.

19 May 2005, 09:00 AM	#5
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	but Peter, the metal in the weld would not be Rolex metal and I'm thinking they would charge you to replace it

21 May 2005, 12:43 AM	#6
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	I've got an even better idea: why don't you take the movement off one Rolex, the hands off another and cram it into the case of a third, topped off with the bezel from the fourth? With your helium-valved Kermit Daytona GMT, you'll be the envy of everybody!

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