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Old 5 August 2022, 08:04 AM   #1
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Questions about chain maintenance.

Hello! I bought a second-hand gold chain and I have some questions. 1) Is there a risk that the clasp will open? To slide through that space surrounded by gold? Is the circled space too big or is it OK? 2) Do you sleep with chains around your neck? Can you break it if you have a more difficult sleep? 3) Do you enter the shower with them? Do you put shower water / shampoo / shower gel on them? But in the pool? Can chlorine do harm? I mention that it is 14K.
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Old 5 August 2022, 09:03 AM   #2
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Questions about chain maintenance.

Why is this in Rolex general discussion?

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Old 5 August 2022, 09:13 AM   #3
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Because it is a general discussion chat.
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You just need to check if the clasp spring is still working, that’s all 585 gold is a strong metal, won’t easily bend or deform so should be fine
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Old 5 August 2022, 09:35 AM   #5
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I'm only afraid of the clasp never coming off.
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Old 5 August 2022, 09:51 AM   #6
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Not big fan of clam shells...
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Rhodium plated 585 , looks quite worn, you probably need to re-plate it to keep it looking white gold.

If you like it wear it and don’t worry too much
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To get along! The chain is yellow.
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Old 5 August 2022, 10:28 AM   #9
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Gold Yellow, 14k 585.
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I thought this thread might have been about chainsaws prior to clicking. I’m sorry OP, but I don’t know a whole lot about chainsaw maintenance, and nothing about gold chains.
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I thought this thread might have been about chainsaws prior to clicking.
Me too!! Or Motorcycle chains.

We were wrong.


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No problem! Sorry for my wrong expression and my English.
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Questions about chain maintenance.

That lobster claw should be fine with the wide terminal finding that it clasps onto.

On the other hand, I would have the o-shaped ring soldered together. It is the weak link in that clasp if the chain ever snagged on something. See the red circle and arrow below:





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Old 5 August 2022, 11:35 AM   #14
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I also thought about that O, to soldered it because it is a weak point.
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