Submariner Buckle's Clap?

[value.target]

I've been wearing my submariner for the past year, almost daily.

Curious to know how strong/resistant the clasp to breakage, if it is used daily?

[omar-rye]

It's strong enough. How strong? Who knows? No one is doing ‘drop test’ type videos on Rolex watches on YouTube.

[value.target]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

It's strong enough. How strong? Who knows? No one is doing ‘drop test’ type videos on Rolex watches on YouTube.

For daily use, would it break at some point like 10 years?

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Pretty sure if there were clasp failures we’d have heard about ‘em.

[thatswhatshesaid]

Originally Posted by value.target

For daily use, would it break at some point like 10 years?

Its a tool watch, made to used everyday. Enjoy the watch and don't sweat the small stuff in life.

[GradyPhilpott]

It would help if we knew your particular reference, but honestly, I don't think this is something that you need to worry about. As noted above, clasp breakage due to daily wear is not something that has ever come up in my 15 years on the forum, even the stamped clasps of the early references.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by value.target

I've been wearing my submariner for the past year, almost daily.

Curious to know how strong/resistant the clasp to breakage, if it is used daily?

I’d be more concerned about screws backing out, and the bracelet itself coming apart. Make sure, that when you got it fitted, that whoever did it, reapplied the Loctite, in the hole, at the screw end of the bracelet, before replacing the screws.

Kat


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[WatchGuy1966]

I think your fears are misguided. Plenty of other things to worry about that can happen, such as breaking the crystal.

The safest place is on your wrist.

[~Ocho1~]

yeah man, It's a Rolex, one of the best made & toughest watches around. I don't think you need to worry about the clasp. I've been wearing my GMT master on an almost daily basis for about 7 years now & there are no signs of wearing, let alone failing.

[kieselguhr]

What year Submariner? What are your wearing habits? Keep in mind there are older Submariners with stamped steel clasps out there that have been worn for half a century and are still going strong

[gerry100]

anything that would break the clasp while you're wearing it would make you forget the watch

[S’portEye]

Mine broke a couple of months ago…

[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by gerry100

anything that would break the clasp while you're wearing it would make you forget the watch

Yeh, this is along the lines of what I'm thinking. If something yanks at my wrist hard enough that my watch comes off, my concern is likely going to be my wrist & safety. Would an older, poorer-maintained oyster bracelet theoretically break easier than a brand new one? Yes. Should one be sticking their hand into woodchippers? Preferably no,

[996marty]

It’s meant to be worn on a regular basis so I wouldn’t be concerned by it

[greenlove]

You’ve got the Oysterlock, way more secure, it’s there for a reason.

[CarlOver]

Value, I have yet to hear someone wear a clasp out. I think you will be OK?

[favx]

Haven't heard of clasp failures, I deduce it might be because it is uncommon.

[TunaTuna]

I have a 1996 Sub and the clasp still works. Go figure

[padi56]

Originally Posted by value.target

I've been wearing my submariner for the past year, almost daily.

Curious to know how strong/resistant the clasp to breakage, if it is used daily?

Not a Sub but my 16600 SD had a very hard life working underwater for 5 long hard years.Used daily and now almost 25 years old still original bracelet and clasp.

[SearChart]

I have never seen a clasp fail.

[VCoupe376ci]

I've worn a 116610LN since 2012 almost daily. Aside from scratches upon scratches all over it, it works just as well as the day I bought it. I typically adjust it while it's on my wrist multiple times daily. Wear it without worry.

[dba]

I've been wearing Rolex watches since 1984 and I've never had a clasp related failure.