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entropydave · 15 November 2008, 01:08 AM

Hi,
I was looking at my Oyster bracelet and I was wondering how they fit the non-screwed links together? I just can't figure how they connect the links - there isn't a screw to fix it so what's the magic here?!

Tools · 15 November 2008, 01:42 AM

They are a press fit together..

There are three splined studs that take the place of the screw pins. The two outer pieces sandwich the center link, the splines are aligned, and squish......they are pressed together..

entropydave · 15 November 2008, 02:30 AM

Wow! That easy! very interesting! Thanks for that!

f16570 · 15 November 2008, 05:33 AM

Interesting to know, thanks for asking and answering.

cody p · 15 November 2008, 05:37 AM

thank-a-you, i learn-a-something new!

Z-Sub · 15 November 2008, 05:46 AM

Great info and picture. thanks.
I like this avitar you have on right now the best. most recognizable as well.

entropydave · 15 November 2008, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

Great info and picture. thanks.
I like this avitar you have on right now the best. most recognizable as well.

Did you mean my avatar? If so, thanks! It's the winder on my AK and as you can see it's one of the rare perpendicular ones!

KenrickJ · 15 November 2008, 07:03 AM

A pic is worth a thousand explanations =)

RLX-lvr · 15 November 2008, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

They are a press fit together..

There are three splined studs that take the place of the screw pins. The two outer pieces sandwich the center link, the splines are aligned, and squish......they are pressed together..

So would Rolex take all links apart as seen in the photo, when
they refinish your polished centerlinks bracelet on a New GMT or Daytona?

I can't see them just taping the center links when they satin finish the outer edges.

Also, how are the links removed, which tool?

stevemulholland3 · 15 November 2008, 08:54 AM

they do not disassemble it,they do this for a living and have very steady hands...lol

Bisquitlips · 15 November 2008, 08:55 AM

And that is why this forum is a great place to be.

Knowledge!!!

Chris B · 15 November 2008, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

They are a press fit together..

There are three splined studs that take the place of the screw pins. The two outer pieces sandwich the center link, the splines are aligned, and squish......they are pressed together..

Interference fit explained perfectly & succinct

entropydave · 15 November 2008, 09:54 AM

Looks like I actually finally asked a good question!

I am so concious of of asking a dumb question!

skyedog · 20 June 2011, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

They are a press fit together..

There are three splined studs that take the place of the screw pins. The two outer pieces sandwich the center link, the splines are aligned, and squish......they are pressed together..

globalmedia33 · 20 June 2011, 09:15 AM

Great info.

rolexsweep · 20 June 2011, 09:23 AM

Wow I have always wondered that

watchf · 20 June 2011, 10:20 PM

What about those old rivet link? How do you size the band with these rivet links like those on a thunderbird.

15 November 2008, 01:08 AM	#1
entropydave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Huntington, IN Posts: 680	How do they do it? Hi, I was looking at my Oyster bracelet and I was wondering how they fit the non-screwed links together? I just can't figure how they connect the links - there isn't a screw to fix it so what's the magic here?!

15 November 2008, 01:42 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,180	They are a press fit together.. There are three splined studs that take the place of the screw pins. The two outer pieces sandwich the center link, the splines are aligned, and squish......they are pressed together.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

15 November 2008, 05:33 AM	#4
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Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Great info and picture. thanks. I like this avitar you have on right now the best. most recognizable as well. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

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15 November 2008, 02:30 AM	#3
entropydave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Huntington, IN Posts: 680	Wow! That easy! very interesting! Thanks for that!

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stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,673	they do not disassemble it,they do this for a living and have very steady hands...lol

15 November 2008, 09:54 AM	#13
entropydave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Huntington, IN Posts: 680	Looks like I actually finally asked a good question! I am so concious of of asking a dumb question!

20 June 2011, 09:15 AM	#15
globalmedia33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Thien Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon Watch: All Rolex Posts: 2,754	Great info. __________________ Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

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