Nerdy lifecycle question...

[jdpny]

I found this statement from Rolex.com interesting...

"THE OYSTERLOCK Crowning security -
Accidental knocks and everyday gestures – not to mention climbing to rugged summits or diving to great depth – can subject the bracelet and clasp of a watch to the toughest of forces. The new generation Oysterlock fitted on Professional Rolex models underwent 26 different types of drop tests during its development. It was also immersed in tanks of chlorine and salt water with added sand, where it was opened and closed tens of thousands of times – about three times the clasp's given lifecycle – to ensure it will remain fully functional even in the harshest conditions.

Which makes me wonder what the calculated "given lifecycle" is?

[JacksonStone]

Apparently one-third of tens of thousands.

[jdpny]

Ok - so Rolex is telling us that 6,600 is the number of times you can open and close the clasp of your Oysterlock clasp before it dies... (33% of 20,000)

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Apparently one-third of tens of thousands.

That's irony, right?

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by jdpny

Which makes me wonder what the calculated "given lifecycle" is?

until it gets its first scratch or when the sticker falls off, whichever happens first. Plenty of threads here to prove it.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by jdpny

Ok - so Rolex is telling us that 6,600 is the number of times you can open and close the clasp of your Oysterlock clasp before it dies... (33% of 20,000)

"Tens of thousands" could be way higher than 20,000. I suspect Rolex is using marketing speak here, and we shouldn't read too much into it, let alone try to quantify exactly what they mean. There are so many factors that can go into how long a clasp holds up.

On a related note, has anyone reported clasp failure due to "end of lifespan"? I haven't seen any post noting it.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

"Tens of thousands" could be way higher than 20,000. I suspect Rolex is using marketing speak here, and we shouldn't read too much into it, let alone try to quantify exactly what they mean. There are so many factors that can go into how long a clasp holds up.

On a related note, has anyone reported clasp failure due to "end of lifespan"? I haven't seen any post noting it.

Nope. Never ever.

It looks like the Rolex marketing men are at it again

[bradyb]

This is pure comedy - thanks, guys. Made me laugh today.

[pilotjim]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Apparently one-third of tens of thousands.

Lmao