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Old 28 December 2019, 11:40 AM   #1
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Spare Spring Bars

Hello Gents,

I am looking to have a small collection of spare spring bars, not a lot maybe just 4-6 of various sizes for my small collection of various makers ( Rolex, Omega, Citizens, Tudor )

I came across a few different spring bar assorted size case ones on Amazon and was wondering if they will do
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Old 28 December 2019, 01:38 PM   #2
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What matters is they are the correct sizes for what you need.

Not sure if an Amazon purchase would get you good quality in every instance. Both Otto Frei and Esslinger, as well as some other watch supply houses have quality spring bars in every size and shape.
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Old 28 December 2019, 01:46 PM   #3
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What matters if is they are the correct sizes for what you need.

Not sure if an Amazon purchase would get you good quality in every instance. Both Otto Frei and Esslinger, as well as some other watch supply houses have quality spring bars in every size and shape.

Thank you Sir, greatly appreciated info. I started looking again after your post and came up with these from Esslinger

https://www.esslinger.com/watch-band...nt-150-pieces/

Or these

https://www.esslinger.com/watch-band...nt-100-pieces/

I’m sure there is a difference but I’m thinking these should be ok and just check every so often to ensure the pins are still snug
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Old 28 December 2019, 02:51 PM   #4
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Get the second one.

First one is not stainless steel. It doesn’t say in label, and you can tell from the price. 150pcs for $14, compared to the other one 100pcs $20.


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Old 28 December 2019, 11:05 PM   #5
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Get the second one.

First one is not stainless steel. It doesn’t say in label, and you can tell from the price. 150pcs for $14, compared to the other one 100pcs $20.


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I have narrowed it to these two sets, the only difference I see is the 1.5 vs 1.8 diam, I’m sure that the .3 mm makes a difference but from what I’ve read the 1.5 is the more common size but then that’s why I’m here asking.

I occasionally will change bracelets and in doing so if I notice one or more bars are getting worn this assortment would come in handy

https://www.esslinger.com/watch-band...nt-100-pieces/

https://www.esslinger.com/watch-band...nt-100-pieces/
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Old 29 December 2019, 06:50 AM   #6
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I have narrowed it to these two sets, the only difference I see is the 1.5 vs 1.8 diam, I’m sure that the .3 mm makes a difference but from what I’ve read the 1.5 is the more common size but then that’s why I’m here asking.

I occasionally will change bracelets and in doing so if I notice one or more bars are getting worn this assortment would come in handy
The 1.5 is not very useful for Rolex
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Old 29 December 2019, 08:28 AM   #7
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The 1.5 is not very useful for Rolex
Well currently I have these brands, Rolex-Omega-Citizens and Tudor and my plan is to keep with these brands and maybe add a few others like Uylsse Nardin and Panerai so would 1.8 be better
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Old 29 December 2019, 09:02 AM   #8
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Your wasting a lot if you buy those sets you posted. Pay close attention to the sizes. 80 or more of the 100 in those sets won’t fit your watches.

Consider buying the correct size for what you have. For example:

https://www.esslinger.com/watch-band...package-of-10/


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Old 29 December 2019, 02:19 PM   #9
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Your wasting a lot if you buy those sets you posted. Pay close attention to the sizes. 80 or more of the 100 in those sets won’t fit your watches.

Consider buying the correct size for what you have. For example:

https://www.esslinger.com/watch-band...package-of-10/


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So my best bet is to either measure between the lugs or pop one end of a bracelet out and measure the spring bar in it and get just that size ?
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Old 29 December 2019, 02:24 PM   #10
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Spare Spring Bars

No, your Rolex needs a set of 20mm springbars. The same for your Tudor & Omega very likely.

You can look up the other models you own online to see what size you’ll need.

So likely some 20mm and maybe another size for the others.


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Old 31 December 2019, 06:43 AM   #11
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So my best bet is to either measure between the lugs or pop one end of a bracelet out and measure the spring bar in it and get just that size ?
Yes. The best bet is to measure the spring bar tips and get ones that match it. The middle diameter only really matters when using the stock bracelet. The most important part is the "tip" There is no universal one size fits all.
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Old 31 December 2019, 07:56 AM   #12
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1.8 for Rolex.
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Old 31 December 2019, 09:06 AM   #13
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Are all the Rolex Springbars 20mm 1.8 diam?
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Old 31 December 2019, 12:08 PM   #14
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1.8 for Rolex.
Which model? Some use 2.0.
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Old 31 December 2019, 12:09 PM   #15
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Are all the Rolex Springbars 20mm 1.8 diam?
No they vary by model. So what model are you looking for?
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Which model? Some use 2.0.
Ah yes, very true. Obviously 1.8 over a 1.5 in general.
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Old 1 January 2020, 10:13 AM   #17
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Ah yes, very true. Obviously 1.8 over a 1.5 in general.
That was not my point. Different model of Rolex's use spring bars with a different tip diameter and middle diameter. They are not all the same.
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Are all the Rolex Springbars 20mm 1.8 diam?
No, they are not.

Rolex is also changing things once again as well. The Ceramic Subs and SD's have a larger pivot than other models, so a standard 20mmx2.0mm may click in, but it is too small for the holes in the lugs.

I also hear that the latest GMT's are 1.5mm with larger pivots.

I suspect that they are making it so the new bracelets are not a universal fit with older models.
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No, they are not.

Rolex is also changing things once again as well. The Ceramic Subs and SD's have a larger pivot than other models, so a standard 20mmx2.0mm may click in, but it is too small for the holes in the lugs.

I also hear that the latest GMT's are 1.5mm with larger pivots.

I suspect that they are making it so the new bracelets are not a universal fit with older models.
I think the pivots on one them that measured up recently was 1.5mm. Crazy how huge that is.
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Old 2 February 2020, 09:26 AM   #20
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For official Rolex springbars I bought from this place.

https://www.toxicnatos.com/collectio...bars-maxi-case

Here is the main springbar page.

https://www.toxicnatos.com/collectio...ch-spring-bars
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