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Old 6 March 2020, 01:21 PM   #1
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expandable rivet bracelets

What are people's thoughts on expandable rivet bracelets? Are they comfortable to wear? Do they pinch arm hair?

I think I'd prefer a non-expandable rivet bracelet, but was just wondering about people's thoughts on the matter.
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Old 6 March 2020, 08:42 PM   #2
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They do pinch hair :-)
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Old 6 March 2020, 09:03 PM   #3
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Personally I love them. They pinch hair if you are very hairy and if you wear your watches tight. If there’s some air in-between they fit like a normal bracelet and just look the bomb since they don’t have any stretch.
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Old 6 March 2020, 11:42 PM   #4
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I like the Swiss versions, I have never worn the C&I.

They are comfortable if sized correctly but do occasionally pull on your arm hair.

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Old 7 March 2020, 06:29 AM   #5
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I have a 1955 Datejust with an expandable bracelet, I have always found it very comfortable.
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Old 7 March 2020, 06:36 AM   #6
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Yep as already said great bracelets but they do pinch hair!!
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Old 7 March 2020, 08:46 AM   #7
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Hate em. They not only pinch hair but pinch your bare skin.


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Old 7 March 2020, 01:21 PM   #8
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OK - good to know. I'm a pretty furry individual, so that's probably not going to fly.

Is it true that Rolex made rivet bracelets that aren't expandable. I really like the look.
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Old 7 March 2020, 03:41 PM   #9
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OK - good to know. I'm a pretty furry individual, so that's probably not going to fly.

Is it true that Rolex made rivet bracelets that aren't expandable. I really like the look.
Yes, ref. number 7206 and 7205 is two bracelets that are non-expandable
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Old 7 March 2020, 04:01 PM   #10
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OK - good to know. I'm a pretty furry individual, so that's probably not going to fly.

Is it true that Rolex made rivet bracelets that aren't expandable. I really like the look.


The 7206 with 20mm end link width is the best choice and they are not cheap and quite expensive.


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Old 8 March 2020, 02:32 PM   #11
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I'll do a search for these. Thanks for the info! Much appreciated.
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Old 8 March 2020, 02:35 PM   #12
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Did a quick ebay search. Looks like they're retailing around 3k. Yes, not cheap. Pretty cool though!
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Old 8 March 2020, 03:09 PM   #13
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Found hodinkee article on oyster bracelets:
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ro...l-perspectives
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Old 3 April 2020, 11:14 AM   #14
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I have one on a '67 Sub while comfortable, the watch can move a bit on the wrist. The links have to expand enough to fit snug on the wrist and not too tight. If you flick your wrist too fast (golf swing, punching), the watch will rotate.
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Old 3 April 2020, 11:11 PM   #15
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Err.. yeah, they'll only pinch your hair, if you have hair...

They stopped making them decades ago for a reason, and that's probably it.
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