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Old 28 September 2021, 07:34 AM   #1
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Plastic Insert on Gold Links?
Was adjusting my watch, and finally was able to back out one screw. (They are tight as hell)

I’ve never seen this little sleeve on the screws? Do they need to remain inside the links?


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Old 28 September 2021, 07:42 AM   #2
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That's a ceramic sleeve for the links to help prevent stretch.
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Old 28 September 2021, 07:44 AM   #3
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Old 28 September 2021, 07:46 AM   #4
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Hell if I know- my first gold watch


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Old 28 September 2021, 07:51 AM   #5
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It’s a pretty massive upgrade from the previous models. Spending this kind of coin I would think that you would have researched it before dismembering the bracelet. No offence meant.
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Old 28 September 2021, 09:24 AM   #6
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It's the ceramic bushing. Definitely need to remain in the links. Insert it first, then insert the screw
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Old 28 September 2021, 09:39 AM   #7
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Yep, those are meant to be there to reinforce the links... since gold is a softer material.
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Old 28 September 2021, 09:59 AM   #8
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Ceramic inserts designed to prevent stretch.
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Old 28 September 2021, 10:06 AM   #9
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Thank Y’all. Never had one!


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Old 28 September 2021, 10:28 AM   #10
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You'll note the screws on the removable links also do not show on the non screw head side.
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Old 28 September 2021, 10:28 AM   #11
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Old 28 September 2021, 01:42 PM   #12
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They only started using these with the plat. Daydate2 apparently (from what I’ve read on this forum), before introducing them to the daydate40 in all four metals (and I assume the new daydate36 as well?…not sure though). I’m also not sure if the new full gold and platinum datejust 31 and 28s have them.
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Old 28 September 2021, 02:01 PM   #13
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Does my 2019 YG Daytona have these?
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Old 28 September 2021, 03:17 PM   #14
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try heating the bracelet with a hair dryer next time, it will help to loosen the factory loctite and will break loose much easier
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Old 28 September 2021, 03:32 PM   #15
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So it’s an oyster link. Which watch is that from?
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Old 28 September 2021, 04:35 PM   #16
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Never saw the ceramic pins before, nice!
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Old 28 September 2021, 05:45 PM   #17
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That's a ceramic sleeve for the links to help prevent stretch.
True but its there to prevent wear in the link holes.
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Old 28 September 2021, 05:50 PM   #18
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Can we have a close-up pic of that screw head next?
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Old 28 September 2021, 05:51 PM   #19
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Old 28 September 2021, 05:53 PM   #20
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Was adjusting my watch, and finally was able to back out one screw. (They are tight as hell)

I’ve never seen this little sleeve on the screws? Do they need to remain inside the links?


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Did you use a hollow ground tipped screwdriver?
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Old 28 September 2021, 11:45 PM   #21
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It’s a pretty massive upgrade from the previous models. Spending this kind of coin I would think that you would have researched it before dismembering the bracelet. No offence meant.
Is taking out a screw difficult? Why would one need to research before unscrewing a screw?
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Old 29 September 2021, 01:09 AM   #22
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I know lots of things that you don’t Cambo.
Well, I'm not a motorcycle enthusiast so you definitely got me there. I've been to Australia twice but I'd have to give you that as well.

In all honesty, I really didn't mean to offend the OP, although looking back the posts definitely come across that way, so for that I apologize.
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They only started using these with the plat. Daydate2 apparently (from what I’ve read on this forum), before introducing them to the daydate40 in all four metals (and I assume the new daydate36 as well?…not sure though). I’m also not sure if the new full gold and platinum datejust 31 and 28s have them.
Can confirm the 28mm datejust full rose gold has the inserts
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Old 29 September 2021, 06:17 AM   #25
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They only started using these with the plat. Daydate2 apparently (from what I’ve read on this forum), before introducing them to the daydate40 in all four metals (and I assume the new daydate36 as well?…not sure though). I’m also not sure if the new full gold and platinum datejust 31 and 28s have them.
My new full gold Datejust 31 has them.
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Old 29 September 2021, 08:31 PM   #26
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Plastic insert
You can laugh, but the mighty Patek Philippe does this on several of their "solid" gold bracelets.

Yet people still circle j3rk over the "holy trinity" like a pathetic cult.
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Rolex uses rare elves to polish the platinum. They have a union deal and make like $90 per hour and get time and half on weekends.
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