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26 June 2017, 10:41 PM | #1 |
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Broken strap
Hi everyone
Just managed to break the small locking clasp on the strap of my 90's Submariner Date SS. Might take this opportunity to change the strap to something more interesting. I would appreciate your thoughts on alternate straps for this watch... Many thanks |
26 June 2017, 10:46 PM | #2 |
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I guess you did break it...I would love to hear the back story on this! Looks like it got snagged on something.
Might be a great time to pick up a new Glidelock bracelet for it, or at least a couple of NATO's. |
26 June 2017, 10:49 PM | #3 |
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reckon you could bend it back into place but probably best to buy a new one.
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26 June 2017, 10:50 PM | #4 |
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Hi Tomilg
You won't believe that i caught it on my work shorts as I sat down.... I think I have the most robust shorts on the planet! |
26 June 2017, 10:55 PM | #5 |
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Hi Lewwillo
I could bend the clasp back into shape but it's the pin that worries me, it isn't the spring loaded type, it looks like it's rivited in place! |
26 June 2017, 10:58 PM | #6 |
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26 June 2017, 11:00 PM | #7 |
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Alternate options are great on an old sub...Nato's in particular. I would get the bracelet clasp repaired or replaced though.
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26 June 2017, 11:01 PM | #8 |
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A new rolex strap will incur quite a lot of "wife added tax" I'm afraid.
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26 June 2017, 11:04 PM | #9 |
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It is riveted in place, try to get a replacement clasp not the whole bracelet. Lucky your watch didn't fall into the bowl if it was a link that breaks.
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26 June 2017, 11:07 PM | #10 |
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fore endy,
Haha, sometimes truth is stranger than fiction...glad to hear your work shorts made it through unscathed, the Sub, not so much! My guess is that the clasp and pin shouldn't set you back terribly, but it would be a great time to grab a few NATO's while it get repaired! |
26 June 2017, 11:13 PM | #11 |
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Hi hnn17
It could have been a lot worse... I'll see if I can source a replacement clasp. As tomilg suggested I think I'll get a NATO in the meantime, they look quite cool. Thanks |
26 June 2017, 11:21 PM | #12 |
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A NATO is least costly quick answer to get the Sub back in use.
As mentioned already, pre-owned or NOS clasp is best answer to get the bracelet back into use. One thing to do - keep this old clasp since you may later want to preserve the original parts for restoration. The keeper could be re-shaped and an indie watchmaker could replace the rivet pin. This way your clasp code and head's s/n retain their original correctness. Never can tell when that may matter down the road. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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26 June 2017, 11:25 PM | #13 |
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Very sage advice 77T, originality is everything after all!
Thanks |
26 June 2017, 11:43 PM | #14 |
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Easily repairable by any competent watchmaker. You can also find used replacements or even update to an easy link or glidelock.
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27 June 2017, 12:01 AM | #15 |
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Hi Kilyung
I've contacted my local Rolex accredited guy, awaiting the response. |
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A new Glide-lock bracelet is a couple of thousand bucks.
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27 June 2017, 04:13 AM | #17 |
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I'd probably look for an old used up clasp on the forums, and then get a watchmaker to raid it for parts to fix yours.
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27 June 2017, 04:15 AM | #18 |
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You've been a member here for 8 years and you refer to a bracelet as a strap...?
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27 June 2017, 04:30 AM | #19 |
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Well, I've ordered a NATO "strap" as a short term fix, will be keeping an eye out for a suitable 2nd hand replacement.
Cheers folks |
27 June 2017, 04:33 AM | #20 | |
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27 June 2017, 04:51 AM | #21 |
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Sorry "H", I purchased the watch when I qualified as a submariner in the Royal Navy, so I won't be parting company with it.
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29 June 2017, 06:46 AM | #23 |
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Hi H
Not sure yet, still reeling over the eye watering quote I received for a replacement, are the bracelets hewn from solid meteorite? Who could believe anything short of an aircraft carrier made from stainless steel could cost so much! In the meantime I've taken delivery of a black and grey (James Bond?) NATO strap, looks like fun, I'll post a picture when I've fitted it. Thanks |
29 June 2017, 11:03 PM | #24 |
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Well here it is, "temporary" NATO band fitted.
I think it looks quite cool. I'm sure some will agree, and some will not... Thanks |
29 June 2017, 11:04 PM | #25 |
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Sorry, there are spots of rain on the glass, and I know I need to clean my patio!
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30 June 2017, 02:43 AM | #26 |
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that looks good with the nato. get a jeweller to repair your broken clasp.
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30 June 2017, 03:49 AM | #27 |
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Wow, that watch does look beautiful on the NATO! Sure you wanna repair the bracelet?
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30 June 2017, 04:12 AM | #28 |
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Thanks Guys, I must admit I'm not in a rush to fix the old bracelet as it looks so good now!
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The NATO looks fantastic! I'd still get the bracelet repaired though.
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