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Alcan · 11 July 2013, 03:32 AM

...then we dig a little deeper and not so good:

FeelingTheBlues · 11 July 2013, 03:34 AM

Ouch!

It sure makes you think a lot, sometimes you see such screws as "details" but it reminds you that it's important to make sure they're in good condition or to replace them if they're worn out.

Rashid.bk · 11 July 2013, 03:41 AM

Yikes!

Chris B · 11 July 2013, 04:13 AM

Great pics Al , something there for our memory banks

Bangel · 11 July 2013, 07:50 AM

A reminder that things are only as strong as their weakest link.

Thanks for sharing.

porschedude · 11 July 2013, 07:52 AM

Nice pictures and very interesting

kilyung · 11 July 2013, 07:56 AM

Check all parts regularly!

crowncollection · 11 July 2013, 08:00 AM

i have seen this many times, it just goes to show you must check every part of a watch including removing all screws and pins to evaluate a watch properly.

joe100 · 11 July 2013, 11:58 AM

I purchased an omega not too long ago, a GMT. I removed all of the pins and cleaned and replaced those that needed it. I also do this with a preloved Rolex. Great practice to get into if you have the right tools

cop414 · 11 July 2013, 12:18 PM

Wow, great pics. How old is this bracelet?

paverman · 11 July 2013, 12:25 PM

It's amazing how much wear occurs just from ordinary wear.

77T · 11 July 2013, 12:30 PM

A perfect example of how we define the wear that's called "stretch". The screws and pins are the cheapest parts and the ones least-likely changed over the years.

SohAIS · 11 July 2013, 12:31 PM

Great pics. I learned something new today

JakobZ · 11 July 2013, 03:51 PM

Wow, I didn't know that!

Thanks for the information!

skprd13 · 11 July 2013, 03:55 PM

Excellent! Thank you.

samsmart · 11 July 2013, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

Wow, great pics. How old is this bracelet?

Same Question Here.

Latrodectus · 11 July 2013, 04:06 PM

Great pictures and even better information. Excellent! :)

Hairdude1 · 11 July 2013, 04:17 PM

Thanks for sharing

travisb · 11 July 2013, 06:52 PM

Wow!
Thanks for the pics.

zama · 11 July 2013, 07:47 PM

Honourable service they did their job till the end, may they R.I.P and the new ones provide a similar loyal delivery for years to come.

padi56 · 11 July 2013, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

Wow, great pics. How old is this bracelet?

Well seeing its a Oyster quartz type case its got to be 25 plus years old.

Singslinger · 11 July 2013, 08:44 PM

Check everything carefully, or you might get..er screwed.

Alcan · 12 July 2013, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

Wow, great pics. How old is this bracelet?

Quote:

Originally Posted by samsmart

Same Question Here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Well seeing its a Oyster quartz type case its got to be 25 plus years old.

Good eye Peter, its from my 1630 which would put it about mid 1970's.

Tools · 12 July 2013, 12:56 AM

Great post Al..

A great demonstration on the issue of what we call "bracelet stretch", which is actually pin and link wear causing the length of the bracelet to "stretch" and not actually stretching of the metal. ..

Watch Professor · 12 July 2013, 01:01 AM

Does RSC inspect and replace screws, spring bars, and pins during a regular service?

Jake B · 12 July 2013, 01:10 AM

New screws =

11 July 2013, 03:34 AM	#2
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Ouch! It sure makes you think a lot, sometimes you see such screws as "details" but it reminds you that it's important to make sure they're in good condition or to replace them if they're worn out. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

11 July 2013, 08:00 AM	#8
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	i have seen this many times, it just goes to show you must check every part of a watch including removing all screws and pins to evaluate a watch properly. __________________ watches many

11 July 2013, 11:58 AM	#9
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	I purchased an omega not too long ago, a GMT. I removed all of the pins and cleaned and replaced those that needed it. I also do this with a preloved Rolex. Great practice to get into if you have the right tools __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

11 July 2013, 12:18 PM	#10
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Wow, great pics. How old is this bracelet? __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

11 July 2013, 12:30 PM	#12
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,716	A perfect example of how we define the wear that's called "stretch". The screws and pins are the cheapest parts and the ones least-likely changed over the years. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

11 July 2013, 03:41 AM	#3
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Yikes!

11 July 2013, 04:13 AM	#4
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,623	Great pics Al , something there for our memory banks

11 July 2013, 07:50 AM	#5
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	A reminder that things are only as strong as their weakest link. Thanks for sharing.

11 July 2013, 07:52 AM	#6
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	Nice pictures and very interesting

11 July 2013, 07:56 AM	#7
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Check all parts regularly!

11 July 2013, 12:25 PM	#11
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,869	It's amazing how much wear occurs just from ordinary wear.

11 July 2013, 12:31 PM	#13
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 31,994	Great pics. I learned something new today

11 July 2013, 03:51 PM	#14
JakobZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Jakob Location: Sweden Posts: 183	Wow, I didn't know that! Thanks for the information!

11 July 2013, 03:55 PM	#15
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Excellent! Thank you.

11 July 2013, 04:06 PM	#17
Latrodectus 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 9,991	Great pictures and even better information. Excellent! :) __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

11 July 2013, 04:17 PM	#18
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Thanks for sharing

11 July 2013, 06:52 PM	#19
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,211	Wow! Thanks for the pics.

11 July 2013, 07:47 PM	#20
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	Honourable service they did their job till the end, may they R.I.P and the new ones provide a similar loyal delivery for years to come. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

11 July 2013, 08:44 PM	#22
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Check everything carefully, or you might get..er screwed.

12 July 2013, 12:56 AM	#24
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	Great post Al.. A great demonstration on the issue of what we call "bracelet stretch", which is actually pin and link wear causing the length of the bracelet to "stretch" and not actually stretching of the metal. .. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 July 2013, 01:01 AM	#25
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Does RSC inspect and replace screws, spring bars, and pins during a regular service? __________________

12 July 2013, 01:10 AM	#26
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	New screws = __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

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