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zapokee · 23 November 2020, 09:55 PM

My 7206 bracelet spontaneously broke today (without any sort of impact). Luckily I was at home, so I didn't lose the watch.

What would you do?

1. Get the 7206 bracelet repaired and wear it. Authentic, but I risk losing the watch if it happens again.

2. Get the 7206 bracelet repaired, store it, and wear the watch on a more modern/solid 93150 Oyster bracelet. An acceptable replacement and much safer, but not original to the watch.

3. Other

1William · 23 November 2020, 09:57 PM

I would have the bracelet repaired and then store it and wear the watch on some NATO's and leather straps. If I wanted the Rolex Oyster bracelet look I would find one in good condition and wear it. Great watch.

MorningTundra · 23 November 2020, 10:30 PM

Repair and wear.

Hilts · 23 November 2020, 11:08 PM

Is it just that the pin has come out or has the clasp itself broken?

If it's just that the pin has come out and won't stay in then a bit of Loctite will sort that out.

Toronto Soup King · 23 November 2020, 11:12 PM

Wearing my 1016 on a 93150 today - sure it's not RIGHT but firstly it's a heckuvalot better than my 7206 in terms of comfort and solidity and non-jangliness, and secondly who is going to give me stick about it in my own house during a lockdown. It's just a bracelet

Dan S · 23 November 2020, 11:28 PM

Just curious how the bracelet failed. Did that pin work its way out? That would be an easy fix. How is the condition of the bracelet overall?

Styles Bitchley · 23 November 2020, 11:48 PM

If it’s a daily, I’d go 93150. Not as charming but it’s more practical.

zapokee · 24 November 2020, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hilts

Is it just that the pin has come out or has the clasp itself broken?

If it's just that the pin has come out and won't stay in then a bit of Loctite will sort that out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan S

Just curious how the bracelet failed. Did that pin work its way out? That would be an easy fix. How is the condition of the bracelet overall?

The pin just came out. Nothing is broken, and the bracelet is in good condition with little stretch. But I wouldn't trust myself (as an enthusiast rather than a technical expert) to fix it myself.

And I'm a bit uneasy about using the bracelet if it can just fall apart this easily without any previous signs of fatigue.

zapokee · 24 November 2020, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley

If it’s a daily, I’d go 93150. Not as charming but it’s more practical.

I actually very rarely wear it, but I do have a 93150 that would be appopriate for it it.

swish77 · 24 November 2020, 12:39 AM

Option 2. So nice to have the original rivet for occasional wear, but for safety and day-to-day, I'd mostly use a 93150. It's what I do with my 5512.

lupus66 · 24 November 2020, 12:59 AM

A gilt needs a 7206.

stmoore · 24 November 2020, 01:04 AM

Leave it on the 7206. Press the pin back in, use some loctite on it or ‘stake’ it. It will be fine. They are just pressed in there from factory.... ages ago.

Don’t wear it on modern.

Glylex · 24 November 2020, 01:13 AM

Periodically inspect active bracelets for developing issues. Wear the bracelet that you enjoy the most.

swaini3 · 24 November 2020, 01:16 AM

Option 2. Better safe than a chance of it happening again.

Tools · 24 November 2020, 01:19 AM

Either option is fine, although I would like the modern, and unworn-out 93150.

zapokee · 24 November 2020, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by stmoore

Leave it on the 7206. Press the pin back in, use some loctite on it or ‘stake’ it. It will be fine. They are just pressed in there from factory.... ages ago.

Don’t wear it on modern.

Easy if you know what you're doing. But I'm not going to start self-dentistry at my age.

doostboost · 24 November 2020, 01:26 AM

Definitely personal preference. Personally, I would get a handful of different straps for some variety.

henrylee · 24 November 2020, 01:27 AM

Keep and wear

linesiders · 24 November 2020, 01:29 AM

#2

Happened to me once while going down road at 50mph with arm out the window. As soon as I brought arm inside window, Snowflake fell to my feet inside truck.

Now I am on NATO or NOS 93150 when wearing.

Bjoern88 · 24 November 2020, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by linesiders

#2

Happened to me once while going down road at 50mph with arm out the window. As soon as I brought arm inside window, Snowflake fell to my feet inside truck.

Now I am on NATO or NOS 93150 when wearing.

Can you imagine it would have flown out the window...

linesiders · 24 November 2020, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bjoern88

Can you imagine it would have flown out the window...

Yes. Which is why it is on a NOS 93150 if going steel, and usually on a Leather NATO.

L.K Johnson · 24 November 2020, 05:21 AM

I have stored away my 9315 for my 1680 and wear it on a 93150...you will get a bulkier feeling for sure but also a more modern look...the 93150 links will probably sit better in height to the case then the 7206...some pics for reference:

watchlovr · 24 November 2020, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MorningTundra

Repair and wear.

^^^^this^^^^

zapokee · 24 November 2020, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L.K Johnson

I have stored away my 9315 for my 1680 and wear it on a 93150...you will get a bulkier feeling for sure but also a more modern look...the 93150 links will probably sit better in height to the case then the 7206...

Looks good!

zapokee · 24 November 2020, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linesiders

#2

Happened to me once while going down road at 50mph with arm out the window. As soon as I brought arm inside window, Snowflake fell to my feet inside truck.

Now I am on NATO or NOS 93150 when wearing.

Lucky escapes for both of us!

L.K Johnson · 24 November 2020, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by zapokee

Looks good!

Thanks!

23 November 2020, 11:28 PM	#6
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,893	Just curious how the bracelet failed. Did that pin work its way out? That would be an easy fix. How is the condition of the bracelet overall? __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

24 November 2020, 01:19 AM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,037	Either option is fine, although I would like the modern, and unworn-out 93150. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

24 November 2020, 01:27 AM	#18
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	Keep and wear __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

24 November 2020, 01:29 AM	#19
linesiders 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,421	#2 Happened to me once while going down road at 50mph with arm out the window. As soon as I brought arm inside window, Snowflake fell to my feet inside truck. Now I am on NATO or NOS 93150 when wearing. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

23 November 2020, 09:57 PM	#2
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,664	I would have the bracelet repaired and then store it and wear the watch on some NATO's and leather straps. If I wanted the Rolex Oyster bracelet look I would find one in good condition and wear it. Great watch.

23 November 2020, 10:30 PM	#3
MorningTundra "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Morningtundra Location: USA, UK & HKG Posts: 1,037	Repair and wear.

23 November 2020, 11:08 PM	#4
Hilts "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: England Posts: 18	Is it just that the pin has come out or has the clasp itself broken? If it's just that the pin has come out and won't stay in then a bit of Loctite will sort that out.

23 November 2020, 11:12 PM	#5
Toronto Soup King "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Pete Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: 1016. Posts: 687	Wearing my 1016 on a 93150 today - sure it's not RIGHT but firstly it's a heckuvalot better than my 7206 in terms of comfort and solidity and non-jangliness, and secondly who is going to give me stick about it in my own house during a lockdown. It's just a bracelet

23 November 2020, 11:48 PM	#7
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,396	If it’s a daily, I’d go 93150. Not as charming but it’s more practical.

24 November 2020, 12:39 AM	#10
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,789	Option 2. So nice to have the original rivet for occasional wear, but for safety and day-to-day, I'd mostly use a 93150. It's what I do with my 5512.

24 November 2020, 12:59 AM	#11
lupus66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: holland Posts: 285	A gilt needs a 7206.

24 November 2020, 01:04 AM	#12
stmoore Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: US Watch: Gilt Posts: 1,592	Leave it on the 7206. Press the pin back in, use some loctite on it or ‘stake’ it. It will be fine. They are just pressed in there from factory.... ages ago. Don’t wear it on modern.

24 November 2020, 01:13 AM	#13
Glylex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: California Posts: 6	Periodically inspect active bracelets for developing issues. Wear the bracelet that you enjoy the most.

24 November 2020, 01:16 AM	#14
swaini3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Mo Location: Dubai Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD Posts: 1,432	Option 2. Better safe than a chance of it happening again.

24 November 2020, 01:26 AM	#17
doostboost "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Dusty Location: MN Watch: '84 Rolex Sub Date Posts: 35	Definitely personal preference. Personally, I would get a handful of different straps for some variety.

24 November 2020, 05:21 AM	#22
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,735	I have stored away my 9315 for my 1680 and wear it on a 93150...you will get a bulkier feeling for sure but also a more modern look...the 93150 links will probably sit better in height to the case then the 7206...some pics for reference:

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