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JJ Irani · 30 September 2005, 06:16 AM

Hi guys,

As we are all aware, some bracelets (like in Rolex) are held together by solid screw-down screws.

Other watches like Omega, are held together by pins and sleeves.

Which do you feel more confident with and why?

JJ

Uncle-AJ · 30 September 2005, 06:22 AM

I prefer a good screw anyday.

JJ Irani · 30 September 2005, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

I prefer a good screw anyday.

Why oh why don't you fellas ever take me seriously??

Uncle-AJ · 30 September 2005, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Why oh why don't you fellas ever take me seriously??

Do you have to ask?

JJ Irani · 30 September 2005, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Do you have to ask?

LOL! Me and my big mouth!

Goodwatch · 30 September 2005, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

I prefer a good screw anyday.

You beat me to this one! Great minds think alike

Take care,

Frans.

mike · 30 September 2005, 07:30 AM

Hey JJ,
In addition to the excellent reasons above,I've found screws much more secure.

dman · 30 September 2005, 08:01 AM

Kinda like asking to prefer Steak or dogfood mate.

dman · 30 September 2005, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

I prefer a good screw anyday.

padi56 · 30 September 2005, 06:13 PM

Well myself you cannot beat a good screw,as long as you use the same type thread.

Gedanken · 30 September 2005, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

I prefer a good screw anyday.

Sure as hell beats being pinned!

For the kind of engineering that's been put into the rest of the watch, pins somehow feel kind of cheap.

JJ Irani · 1 October 2005, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Sure as hell beats being pinned!

For the kind of engineering that's been put into the rest of the watch, pins somehow feel kind of cheap.

LOL

on the first bit....agreed

on the second!!

JJ Irani · 1 October 2005, 04:55 AM

I think the most important point is....with pins there is a certain sense of insecurity which is non-existant when you have a bracelet held by solid screws.

JJ

padi56 · 1 October 2005, 08:42 PM

Well never had a bracelet with pins or screws fail,but have had sring bars
break a few times

dman · 2 October 2005, 11:45 AM

I agree Padi!!

RogerF · 2 October 2005, 03:03 PM

I prefer a good screw over getting pinned any day. lol

Seriously I really cant stand Omega bracelets for that reason. I cant adjust the bracelet as easily for summer and winter (when my wrists swell due to humidity in summer......)

dman · 2 October 2005, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RogerF

I prefer a good screw over getting pinned any day. lol

Seriously I really cant stand Omega bracelets for that reason. I cant adjust the bracelet as easily for summer and winter (when my wrists swell due to humidity in summer......)

I agree, that past just the durablilty, the ease of adjustment is HUGE!!

mamas · 2 October 2005, 07:18 PM

i have no preference....

i like a good screw with a girl with great pins.
mamas

JJ Irani · 3 October 2005, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mamas

i have no preference....

i like a good screw with a girl with great pins.
mamas

LOL!!

How come you guys never get serious with any thing I start-up?

Rodentman · 12 October 2005, 11:28 AM

I consider screws mechanically superior to pins. There is also a wide variation of how they fit. I've had some that were way too loose, and some that would consistently bend the tool I used to push them out.

Rockrolex · 12 October 2005, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

LOL!!

How come you guys never get serious with any thing I start-up?

Because that wouldn't be any fun. How could we possibly take you seriously when you never take yourself seriously?

JJ Irani · 12 October 2005, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Because that wouldn't be any fun. How could we possibly take you seriously when you never take yourself seriously?

You're starting to sound like my wife, Ed!!!

Rockrolex · 12 October 2005, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You're starting to sound like my wife, Ed!!!

Whoa, that's scary!! Does that mean I have to sleep with you? (Oh the nightmares are starting!!)

G Shearing · 12 October 2005, 12:24 PM

always make sure they are screwed in tight. I didn't and one time at the gym on the treadmill the screw on my president bracelet came loose opened and whammo my watch went flying, with absolutely no damage to watch case thank god.
Would you believe I was on my hands and knees for 10 mins but I found the screw, so be careful because if not truly tight they will come loose.
I then bought a set of the tiniest screwdrivers and it only takes a sec to check each of the screws.

JJ Irani · 12 October 2005, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by G Shearing

always make sure they are screwed in tight. I didn't and one time at the gym on the treadmill the screw on my president bracelet came loose opened and whammo my watch went flying, with absolutely no damage to watch case thank god.
Would you believe I was on my hands and knees for 10 mins but I found the screw, so be careful because if not truly tight they will come loose.
I then bought a set of the tiniest screwdrivers and it only takes a sec to check each of the screws.

Your post is a bit confusing, Shearing. Screws on Rolex bracelets cannot pop out that easily unless they've been considerably unscrewed in the first place.

So the question of a screw just popping out so effortlessly is a bit surprising unless the scew was like undone to start with.

JJ

G Shearing · 12 October 2005, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Your post is a bit confusing, Shearing. Screws on Rolex bracelets cannot pop out that easily unless they've been considerably unscrewed in the first place.

So the question of a screw just popping out so effortlessly is a bit surprising unless the scew was like undone to start with.

JJ

I had the bracelet in at a goldsmith and that might well have been what caused it. I play golf jog and do weights watch on, could have loosened the screw. All is tight now.

View Poll Results: I feel more confident with...
Solid screws (as in Rolex)	14	93.33%
Pins & sleeves (as in Omega, etc.)	1	6.67%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

30 September 2005, 06:16 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Do you prefer pins or screws? Hi guys, As we are all aware, some bracelets (like in Rolex) are held together by solid screw-down screws. Other watches like Omega, are held together by pins and sleeves. Which do you feel more confident with and why? JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

30 September 2005, 06:22 AM	#2
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	I prefer a good screw anyday. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

30 September 2005, 08:01 AM	#8
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Kinda like asking to prefer Steak or dogfood mate. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

30 September 2005, 06:13 PM	#10
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,449	Well myself you cannot beat a good screw,as long as you use the same type thread. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

30 September 2005, 07:30 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Hey JJ, In addition to the excellent reasons above,I've found screws much more secure.

1 October 2005, 04:55 AM	#13
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	I think the most important point is....with pins there is a certain sense of insecurity which is non-existant when you have a bracelet held by solid screws. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

1 October 2005, 08:42 PM	#14
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,449	Well never had a bracelet with pins or screws fail,but have had sring bars break a few times __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

2 October 2005, 11:45 AM	#15
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I agree Padi!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

2 October 2005, 03:03 PM	#16
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	I prefer a good screw over getting pinned any day. lol Seriously I really cant stand Omega bracelets for that reason. I cant adjust the bracelet as easily for summer and winter (when my wrists swell due to humidity in summer......)

2 October 2005, 07:18 PM	#18
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	i have no preference.... i like a good screw with a girl with great pins. mamas

12 October 2005, 11:28 AM	#20
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	I consider screws mechanically superior to pins. There is also a wide variation of how they fit. I've had some that were way too loose, and some that would consistently bend the tool I used to push them out.

12 October 2005, 12:24 PM	#24
G Shearing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canadian NW Posts: 176	Screws but... always make sure they are screwed in tight. I didn't and one time at the gym on the treadmill the screw on my president bracelet came loose opened and whammo my watch went flying, with absolutely no damage to watch case thank god. Would you believe I was on my hands and knees for 10 mins but I found the screw, so be careful because if not truly tight they will come loose. I then bought a set of the tiniest screwdrivers and it only takes a sec to check each of the screws.

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