ldegeneve Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I'm talking vintage see them through the lughole type, 20mmx2mm for vintage models. Based on my experience: WSO - Rounded edges, good length, weak internal spring Clarks - Flat edges, good length, surprisingly weak spring Cousins UK - Flat edges, a tad shorter than the above, good spring Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 What does the weaker internal spring do to the structural soundness of the springbar? Asking legitimately - not being sarcastic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 None of the above. The StarTime ones are the best. Springs dont crumple and ends are rounded (although gen bars are actually slightly more pointy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Rolex, by far. Excellent fit/finish with sufficient spring tension to keep the pins extended into the lugs, which has been a problem with all aftermarket 'bars in my experience (including all mentioned above). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Funny thing, when the springbar components are a good tight fit, they are less usable in real life. I spent 2 weeks in the ocean with the Big Gonzo and the saltwater would evaporate leaving behind solid minerals, and I couldn't remove the springbars. I soaked them a long time in fresh water to loosen the deposits, and eventually removed them. And they were tough enough (gens) I doubt I could have brute force pulled it apart without ruining the flimsy band in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldegeneve Posted September 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) What does the weaker internal spring do to the structural soundness of the springbar? Asking legitimately - not being sarcastic... You get this after you take them off once... Edited September 30, 2014 by ldegeneve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Interesting. That sucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bc1221 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Clark ones arnt bad for the money honestly. I couldn't drill my bracelet and lug holes out big enough so I had to buy the slightly thinner ones. 20x1.78mm. Perfect fit for rep bracelets and end links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Gen on bottom, Startime on top: Gen on right, ST on left: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldegeneve Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 So how does one order from Star time? Says that they don't deal with direct sales or hobbyists... On that note, anyone got any ST bars for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Gen on bottom, Startime on top: Gen on right, ST on left: very useful macros for comparison, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 So how does one order from Star time? Says that they don't deal with direct sales or hobbyists... On that note, anyone got any ST bars for sale? I have a couple of spare sets. Whenever I order from them, I tend to get a few extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 The ones from Borel are on par with the ST pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Clark ones arnt bad for the money honestly. I couldn't drill my bracelet and lug holes out big enough so I had to buy the slightly thinner ones. 20x1.78mm. Perfect fit for rep bracelets and end links Bc, where did you find the 1.78mm ones? This is exactly what I need for my PT 1680. My lugholes are big enough for the 2mm and they fit in my endlinks, but with the tight fit in the endlinks the pins won't line up with the holes. I need the smaller size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldegeneve Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 http://www.countycomm.com/springbar.html These are 1.8mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bc1221 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 ebay theres only one seller that sells them so it should be easy to find. theyre decent spring bars for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 I seriously doubt rolex makes their spring bars. The ST 'swiss' spring bars are basically identical to genuine. They also have 'HK' spring bars that are not identical to oem. I mark genuine sb with a Sharpy so I can tell them from ST if they are on the table together. J. Borel may use the same sb supplier as ST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 J. Borel may use the same sb supplier as ST. I always thought they seemed the same... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin007 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Found these to be good,quick post as well,in reply to question above 1.78m thickness http://www.ebay.com/itm/350973464654 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin007 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 The ones from Borel are on par with the ST pieces. Where can i find Borel please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin007 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Gen on bottom, Startime on top: Gen on right, ST on left: I s the extension on these 2.8mm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeal Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 http://www.countycomm.com/springbar.html These are 1.8mm Damn, $10 to ship 4 springbars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 I s the extension on these 2.8mm?Yup. Pretty much .. That's a pic of a used one... No spring collapse whatsoever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 I s the extension on these 2.8mm? Please do not repost an entire set of pics just to add a line or 2 below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Anyone have the part number for the gen Rolex, or the Star Time? I need a set for my 5514. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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