Mark Eleven Posted October 22, 2007 Report Posted October 22, 2007 (edited) After reading Stephane's near miss with his broken riveted bracelet, I'm beginning to have doubt on my DRSD's riveted bracelet. How strong is the riveted bracelet under constant daily wear? Anyone here has worn their vintage toys with riveted bracelet daily for a long time? Edited October 22, 2007 by Mark Eleven
rosnik Posted October 22, 2007 Report Posted October 22, 2007 With my 1665 and riveted bracelet, I find no problems. Only be sure that the screws are safety closed.
freddy333 Posted October 22, 2007 Report Posted October 22, 2007 Even if it does not fall apart (& most of them do), I replace the rep riveted bracelets with either a standard hollow middle link rep Oyster bracelet (many of which look very close to the gen versions) or a gen folded link bracelet. All the riveted rep bracelets I have seen make an otherwise good rep look like a cheap 'fake' to me. The links are too short, the 'metal' is flimsy & poorly made (which is why the bracelet usually binds & breaks so quickly) & the 'rivets' look fake.
bertieng Posted October 23, 2007 Report Posted October 23, 2007 Gen Rolex rivet bracelets do not use screws. They the links are held by punch-head pins. Once the pin is worn out, then that particular link is dead. RSC can no longer service these bracelets coz no parts available anymore.
docblackrock Posted October 23, 2007 Report Posted October 23, 2007 Never had problem with rivetted bracelet on my 1665 - had a lot of wear. But as Nanuq says, a quick check now and again is good practice. I'm sure though I'll swap out for gen folded links or heavy oyster at some point.
Stephane Posted October 23, 2007 Report Posted October 23, 2007 You'd rather check it from time to time... The problem with these small screws is that if you tight them to much the links don not move freely... If you do not tight them then you might lose a screw. So check your riveted very often
freddy333 Posted October 23, 2007 Report Posted October 23, 2007 If the rep makers did make a folded link bracelet, I am sure they would find some way to screw it up (remember the rule -- Every rep must be made with at least 1 glaring mistake). They would make them out of steel-plated tin or they would make the links too short (as they do with all the riveted bracelet links) or they would fold them incorrectly. Whatever they made, I am sure the real thing would remain the better option. And, still, I ask myself the same question -- how hard can it be?
predfan2001 Posted October 23, 2007 Report Posted October 23, 2007 I don't really trust the riveted bands on a daily worn watch. I have a couple but they're on watches like my "no cg" Sub rep that rarely sees any wrist time. Spidel used to offer a folded Oyster in their catalog. I ordered one along with a Jubilee for my gen Datejust about 10 years ago. Granted the folded Oyster is not 100% correct, it's good enough for me. It's going on my 5513 when its done.
eunomians Posted October 23, 2007 Report Posted October 23, 2007 Loctite is the answer to all your woes. Use the permanent one, not semi-permanent! Check screws each time you strap on the watch. I regret selling my OEM to Panerai153 a long time ago. Hey, Mr.P153, if you still have it, perhaps you'd like to sell it back to me
Jetsons Posted October 23, 2007 Report Posted October 23, 2007 Euno, I remember your selling that bracelet. I was just too darn slow. If I recall, it was it very good shape reasonably priced too. Hope you can get it back.
eunomians Posted October 23, 2007 Report Posted October 23, 2007 Jetsons, yes! U rememeber! The bracelet was essentially like new in mint condition. A real rarity. Stupid stupid me.
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