Tom Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 (edited) had it two weeks. it's not exactly an expensive rep, but it's very good for what i paid. anyway the bracelet has come apart and when inspected it looks like the clasp is attached to the bracelet by one springbar that is held in place by two very shallow dents rather than slotted into holes as you would expect. this seems like madness? how on earth can it lock into place in a 0.1mm dent. had anyone else had any experience of this bracelet (the one with the screws holding the links together). the only way i can safely see this holding is by drilling out the dent into a small hole. unfortunately i don't have a microscopic drill bit or the equipment needed. can anyone recommend a solution. it may be just to buy a better rolex bracelet. i think i shall ask the dealer for one as this one is a terrible design. cheers, tom. Edited September 10, 2008 by Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Which Rolex model & can you post a good, clear macro (close up) pic of the problem area of your bracelet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 On the 12:00 side of the bracelet, the links are indeed connected to the clasp via a springbar. This is the case for rep and gen Rolex models. Chances are, you may just have a faulty springbar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Here are some images. Note that the dents are very shallow and any kind of strain and the springbars just pop out. Is this what they are all like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I do not have that bracelet on-hand to check, but the indents look marginal. At least, in your picture. Does the clasp's springbar have good tips & does it have a good amount of tension when you squeeze it between your thumb & index finger? If not, that is your problem. If the tips are good & the internal spring feels strong, you may be able to slightly deepen the indents with a hand drill. Just be very careful not to slide out of the indent or drill out more than you need to slightly deepen the indent - they are really not meant to be deep anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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