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D O C · 30 September 2018, 04:25 PM

I always found the bracelet and clasp for the new watches and the 116710 an amazing work of art and engineering.

Found this schematic for the clasp and the description in the actual patent. Not sure I understand it all but the gist of the matter is that it all comes down to a spring housed in the clasp that holds down the hook end so as to not easily open. I think that's what gives it that satisfying 'click'.

Read the patent if you dare.

Link to the patent

Link to the original page comparing the 116710 to 16710

Chadridv · 30 September 2018, 04:52 PM

Pretty cool. The glidelock schematic must be awesome too.

roosvelt · 30 September 2018, 07:06 PM

More parts more likely somethings going to break. Ill take the tuna clasp and a tooth pick.

sheldonsmith · 1 October 2018, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by D O C

I always found the bracelet and clasp for the new watches and the 116710 an amazing work of art and engineering.

Found this schematic for the clasp and the description in the actual patent. Not sure I understand it all but the gist of the matter is that it all comes down to a spring housed in the clasp that holds down the hook end so as to not easily open. I think that's what gives it that satisfying 'click'.

Read the patent if you dare.

Link to the patent

Link to the original page comparing the 116710 to 16710

Thanks for the mention and the link...

-Sheldon

FTX I · 1 October 2018, 04:51 AM

The problem with the easylink is the single 5mm option. Too much for me.

grymg · 1 October 2018, 02:41 PM

Oh nice, stupid me thought there was actually a coiled spring inside. But Item #15 is just a thin piece of steel. 2 of them... in case one breaks so you still have a working clasp??

D O C · 4 October 2018, 05:17 PM

Actually there IS a coiled spring inside. Its not shown on that schematic.

Go to the patent link. Look at FIGURE 6, #36 AND #37. It shows a cylinder that houses the helical spring.

Then read section 5 of the patient. I'll sum up the whole thing for you: The spring keeps part #33 pushed up in a counter-clockwise direction over lever 32 and the hook #33c engaged so it doesn't open and slip off your wrist.

30 September 2018, 04:52 PM	#2
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Pretty cool. The glidelock schematic must be awesome too. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

1 October 2018, 02:41 PM	#6
grymg "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 363	Oh nice, stupid me thought there was actually a coiled spring inside. But Item #15 is just a thin piece of steel. 2 of them... in case one breaks so you still have a working clasp?? __________________ 114060, 116710BLNR, 116234WSJ, Omega 311.30 16710 N-serial "Coke" (SOLD)

4 October 2018, 05:17 PM	#7
D O C "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: US Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 600	Actually there IS a coiled spring inside. Its not shown on that schematic. Go to the patent link. Look at FIGURE 6, #36 AND #37. It shows a cylinder that houses the helical spring. Then read section 5 of the patient. I'll sum up the whole thing for you: The spring keeps part #33 pushed up in a counter-clockwise direction over lever 32 and the hook #33c engaged so it doesn't open and slip off your wrist. __________________ ROLEX 116710 LN GMTII "Random" ROLEX 16710 GMTII Pepsi "P" ROLEX 16622 SS/PL YM 29mm "V"

30 September 2018, 04:25 PM	#1
D O C "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: US Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 600	The 116710 LN clasp I always found the bracelet and clasp for the new watches and the 116710 an amazing work of art and engineering. Found this schematic for the clasp and the description in the actual patent. Not sure I understand it all but the gist of the matter is that it all comes down to a spring housed in the clasp that holds down the hook end so as to not easily open. I think that's what gives it that satisfying 'click'. Read the patent if you dare. Link to the patent Link to the original page comparing the 116710 to 16710 __________________ ROLEX 116710 LN GMTII "Random" ROLEX 16710 GMTII Pepsi "P" ROLEX 16622 SS/PL YM 29mm "V"

30 September 2018, 07:06 PM	#3
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	More parts more likely somethings going to break. Ill take the tuna clasp and a tooth pick.

1 October 2018, 04:51 AM	#5
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	The problem with the easylink is the single 5mm option. Too much for me.

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