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mrbill2mrbill2 · 23 June 2011, 07:10 AM

It is just a guess. Since gold is softer than SS the gold clasps are originally set tighter so as the softer gold clasp loosens it does not happen too fast to make the clasp too loose.

23 June 2011, 07:10 AM	#7
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	It is just a guess. Since gold is softer than SS the gold clasps are originally set tighter so as the softer gold clasp loosens it does not happen too fast to make the clasp too loose. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13