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ravenhome777 · 26 December 2019, 12:14 AM

I was wondering if all riveted bracelets are expandable like this one?

I think I'd prefer one that isn't expandable, but I'm not sure if that's an option.

athom · 26 December 2019, 12:25 AM

There are not all expandable. If I'm right, the 7206 is not.

callahan44 · 26 December 2019, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by athom

There are not all expandable. If I'm right, the 7206 is not.

Same is the 7205. The 6636 for example is springloaded/ stretch.

swish77 · 28 December 2019, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by athom

There are not all expandable. If I'm right, the 7206 is not.

Correct. And not all USA versions are expandable either, such as this one on my 5512.

phillip ridley · 28 December 2019, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Correct. And not all USA versions are expandable either, such as this one on my 5512.

Nice watch

Tools · 28 December 2019, 10:35 AM

No, they are not.

The expansion bracelets were marketed specifically as that.

swish77 · 29 December 2019, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by phillip ridley

Nice watch

Thanks, Phillip! You might be seeing it for a service someday!

phillip ridley · 30 December 2019, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Thanks, Phillip! You might be seeing it for a service someday!

Great!

Kingface66 · 26 December 2019, 01:27 AM

I’ve had a couple of Rolex USA C&I bracelets that were spring-loaded

phillip ridley · 28 December 2019, 04:40 AM

What watch are you using it for?

roh123 · 28 December 2019, 11:05 AM

Most are not. The non-expandable 720x are way more common than the expandable 663x versions. Not sure if C-I’s ever were expandable to be honest. I have had one expandable C-I and countless non-expandable. It could have been easily converted as well. Who knows..

Pre 1963 Swiss rivets are unmarked ref wise. Therefore they can easily be whatever you want if/when restored.

Expandable bracelets are nicer imho as they don’t get stretched. You still wear them the same so not really any reason not to have them if you could find one. They are usually pricier though.

L.K Johnson · 30 December 2019, 06:08 AM

I have one 19mm and one 20mm C & I bracelet and both are expandable which is a bummer if you have a lot of hair on your wrist...probably why they aren’t as sought after as a 7206 non expandable... : )

28 December 2019, 10:35 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,496	No, they are not. The expansion bracelets were marketed specifically as that. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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phillip ridley 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Mesa, Arizona Watch: 1971 Rolex Red Sub Posts: 555	What watch are you using it for? __________________ phillip@ridleywatchmakers.com

28 December 2019, 11:05 AM	#11
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Most are not. The non-expandable 720x are way more common than the expandable 663x versions. Not sure if C-I’s ever were expandable to be honest. I have had one expandable C-I and countless non-expandable. It could have been easily converted as well. Who knows.. Pre 1963 Swiss rivets are unmarked ref wise. Therefore they can easily be whatever you want if/when restored. Expandable bracelets are nicer imho as they don’t get stretched. You still wear them the same so not really any reason not to have them if you could find one. They are usually pricier though. __________________ Instagram: @perj123

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26 December 2019, 12:25 AM	#2
athom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 688	There are not all expandable. If I'm right, the 7206 is not.

26 December 2019, 01:27 AM	#9
Kingface66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Empire State Watch: Many Posts: 3,459	I’ve had a couple of Rolex USA C&I bracelets that were spring-loaded

30 December 2019, 06:08 AM	#12
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,741	I have one 19mm and one 20mm C & I bracelet and both are expandable which is a bummer if you have a lot of hair on your wrist...probably why they aren’t as sought after as a 7206 non expandable... : )

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