Risk of Quick Release Spring Bars Damaging Lug Holes?

[Lord Tomato]

I've seen some photos of people pairing their DJs with leather straps and I thought about giving it a try. Yes, I know that people here don't really like modern Rolex watches being worn on straps. But hey, I'm just trying it out for fun. Let's say I'd order a curved strap (to not risk scuffing the strap itself) from e.g. Molequin. Would there be any risk that the straps quick release spring bars can damage the lug holes, as they're not the same width as the original bars, nor the hole? Or am I just overthinking? :)

[Lord Tomato]

No one? Usually tend to get rather quick replies here. Perhaps I am overthinking, as it is question that might be to specific…

[garyk]

I don’t see danger from quick release spring bars. I have several watches that have these and no problems whatsoever?!

[Db7566]

I have used all kinds of shitty spring bars on my 114060. The holes in the lugs seem pretty universal or close enough it doesn’t matter.


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[joli160]

I would at least make sure that the diameter of the springbar tip is the same as the original for fear of failure and loosing the watch.

Personally I stick with Rolex supplied springbars only. I see no benefit in fitting any of my watches with a cheap aftermarket spring bar

[Lord Tomato]

Originally Posted by joli160

I would at least make sure that the diameter of the springbar tip is the same as the original for fear of failure and loosing the watch.

Personally I stick with Rolex supplied springbars only. I see no benefit in fitting any of my watches with a cheap aftermarket spring bar

A curved strap would require a curved sprig bar, hence why I can’t use the original Rolex bars. Also, using regular bars with straps on a watch without lug holes can make it quite difficult to remove, especially if I don’t want to damage the strap. Those curved bars also have a quick release function, to make the removal easier.

The thing I’m worried about is the diameter of bars differing from the original and if that might damage the holes somehow…

[Gab27]

I've not had any issue with this on my watches made of 316 (over a period of many years and many different straps being used on one watch in particular) that also used spring bars that are thicker, so I do not see any reason it would be different for watches made of 904.

Over time, you will likely scratch up the inside of the lugs a bit, but it's just cosmetic and not visible.

FWIW, one thing I have learned to be careful with, especially on the straps with the quick release spring bars, is to give them a few good 'twists' and 'jerks' after installing the strap when over top of the bed, in case the fitment is poor to a point that this causes one of the spring bars to disengage.

[brand_c]

Originally Posted by joli160

I would at least make sure that the diameter of the springbar tip is the same as the original for fear of failure and loosing the watch.

Personally I stick with Rolex supplied springbars only. I see no benefit in fitting any of my watches with a cheap aftermarket spring bar

This is the most overlooked portion of the spring bar shopping experience imho. I wish spring bar sellers would disclose this more

The problem with most quick release bar is that they come with bars with tips of .8mm when in fact you need ones that are .9mm for most modern Rolexes