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Gob Bluth · 19 June 2010, 12:39 AM

I've been wearing my 1981 blue dial Air King a lot lately and have been doing an excessive amount of high fiving with the Stanley Cup, world cup and NBA finals going on. Everytime I high five my clasp flies open and the watch goes any which way. Anyone else have this problem? Any solutions besides changing watches when anticipating copious amounts of high fives? Is my clasp just old and not as secure as it should be?

I wish there was a 19 mm NATO that I could switch to when watching ballgames with my AK.

padi56 · 19 June 2010, 12:50 AM

Simple solution stop high fiving whatever that is,or just slightly bend the locking clasp to make it lock more secure.Or just get a strap the 20mm Nato will be OK even with 19mm lugs.

2th Dr · 19 June 2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Simple solution stop high fiving whatever that is,or just slightly bend the locking clasp to make it lock more secure.Or just get a strap the 20mm Nato will be OK even with 19mm lugs.

But seriously, what he said.

sakuraba · 19 June 2010, 12:56 AM

High five with your other hand.

Or maybe you can change your clasp?

Gob Bluth · 19 June 2010, 01:19 AM

Stopping the high fiving is not an option. Drinks + big games = high fiving to the extreme. I could switch wrists I suppose but high fiving with the off-hand can lead to awkward/less aesthetically pleasing high fives. Everyone knows that.

sakuraba · 19 June 2010, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gob Bluth

Stopping the high fiving is not an option.

I was just kidding about that option, Ross.

I would seriously try to get a new clasp, or you could go to a watchmaker and have him bend your old clasp.

padi56 · 19 June 2010, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

I was just kidding about that option, Ross.

I would seriously try to get a new clasp, or you could go to a watchmaker and have him bend your old clasp.

Why ever would he have to go to a watchmaker for such a very simple task like slightly bending the tongue locking clasp.

Gob Bluth · 19 June 2010, 01:29 AM

Ill try bending the clasp. Do you mean the flat metal foldover parts or the 2 prong like things that lock the clasp into place. Sorry if that's tough to understand.

2th Dr · 19 June 2010, 01:29 AM

Yep, just the slightest bend will do it, but don't over do it!

2th Dr · 19 June 2010, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Gob Bluth

Ill try bending the clasp. Do you mean the flat metal foldover parts or the 2 prong like things that lock the clasp into place. Sorry if that's tough to understand.

The 2 flat metal foldover parts.

jamesworthy52 · 19 June 2010, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Gob Bluth

Stopping the high fiving is not an option. Drinks + big games = high fiving to the extreme. I could switch wrists I suppose but high fiving with the off-hand can lead to awkward/less aesthetically pleasing high fives. Everyone knows that.

I can't comment on the technical stuff, but high fiving is awesome.

sakuraba · 19 June 2010, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Why ever would he have to go to a watchmaker for such a very simple task like slightly bending the tongue locking clasp.

I've actually over-bent my Explorer II.

I'm not good at DIY, Pete.

RFXMM · 19 June 2010, 01:46 AM

What is the min/max HiFive ratings of the Air King. If I remember correctly it is limited to regular season little league games. You are gonna break it if you continue using that watch for Pro level playoffs!

2th Dr · 19 June 2010, 01:49 AM

I thought all Rolexes were Pro-High five rated!

Gob Bluth · 19 June 2010, 02:25 AM

When you really connect with a solid high five a fold over clasp is in deep trouble. Rolex clearly didn't account for this During research and development of this clasp.

This watch could not withstand a weekend in tuscaloosa during football season.

2th Dr · 19 June 2010, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Gob Bluth

When you really connect with a solid high five a fold over clasp is in deep trouble. Rolex clearly didn't account for this During research and development of this clasp.

This watch could not withstand a weekend in tuscaloosa during football season.

They DID do R&D on it! That's why they have locking folding clasps!

Specifically for this reason!

Can you imagine all the high-fiving that went on in Rolex's R&D department when they figured that one out? Rolexes flying off all over the place!

jamesworthy52 · 19 June 2010, 02:41 AM

Your Rolex is in serious need of repair. I high five all the time and never have this problem.

Gob Bluth · 19 June 2010, 02:50 AM

If James worthys clasp could withstand all the heavy high fiving he did after last nights win I have no doubt that my clasp is fried.

Speed · 19 June 2010, 03:56 AM

Would Low Fives mitigate the problem? ;-)

George Ab · 19 June 2010, 04:02 AM

I take offense at this thread. I'm a Celtics fan.

Nice tutorial on bracelet adjustment:
http://forums.timezone.com/pdf.php?th=2311

learningtofly · 19 June 2010, 04:22 AM

That's the beauty of living across the pond. We shake hands

TattooedGQ · 19 June 2010, 04:34 AM

All about the High-Fives over here.....but everyone's given you good advice already.

RFXMM · 19 June 2010, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gob Bluth

When you really connect with a solid high five a fold over clasp is in deep trouble. Rolex clearly didn't account for this During research and development of this clasp.

This watch could not withstand a weekend in tuscaloosa during football season.

Tuscaloosa, Ha. A weekend in Auburn can break anything, including UA resolve.

RFXMM · 19 June 2010, 04:51 AM

Well, funny enough that picture is in Tuscaloosa. Hi five anyway.

BMAN8 · 19 June 2010, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Would Low Fives mitigate the problem? ;-)

pcst · 19 June 2010, 05:24 AM

hahahha!

2th Dr · 19 June 2010, 05:31 AM

Just do the chest bump and you won't have to worry about it. I'd stay a way from the butt pat though....

sakuraba · 19 June 2010, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

Just do the chest bump and you won't have to worry about it. I'd stay a way from the butt pat though....

Too funny, Mark.

Gob Bluth · 19 June 2010, 07:27 AM

After much thought, I've decided to abandon the high five and start raising the roof, which solves the clasp problem but may lead to attempted ass kickings and disgusted onlookers.

19 June 2010, 12:39 AM	#1
Gob Bluth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV & 16710 Posts: 530	High Fiving and the Foldover Clasp I've been wearing my 1981 blue dial Air King a lot lately and have been doing an excessive amount of high fiving with the Stanley Cup, world cup and NBA finals going on. Everytime I high five my clasp flies open and the watch goes any which way. Anyone else have this problem? Any solutions besides changing watches when anticipating copious amounts of high fives? Is my clasp just old and not as secure as it should be? I wish there was a 19 mm NATO that I could switch to when watching ballgames with my AK.

19 June 2010, 12:50 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,032	Simple solution stop high fiving whatever that is,or just slightly bend the locking clasp to make it lock more secure.Or just get a strap the 20mm Nato will be OK even with 19mm lugs. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

19 June 2010, 12:56 AM	#4
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	High five with your other hand. Or maybe you can change your clasp? __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

19 June 2010, 01:46 AM	#13
RFXMM "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Atl Watch: 16710 Posts: 654	What is the min/max HiFive ratings of the Air King. If I remember correctly it is limited to regular season little league games. You are gonna break it if you continue using that watch for Pro level playoffs! __________________ No I'm not! I had mine removed.

19 June 2010, 04:02 AM	#20
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	I take offense at this thread. I'm a Celtics fan. Nice tutorial on bracelet adjustment: http://forums.timezone.com/pdf.php?th=2311 __________________

19 June 2010, 01:19 AM	#5
Gob Bluth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV & 16710 Posts: 530	Stopping the high fiving is not an option. Drinks + big games = high fiving to the extreme. I could switch wrists I suppose but high fiving with the off-hand can lead to awkward/less aesthetically pleasing high fives. Everyone knows that.

19 June 2010, 01:29 AM	#8
Gob Bluth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV & 16710 Posts: 530	Ill try bending the clasp. Do you mean the flat metal foldover parts or the 2 prong like things that lock the clasp into place. Sorry if that's tough to understand.

19 June 2010, 01:29 AM	#9
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Yep, just the slightest bend will do it, but don't over do it!

19 June 2010, 01:49 AM	#14
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	I thought all Rolexes were Pro-High five rated!

19 June 2010, 02:25 AM	#15
Gob Bluth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV & 16710 Posts: 530	When you really connect with a solid high five a fold over clasp is in deep trouble. Rolex clearly didn't account for this During research and development of this clasp. This watch could not withstand a weekend in tuscaloosa during football season.

19 June 2010, 02:41 AM	#17
jamesworthy52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Posts: 333	Your Rolex is in serious need of repair. I high five all the time and never have this problem.

19 June 2010, 02:50 AM	#18
Gob Bluth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV & 16710 Posts: 530	If James worthys clasp could withstand all the heavy high fiving he did after last nights win I have no doubt that my clasp is fried.

19 June 2010, 03:56 AM	#19
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Would Low Fives mitigate the problem? ;-)

19 June 2010, 04:22 AM	#21
learningtofly 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	That's the beauty of living across the pond. We shake hands

19 June 2010, 04:34 AM	#22
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	All about the High-Fives over here.....but everyone's given you good advice already. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

19 June 2010, 04:51 AM	#24
RFXMM "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Atl Watch: 16710 Posts: 654	Well, funny enough that picture is in Tuscaloosa. Hi five anyway. __________________ No I'm not! I had mine removed.

19 June 2010, 05:24 AM	#26
pcst "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: seattle, WA Posts: 97	hahahha!

19 June 2010, 05:31 AM	#27
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Just do the chest bump and you won't have to worry about it. I'd stay a way from the butt pat though....

19 June 2010, 07:27 AM	#29
Gob Bluth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV & 16710 Posts: 530	After much thought, I've decided to abandon the high five and start raising the roof, which solves the clasp problem but may lead to attempted ass kickings and disgusted onlookers.

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