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acce1999 · 3 October 2011, 12:01 AM

I was going through some old notes (electronic) that I've made through the years trying to learn more about Rolex watches. This note is from 11th of October 2000, almost eleven years ago, and according to a Japanese magazine (that I do not have...) that were testing pretty much everything, the Oyster bracelet will take 525 lbs before breaking.

Obviously this is the older style bracelets, considering that the quote is quite old.

525 lbs is a lot of pain to your wrist if the bracelet get stuck.

Best,

A

capote · 3 October 2011, 12:03 AM

Long live the tin bracelet

brownbear · 3 October 2011, 12:07 AM

Dan2010 · 3 October 2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by capote

Long live the tin bracelet

godowning · 3 October 2011, 12:29 AM

angd5791 · 3 October 2011, 12:30 AM

Wonder how much force it takes to snap the spring bar holding the bracelet to the case?

Megalobyte · 3 October 2011, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by angd5791

Wonder how much force it takes to snap the spring bar holding the bracelet to the case?

I've heard, correctly applied, a double quarter pounder with cheese can do it.

masterserg · 3 October 2011, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Megalobyte

I've heard, correctly applied, a double quarter pounder with cheese can do it.

bayerische · 3 October 2011, 12:59 AM

I think that's great!

Better that it holds, than breaks easily.

Rolex Junky · 3 October 2011, 01:01 AM

I think at 525lbs your wrist will come apart before the bracelet does.

Onikage · 3 October 2011, 01:02 AM

Nice to know my watch will be ok...even if it pulls a hand or two off.

Route 66 · 3 October 2011, 01:23 AM

That's amazing. I never would have guessed that it could support the weight of 3 average size men being suspended from it.

acce1999 · 3 October 2011, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Junky

I think at 525lbs your wrist will come apart before the bracelet does.

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Originally Posted by Onikage

Nice to know my watch will be ok...even if it pulls a hand or two off.

That's my concern too...

acce1999 · 3 October 2011, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by angd5791

Wonder how much force it takes to snap the spring bar holding the bracelet to the case?

Well, the spring bar for adjustments in the clasp has a diameter of 0.9 mm, and that is the same as the current non-lug-holed cases have as lug bars, so if that one can take so much, the pins attaching the bracelet to the case will. Also, the pin connecting the clasp to the first link is 1 mm in diameter.

I remember doing some math on the spring bars to find out when they do break, and as I remember it, the bracelet, as well as the pins are well overengineered. Too much even. I'd rather see the bracelet snap before my wrist do...

Also. I do not remember if the test done by the Japanese included the bracelet only, or the bracelet attached to the watch. Regardless, the figure is amazing.

Best,

A

padi56 · 3 October 2011, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by acce1999

I was going through some old notes (electronic) that I've made through the years trying to learn more about Rolex watches. This note is from 11th of October 2000, almost eleven years ago, and according to a Japanese magazine (that I do not have...) that were testing pretty much everything, the Oyster bracelet will take 525 lbs before breaking.

Obviously this is the older style bracelets, considering that the quote is quite old.

525 lbs is a lot of pain to your wrist if the bracelet get stuck.

Best,

A

Well myself have tested the strength of the SD bracelet I had a spring-bar clasp or a lug-pin fail while diving in the Red sea. But in fairness they are not designed to have almost 15 stone dangling suspended, over the side of a boat.It was around 2000 in quite rough sea at the time I was trying to get back into the pick up boat after a dive in the Red Sea there was quite a sea swell.I started to take my fins and BC off when the Egyptian deck hand just grabbed and pulled up my BC and left me suspended by my SD bracelet it was caught on one of the accessory hooks on BC.Its a good job the spring-bar failed one SD lost for ever to the abyss in around 1000ft of water, but I still have my wrist and SD was replaced with insurance..

Like To Watch · 3 October 2011, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Junky

I think at 525lbs your wrist will come apart before the bracelet does.

yannis · 3 October 2011, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Megalobyte

I've heard, correctly applied, a double quarter pounder with cheese can do it.

Would that have to be flame grilled? Burger-King? Mac?

Megalobyte · 3 October 2011, 02:54 AM

Mcdonalds of course! The extra grease and fat helps to loosen the bar before it snaps, like WD40. If you squeeze the fat out of a quarter pounder, it ends up weighing like 3 grams. :)

Seriously though, since the springbar is usually the weakest part of the bracelet, I wonder if Rolex would ever consider adopting a screw bar, or even better, a quick change bar system, like Panerai. Cartier/IWC and JLC have them too, I find the quick change bar on my Pam Sub is very strong, unlikely to fail, yet in a second or 2 I can remove it with zero scratches. I doubt Rolex will but I for one would love it.

zeuloa · 3 October 2011, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well myself have tested the strength of the SD bracelet I had a spring-bar clasp or a lug-pin fail while diving in the Red sea. But in fairness they are not designed to have almost 15 stone dangling suspended, over the side of a boat.It was around 2000 in quite rough sea at the time I was trying to get back into the pick up boat after a dive in the Red Sea there was quite a sea swell.I started to take my fins and BC off when the Egyptian deck hand just grabbed and pulled up my BC and left me suspended by my SD bracelet it was caught on one of the accessory hooks on BC.Its a good job the spring-bar failed one SD lost for ever to the abyss in around 1000ft of water, but I still have my wrist and SD was replaced with insurance..

Well... At least we know that SD may still be ticking today at the shallow depth of 1000 feet!

bayerische · 3 October 2011, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by zeuloa

Well... At least we know that SD may still be ticking today at the shallow depth of 1000 feet!

It has a 48h power reserve not 96360h!

bayerische · 3 October 2011, 03:13 AM

About the 500lbs.

Remember that sudden/accelerated force is different from constant.

I think I could easily with an accelerated and sudden jerk pull my oyster bracelet apart. It might have stood up to 500lbs of force, but for how long? A millisecond?

acce1999 · 3 October 2011, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

I think I could easily with an accelerated and sudden jerk pull my oyster bracelet apart.

PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!! Walk the talk!!!

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dpkong · 3 October 2011, 03:53 AM

if it breaks and disappears, buy another one. it's just a watch.

Dan2010 · 3 October 2011, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by acce1999

PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!! Walk the talk!!!

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Yeah, I want to see this.

Megalobyte · 3 October 2011, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dpkong

if it breaks and disappears, buy another one. it's just a watch.

Well, actually, it's an 8 thousand dollar watch. I'd just as soon spend that 8,000 on something else, like another watch. :)

brkanand · 3 October 2011, 05:00 AM

Is Rolex really that tough? I am happy if this is true

but a little sceptical right now..

3 October 2011, 12:01 AM	#1
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	It takes about 525 lbs of pressure to pull the Oyster bracelet apart... I was going through some old notes (electronic) that I've made through the years trying to learn more about Rolex watches. This note is from 11th of October 2000, almost eleven years ago, and according to a Japanese magazine (that I do not have...) that were testing pretty much everything, the Oyster bracelet will take 525 lbs before breaking. Obviously this is the older style bracelets, considering that the quote is quite old. 525 lbs is a lot of pain to your wrist if the bracelet get stuck. Best, A

3 October 2011, 12:59 AM	#9
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I think that's great! Better that it holds, than breaks easily. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Nice to know my watch will be ok...even if it pulls a hand or two off. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

3 October 2011, 03:13 AM	#21
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	About the 500lbs. Remember that sudden/accelerated force is different from constant. I think I could easily with an accelerated and sudden jerk pull my oyster bracelet apart. It might have stood up to 500lbs of force, but for how long? A millisecond? __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

3 October 2011, 12:03 AM	#2
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Long live the tin bracelet

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angd5791 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CT Watch: SD, TT DJ, EXP II Posts: 122	Wonder how much force it takes to snap the spring bar holding the bracelet to the case?

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Rolex Junky Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Lorenzo Location: Netherlands Watch: 116710LN & 116201 Posts: 849	I think at 525lbs your wrist will come apart before the bracelet does.

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Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	That's amazing. I never would have guessed that it could support the weight of 3 average size men being suspended from it.

3 October 2011, 02:54 AM	#18
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Mcdonalds of course! The extra grease and fat helps to loosen the bar before it snaps, like WD40. If you squeeze the fat out of a quarter pounder, it ends up weighing like 3 grams. :) Seriously though, since the springbar is usually the weakest part of the bracelet, I wonder if Rolex would ever consider adopting a screw bar, or even better, a quick change bar system, like Panerai. Cartier/IWC and JLC have them too, I find the quick change bar on my Pam Sub is very strong, unlikely to fail, yet in a second or 2 I can remove it with zero scratches. I doubt Rolex will but I for one would love it.

3 October 2011, 03:53 AM	#23
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	if it breaks and disappears, buy another one. it's just a watch.

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brkanand 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,065	Is Rolex really that tough? I am happy if this is true but a little sceptical right now..

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