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| Screws or pins in a bracelet? | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 6th, 2007 05:20 pm |
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mcwright Admin 
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Why are screws considered "better" than pins in securing links in a SS bracelet? Given that it is quite easy to size a pin system (the one exception being Seiko's pin&collar), what is the advantage to the screws? The disadvantages to screws are: they can strip, fallout, be put in so tight only King Kong can loosen them, etc. Plus, usually the screws are flat heads which are very easy to deform (the slot.)
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| Posted: Tue Feb 6th, 2007 05:27 pm |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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mcwright wrote: Why are screws considered "better" than pins in securing links in a SS bracelet? Given that it is quite easy to size a pin system (the one exception being Seiko's pin&collar), what is the advantage to the screws? No argument from me Mikehand6.gif I agree. Only thing worse are lug screws:(
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| Posted: Tue Feb 6th, 2007 05:40 pm |
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mcwright Admin
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I forgot about Lug screws coyote2.gif
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| Posted: Tue Feb 6th, 2007 06:17 pm |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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I don't mind the screws but find pins easier to work with for my limited skills...
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| Posted: Tue Feb 6th, 2007 06:38 pm |
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KenC Admin 
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I don't know...............I have people for that! 
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| Posted: Tue Feb 6th, 2007 06:56 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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KenC wrote: People????Well get them to take some PICS of Your Watches!!!!!smile8.gif...Screws or Pins as long as they Work I am Happy!....I do hate loosing those pesky collars though!  I don't know...............I have people for that!
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| Posted: Tue Feb 6th, 2007 09:16 pm |
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mcwright Admin
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I guess my question was, why do premium brands use screws in their bracelets if there is no real advantage? I'm sure there is some reason other than they cost more and look cooler.
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| Posted: Tue Feb 6th, 2007 09:30 pm |
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IW 3T WIS 
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From a manufacturing point, its much more expensive for the screw system. I'd say that's why. I have always associated screwed links with more expensive watches. Also, lay-people can change the band.
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| Posted: Tue Feb 6th, 2007 09:50 pm |
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srh_pres 3T WIS 
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IW wrote: From a manufacturing point, its much more expensive for the screw system. I'd say that's why. I have always associated screwed links with more expensive watches. Speaking as one of those lay-people, I do find the screwed lugs and bracelets easier to change and size. The Orsa screwed lugs were a bit of a challenge the first time, but caught on pretty quick. And they do have a bit of an aesthetic appeal IMHO...:cool:
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| Posted: Tue Feb 6th, 2007 11:14 pm |
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mcwright Admin
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">>From a manufacturing point, its much more expensive for the screw system. I'd say that's why. I have always associated screwed links with more expensive watches. Also, lay-people can change the band.<<" A lay-person who drops $1,000 to $3,000 + for a timepiece generally has someone else size it (Jeweler most often). And, he/she is ulikely to have a set of jewelers screw drivers at home . What if the lay-person should drop a screw and lose it, now what? You just can't go anywhere and get that screw replaced. Even the jeweler likely won't have one in stock. I just don't think it was created for lay-people's convenience. :) So, I'm back to square one. Why use them?
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| Posted: Wed Feb 7th, 2007 01:52 am |
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BathysHawaii 3T WIS
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Aloha All, I just wandered in to this forum. I see a few names I recognize! As in life, there are no perfect solutions. My feelings are that screwed in pins look cooler, and they cannot rust like spring bars can. However screwed in pins can come loose and you not notice it - it's pretty common actually. Also spring bars make the strap easier to change and make it less likely that you will scratch the case trying to screw down the pins. And sand can get lodged in the screw holes causing greater chance for corrosion. Currently my watches use spring bars and I encourage anyone who goes in the ocean more than once a week to change the bars every 6 months. If you only wear the watch in the shower or freshwater, the bars should last 12 months. If you keep the watch essentially dry, then they should last for many years. The springs inside spring bars have to be made of carbon steel which rusts pretty easily. Hope this helps. Now I'll have to poke around some on here and see what I find.... Cheers, John
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| Posted: Wed Feb 7th, 2007 02:15 am |
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mcwright Admin
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Welcome to 3T. Thanks for some great insight and information. I hadn't considered rust. But, then I live in the desert. :D Plus, some guys here won't ever have to worry about rust. They never own a watch for a whole year! cat28.gif 
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