MichaelC[AP Moderator]
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No reason for concern.
Aug 04, 2023,21:19 PM
I have sized and changed AP bracelets for over 20 years. The new design is A-OK.
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Pins in RO Bracelets?
By: aaronm : August 2nd, 2023-20:20
I had not realized that the structure of the Royal Oak bracelet had changed until I watched a 15500 bracelet get resized for the first time yesterday. When did AP move from the "long screw" to the "screw and pin" style? Aaron
Don't know when...
By: patrick_y : August 3rd, 2023-00:09
But Patek Philippe did the same for the Nautilus a while ago. I really don't like pins.
Very disconcerting
By: aaronm : August 3rd, 2023-02:42
It was very disconcerting when he unscrewed the screw and it was tiny. It seems like an overly complex system to me, but what do I know...
This AP system is better than Patek's system
By: patrick_y : August 3rd, 2023-05:24
Patek's system is the pin and hammer system, where a sleeve with a crimp holds the pin in place. I really don't like the pin and hammer system.
Ooooh yes
By: aaronm : August 4th, 2023-02:42
I've seen that style called "pin and sleeve" and IIRC Omega uses it a lot
You're correct!
By: patrick_y : August 4th, 2023-21:48
Omega does use it a lot. They're transitioning away from it. More to the screw and bar system. Like this AP.
No reason for concern.
By: MichaelC : August 4th, 2023-21:19
I have sized and changed AP bracelets for over 20 years. The new design is A-OK.