Dchang81
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That's how I feel, if it really causes issues there would be more actual examples but those are very few and far between
Hello fellow members…
I have a question about gold watch cases and I know this is the place to get the answer. Can steel tension pins (quick Change) in the watch strap be used? I am more concerned about keeping the strap securely attached to the watch than scratches to the ins...
i posted this question on another forum before. seems like most say to use gold on gold, steel on steel. but its odd some brands match and others use steel for gold cased watches
I've never really heard or read any stories of lugs holes being rounded out of shape so i dont know how much the practice makes a difference in the real world. add into the fact that there's no place that i can find orderable gold spring bars except via a...
Yes, virtually all spring bars are steel and can be used on gold watches
In my opinion, the likelihood of wear is slim, UNLESS you change watch straps constantly, OR if you have an expansion bracelet with ends that have springs pressing against the inside of the lugs. I have changed bracelets and straps on dozens of gold watch...
Thank you, I knew..
that I could depend on the members hear to good and well thought out answers.
Gold and steel don’t really react with other
Bronze and steel is a different story, but you are good. I use a strap with steel quick-release spring bars on one of my gold watches with no issues
Thank you…
that’s good to hear. I was excited thinking about the new straps I ordered then the question of steel and gold popped into my mind.
TBH
You are far more likely to scratch the lugs with the tool used to depress the tension bar anyway, so the bar material is moot, practically speaking.
