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Re: Solid end links?
In Response To: Re: Solid end links? ()

Sorry, if I am belaboring the issue, but I still don't see the difference. Is there a side by side picture we can compare?

For example, even a cheap Fossil watch looks the same to me at http://www.fossil.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=11781&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=197&iSubCat=199&iProductID=11781

Thanks

: solid links are links that are one piece of
: solid metal, rather than links that are made
: of stainless steel that has been folded.

: clearly a single piece of metal is more
: attractive than a folded one.

: for an example of a folded link, just take a
: look at a cheaper type of watch. check out a
: seiko bracelet. i don't know if they are all
: folded metal, but mine is.

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