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Re: Why did Omega stop using screws to secure brac
In Response To: Why did Omega stop using screws to secure bracelet *PIC* ()

: to the case?
: This feature is helping Panerai sell their
: watches. Buyers view it as an added
: security.

If Paneri needs screws to help sell their watches, they should try using better movements and price them accordingly. It would be a boom for sure

: I had hell of a time
: removing the screws though. It seems that
: Lok Tight may have been used. I heated the
: case with the torch but it did not break the
: seal. Then I left it in a hot solution in
: the ultrasonic for about 2 hours. This did
: the trick :)

And this is better than push pins because? This is probably one of the reasons because if you get a stuck screw, you are, well, screwed. And ruining a $400+ bracelet is not worth a $5 screw.

For what its worth, Omega has started using Screws again with the Hour Vision line. I don't beleive it has anything to do with functionality, pure marketing fluff.

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