How tight is the watch bracelet on your wrist??

[georgemera]

I can slide my pinkie finger between the bracelet and my wrist is that standard or to loose??

Let me know how do you have yours.

Thanks.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by georgemera

I can slide my pinkie finger between the bracelet and my wrist is that standard or to loose??

Let me know how do you have yours.

Thanks.

That's perfect!! The way it should be!!

[Gaijin]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

That's perfect!! The way it should be!!

Agree.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

I wear it exactly the same way, but that fit is too snug for some people. There are also people who wear it less snug so that you can put your whole index finger under the clasp. I guess it is a matter of personal preference.

Wearing it too loose, though, it not recommended since this can cause early stretching of the bracelet and also makes the watch less efficient to draw energy to the rotor through wrist movements.

[Trini]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I wear it exactly the same way, but that fit is too snug for some people. There are also people who wear it less snug so that you can put your whole index finger under the clasp. I guess it is a matter of personal preference.

Wearing it too loose, though, it not recommended since this can cause early stretching of the bracelet and also makes the watch less efficient to draw energy to the rotor through wrist movements.

Ironically I thought that wearing it to snug would have the effect of stretching ....

Could you kindly explain how wearing it too loose leads to stretching.

Thanks

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by Trini

Ironically I thought that wearing it to snug would have the effect of stretching ....

Could you kindly explain how wearing it too loose leads to stretching.

Thanks

Cue word is "gravity". A watch worn too loose is affected by the law of gravity, making more tension on the links. If you wear the watch snug, behing the wrist bone, the watch stays put there and gravity does not make the watch case being all over your wrist, putting tension on the bracelet links.

Another factor that causes stretching is poor maintenance of the bracelet, i.e.: washing it only rarely. Dirt and dust will assemble between the links and cause wear/stretching.

[georgemera]

Thanks guys, I can slide my pinkie finger, but not my index, that would be to loose for me. I had it to tight before on my SS GMT IIc and I was getting bracelet marks on my wrist, know is much better.

[nsolga]

Being able to slide one's pinky is all relative. The statement should be that I can only slide my pinky and not my index. Mine is tighter than I normally go for but, I can still slide my pinky and even my index (very tight) under the clasp.

It too leaves marks on my arm sometimes but, I'd venture to guess that this happens to most of those here.

When I had it very loose, it still left marks so... It's up to you which fits best. The one thing I do recommend is buying a using a nice screwdriver set or Rolex 2100 tool to resize / add and remove links as needed. I use a toothpick to adjust the clasp pins as well. Just be careful doing it!

[DavidHasselhoff]

I can slide my pinkie under the bracelet. I find this the most comfortable.

[JBat]

My wrists swell and shrink so much this time of year, that I find it difficult to get the perfect size with my GMT. It's also a heavy watch that begs to be worn close to the wrist, especially my slender wrists. That said, I've been wearing it a tad loose (I can easily put my index finger under the clasp most of the time), because any tighter (with the quick link fastened) tends to be a tad uncomfortable when my wrist swells.

I guess I'm kind of in between sizes, which is exacerbated somewhat by the substantial, high-riding case of the GMT IIc. By contrast, my Seamaster is bigger than the GMT, but rides lower and the bracelet allows for a more comfortable fit, hence the watch moves around less. It just goes to show that no watch is perfect in all ways.

[roadcarver]

I wear my SD such that my pinkie does slight between my wrist and clasp when closed.

Comfy most of the time. During summer time however, I swell a lil bit.

[Wildwing]

Rolex watches are on the heavy side, so just the pinkie between wrist and bracelet is fine. Otherwise there would be too much movement. My OP Date is just like yours. I have leather band IWC and Omega watches from the 60s, and they actually feel ok with a little more slack, due to their light weight. I think what you have is fine.

[hunterraines]

should the watch move up and down your wrist at all?

[hunterraines]

is it normal to have marks all the way around your wrist from the bracelet being too tight?

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by hunterraines

is it normal to have marks all the way around your wrist from the bracelet being too tight?

Yes, it's normal to have the marks from a very tight bracelet. Question is.....why would anyone want to wear the bracelet so tight?

[chris_nor_cal]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Yes, it's normal to have the marks from a very tight bracelet. Question is.....why would anyone want to wear the bracelet so tight?

because it ends up hurting when the watch slides down and hits your hand with the crown. thats the problem. im kind of in between sizes. pin in one and sometimes it doesnt move and leaves slight marks sometimes. pin out one and sometimes it can spin all the way around if i push it and it will get over my wrist and annoy my hand.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by chris_nor_cal

because it ends up hurting when the watch slides down and hits your hand with the crown. thats the problem. im kind of in between sizes. pin in one and sometimes it doesnt move and leaves slight marks sometimes. pin out one and sometimes it can spin all the way around if i push it and it will get over my wrist and annoy my hand.

Okay, I get the picture, Chris!!

You need to start pumpin' some iron, pal!!

[Gerry]

Can I get stretching with my TT sub strap?

[chris_nor_cal]

i think youre right actually. its the only solution

[CPCC]

Should be able to slip your member between the band and your wrist.

[CPCC]

By member, I was referring to digits.

[Texsubmariner]

Originally Posted by cpcc

By member, I was referring to digits.

Ahh good, OK. I was wondering what you meant.

[Texsubmariner]

The SD is top heavy, so I wear it a bit snug where my pinkie can easily slide under the clasp, the index can slide under too but a bit tougher. During the summer, when my wrist will swell, I plan to move the pin out by one hole to maintain comfort.

Bracelet worn too loosely can also stretch when the watch slides too close to the hand, and then you forcefully extend your wrist (such as using your hand to push yourself up from a sitting position). This creates tremendous sudden stretching force on the bracelet.