How bad is this stretch?

[K3ndr1c]

This is a picture of my used 16610 z series just wondering is this bad or still has lots of life? Let’s get some input guys thanks again guys

[TheDapperYank]

Honestly not bad at all, if the bracelet starts breaking like 30 degrees then I'd start considering sending the bracelet off for some work.

[Old Expat Beast]

Plenty of life left in that...many years.

[Andad]

Some wear but not much.

[shaunylw]

Non issue. You have a lot of years left. Honestly, i think they get more comfortable when they have a little stretch. You don’t get that with 6 digit subs.


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[Dr.Smellody]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Plenty of life left in that...many years.

Agree 100%!!!

[padi56]

First its not stretch its wear and that bracelet has very little wear and plenty of years left.The secret in keeping bracelet wear to minimum regular washing in soap and water and wearing a snug fit on wrist.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by padi56

First its not stretch its wear and that bracelet has very little wear and plenty of years left.The secret in keeping bracelet wear to minimum regular washing in soap and water and wearing a snug fit on wrist.

I thought so.

[joli160]

Like new, nothing to worry, just keep it clean

[JSolution]

Better to access with the clasp open.

[K3ndr1c]

I usually steam and ultrasonic the bracelet few times a month. Thanks for fixing the photo. How did you adjust it? I do like the 5 digits more due is has less weight and heft then the 6 digits more comfortable imo. Just bracelet can last another lifetime don’t want to baby this watch too much will be my everyday watch for a while

[samuel019]

Originally Posted by padi56

First its not stretch its wear and that bracelet has very little wear and plenty of years left.The secret in keeping bracelet wear to minimum regular washing in soap and water and wearing a snug fit on wrist.

Exactly the way I do it. Hate a watch the slides around like a bracelet. If I wore bracelets

[gr33n]

Plenty of years. Do not worry.

[Seddyspaghetti]

Not bad

[SeaAndSky]

That bracelet has a long lifetime of wear left. My 116710LN was daily worn for a decade. It has a small amount of stretch and honestly it makes the bracelet more comfortable on the wrist. Much better than when it was new.

[Gab27]

That bracelet is in the comfort zone. It's going to conform to the wrist extremely well and has plenty of life left. I wish my 6 digit had a bit of stretch to it.

[cop414]

That’s not bad at all, many years of life left.

[m3tek44]

doesn't look bad at all. i've seen worse.

[Chewbacca]

It’s ruined.

[ltmgeller]

Not bad at all. Wear it in the best of health.

[HiBoost]

When it starts looking like a slinky, let us know... till then you are good.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by K3ndr1c

I usually steam and ultrasonic the bracelet few times a month. Thanks for fixing the photo. How did you adjust it? I do like the 5 digits more due is has less weight and heft then the 6 digits more comfortable imo. Just bracelet can last another lifetime don’t want to baby this watch too much will be my everyday watch for a while

Seems like a lot. Couple of times a year should do it under normal circumstances. Otherwise a quick rinse under the tap every couple of weeks or as needed.

[Boaters]

That's about the norm for that bracelet but as said lots of life.

[Rafeeq]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

It’s ruined.

...and we'll dispose of it, if you like. Just to be helpful, after all.

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by padi56

First its not stretch its wear and that bracelet has very little wear and plenty of years left.The secret in keeping bracelet wear to minimum regular washing in soap and water and wearing a snug fit on wrist.

Everyone knows it’s not stretch, and you obviously know that’s what we call it.


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[robinmgb]

Originally Posted by padi56

First its not stretch its wear and that bracelet has very little wear and plenty of years left.The secret in keeping bracelet wear to minimum regular washing in soap and water and wearing a snug fit on wrist.

I think just washing in soap and water is the issue!
That doesn't get to the pins and clean out the areas that cause the issue, the answer is regular ultrasonic cleaning
Cheap ultrasonic cleaners on ebay for £30 with heated more powerful machines around £60, well worth the investment

[Chester01]

Originally Posted by K3ndr1c

This is a picture of my used 16610 z series just wondering is this bad or still has lots of life? Let’s get some input guys thanks again guys

If it fits nice and secure, there is no problem. Taking the watch off, looking at it at different angles, under a microscope etc will not yield much functional insight into the watch. If the bracelet fits secure you are good to go.