First vintage Rolex! Reference 6694. Question about bracelet care.

[Tritiumhands]

Good day all,

I'm new to the forum and I'd like to introduce myself. I'm fairly new to vintage watch collecting (last 6 months), and it's been one of the most personally rewarding hobbies I've had. I have learnt lots of the last several months. I recently bought myself my first ever Rolex, an Oysterdate Precision, Ref 6694.

It is currently undergoing a service by my vintage watchmaker (a specialist in vintage watch and restoration).

I have questions about the bracelet care, being a folded steel link type design (I believe this is a reference 7835, being stamped as such, with 357 end links. It is in really beautiful, excellent condition, and a friend of mine advised that I wear the watch on an aftermarket bracelet and preserve the original to keep it mint. What would you do? Would you wear it or store it away?

I have been tempting to just wear and enjoy it. I have purchased a home grade ultrasonic cleaner to clean the bracelet seperately, as I've read it's important to keep them clean to prevent stretch over time. My plan is to give it a clean every 6mths-year through the ultrasonic to maintain it.

My watchmaker advised that I 'may' wish to preserve the bracelet as they are difficult to find in this condition and are expensive.

Let me know your thoughts, I'd be keen to hear them!

I'm sorry I can't paste photos yet.