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Eric5964 · 19 April 2010, 12:36 AM

Do you think with the size and weight of the DSSD watch head that the bracelet will loosen and stretch a little easier than others? Maybe need to wear it pretty snug? Thoughts?

EricE

smallcandle · 19 April 2010, 12:47 AM

I wondered about this when I first got mine over a year ago. During that time I've worn my DSSD just a little bit snugger (which makes the watch MUCH more comfortable) and haven't noticed any stretch beginning in the bracelet. I honestly feel that wearing the DSSD a bit tighter is necessary and will protect the bracelet in the long-run.

TempoKing · 19 April 2010, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric5964

Do you think with the size and weight of the DSSD watch head that the bracelet will loosen and stretch a little easier than others? Maybe need to wear it pretty snug? Thoughts?

EricE

The taughtness of a Rolex bracelet has always been the issue from day 1.
I guess with years of wear and friction in the links even a strong steel
bracelet will be losse.

MagedMS · 19 April 2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by smallcandle

I wondered about this when I first got mine over a year ago. During that time I've worn my DSSD just a little bit snugger (which makes the watch MUCH more comfortable) and haven't noticed any stretch beginning in the bracelet. I honestly feel that wearing the DSSD a bit tighter is necessary and will protect the bracelet in the long-run.

X2

Agreed .. I wear mine tight to my wrist.. This also improves transmition of hand motion to the movement.

Watchdog · 19 April 2010, 04:11 PM

I have never been engineering inclined, but I would have to think that big o' monster would take its toll!

Singslinger · 19 April 2010, 04:41 PM

I wear mine the same as I do all other watches - quite snug.

jets · 19 April 2010, 09:42 PM

You simply can't wear this watch unless it's fairly snug. The head will drive you nuts otherwise because it will flop all over the place and drive you nuts.

Kiddodoc · 19 April 2010, 10:40 PM

I wondered about this myself after pulling it out my yesterday and I also wear it snug. It sure is a beast but since I don't wear it everday, then I believe it will take some time to see any stretch.

The Dude · 19 April 2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric5964

Do you think with the size and weight of the DSSD watch head that the bracelet will loosen and stretch a little easier than others? Maybe need to wear it pretty snug? Thoughts?

EricE

The DSSD bracelet is not this bracelet...

Or this bracelet...

The DSSD bracelet is one solid link after another solid link... no need to worry, this ain't your pressed tuna can bracelet it is one solid hunk of steel

RJC · 19 April 2010, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dude

The DSSD bracelet is one solid link after another solid link... no need to worry, this ain't your pressed tuna can bracelet it is one solid hunk of steel

X 2

PeterT · 20 April 2010, 05:35 AM

........And if you remove the diver's extension and replace it with spare links you have solid links all the way through.

Peter

bahamadoug · 20 April 2010, 01:06 PM

The DSSD bracelet may be "one solid link after another solid link" but there is always "the weakest link"..... There have been posts about the spot welds on the catch end of the bracelet breaking. what was previously thought to be a solid machine bracelet catch appears to be a spot weld that can breal loose. has anyone got any additional info about this "problem"/"weakness". we would love to hear some news.

petespendthrift · 20 April 2010, 06:14 PM

Solid or not the "stretch" is caused by metal to metal friction wearing the pins against the links not actual elongation of the metal. The heavy weight of the head increases the load and thus increases the friction. The wear on a solid link compared to a hollow would be about the same as they have a similar contact area. The real difference will be in the replacement cost so best keep those bracelets snug (and free of grit/sand/dust) as it will make a significant difference to their useable life. The steel is much harder than gold so they should last a good 15 years anyway - so it's possible the clasp might need replacing first anyway (as it has the smallest diameter pins in it).

The old style bracelets may have not felt as nice but they were strong, light, hard wearing and much cheaper to replace when they wore out (as all bracelets inevitably do eventually). All good engineering principles.

Dylan Wade · 20 April 2010, 07:08 PM

Anyone got an idea on DSSD bracelet cost replacement, best I start putting some $’s away each month/year now, as I wear mine a little lose but not overly so..

19 April 2010, 12:36 AM	#1
Eric5964 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex/Omega/Brtlg Posts: 461	Weight of the DSSD head.... Do you think with the size and weight of the DSSD watch head that the bracelet will loosen and stretch a little easier than others? Maybe need to wear it pretty snug? Thoughts? EricE

19 April 2010, 12:47 AM	#2
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	I wondered about this when I first got mine over a year ago. During that time I've worn my DSSD just a little bit snugger (which makes the watch MUCH more comfortable) and haven't noticed any stretch beginning in the bracelet. I honestly feel that wearing the DSSD a bit tighter is necessary and will protect the bracelet in the long-run. __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

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19 April 2010, 04:11 PM	#5
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	I have never been engineering inclined, but I would have to think that big o' monster would take its toll!

19 April 2010, 04:41 PM	#6
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I wear mine the same as I do all other watches - quite snug.

19 April 2010, 10:40 PM	#8
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,531	I wondered about this myself after pulling it out my yesterday and I also wear it snug. It sure is a beast but since I don't wear it everday, then I believe it will take some time to see any stretch.

20 April 2010, 05:35 AM	#11
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	........And if you remove the diver's extension and replace it with spare links you have solid links all the way through. Peter

20 April 2010, 01:06 PM	#12
bahamadoug Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Douglas Location: nassau, bahamas Watch: DSSD Posts: 33	The DSSD bracelet may be "one solid link after another solid link" but there is always "the weakest link"..... There have been posts about the spot welds on the catch end of the bracelet breaking. what was previously thought to be a solid machine bracelet catch appears to be a spot weld that can breal loose. has anyone got any additional info about this "problem"/"weakness". we would love to hear some news.

20 April 2010, 06:14 PM	#13
petespendthrift Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 185	Solid or not the "stretch" is caused by metal to metal friction wearing the pins against the links not actual elongation of the metal. The heavy weight of the head increases the load and thus increases the friction. The wear on a solid link compared to a hollow would be about the same as they have a similar contact area. The real difference will be in the replacement cost so best keep those bracelets snug (and free of grit/sand/dust) as it will make a significant difference to their useable life. The steel is much harder than gold so they should last a good 15 years anyway - so it's possible the clasp might need replacing first anyway (as it has the smallest diameter pins in it). The old style bracelets may have not felt as nice but they were strong, light, hard wearing and much cheaper to replace when they wore out (as all bracelets inevitably do eventually). All good engineering principles.

20 April 2010, 07:08 PM	#14
Dylan Wade Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC, Canada Watch: EXP II Posts: 545	Anyone got an idea on DSSD bracelet cost replacement, best I start putting some $’s away each month/year now, as I wear mine a little lose but not overly so..

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