5 digit’s bracelets are more comfortable

[Maxy]

Even though I own many modern watches.. I got 5 digit Explorer II and it's not even SEL and it's one of most comfortable bracelets ever. It just disappears on the wrist and silky butter smooth feeling. Totally love it.

[Ketler]

I have both...And the NEW bracelets are great...But not as comfortable as the older ones...

[Viking]

5 digit bracelets are the most comfortable I have every tried. Sometimes I forget that I am wearing them, and that's exactly what I want.

[Nickyisrael]

I completely agree. Especially when they are slightly worn in.

[Thuilln]

5 digits all the way.

[nigelUK]

5 digits are generally more comfortable.

The newer OPs & Explorer are fine. Its the dam massive clasp on the Subs etc that I find unnecessary and uncomfortable.

[donq]

I wear my 1675 most days because it’s thin and light, which makes it more comfortable.

[JR16]

I much prefer the comfort of my 5 digit over 6 digit bracelets . Lighter, conform to my wrist better, numerous micro adjustments on the non-bulky clasp. Don’t get me wrong, I wear my 6 digits a lot too and appreciate the over engineered bracelet and clasp (easy link or glide lock), but their predecessors are just more comfortable on my particular wrist.


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[fania123]

Originally Posted by JSolution

I don’t know … sold my 5 digit sub and my 5 digit daydate. Complete difference in quality for me personally. Wouldn’t go back to any 5 digit now. Especially that rattly sound when the bracelet is stretched.

That rattly sound is what gives it its charm. I’ve had 5 and 6 digit Rolex’s and now have gone back to 5s and will never look back. 5 digit Rolex’s are tool watches the 6 digits are just jewelry, IMO.

[Casotakar]

I’m /was happy with both actually. My 16610 was light and nearly unnoticeable on the wrist, but lacked that tight accuracy my 124060 has and a better build to resist torsion motion.

I LIKED the jingly jangly characteristic of the 5! I did not like the stamped cheap clasp.

I’d take the 6 digit bracelet I guess due to overall build quality. I see valid points from both camps though.


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[joli160]

It’s subjective, I don’t like the 5 digits bracelets at all, never have.
Like mentioned I also keep them for sentimental reasons only

[Finslayer83]

glidelock on a 93150 might be the key.

I do love my 124060 oyster.

[DTV]

I recently bought a 16523 SEL, most comfortable watch Ive owned, and Ive owned a few.

Very happy with it and I recommend ANYBODY to try it, I know TT gets a lot of hate, but the 16523 turned me in to a believer!

[1665fan]

Heavier is not always better…..

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Viking

5 digit bracelets are the most comfortable I have every tried. Sometimes I forget that I am wearing them, and that's exactly what I want.

This.

[moting]

5 digits have less removable links, for small wrists like mine (6 inch), the clasp is not centered

[toneafficianado]

5 digit GMT on Jubilee is the lightest and thinnest and most comfortable bracelet for me.
I owned a Sub C but found the Glidelock too long and thick and in the way and it couldn't be easliy adjusted without looking which is not true of the Easylink on a 6 digit GMT though.
The latter is my second favourite. The 2 positions of adjustment are perfectly spaced.
As the guys say above though: the older refs with rattly bracelets are just much lighter all around and don't need any micro on-the-fly adjustment afer they've been fitted properly.

[CanPam]

Love the lightweight of the older ones. I've added a Easylink to the bracelet of my 16570 and now it's more comfortable and practical than ever...

[904VT]

The most comfy in my opinion is the 6 digit Daytona in SS (assuming you can get a proper fit). Has the case proportions of the 5 digits, with the 6 digit bracelet quality, ends up feeling more bracelet like on the wrist than watch like. I do like the lightweight feel though of my 5 digit and that in itself can be more comfy depending on the activity.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by toneafficianado

5 digit GMT on Jubilee is the lightest and thinnest and most comfortable bracelet for me.
I owned a Sub C but found the Glidelock too long and thick and in the way and it couldn't be easliy adjusted without looking which is not true of the Easylink on a 6 digit GMT though.
The latter is my second favourite. The 2 positions of adjustment are perfectly spaced.
As the guys say above though: the older refs with rattly bracelets are just much lighter all around and don't need any micro on-the-fly adjustment afer they've been fitted properly.

Yep. My 38mm 90800 only weighs 100 grams total, so it essentially disappears on the wrist with a 78360 bracelet. Plus, old Tudors take comfort to another level, because their thinner ETA movements allow for a flatter caseback. This thing is even more comfortable than my 5-digit Sub, DJ or Exp II was.

[huba01]

16710 on a jubilee is the most comfortable I´ve ever tried

[K3ndr1c]

I think the 5 digits imo are way less heavy and more comfortable, the 6 digits you know you have on one the wrist it very tank like if you understand what I mean. Either or both are great watches just my 2 cents