Jubilee stretch, how to fix?

[obs]

I bought my first DJ about 2 1/2 months ago, and I have literally never taken it off except only when I showered. I read the new jubilee shouldnt be prone to stretching as much but mine has stretched a significant amount in this short period of time. I think a majority of the damage was done when I wore it to bed. Does Rolex service fix this stretch and tighten it back to its original state? Or do I just have to get a new bracelet?

[casadecamporolex]

Hard to stretch a new bracelet....it might take years of daily, rigorous wearing if at all.

[jasonbellevue]

RSC probably won't repair it, they may just replace the stretched links. Alternatively, a lot of TRF members have tried this guy...check him out.

http://www.classicwatchparts.com/

[DoxaDavid]

Take out a link or live with it. There is no "fix" to a stretched bracelet but I don't think your bracelet has stretched in what is referred to as "stretch" unless you bought a pre owned watch. It takes many years to stretch a bracelet and the newer style Jubilee with solid links won't stretch in 2 1/2 months or 2 1/2 years for that matter. I bet if you resize it it will stay there for many years. Enjoy your new watch and congratulations!

[BiG JeEzY]

A new bracelet should have solid links throughout and usually takes many years of wear and tear to start showing stretch.

Are you wearing your watch a little too loose? It should fit so that it doesn't move back and forth all over your wrist. Wearing it too loose accelerates wear of the pins between the links and that leads to the bracelet stretching. This shouldn't be too much of a problem with the newer jubilee bracelets though.

[Letsgodiving]

It's hard to see how the bracelet could have stretched so much in such a short amount of time with normal wear. Can you post some Pics?

[vegasvince]

Maybe its not stretch...maybe you lost some weight and your wrist got a little smaller!

[applebook]

A question for you folks who've worn hollow centre link Oysters for years --I've not worn one for quite awhile and am wondering if wearing the bracelet a bit tightly will lead to stretching.

It's not so tight that I can't do push ups, but it is tight enough that I can barely poke my pinkie through at the clasp area.

[BiG JeEzY]

Originally Posted by applebook

A question for you folks who've worn hollow centre link Oysters for years --I've not worn one for quite awhile and am wondering if wearing the bracelet a bit tightly will lead to stretching.

It's not so tight that I can't do push ups, but it is tight enough that I can barely poke my pinkie through at the clasp area.

From what I've learned wearing the watch with the bracelet too loose or too tight can both lead to stretching. THe best way to wear it is just right, so that blood circulation to your arm is not cut off and that the watch doesn't travel all over your wrist like a bracelet.

I think the way your wear your watch where you can hardly fit your pinky is the perfect setting. Just keep the links on the bracelet clean as well so that dirt doesn't get in between the links and shorten the life of the bracelet that way over time.

[Sean84]

I doubt that bracelet stretched in the short amount of time

[Letsgodiving]

There are various theories behind wear/stretch of the band but to have significant stretch in 2 1/2 months is unheard of as far as I know.

[scottschoe]

Originally Posted by obs

I bought my first DJ about 2 1/2 months ago, and I have literally never taken it off except only when I showered. I read the new jubilee shouldnt be prone to stretching as much but mine has stretched a significant amount in this short period of time. I think a majority of the damage was done when I wore it to bed. Does Rolex service fix this stretch and tighten it back to its original state? Or do I just have to get a new bracelet?

Jeez what exactly do you do in bed?

[sherwin]

wow... 2.5mths and stretched... i bought my jubilee bracelet 2nd hand and its looking ok, not too bad, and that is original on a 10yr watch. so im not sure what you were doing for the last 2.5mths... lots of pushups in bed maybe...

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

(...)I think the way your wear your watch where you can hardly fit your pinky is the perfect setting. Just keep the links on the bracelet clean as well so that dirt doesn't get in between the links and shorten the life of the bracelet that way over time.

Good post! That's the way to avoid stretching issues!

[Dan Pierce]

Tighter is always better than loose as far as stretching is concerned. Sure would love to see a pic of the new jubilee with that much stretch in that short period of time.
dP

[bewithabob]

This is odd. My first DJ w/jubillee didnt stretch in 20 years of daily use... I wore it snug (but not tight), so that i can turn my wrist ( as if push up ) without restriction. Can fit my pinky half way underneath the bracelet. Also, I keep it clean- liquid soap and a good rinse once a week (or more). Never had a problem. Enjoy.

p.s. Have you stopped eating for the past 6 weeks?

[jmjm]

I have hollow links on my DJ that is 10 years old. Mine is only slightly looser than when I first got it. The new style DJ Jubilee bands are solid centre links. This is better, although the clasp is now too flashy, in my taste.

[gha]

Wow.....stretched out after 2 1/2 months seems very odd.....Go back to the dealer & see what they say......Maybe it's that new "JubiClay" bracelet, the softer, more pliable one. (Just Kidding)...gha

[Baptistman]

There is a company that rebuilds jubilees, problem is I cannot remember who it is.

Might be an idea to google it.

[BTSinAustin]

I have had my DJ with jubilee for over a year and it has not changed at all.

[GoldenBear]

Originally Posted by scottschoe

Jeez what exactly do you do in bed?

I'm glad you asked first...
It should loosen a little, but not enough to be noticeable. Taking out a link or making a micro-adjustment on the clasp might do it. Is it new and bought from an AD?

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by Baptistman

There is a company that rebuilds jubilees, problem is I cannot remember who it is.

Might be an idea to google it.

www.classicwatchparts.com ??

[Mrdi]

C,Mon Guys..
OB says:
"I think a majority of the damage was done when I wore it to bed."

Good for you OB, an active and accomplished sheet racer eh!!

[xtra3cats]

Originally Posted by seiko.citizen

wow... 2.5mths and stretched... i bought my jubilee bracelet 2nd hand and its looking ok, not too bad, and that is original on a 10yr watch. so im not sure what you were doing for the last 2.5mths... lots of pushups in bed maybe...