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guy369 · 12 July 2011, 10:52 PM

Hello all,

I am coming from an Omega Seamaster to my new(ish) GMT-Master.

One thing I've noticed is when I get hot - which is more often than not in the Summer, the bracelet is always somewhat sticking to my wrist.

Is this normal?

My Seamaster Bracelet never did this - and all my other watches are leather straps.

Is there a way to limit this?
The watch is not too tight, it is a perfect fit.

I know it's not the biggest deal, but it does get rather uncomfortable at times.

dddrees · 12 July 2011, 10:54 PM

What type of Bracelet is it? Is it a Rolex Oyster,or is it the Jubilee?

guy369 · 12 July 2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

What type of Bracelet is it? Is it a Rolex Oyster,or is it the Jubilee?

Does the number 78790 make sense?
I know it's not a Jubilee...

dddrees · 12 July 2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by guy369

Does the number 78790 make sense?
I know it's not a Jubilee...

That's an Oyster.

Unnfortunately I don't work ouside alot so I have yet to encounter this issue or even know if it is a problem. I would imagine being outside in the hot sun it could be an issue.

I would make sure I washed my watch at least once a week during the summer months. Especially if I were outside alot in the hot summer sun. In fact you could shower with it daily and this might help. The other thing you could try would be a Nato strap as it would be lighter and this might work better for you.

MonBK · 12 July 2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

What type of Bracelet is it? Is it a Rolex Oyster,or is it the Jubilee?

Does it make a difference?

dddrees · 12 July 2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Does it make a difference?

I don't know for sure. However I would think the Jubilee would be a bit lighter and it could make a difference.

MonBK · 12 July 2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

I don't know for sure. However I would think the Jubilee would be a bit lighter and it could make a difference.

I've used them both in the hot Florida sun for 30 years and can't tell the difference.

Oyster1982 · 12 July 2011, 11:12 PM

I have the same issue with my jubilee band as well, but I am an office worker so the only time its a problem is when I am off and outside for a long time.

dddrees · 12 July 2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

I've used them both in the hot Florida sun for 30 years and can't tell the difference.

Cool, good to know. So do you experience a problem with these bracelets getting hot?

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Originally Posted by Oyster1982

I have the same issue with my jubilee band as well, but I am an office worker so the only time its a problem is when I am off and outside for a long time.

So it does appear that others experience this issue.

Watch Professor · 12 July 2011, 11:35 PM

In hot weather, my arm sweats and all of my bracelets (Rolex and non Rolex) stick to my arm. I rinse it off in cold water daily, wash it with a very mild soap once a week, and carry a small micro fiber cloth (a lens cleaner for glasses works) and wipe it if it gets too sticky.

Another thing that helps- I position my watch arm in front of the car AC on the steering wheel. This cools it down very quickly.

Hint: when washing, rinsing, and wiping- hold over a soft surface such as a towel in case it slips.)

guy369 · 12 July 2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Watch Professor

In hot weather, my arm sweats and all of my bracelets (Rolex and non Rolex) stick to my arm. I rinse it off in cold water daily, wash it with a very mild soap once a week, and carry a small micro fiber cloth (a lens cleaner for glasses works) and wipe it if it gets too sticky.

Another thing that helps- I position my watch arm in front of the car AC on the steering wheel. This cools it down very quickly.

Hint: when washing, rinsing, and wiping- hold over a soft surface such as a towel in case it slips.)

Thanks for the tip.

It seems like you made have dropped it in the past.

It's a weird situation as the Seamaster bracelet never really stuck to my arm like the Oyster one does.

Not the BIGGEST deal, kind of makes me laugh when I have 'Rolex' imprinted on my wrist from the bracelet.

bgbg13 · 13 July 2011, 01:50 AM

happened to me when I first got my sub. drove me crazy! not comfortable at all. put it on a nato and problem went away. now its very comfortable. ill put the oyster back on for when I need it to look nice but for me being outside all the time in florida it now lives on a nato

rdGOnoles · 13 July 2011, 02:43 AM

I agree with bgbg13. I'm outside all day in the heat, so I use a NATO. Put the bracelet back on if I really need to dress it up.....but honestly almost never do. Get a maratac NATO.

Oyster1982 · 13 July 2011, 02:46 AM

I wash mine almost every day, and I notice that it could be my skin that is causing it to stick. It is sometimes a pain to move the watch back up my wrist when its slides a little down. I have to undo the clasp and move it over.

buke45 · 13 July 2011, 02:56 AM

I happens to me with the Jubilee, the oyster and the President bracelets. I live in Puerto Rico and I my work requires me to be outside alot so I just get used to it. Wearing it a bit loose helps out alot.

Cru Jones · 13 July 2011, 03:09 AM

Maybe your Omega was a little looser on your wrist?

dieseldragon · 13 July 2011, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by buke45

I happens to me with the Jubilee, the oyster and the President bracelets. I live in Puerto Rico and I my work requires me to be outside alot so I just get used to it. Wearing it a bit loose helps out alot.

For daily wear at work (outside, in Spain) I have an old Seiko with an oyster type bracelet, wearing it one notch looser in Summer really helps.

Onikage · 13 July 2011, 06:05 AM

Can I recommend a good roll on?

dieseldragon · 14 July 2011, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

Can I recommend a good roll on?

was 32-33 in the shade here today, who knows what it was in the sun, and I work in structural pool repair. Today I drank, from getting up to now, 1 glass water, 1 coffee, 1.5l water, 2 x sparkling water, 1.5 l water, 1 coke, 1/2 l water, 1 beer, glass water, 3 beers.

Thats at least 6 litres of liquid excluding the beer, I still feel thirsty when I get back, so "roll on" just won't work...

wyattearp · 14 July 2011, 07:29 AM

I've recently made the switch from a smp to a gmt aswell. The beauty of the oyster bracelet is that when the hot weather rolls around you can micro adjust one position larger to compensate for the stickiness and 'swelling' of your skin.

As others have suggested, natos are awsome. I have a grey maratac on my gmt as I type this. IMO natos are much better than zulus. Much thinner and moveable. Not to mention i feel like I'm going to force my spring bars out with a zulu installed.

Hope that helped.

12 July 2011, 10:52 PM	#1
guy369 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Guy Location: Toronto Watch: 116610 Posts: 586	'Different' Bracelet Hello all, I am coming from an Omega Seamaster to my new(ish) GMT-Master. One thing I've noticed is when I get hot - which is more often than not in the Summer, the bracelet is always somewhat sticking to my wrist. Is this normal? My Seamaster Bracelet never did this - and all my other watches are leather straps. Is there a way to limit this? The watch is not too tight, it is a perfect fit. I know it's not the biggest deal, but it does get rather uncomfortable at times.

12 July 2011, 10:54 PM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	What type of Bracelet is it? Is it a Rolex Oyster,or is it the Jubilee? __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	I have the same issue with my jubilee band as well, but I am an office worker so the only time its a problem is when I am off and outside for a long time. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

12 July 2011, 11:35 PM	#10
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	In hot weather, my arm sweats and all of my bracelets (Rolex and non Rolex) stick to my arm. I rinse it off in cold water daily, wash it with a very mild soap once a week, and carry a small micro fiber cloth (a lens cleaner for glasses works) and wipe it if it gets too sticky. Another thing that helps- I position my watch arm in front of the car AC on the steering wheel. This cools it down very quickly. Hint: when washing, rinsing, and wiping- hold over a soft surface such as a towel in case it slips.) __________________

13 July 2011, 02:46 AM	#14
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	I wash mine almost every day, and I notice that it could be my skin that is causing it to stick. It is sometimes a pain to move the watch back up my wrist when its slides a little down. I have to undo the clasp and move it over. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

13 July 2011, 01:50 AM	#12
bgbg13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: fl Posts: 383	happened to me when I first got my sub. drove me crazy! not comfortable at all. put it on a nato and problem went away. now its very comfortable. ill put the oyster back on for when I need it to look nice but for me being outside all the time in florida it now lives on a nato

13 July 2011, 02:43 AM	#13
rdGOnoles Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NY Posts: 67	I agree with bgbg13. I'm outside all day in the heat, so I use a NATO. Put the bracelet back on if I really need to dress it up.....but honestly almost never do. Get a maratac NATO.

13 July 2011, 02:56 AM	#15
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	I happens to me with the Jubilee, the oyster and the President bracelets. I live in Puerto Rico and I my work requires me to be outside alot so I just get used to it. Wearing it a bit loose helps out alot.

13 July 2011, 03:09 AM	#16
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	Maybe your Omega was a little looser on your wrist?

13 July 2011, 06:05 AM	#18
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Can I recommend a good roll on? __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

14 July 2011, 07:29 AM	#20
wyattearp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Wyatt Location: Toronto Watch: it all fly by. Posts: 311	I've recently made the switch from a smp to a gmt aswell. The beauty of the oyster bracelet is that when the hot weather rolls around you can micro adjust one position larger to compensate for the stickiness and 'swelling' of your skin. As others have suggested, natos are awsome. I have a grey maratac on my gmt as I type this. IMO natos are much better than zulus. Much thinner and moveable. Not to mention i feel like I'm going to force my spring bars out with a zulu installed. Hope that helped.

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