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aria · 28 June 2012, 04:34 AM

i have seen lots of adverts stating there is or isn't stretch on the bracelets of pre owned watches for sale.
could somebody please explain what this means and any problems that arise by a bracelet being stretched.

many thanks.

navichas

Tools · 28 June 2012, 04:41 AM

Stretching is somewhat misused.. Bracelets don't really "stretch" until they are about to fail dramatically..

Stretch is usually "wear". Grit and debris gets into the crevices and causes a grinding paste that wears the metal pins and tubes through which the pins ride. This wear makes everything looser and thinner.. Eventually, the tubes can become so thin that they do stretch, crack, and fail.

Also, a loosely worn bracelet will "hammer" the metal parts together causing more wear and damage..

Some wear is expected of used watches.. How much you can tolerate is a personal thing.. ..

azguy · 28 June 2012, 05:47 AM

when the bracelet makes a 90 degree truna dn the clasp points at the floor, it's badly stretched.

A badly stretched bracelet, is uncomfortable and sloppy to wear...

boogiebot · 28 June 2012, 08:46 AM

so in the case where the pins get dirty and "stretch" will rolex replace them for the owner? or does the owner have to get a whole new bracelet?

ecsub44 · 28 June 2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by boogiebot

so in the case where the pins get dirty and "stretch" will rolex replace them for the owner? or does the owner have to get a whole new bracelet?

That's like expecting Audi to replace your tires after a few years of hard driving and "burning rubber". They surely don't...unless there is some kind of MFG flaw.

JohnBoy · 28 June 2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by boogiebot

so in the case where the pins get dirty and "stretch" will rolex replace them for the owner? or does the owner have to get a whole new bracelet?

Sure! Rolex will be happy to replace the bracelet for a huge price! Alternately, you can replace it yourself with a less-used bracelet for 50-75% huge price. Or, you can shop around for 'pieces' and try to reassemble your own. The latter exercise is sorta fun if you have the tools and aptitude. But, its a lot better to keep the bracelet you have clean with a weekly washing. There are postings all over this forum for good cleaning methods. Good luck!

boogiebot · 28 June 2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ecsub44

That's like expecting Audi to replace your tires after a few years of hard driving and "burning rubber". They surely don't...unless there is some kind of MFG flaw.

ok fair enough, valid point. but can a person buy the pins from Rolex? i mean afterall you can buy brake pads from Audi

dieseldragon · 28 June 2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by boogiebot

ok fair enough, valid point. but can a person buy the pins from Rolex? i mean afterall you can buy brake pads from Audi

No, the pins that hold the links together are not available separately

boogiebot · 28 June 2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dieseldragon

No, the pins that hold the links together are not available separately

thanks Ian

rmfnla · 29 June 2012, 02:50 AM

The bracelet can be rebuilt, however.

There are several people who specialize in this; do a search!

28 June 2012, 04:34 AM	#1
aria Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Walter Location: Albuquerque Watch: DD,DJ,AK Posts: 342	bracelet stretch i have seen lots of adverts stating there is or isn't stretch on the bracelets of pre owned watches for sale. could somebody please explain what this means and any problems that arise by a bracelet being stretched. many thanks. navichas

28 June 2012, 04:41 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Stretching is somewhat misused.. Bracelets don't really "stretch" until they are about to fail dramatically.. Stretch is usually "wear". Grit and debris gets into the crevices and causes a grinding paste that wears the metal pins and tubes through which the pins ride. This wear makes everything looser and thinner.. Eventually, the tubes can become so thin that they do stretch, crack, and fail. Also, a loosely worn bracelet will "hammer" the metal parts together causing more wear and damage.. Some wear is expected of used watches.. How much you can tolerate is a personal thing.. .. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 June 2012, 02:50 AM	#10
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	The bracelet can be rebuilt, however. There are several people who specialize in this; do a search! __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

28 June 2012, 05:47 AM	#3
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	when the bracelet makes a 90 degree truna dn the clasp points at the floor, it's badly stretched. A badly stretched bracelet, is uncomfortable and sloppy to wear...

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boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	so in the case where the pins get dirty and "stretch" will rolex replace them for the owner? or does the owner have to get a whole new bracelet?

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