do the new super jubilee bracelets stretch?

[WWC]

the old non solid link bracelets would stretch as the years go by and you would notice it by holding the watch vertically up while the bracelet just swings down.

does it happen with the new super jubilee bracelets on the datejust?

[MonBK]

In due time and with enough negligence it will.

[bridgs]

I have the new super jubilee. I picked up the dj new in 2008 I think. It has been pretty much my daily wear for the last 6 months and before that my wife always wore it. I have not noticed any stretch and am keeping my fingers crossed.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by WWC

the old non solid link bracelets would stretch as the years go by and you would notice it by holding the watch vertically up while the bracelet just swings down.

does it happen with the new super jubilee bracelets on the datejust?

Its wear and not stretch in general keeping bracelet clean and worn correctly on the wrist a snug fit,now that will regular normal routine service bracelets will have a long life.And the so called solid link is not really solid as they have holes drilled through the metal,the older bracelets just have more of a void space in the metal.

[Dan Pierce]

Both the classic and super jubilee bracelets will last a lifetime with a relatively snug fit and regular cleaning regimen. Same goes for the oyster bracelet.
dP

[crowncollection]

Will in time, wear around the pins the metal does not stretch.

[landroverking]

That's like the question does that dog bite. Well yes all dogs bite.
By no means am I saying the the jubilee is a dog I like it very much and prefer it on some watches, I would thing over time without cleaning etc it will.

[Jim Smyth]

How long have the stainless SJ been out for? I just read of it recently but have been out of the watch game for a long time till last year.

[night]

How can you quantify how snug the bracelet should be?

[joe100]

Originally Posted by night

How can you quantify how snug the bracelet should be?

Whatever is comfortable for you

[padi56]

Originally Posted by night

How can you quantify how snug the bracelet should be?

Wear watch just above the wrist bone and you can get the tip and nail of your little finger under the clasp.

[Cc1966]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Both the classic and super jubilee bracelets will last a lifetime with a relatively snug fit and regular cleaning regimen. Same goes for the oyster bracelet.
dP

Should make Dan's ^ quote a sticky. Answers many questions in one clear thought.

[sdwtchlvr]

Regular cleaning will prevent stretch...but as others have said, any bracelet will wear down when neglected.

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by padi56

Its wear and not stretch in general keeping bracelet clean and worn correctly on the wrist a snug fit,now that will regular normal routine service bracelets will have a long life.And the so called solid link is not really solid as they have holes drilled through the metal,the older bracelets just have more of a void space in the metal.

I swear Peter I'm not sucking-up but I literally learn something every time I read one of your posts. I thought jubilees did in fact start to pull apart creating stretch. Logically some metal wear would be part of that but I had no idea the affect was mostly all wear not a pulling. So really the whole term is a misnomer?

[DJJon]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

I swear Peter I'm not sucking-up but I literally learn something every time I read one of your posts. I thought jubilees did in fact start to pull apart creating stretch. Logically some metal wear would be part of that but I had no idea the affect was mostly all wear not a pulling. So really the whole term is a misnomer?

X2 I look forward to a Padi post as I learn so much that way.

Peter you are a valuable resource here for sure !

[jatco]

...I agree, to all the above.. It's not the 'stretch'., ..but rather the wear/tear of friction upon metals. The recommendations suggested helps enormously.to mitigate a natural occurancec..

[Armyguy03]

This is why I ultrasonic bath monthly, and wear NATOs when I am out of the country.

[MortgageGuy]

Cannot think of anything more to add here, sounds great to me. I have never had any issues with stretch or wear

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

I swear Peter I'm not sucking-up but I literally learn something every time I read one of your posts. I thought jubilees did in fact start to pull apart creating stretch. Logically some metal wear would be part of that but I had no idea the affect was mostly all wear not a pulling. So really the whole term is a misnomer?

Not to answer for Peter, but some of the older jubilee bands did actually stretch when the links became elongated from stress.

The newer style (also called a D link from the profile shape of the outer links) pretty much eliminated this, so these days yes, "stretch" is really wear.

There have been some pretty good pictures and diagrams posted in the past; do a search if you have the time (this topic comes up a lot, so there will be a large result)...