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Marrk · 11 May 2008, 12:44 PM

In question is a ca. 1989 fliplock Oyster bracelet on a 5513. I cannot get a U.S. dime between any links, but there is noticeable stretch.

How much stretch is okay before there is risk of bracelet failure?

JJ Irani · 11 May 2008, 05:59 PM

Hi Mark,

With such a post and such a query, we definitely need some pictures - good pics of your bracelet would help us determine how much stretch there is!!

Trurolexer · 11 May 2008, 06:41 PM

Yes, JJ right. Hard to tell without pic.

teo · 11 May 2008, 06:59 PM

If i can bend the bracelet 30deg it will be over stretch.

Marrk · 12 May 2008, 06:59 AM

Just spent 3 hours trying to take a decent pic. Now can't upload to photobucket.

Aside from the fact that I'm an idiot, what's wrong here?

Klink · 12 May 2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

Just spent 3 hours trying to take a decent pic. Now can't upload to photobucket.

Aside from the fact that I'm an idiot, what's wrong here?

Well, you're living in LA and have questionable taste in movies.

It's more likely to be a problem with upload speed with your ISP. Try compressing the image to under a neg and try again.

tudorman8276 · 12 May 2008, 12:23 PM

....the dime thingy is okay, but.... if you CLOSELY examine the THICKNESS of the metal in the curvature where the center link connects to the next link, you will be able to tell if the metal is literally worn thin OR merely is literally stretched. Take a close look at your band and you will see what I am referring to. If it is MARKEDLY thinner than the area that starts to straighten, then it is time to replace it. Otherwise, it should be good to go and just watch the wear in that area of the center links. Hope this helps.

The bands that you really need to watch are the 7835/7836 bands as the link structure is a bit different than a screw link band.

Does anyone know if a pic can be added to a reply for explanation of something like this??

Sincerely, Stan.

Marrk · 12 May 2008, 12:34 PM

Klink,

You s.o.b., give me the TRF link to HOW TO POST A PIC. Then, I might start liking you again (even though you really ought to give up all this business about dressing up in your mother's ball gowns).

BTW, when I'm on Photobucket, I hit "choose upload" blah blah blah, and nothing happens. Huh?

Marrk

P.S. Did I mention that Robt. Culp is wearing a GMT Master in _Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice_? Also driving an E-type.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klink

Well, you're living in LA and have questionable taste in movies.

It's more likely to be a problem with upload speed with your ISP. Try compressing the image to under a neg and try again.

Marrk · 13 May 2008, 04:02 PM

Too much?

Lol-x · 13 May 2008, 04:12 PM

It looks fine to me from this angle

Marrk · 13 May 2008, 04:17 PM

Here's a not-so-good pic of the same watch, a 5513.

Klink · 13 May 2008, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

Klink,

You s.o.b., give me the TRF link to HOW TO POST A PIC. Then, I might start liking you again (even though you really ought to give up all this business about dressing up in your mother's ball gowns).

BTW, when I'm on Photobucket, I hit "choose upload" blah blah blah, and nothing happens. Huh?

Marrk

P.S. Did I mention that Robt. Culp is wearing a GMT Master in _Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice_? Also driving an E-type.

Keep quiet about the ball gowns will ya? My mother will go nuts. Got any red patent heels in a 12E?

"Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice"? Isn't Alan Alda in that movie? I've been trying to forget everything I ever saw with Alda in it.

Bobareno · 14 May 2008, 02:17 AM

The band looks good to me.

GMTJOHNNY · 14 May 2008, 09:16 AM

if you can fit it around JJ's neck, then it may be time to get a new one!

Rawhyde · 14 May 2008, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

Marrk

P.S. Did I mention that Robt. Culp is wearing a GMT Master in _Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice_? Also driving an E-type.

Your boy Culp wore a Pepsi GMT Master as Special Agent Bill Maxwell on The Greatest American Hero too

Marrk · 14 May 2008, 03:57 PM

Didn't see that one.

Hmm, wonder what he wore in _I Spy_.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rawhyde

Your boy Culp wore a Pepsi GMT Master as Special Agent Bill Maxwell on The Greatest American Hero too

11 May 2008, 12:44 PM	#1
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	Bracelet Stretch: How Much Is Too Much? ("JJ, Call Your Office!") In question is a ca. 1989 fliplock Oyster bracelet on a 5513. I cannot get a U.S. dime between any links, but there is noticeable stretch. How much stretch is okay before there is risk of bracelet failure?

11 May 2008, 05:59 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hi Mark, With such a post and such a query, we definitely need some pictures - good pics of your bracelet would help us determine how much stretch there is!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

12 May 2008, 12:23 PM	#7
tudorman8276 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: STAN Location: KY-USA Watch: Rolex Prez Posts: 12,583	....the dime thingy is okay, but.... if you CLOSELY examine the THICKNESS of the metal in the curvature where the center link connects to the next link, you will be able to tell if the metal is literally worn thin OR merely is literally stretched. Take a close look at your band and you will see what I am referring to. If it is MARKEDLY thinner than the area that starts to straighten, then it is time to replace it. Otherwise, it should be good to go and just watch the wear in that area of the center links. Hope this helps. The bands that you really need to watch are the 7835/7836 bands as the link structure is a bit different than a screw link band. Does anyone know if a pic can be added to a reply for explanation of something like this?? Sincerely, Stan. Last edited by tudorman8276; 12 May 2008 at 12:25 PM.. Reason: additional material.

13 May 2008, 04:02 PM	#9
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	Too much? Attached Images

13 May 2008, 04:12 PM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	It looks fine to me from this angle __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

11 May 2008, 06:41 PM	#3
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Yes, JJ right. Hard to tell without pic.

11 May 2008, 06:59 PM	#4
teo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: amk Posts: 792	If i can bend the bracelet 30deg it will be over stretch.

12 May 2008, 06:59 AM	#5
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	Just spent 3 hours trying to take a decent pic. Now can't upload to photobucket. Aside from the fact that I'm an idiot, what's wrong here?

13 May 2008, 04:17 PM	#11
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	Here's a not-so-good pic of the same watch, a 5513. Attached Images

14 May 2008, 02:17 AM	#13
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	The band looks good to me.

14 May 2008, 09:16 AM	#14
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	if you can fit it around JJ's neck, then it may be time to get a new one! __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

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