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YoureTerrific · 15 June 2016, 02:19 PM

I prefer and seek out nice, new, un-stretched watch bracelets. I think I'm in the majority on that. However, I spent yesterday wearing and studying a nicely stretched jubilee and found it exceedingly comfortable. Maybe I've been barking up the wrong tree.

When you wear a strap or stretched bracelet you can see that the watch and the clasp don't always remain parallel to each other (see photo). And yet the trend and preference is for increasingly rigid bracelets which prevent such natural flexing.

Just an observation. Perhaps I won't let a well-loved bracelet discourage me from a purchase. And maybe it'll even have the opposite effect.

joli160 · 15 June 2016, 06:06 PM

Personally I'd buy a good condition bracelet only. Prefer to stretch it myself by wearing it.

Mick P · 15 June 2016, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by YoureTerrific

I prefer and seek out nice, new, un-stretched watch bracelets. I think I'm in the majority on that. However, I spent yesterday wearing and studying a nicely stretched jubilee and found it exceedingly comfortable. Maybe I've been barking up the wrong tree.

When you wear a strap or stretched bracelet you can see that the watch and the clasp don't always remain parallel to each other (see photo). And yet the trend and preference is for increasingly rigid bracelets which prevent such natural flexing.

Just an observation. Perhaps I won't let a well-loved bracelet discourage me from a purchase. And maybe it'll even have the opposite effect.

Yes you are absolutely right. It is somewhat paradoxical that the more knackered the bracelet, the more comfortable it becomes.

Regards

Mick

Punishher7 · 15 June 2016, 06:32 PM

Curious what watch that is. Very interesting bezel.

crowncollection · 15 June 2016, 07:05 PM

Stretched is Always more comfortable IMHO but looks are not so good unfortunately

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520lux · 15 June 2016, 07:10 PM

I don't know about this one. Wearing lose fitting watches does not work with me. I can't stand for things to swing around my wrist SO…. I would rather have a non stretched bracelet over a stretched bracelet.

CHOSEN1 · 15 June 2016, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 520lux

I don't know about this one. Wearing lose fitting watches does not work with me. I can't stand for things to swing around my wrist SO…. I would rather have a non stretched bracelet over a stretched bracelet.

Dan Pierce · 15 June 2016, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Punishher7

Curious what watch that is. Very interesting bezel.

Looks to be a Seiko SKX series w/ custom aftermarket sawtooth bezel.
dP

77T · 15 June 2016, 10:52 PM

Whenever I've taken in a vintage DJ, it has a stretched Jubilee. I'll wear it and marvel how comfy it fits when worn a little loose.
Why Rolex hasn't figured out how to mimic that without the damaged center links is beyond me...
And now I kick myself for not saving those old bracelets and selling the vintage DJ onward with a new $100 strap...d'oh

lhanddds · 15 June 2016, 10:58 PM

Jubilees on their own are just very comfortable. They also tend to stretch more. I like my watches secure on my wrist but that doesn't mean the bracelet has to be rigid. In my opinion that makes them less comfortable.

Spartacus · 15 June 2016, 11:01 PM

Original pins!

YoureTerrific · 16 June 2016, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 520lux

I don't know about this one. Wearing lose fitting watches does not work with me. I can't stand for things to swing around my wrist SO…. I would rather have a non stretched bracelet over a stretched bracelet.

And yet it's possible to have a tight fit with a stretched bracelet. It's like having a tight fit on a strap: it flexes but isn't loose.

GradyPhilpott · 16 June 2016, 12:29 AM

Like most things, bracelets are more comfortable when broken in a bit.

Like most things, there is a point of diminishing returns.

azguy · 16 June 2016, 01:51 AM

A slightly stretched jubilee is waaaay more comfortable that a sharp new one IMHO

kilyung · 16 June 2016, 02:15 AM

Rolex didn't design it that way so nope for me.

maximaxi · 16 June 2016, 02:26 AM

Nope for me, I prefer it super fit on on my wrist and Rolex would have made the stretched if it was better

fskywalker · 16 June 2016, 02:44 AM

Once a bracelet breaks in it is indeed a bit more comfortable. As others said before would prefer to break it in myself!

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Lordofrolex · 16 June 2016, 03:21 AM

Couldn't see myself buying a watch with a stretched bracelet but you are right. They are more comfortable broken in.

ref1655 · 16 June 2016, 03:22 AM

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Stretched is Always more comfortable IMHO but looks are not so good unfortunately.

15 June 2016, 02:19 PM	#1
YoureTerrific "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 128	Maybe stretched bracelets are more comfortable? I prefer and seek out nice, new, un-stretched watch bracelets. I think I'm in the majority on that. However, I spent yesterday wearing and studying a nicely stretched jubilee and found it exceedingly comfortable. Maybe I've been barking up the wrong tree. When you wear a strap or stretched bracelet you can see that the watch and the clasp don't always remain parallel to each other (see photo). And yet the trend and preference is for increasingly rigid bracelets which prevent such natural flexing. Just an observation. Perhaps I won't let a well-loved bracelet discourage me from a purchase. And maybe it'll even have the opposite effect. Attached Images __________________ Instragram: @YoureTerrific1

15 June 2016, 06:06 PM	#2
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520lux "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 584	I don't know about this one. Wearing lose fitting watches does not work with me. I can't stand for things to swing around my wrist SO…. I would rather have a non stretched bracelet over a stretched bracelet. __________________ TTDJII 116333 - YG DD 18238

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77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,013	Maybe stretched bracelets are more comfortable? Whenever I've taken in a vintage DJ, it has a stretched Jubilee. I'll wear it and marvel how comfy it fits when worn a little loose. Why Rolex hasn't figured out how to mimic that without the damaged center links is beyond me... And now I kick myself for not saving those old bracelets and selling the vintage DJ onward with a new $100 strap...d'oh __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

15 June 2016, 06:32 PM	#4
Punishher7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: WA Watch: SubC/Pelagos Posts: 512	Curious what watch that is. Very interesting bezel.

15 June 2016, 10:58 PM	#10
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Jubilees on their own are just very comfortable. They also tend to stretch more. I like my watches secure on my wrist but that doesn't mean the bracelet has to be rigid. In my opinion that makes them less comfortable.

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Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,745	Original pins!

16 June 2016, 12:29 AM	#13
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	Like most things, bracelets are more comfortable when broken in a bit. Like most things, there is a point of diminishing returns. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

16 June 2016, 01:51 AM	#14
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	A slightly stretched jubilee is waaaay more comfortable that a sharp new one IMHO

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kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Rolex didn't design it that way so nope for me.

16 June 2016, 02:26 AM	#16
maximaxi Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 113	Nope for me, I prefer it super fit on on my wrist and Rolex would have made the stretched if it was better

16 June 2016, 02:44 AM	#17
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,179	Once a bracelet breaks in it is indeed a bit more comfortable. As others said before would prefer to break it in myself! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

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Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Couldn't see myself buying a watch with a stretched bracelet but you are right. They are more comfortable broken in. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

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