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Old 15 January 2019, 08:12 PM   #1
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Modern PM bracelet stretch?

A question for anyone with a modern PM (let's say under 10 years old) - do you have any stretch in the bracelet and how much would you consider acceptable before you want it dealt with?
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Old 15 January 2019, 08:17 PM   #2
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I'd let it go as long as it doesn't offend you. The newer PM bracelets on the larger watches come with ceramic inserts which can be replaced.

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Old 15 January 2019, 08:27 PM   #3
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I have a 116618 that is 5 years old, worn frequently and it has zero stretch.
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Old 15 January 2019, 08:50 PM   #4
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None of my modern PM pieces have ever had stretch on any of the links ever.
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Old 15 January 2019, 10:32 PM   #5
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I'd let it go as long as it doesn't offend you. The newer PM bracelets on the larger watches come with ceramic inserts which can be replaced.

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Depends on newer.
my black dial wg blro has no inserts. Wear it daily almost and no stretch.


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Old 15 January 2019, 10:40 PM   #6
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Are these ceramic inserts only in the president bracelet? What about the oyster bracelet in PM?


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Old 15 January 2019, 10:59 PM   #7
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All new PM bracelets, we will only know if this works after 10 years or so
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Old 16 January 2019, 12:36 AM   #8
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I have a 116618 that is 5 years old, worn frequently and it has zero stretch.
I have the same watch. 2 years of daily wear and no bracelet slop at all. Tight as when new out of the box
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Old 16 January 2019, 12:42 AM   #9
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They are starting to make their appearance elsewhere. I know the CHNR (full gold) models have them. As does the platinum Daytona.
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