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cdweller · 12 May 2010, 01:24 AM

So I feel like I have seen a lot of posts from people complaining about the stretch in their SS bracelets. I currently own a newer sub LV, so I cannot really comment on this phenomena, but I always thought that band stretch would be a good thing because it would make the band more comfortable (kind of like a broken-in shoe). So, I am curious, if you have a "stretched" watch band, do you like the stretch, or does it make the watch less comfortable? Also feel free to post pics of your band stretch!!!

pz93c · 12 May 2010, 01:40 AM

I prefer a tight bracelet worn loose.

Here is the bracelet when I received it.

Here is the replacement.

I had the original cleaned and put it up with the box and paperwork.

sakuraba · 12 May 2010, 01:42 AM

I don't think I've met anyone that likes the stretch. It's one of the reasons why I only have oyster bracelets.

Colnago · 12 May 2010, 01:47 AM

I have a couple of DateJusts on Jubilees that I have had from new.....1986 and 1988....both are "elongated due to wear"......one is markedly worse than the other because I wore it cycle racing for a good few (full) seasons.......it's funny, they look stretched when you hold them and do the "how far does it sag" test.....but when they are on the wrist the stretch looks nowhere near as bad.....it doesn't bother me in the slightest...they are my watches and I put the wear into them.....they still look and feel great and my boys can't wait 'til they are theirs......I would hope they wouldn't change the bracelets.......and by the way, Oyster bands are far from exempt when it comes to "elongation due to wear"

Puffy · 12 May 2010, 02:15 AM

Stretch is no good....

sea-dweller · 12 May 2010, 02:20 AM

The Jubilee, from my experience, stretches easier than the Oyster does, for some reason. I like a tiny bit of stretch in mine, but not like the photo above !

Zed82 · 12 May 2010, 02:27 AM

Would somebody mind showing us a oyster bracelet with some stretch?

Would be intresting to see how many years of constant wear it takes to stretch an oyster?

hhh007 · 12 May 2010, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zed82

Would somebody mind showing us a oyster bracelet with some stretch?

Would be intresting to see how many years of constant wear it takes to stretch an oyster?

Zed82 · 12 May 2010, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hhh007

That´s a hollow link bracelet i presume? How many years of wear did it take to make it like that?

I guess the SEL bracelet is stronger when it comes to stretch..?

smallcandle · 12 May 2010, 02:44 AM

^^^ Wow, now that thing is S T R E T C H E D !

hhh007 · 12 May 2010, 03:03 AM

This pic has been posted here before:

View Poll Results: Do you like your band stretch?
Yes, it makes my watch more comfortable!	8	25.81%
No, I hate the loose feeling!	23	74.19%
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12 May 2010, 01:24 AM	#1
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	SS band stretch really that bad? So I feel like I have seen a lot of posts from people complaining about the stretch in their SS bracelets. I currently own a newer sub LV, so I cannot really comment on this phenomena, but I always thought that band stretch would be a good thing because it would make the band more comfortable (kind of like a broken-in shoe). So, I am curious, if you have a "stretched" watch band, do you like the stretch, or does it make the watch less comfortable? Also feel free to post pics of your band stretch!!!

12 May 2010, 01:42 AM	#3
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I don't think I've met anyone that likes the stretch. It's one of the reasons why I only have oyster bracelets. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

12 May 2010, 01:47 AM	#4
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	I have a couple of DateJusts on Jubilees that I have had from new.....1986 and 1988....both are "elongated due to wear"......one is markedly worse than the other because I wore it cycle racing for a good few (full) seasons.......it's funny, they look stretched when you hold them and do the "how far does it sag" test.....but when they are on the wrist the stretch looks nowhere near as bad.....it doesn't bother me in the slightest...they are my watches and I put the wear into them.....they still look and feel great and my boys can't wait 'til they are theirs......I would hope they wouldn't change the bracelets.......and by the way, Oyster bands are far from exempt when it comes to "elongation due to wear" __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

12 May 2010, 02:15 AM	#5
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Stretch is no good.... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

12 May 2010, 01:40 AM	#2
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	I prefer a tight bracelet worn loose. Here is the bracelet when I received it. Here is the replacement. I had the original cleaned and put it up with the box and paperwork.

12 May 2010, 02:20 AM	#6
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	The Jubilee, from my experience, stretches easier than the Oyster does, for some reason. I like a tiny bit of stretch in mine, but not like the photo above ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

12 May 2010, 02:27 AM	#7
Zed82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Zlatan Location: Sweden Posts: 357	Would somebody mind showing us a oyster bracelet with some stretch? Would be intresting to see how many years of constant wear it takes to stretch an oyster? __________________ "The world´s your oyster..."

12 May 2010, 02:44 AM	#10
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	^^^ Wow, now that thing is S T R E T C H E D ! __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

12 May 2010, 03:03 AM	#11
hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	This pic has been posted here before: __________________ Day-Date Bark Finish 18078, TT Datejust Turn-O-Graph Oysterquartz 17013 Explorer I 114270

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