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myopicraiderfan · 9 July 2011, 08:33 AM

I bought a used 16030 SS DJ and have an option to return. This watch is supposed to be like new and in fact looks gorgeous but as my first I want to ensure i don't need to get it fixed immediately. My concern is that the band is too stretched. My only comparison is a new DJ I have also looked at.

Thanks,

Bill

slcbbrown · 9 July 2011, 08:46 AM

It has a little bit, but I'd guess it's good for the next 25 years, at least. One nice thing about the all stainless bracelets is that they aren't all that expensive to replace.

kcmo · 9 July 2011, 09:48 AM

Personally I wouldn't want a watch with that much stretch.

imono · 9 July 2011, 10:11 AM

Looks nice.
There are others much worse.

Z-Sub · 9 July 2011, 10:31 AM

A bit more than I like it but from what I gather, jubilee bracelets seems to stretch more easily. As long as it looks good on the wrist and price is reasonable, then it should be fine.

mambo · 13 July 2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by slcbbrown

It has a little bit, but I'd guess it's good for the next 25 years, at least. One nice thing about the all stainless bracelets is that they aren't all that expensive to replace.

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padi56 · 13 July 2011, 01:49 AM

First S.steel does not stretch its the dirt grit etc than elongate the pin holes in the bracelet,and the jubilee is more prone to more general wear.But these bracelets can be repaired to almost as when new but its quite expensive but cheaper than buying new

Mr. K · 13 July 2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Personally I wouldn't want a watch with that much stretch.

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Like new? Hardly.

Not sure how much to replace the bracelet from Rolex but would guess around $400? Someone else here will know for sure.

But, if you like the watch and the price was right. Don't worry about it, just enjoy.

Congtats.

cl600599 · 13 July 2011, 12:48 PM

lol thats like a wet noodle, no tightness at all sorry but thats not good

Speed · 13 July 2011, 01:07 PM

How does it feel on your wrist?

greekbum · 13 July 2011, 01:17 PM

Looks like the normal stretch after 5-10 years of daily wear for that kind of jubilee bracelet. Anybody that wants a tight Jubilee IMHO either buys a new1, fixes the one they have or finds 1 that was only worn on special occasions as after 5-10 years or so all of these get like this.

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Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	A bit more than I like it but from what I gather, jubilee bracelets seems to stretch more easily. As long as it looks good on the wrist and price is reasonable, then it should be fine. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,061	First S.steel does not stretch its the dirt grit etc than elongate the pin holes in the bracelet,and the jubilee is more prone to more general wear.But these bracelets can be repaired to almost as when new but its quite expensive but cheaper than buying new __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Looks like the normal stretch after 5-10 years of daily wear for that kind of jubilee bracelet. Anybody that wants a tight Jubilee IMHO either buys a new1, fixes the one they have or finds 1 that was only worn on special occasions as after 5-10 years or so all of these get like this. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

9 July 2011, 08:46 AM	#2
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	It has a little bit, but I'd guess it's good for the next 25 years, at least. One nice thing about the all stainless bracelets is that they aren't all that expensive to replace.

9 July 2011, 09:48 AM	#3
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Personally I wouldn't want a watch with that much stretch.

9 July 2011, 10:11 AM	#4
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	Looks nice. There are others much worse.

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cl600599 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: illinois Posts: 17	lol thats like a wet noodle, no tightness at all sorry but thats not good

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Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	How does it feel on your wrist?

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