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Oyster1982 · 1 August 2011, 12:38 PM

The band on my Datejust seemed to be a little to tight for me. It would slide down just below the wrist bone and just sit there. I would have to undo the clasp to move it back up. I adjusted the band by moving the pin to the last hole in the clasp and it feels comfortable now, however will this cause bracelet stretch in the future if I wear it slightly loose. Here are some pics:

Thank you for any feedback,
Ed

ddnyc77 · 1 August 2011, 12:40 PM

looks good to me

matt4hand · 1 August 2011, 12:43 PM

I think it is fine. I don't think it will cause any stretch.

Wear it and enjoy it

My wife prefers her's so loose that you can rotate it around her wrist and there is no stretch to her band at all.

Bmonroy17 · 1 August 2011, 12:47 PM

Looks good to me, its allows for your wrist to swell and not feel tight.

skyedog · 1 August 2011, 01:01 PM

whatever it feel comfortable on your wrist.

z32turbo · 1 August 2011, 01:17 PM

Looks fine to me. Go with what's comfortable over what would cause less stretch.

GTS Dean · 1 August 2011, 01:32 PM

If the watch rides over the wrist/hand joint, the pins and gold links can be highly stressed when the hand is bent back and pressing heavily against something like a door or desk with a lot of body weight behind.

STEELINOX · 1 August 2011, 01:41 PM

"Too loose, too tight," what matters is what is comfortable to YOU.

Dont let people influence what is "comfortable" to you because in the end - EVERYTHING wears out and eveything can be replaced.

For that matter, if your really worried about stretching out a bracelet, thread a ballistic nylon on it or some other strap, and save the bracelet for other times...

2c

Dr. Robert · 1 August 2011, 01:42 PM

don't worry, we all stretch as we get older.

jenniferjanef · 1 August 2011, 01:44 PM

From your photos, I see your bracelet not 'balanced' and it can cause major discomfort when wearing for long hours.. If you can bring to a watch maker to balance out the bracelet, it will make a major difference! I hope you know what I mean, anyone can help me out here?

jennifer

Watch Professor · 1 August 2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenniferjanef

From your photos, I see your bracelet not 'balanced' and it can cause major discomfort when wearing for long hours.. If you can bring to a watch maker to balance out the bracelet, it will make a major difference! I hope you know what I mean, anyone can help me out here?

jennifer

Jennifer, I see what you mean. The clasp is not centered under the wrist.
Moving a link from the 6:00 side to the 12:00 side will usually solve this problem. Good catch.

ManUtd · 1 August 2011, 03:04 PM

If it's comfortable to you now then that is all that matters.

crowncollection · 1 August 2011, 03:12 PM

looks good from here enjoy, comfort is number one for me

Z-Sub · 1 August 2011, 03:56 PM

I like the watch to sit "above" the wrist bone.
When you dorsi-flex your wrist (like when you do push ups) with your watch right at the wrist joint, it does put more pressure on the bracelet.

montecristo4 · 1 August 2011, 04:00 PM

Looks good to me as well

globalmedia33 · 1 August 2011, 06:01 PM

Looks fine.

rolexsweep · 1 August 2011, 06:10 PM

looks good, i prefer mine a tad loose, and nothing tight

Andelain · 1 August 2011, 06:19 PM

I think it looks comfortable that way. I wear mine so loose if flops around, I prefer it that way. That's why they call the band a 'bracelet', right?

gtb5 · 1 August 2011, 07:58 PM

No one can tell how loose or tight except you of course!

dddrees · 1 August 2011, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steelinox

"too loose, too tight," what matters is what is comfortable to you.

Dont let people influence what is "comfortable" to you because in the end - everything wears out and eveything can be replaced.

For that matter, if your really worried about stretching out a bracelet, thread a ballistic nylon on it or some other strap, and save the bracelet for other times...

2c

x2

spyderco10 · 1 August 2011, 08:09 PM

looks too tight in fact. i wear mine way looser than that.

BeekerMuppet · 1 August 2011, 08:31 PM

I wear it about that loose. That's about as tight as I like it. It allows for a bit of swell this way.

padi56 · 1 August 2011, 08:38 PM

Watches should be worn just above the wrist bone and if you can just get your little finger under bottom link or clasp thats fine.And steel or gold or any other metal don't stretch except for springs.What happens is the dirt grit from daily wear elongates the bracelet pin holes just keep them clean with soap and water they will last for many many years.

tomallen · 1 August 2011, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTS Dean

If the watch rides over the wrist/hand joint, the pins and gold links can be highly stressed when the hand is bent back and pressing heavily against something like a door or desk with a lot of body weight behind.

The major cause of stretch is sweat, body oil, grit and grime in the link pin holes and on the pins. This acts as an abrasive and wears the holes larger and the pins smaller. If you keep the bracelet clean it will last a very long time with minimum "stretch". Soap, water and a soft tooth brush a few times a week is good. Have your watchmaker check the water proof integrity and ultrasonically clean the bracelet once a year or so.

xjeeunitx · 1 August 2011, 10:16 PM

It actually looks perfect. Just make sure you clean your watch on a weekly basis with a toothbrush.

Darlinboy · 1 August 2011, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyedog

whatever it feel comfortable on your wrist.

x2

Oyster1982 · 1 August 2011, 11:32 PM

the band gets cleaned every other day, so there is no dirt inside the links near the pins. Once and a while I put it into the ultra sonic cleaning machine that my dad uses for dentures in his lab. I of course make sure that there are no dentures in the machine before dropping the band in.

SWIMPRUF · 1 August 2011, 11:39 PM

Looks ok.

rolexBuddy · 2 August 2011, 12:55 AM

I like to wear my watch a little loose myself. However, Rolex wears itself differently to me, because of it's weight. My Movado watch is very light in comparison, and even with a bracelet gap like in you picture - it stays put. I can slide all the way down between hand and the knuckle - and it will not budge if I raise my hand up.
With Rolex I had the bracelet sized the same against Rolex dealer recommendation and the watch would slide down toward the elbow if I raise my hand. That's because of how heavy Rolex Sub is. So after two years, I finally had the link taken out again and bracelet adjusted to how dealer originally recommended. Watch now stays put no matter where I put it. I like it. I guess you just have to adjust to how Rolex wears. It certainly doesn't want to adjust to its owner.

What a snob

By the way, I checked the condition of the TT SEL link, and didn't notice any wear as a result of wearing loose bracelet for 2 years. Maybe it's because Rolex is my weekend watch? I wouldn't worry too much about it.

watchdaddy1 · 2 August 2011, 01:02 AM

Wear what's comfortable to you, & most of all wear it instead of worring about stretch

1 August 2011, 12:38 PM	#1
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	Am I wearing my watch too loose? The band on my Datejust seemed to be a little to tight for me. It would slide down just below the wrist bone and just sit there. I would have to undo the clasp to move it back up. I adjusted the band by moving the pin to the last hole in the clasp and it feels comfortable now, however will this cause bracelet stretch in the future if I wear it slightly loose. Here are some pics: Thank you for any feedback, Ed __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

1 August 2011, 12:47 PM	#4
Bmonroy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: So-Cal Watch: your SIX Posts: 277	Looks good to me, its allows for your wrist to swell and not feel tight. __________________

1 August 2011, 01:17 PM	#6
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Looks fine to me. Go with what's comfortable over what would cause less stretch. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

1 August 2011, 01:41 PM	#8
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	"Too loose, too tight," what matters is what is comfortable to YOU. Dont let people influence what is "comfortable" to you because in the end - EVERYTHING wears out and eveything can be replaced. For that matter, if your really worried about stretching out a bracelet, thread a ballistic nylon on it or some other strap, and save the bracelet for other times... 2c __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

1 August 2011, 01:42 PM	#9
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	don't worry, we all stretch as we get older. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

1 August 2011, 12:40 PM	#2
ddnyc77 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: nyc Posts: 425	looks good to me

1 August 2011, 12:43 PM	#3
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	I think it is fine. I don't think it will cause any stretch. Wear it and enjoy it My wife prefers her's so loose that you can rotate it around her wrist and there is no stretch to her band at all.

1 August 2011, 01:01 PM	#5
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	whatever it feel comfortable on your wrist.

1 August 2011, 01:32 PM	#7
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,016	If the watch rides over the wrist/hand joint, the pins and gold links can be highly stressed when the hand is bent back and pressing heavily against something like a door or desk with a lot of body weight behind.

1 August 2011, 01:44 PM	#10
jenniferjanef "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,828	From your photos, I see your bracelet not 'balanced' and it can cause major discomfort when wearing for long hours.. If you can bring to a watch maker to balance out the bracelet, it will make a major difference! I hope you know what I mean, anyone can help me out here? jennifer

1 August 2011, 03:04 PM	#12
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	If it's comfortable to you now then that is all that matters. __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

1 August 2011, 03:12 PM	#13
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	looks good from here enjoy, comfort is number one for me __________________ watches many

1 August 2011, 03:56 PM	#14
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	I like the watch to sit "above" the wrist bone. When you dorsi-flex your wrist (like when you do push ups) with your watch right at the wrist joint, it does put more pressure on the bracelet. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

1 August 2011, 04:00 PM	#15
montecristo4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 91	Looks good to me as well

1 August 2011, 06:01 PM	#16
globalmedia33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Thien Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon Watch: All Rolex Posts: 2,754	Looks fine. __________________ Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

1 August 2011, 06:10 PM	#17
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	looks good, i prefer mine a tad loose, and nothing tight __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

1 August 2011, 06:19 PM	#18
Andelain "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Sandbox Watch: ing your 6...... Posts: 1,379	I think it looks comfortable that way. I wear mine so loose if flops around, I prefer it that way. That's why they call the band a 'bracelet', right?

1 August 2011, 07:58 PM	#19
gtb5 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 188	No one can tell how loose or tight except you of course!

1 August 2011, 08:09 PM	#21
spyderco10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 126	looks too tight in fact. i wear mine way looser than that.

1 August 2011, 08:31 PM	#22
BeekerMuppet "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Yuri Location: NL Watch: 14000M, 16570 Posts: 574	I wear it about that loose. That's about as tight as I like it. It allows for a bit of swell this way. __________________ (Wearing) First Luxury Watch: Seiko Kinetic Arctura 5M42-0E39 & First Rolex: Air King 14000M Black dial (K) & Second Rolex: Explorer II 16570 White dial (V) (Saving for) Grand Seiko SBGH015J1

1 August 2011, 08:38 PM	#23
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,060	Watches should be worn just above the wrist bone and if you can just get your little finger under bottom link or clasp thats fine.And steel or gold or any other metal don't stretch except for springs.What happens is the dirt grit from daily wear elongates the bracelet pin holes just keep them clean with soap and water they will last for many many years. __________________ 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

1 August 2011, 10:16 PM	#25
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,527	It actually looks perfect. Just make sure you clean your watch on a weekly basis with a toothbrush.

1 August 2011, 11:32 PM	#27
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	the band gets cleaned every other day, so there is no dirt inside the links near the pins. Once and a while I put it into the ultra sonic cleaning machine that my dad uses for dentures in his lab. I of course make sure that there are no dentures in the machine before dropping the band in. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

1 August 2011, 11:39 PM	#28
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Looks ok. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

2 August 2011, 12:55 AM	#29
rolexBuddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas, US Posts: 123	I like to wear my watch a little loose myself. However, Rolex wears itself differently to me, because of it's weight. My Movado watch is very light in comparison, and even with a bracelet gap like in you picture - it stays put. I can slide all the way down between hand and the knuckle - and it will not budge if I raise my hand up. With Rolex I had the bracelet sized the same against Rolex dealer recommendation and the watch would slide down toward the elbow if I raise my hand. That's because of how heavy Rolex Sub is. So after two years, I finally had the link taken out again and bracelet adjusted to how dealer originally recommended. Watch now stays put no matter where I put it. I like it. I guess you just have to adjust to how Rolex wears. It certainly doesn't want to adjust to its owner. What a snob By the way, I checked the condition of the TT SEL link, and didn't notice any wear as a result of wearing loose bracelet for 2 years. Maybe it's because Rolex is my weekend watch? I wouldn't worry too much about it.

2 August 2011, 01:02 AM	#30
watchdaddy1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: William Location: Az Watch: strap whore Posts: 1,194	Wear what's comfortable to you, & most of all wear it instead of worring about stretch

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