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joeh · 21 January 2012, 12:10 AM

What will help prevent a bracelet from getting that loose/worn/older feeling between the links over time? a bracelet adjusted tightly on your wrist or one that is set loosely to hang on your wrist ?

azguy · 21 January 2012, 12:12 AM

I think keeping it clean is the most effeciant way to avoid stretch

dddrees · 21 January 2012, 12:13 AM

Welcome to TRF.

Clean regulary with warm water and soap and this will help prevent alot of potential wear.

Proper fit is considered by most to be able to put the tip of your index finger between the bracelet and wrist when wearing.

mike · 21 January 2012, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Welcome to TRF.

Clean regulary with warm water and soap and this will help prevent alot of potential wear.

Proper fit is considered by most to be able to put the tip of your index finger between the bracelet and wrist when wearing.

mjclark32 · 21 January 2012, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Welcome to TRF.

Clean regulary with warm water and soap and this will help prevent alot of potential wear.

Proper fit is considered by most to be able to put the tip of your index finger between the bracelet and wrist when wearing.

The Joker · 21 January 2012, 12:14 AM

I think a snug fit is recommended, not loose or too tight. This is recommended in my DJ manual.

Lion · 21 January 2012, 12:18 AM

As stated, clean your bracelet weekly in warm soapy water and wearing it snug(one finger)will help cut down on stretching. That's what I've always heard and do!!!

Dan Pierce · 21 January 2012, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

As stated, clean your bracelet weekly in warm soapy water and wearing it snug(one finger)will help cut down on stretching. That's what I've always heard and do!!!

Spot on, Leo.

dP

joeh · 21 January 2012, 03:22 AM

If it's link pin wear that is causing the looseness in bracelets over time, then I would think that a more tightly fitted bracelet, will wear less because there will be less movement of the links and pins causing less wear.

I wonder if the newer solid link bracelets will have stretch or not?

Wolfgang427 · 21 January 2012, 03:46 AM

A loose bracelet will always wear faster then a tight one,

but best to wear it snug or chance loosing circulation in your hand.

thewatchguy93 · 21 January 2012, 03:55 AM

^^^^^ What they said!!!!! ^^^^^

Paladin · 21 January 2012, 04:09 AM

Ah....one of the eternal WIS dilemmas .......

I wear my watches snug and use HOT water and dish soap weekly on them. On my daily wear GMT I use denatured alcohol once a month on the bracelet only. Both the hot water and the denatured alcohol are targeting the buildup of oil and gunk that hold the abrasive dirt that causes most wear in a bracelet.

joeh · 21 January 2012, 05:18 AM

Personally I shower everyday. Then I don't get that dirt and gunk on my watch in the first place! Ha ha ha ha ha

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Originally Posted by Paladin

Ah....one of the eternal WIS dilemmas .......

I wear my watches snug and use HOT water and dish soap weekly and on my daily wear GMT I use denatured alcohol once a month on the bracelet only. Both the hot water and the denatured alcohol are targeting the buildup of oil and gunk that hold the abrasive dirt that causes most wear in a bracelet.

Paladin · 21 January 2012, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by joeh

Personally I shower everyday. Then I don't get that dirt and gunk on my watch in the first place! Ha ha ha ha ha

WOW a Rolex owner AND you're a comedian!

experimentjon · 21 January 2012, 05:08 AM

Wow. Looks like I learned something. When I read that keeping it clean was the most important, I thought you were pulling his leg. Then more people said it. And now it makes sense. I had never considered the effect of abrasive particles causing stretch...now I know. :)

21 January 2012, 12:10 AM	#1
joeh Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 112	What lasts longer:Tight or loose fitting bracelets? What will help prevent a bracelet from getting that loose/worn/older feeling between the links over time? a bracelet adjusted tightly on your wrist or one that is set loosely to hang on your wrist ?

21 January 2012, 12:13 AM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Welcome to TRF. Clean regulary with warm water and soap and this will help prevent alot of potential wear. Proper fit is considered by most to be able to put the tip of your index finger between the bracelet and wrist when wearing. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 January 2012, 12:18 AM	#7
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	As stated, clean your bracelet weekly in warm soapy water and wearing it snug(one finger)will help cut down on stretching. That's what I've always heard and do!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

21 January 2012, 03:46 AM	#10
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	A loose bracelet will always wear faster then a tight one, but best to wear it snug or chance loosing circulation in your hand. __________________ TRF member #917

21 January 2012, 03:55 AM	#11
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	^^^^^ What they said!!!!! ^^^^^ __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

21 January 2012, 12:12 AM	#2
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I think keeping it clean is the most effeciant way to avoid stretch

21 January 2012, 12:14 AM	#6
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	I think a snug fit is recommended, not loose or too tight. This is recommended in my DJ manual.

21 January 2012, 03:22 AM	#9
joeh Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 112	If it's link pin wear that is causing the looseness in bracelets over time, then I would think that a more tightly fitted bracelet, will wear less because there will be less movement of the links and pins causing less wear. I wonder if the newer solid link bracelets will have stretch or not?

21 January 2012, 04:09 AM	#12
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	Ah....one of the eternal WIS dilemmas ....... I wear my watches snug and use HOT water and dish soap weekly on them. On my daily wear GMT I use denatured alcohol once a month on the bracelet only. Both the hot water and the denatured alcohol are targeting the buildup of oil and gunk that hold the abrasive dirt that causes most wear in a bracelet. __________________ 1601, 1675/3, 16753, 16750, 16750, 16700, 16610, 18238

21 January 2012, 05:08 AM	#15
experimentjon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Honolulu Posts: 292	Wow. Looks like I learned something. When I read that keeping it clean was the most important, I thought you were pulling his leg. Then more people said it. And now it makes sense. I had never considered the effect of abrasive particles causing stretch...now I know. :)

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