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dennis_said · 17 April 2012, 05:42 AM

I've seen the pictures! But are all bracelet's doomed to stretch? Will they all have to be replaced eventually?

Just curious since I like wearing my watches tight (about 1/4 of an inch movement up and down the wrist). Wondering if this will cause it to stretch even more.

Thanks :)

Dr. Robert · 17 April 2012, 05:48 AM

Don't worry, we all stretch a little as we age

dennis_said · 17 April 2012, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Don't worry, we all stretch a little as we age

Hahaha, love it.

azguy · 17 April 2012, 06:03 AM

The majority believe it's more about dirt, debris and grim getting into the bracelet rather than wearing style.

If you wash it out well (throw away what you've read you can get the watch wet

) once a week it is probably the best medicine to prevent stretch.....

dysondiver · 17 April 2012, 06:03 AM

general views seem to be tighter is better , less impacting as links move ,,,, me , im the opposite , loose loose loose ,, but i do find a stretched bracelet more comfy to wear. its mechanical , it will wear , its life .
just keep them clean and enjoy.

Adam K. · 17 April 2012, 09:37 AM

Yup to suggestions above. A precise fit to your wrist, plus clean links will keep stretch at bay.

77T · 17 April 2012, 10:25 AM

All bracelets are doomed, eventually, if they're worn. 20 years, 30 years, 50+ years? Who knows?

No telling which will go first though, you or the bracelet.

- or in many cases the Rolex gets flipped before it's an issue

Tools · 17 April 2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dennis_said

I've seen the pictures! But are all bracelet's doomed to stretch? Will they all have to be replaced eventually?

Just curious since I like wearing my watches tight (about 1/4 of an inch movement up and down the wrist). Wondering if this will cause it to stretch even more.

Thanks :)

As mentioned, they all wear out eventually. A bracelet is considered an expendible part..

Wearing it snug is a good way to avoid stretch.. the bracelet doesn't actually stretch by pulling on it.. It is steel and your wrist will break before you actually stretch it..

What happens is that the parts wear against each other, wearing it thinner and thinner.. when it gets real thin then it becomes weak enough to stretch and crack...

Keep it clean and wear to a minimum and it will last 20 or 30 years, easily...

MortgageGuy · 17 April 2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

As mentioned, they all wear out eventually. A bracelet is considered an expendible part..

Wearing it snug is a good way to avoid stretch.. the bracelet doesn't actually stretch by pulling on it.. It is steel and your wrist will break before you actually stretch it..

What happens is that the parts wear against each other, wearing it thinner and thinner.. when it gets real thin then it becomes weak enough to stretch and crack...

Keep it clean and wear to a minimum and it will last 20 or 30 years, easily...

Perfect as always

Wear and Enjoy is the best advice I can give you, everything will wear out and break in time... it is not worth your time to stress and worry about it

esspee1200 · 17 April 2012, 04:39 PM

Yes, wear and enjoy! It's bound to stretch.

padi56 · 17 April 2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dennis_said

I've seen the pictures! But are all bracelet's doomed to stretch? Will they all have to be replaced eventually?

Just curious since I like wearing my watches tight (about 1/4 of an inch movement up and down the wrist). Wondering if this will cause it to stretch even more.

Thanks :)

Just keep them clean then there is no reason why any oyster bracelet should not last for 20-30 years.Its the dirt grit sweat etc that acts like a abrasive it get between the bracelet pin holes and elongates these holes the metal does not stretch its pin wear.

Goose · 17 April 2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by esspee1200

Yes, wear and enjoy! It's bound to stretch.

27 years and still ticking. However, it's stretched. I've wondered by how much. Mine is an old Jubilee w/ hollow 18K links. 18K is soft on a good day.

Newer Jubilee bracelets have solid center links.
Should reduce stretch while shrinking your wallet ;)

Enjoy. Time's short.

Monte Cristo · 17 April 2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

All bracelets are doomed, eventually, if they're worn. 20 years, 30 years, 50+ years? Who knows?

No telling which will go first though, you or the bracelet.

- or in many cases the Rolex gets flipped before it's an issue

Spot on

Andad · 17 April 2012, 07:10 PM

Buy more Rolex watches. If you rotate enough of them you will have no problems.

HL65 · 17 April 2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Buy more Rolex watches. If you rotate enough of them you will have no problems.

Exactly--perfect solution Eddie!

dddrees · 17 April 2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Buy more Rolex watches. If you rotate enough of them you will have no problems.

X3

Atomant · 17 April 2012, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Buy more Rolex watches. If you rotate enough of them you will have no problems.

77T · 18 April 2012, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Goose

27 years and still ticking. However, it's stretched. I've wondered by how much.

I prefer to call it "relaxed" fit. Ya know like Levi's after 10 years of use.

I do have a 30+ y.o. DJ with the Rolex USA Jubilee with hollow oval 18k center links. It drapes nicely on the wrist...

FNFZ4 · 18 April 2012, 08:30 AM

nothing lasts forever even cold November rains...

mrbill2mrbill2 · 18 April 2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Don't worry, we all stretch a little as we age

I don't know about you, Dr. Robert, but I snap, crackle, and pop. I guess I'm Rice Krispies.

17 April 2012, 05:42 AM	#1
dennis_said "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Dennis Location: Southern CA Watch: White 16520 Posts: 70	Bracelet stretching I've seen the pictures! But are all bracelet's doomed to stretch? Will they all have to be replaced eventually? Just curious since I like wearing my watches tight (about 1/4 of an inch movement up and down the wrist). Wondering if this will cause it to stretch even more. Thanks :)

17 April 2012, 05:48 AM	#2
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 a little as we age __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,015	All bracelets are doomed, eventually, if they're worn. 20 years, 30 years, 50+ years? Who knows? No telling which will go first though, you or the bracelet. - or in many cases the Rolex gets flipped before it's an issue __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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17 April 2012, 06:03 AM	#4
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	The majority believe it's more about dirt, debris and grim getting into the bracelet rather than wearing style. If you wash it out well (throw away what you've read you can get the watch wet ) once a week it is probably the best medicine to prevent stretch.....

17 April 2012, 06:03 AM	#5
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	general views seem to be tighter is better , less impacting as links move ,,,, me , im the opposite , loose loose loose ,, but i do find a stretched bracelet more comfy to wear. its mechanical , it will wear , its life . just keep them clean and enjoy.

17 April 2012, 09:37 AM	#6
Adam K. Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA Watch: All the Oysters Posts: 811	Yup to suggestions above. A precise fit to your wrist, plus clean links will keep stretch at bay.

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esspee1200 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 593	Yes, wear and enjoy! It's bound to stretch.

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