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collegehooper · 16 May 2013, 04:42 AM

Hello, I am just wondering if you guys having the same issue as I do during summer or warm days.

Doesn't matter what I wear that day, AK; Exp II; TT sub. The watch is always comfortable in the morning. By lunch time, the band will get tighter and tighter to the point I just have to remove the watch. I suspect my wrist got bigger from morning to lunch.

My only solution so far is to wear my only watch with leather strap, an old 6294, in order to adjust easily throughout the day.

samuelhuntington · 16 May 2013, 04:47 AM

Sounds like it might be time for a glidelock

petenyc · 16 May 2013, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by samuelhuntington

sounds like it might be time for a glidelock

+1

A.Sharp · 16 May 2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by samuelhuntington

Sounds like it might be time for a glidelock

x2

superdog · 16 May 2013, 04:47 AM

Get a newer style watch.

The subs have the glidelock and the other sport models have an ez link that quickly gives you extra space.

mjclark32 · 16 May 2013, 04:54 AM

Doesn't bother me, maybe my wrist doesn't expand as much?
Try a nato or go for the glidelock on the SubC

JP Chestnut · 16 May 2013, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by collegehooper

Hello, I am just wondering if you guys having the same issue as I do during summer or warm days.

Doesn't matter what I wear that day, AK; Exp II; TT sub. The watch is always comfortable in the morning. By lunch time, the band will get tighter and tighter to the point I just have to remove the watch. I suspect my wrist got bigger from morning to lunch.

My only solution so far is to wear my only watch with leather strap, an old 6294, in order to adjust easily throughout the day.

How much salt do you eat throughout the day? My wrist swells a little, but nothing that's even noticeable from a watch/comfort perspective.

Also, the Glidelock was made for people like you!

steveclocks · 16 May 2013, 05:02 AM

I LOVE steel bracelets

mtrunner · 16 May 2013, 05:12 AM

That is some serious swelling throughout the day. Like others have said, the glidelock would solve this problem.

RolexDivers · 16 May 2013, 05:12 AM

way better than wearing leather straps that absorb the sweat and stink like hell!

ecsub44 · 16 May 2013, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexDivers

way better than wearing leather straps that absorb the sweat and stink like hell!

What kind of leather are you wearing?

RolexDivers · 16 May 2013, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ecsub44

What kind of leather are you wearing?

Well I don't but have in the past. I do not know what kind of leather it was or whether it was something manmade but I refused to wear leatherbands
and don't even wanna look at them, because of my experience ...

ecsub44 · 16 May 2013, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexDivers

Well I don't but have in the past. I do not know what kind of leather it was or whether it was something manmade but I refused to wear leatherbands
and don't even wanna look at them, because of my experience ...

I'd recommend giving it a shot again. But this time, invest a bit of money in a REAL leather strap. They're wonderful!

JP Chestnut · 16 May 2013, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ecsub44

What kind of leather are you wearing?

Anything besides Shell Cordovan (unlined) will soak moister and become gross. Nicer straps will last longer, but it always happens.

Brenngun · 16 May 2013, 07:29 AM

For this very reason I tended to stay in air conditioned spaces during hot days. ezlink has now given me my freedom again.

Thank you mother Rolex

impalass · 16 May 2013, 07:37 AM

For years moving one clasp hole out every spring and then back in the fall has worked perfectly for me. The easy link on my Daytona makes it even simpler.

Natos and rubber straps are interesting options too.

LA_LEC · 16 May 2013, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexDivers

way better than wearing leather straps that absorb the sweat and stink like hell!

Totally agree with that.
It's already dead and just waiting for some moisture to decompose..GROSS!

RolexDivers · 16 May 2013, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LA_LEC

Totally agree with that.
It's already dead and just waiting for some moisture to decompose..GROSS!

That is too darn hilarious!!! HA HA HA ...

wantonebad · 16 May 2013, 05:17 AM

body swell does fluctuate but that's what the micro adjustments are for! Agree with RD, much rather have a metal bracelet in the summer than a leather or NATO that will just turn into a sponge! JMHO

collegehooper · 16 May 2013, 05:24 AM

Good idea guys. In fact, I am due for a new watch. Probably a new 116610, hope the new clasp will help.

Another solution, a Pocket Watch.

Thanks for all the feedback.

cop414 · 16 May 2013, 05:28 AM

My wrist always swells a bit in the warmer weather but never so much that I have to take the watch off. Maybe it's too tight to begin with?

collegehooper · 16 May 2013, 05:32 AM

I do sweat easily, so maybe the combination of sweat and swelling make it more noticeable.

Rolex-10 · 16 May 2013, 05:56 AM

I don't have that problem personally.
But a Rolex to me is steel bracelet.

Rubber, and those horrible NATO things just look cheap.
Some Datejusts look ok on a quality animal skin strap like the ones from ADP in Paris.

ec51 · 16 May 2013, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex-10

I don't have that problem personally.
But a Rolex to me is steel bracelet.

Rubber, and those horrible NATO things just look cheap.
Some Datejusts look ok on a quality animal skin strap like the ones from ADP in Paris.

I wear my Sub on a NATO because of the advantages it provides over the steel band. This should be your first consideration when deciding what band to choose. If you are worried the band looks cheap and that's the reason you decide against it - then, well...

I'll leave it at that.

ec51 · 16 May 2013, 05:57 AM

Time for a NATO!!

Rashid.bk · 16 May 2013, 06:10 AM

Geez, that much swelling. Perhaps a doctors visit is in order, seriously.
Lots of sodium and water retention, also circulation and blood pressure issues.
You can solve the strap issue easily but get a check up, please....yes, even if you're twenty five or whatever years old.

Yes, you're wrist may be wider in the summer, this is a normal seasonal transition over time. It shouldn't deviate this drastic and fast over a few hours from morning to noon.

Vincent65 · 16 May 2013, 06:24 AM

perfectly normal expansion in warmer season, I doubt you're in serious danger with your health. I agree, I often take off the steel oysters and usually just use nylon nato in the summer months.

landroverking · 16 May 2013, 06:40 AM

I like leather and rubber straps. Sub on a rubber strap is fine, WG Daytona or a Tudor Chrono on leather fine, I have four chronos on leather and one of my daily wear watches is a 50 year old Accutron Astronaut on leather. Don't get me wrong I still do like bracelets.
Jubilee on my DJ and Oyster on my TT Daytona. I just like the change from time to time.

preston · 16 May 2013, 06:44 AM

I have similar issues with the wrists seeming to swell in the hot weather, or maybe its the humidity. Most of my issues have come from leather bands, for which I just swap holes and get some breathing room. With bracelets I've always worn them a bit loose so it's never gotten to the point of feeling tight.

applebook · 16 May 2013, 08:04 AM

I find wearing a strap worse on warm days.

Wearing my bracelets with about 4-5mm of play seems to be perfect for summer wrist expansion.

16 May 2013, 04:42 AM	#1
collegehooper Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: US Posts: 18	Hate wearing metal band during warm weather Hello, I am just wondering if you guys having the same issue as I do during summer or warm days. Doesn't matter what I wear that day, AK; Exp II; TT sub. The watch is always comfortable in the morning. By lunch time, the band will get tighter and tighter to the point I just have to remove the watch. I suspect my wrist got bigger from morning to lunch. My only solution so far is to wear my only watch with leather strap, an old 6294, in order to adjust easily throughout the day.

16 May 2013, 04:47 AM	#5
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Get a newer style watch. The subs have the glidelock and the other sport models have an ez link that quickly gives you extra space. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

16 May 2013, 04:54 AM	#6
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Doesn't bother me, maybe my wrist doesn't expand as much? Try a nato or go for the glidelock on the SubC __________________

16 May 2013, 05:17 AM	#19
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	body swell does fluctuate but that's what the micro adjustments are for! Agree with RD, much rather have a metal bracelet in the summer than a leather or NATO that will just turn into a sponge! JMHO __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

16 May 2013, 05:28 AM	#21
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	My wrist always swells a bit in the warmer weather but never so much that I have to take the watch off. Maybe it's too tight to begin with? __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

16 May 2013, 04:47 AM	#2
samuelhuntington "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: new hampshire Watch: 5167, 16570, 5513 Posts: 493	Sounds like it might be time for a glidelock

16 May 2013, 05:02 AM	#8
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	I LOVE steel bracelets

16 May 2013, 05:12 AM	#9
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	That is some serious swelling throughout the day. Like others have said, the glidelock would solve this problem.

16 May 2013, 05:12 AM	#10
RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	way better than wearing leather straps that absorb the sweat and stink like hell!

16 May 2013, 07:29 AM	#15
Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,866	For this very reason I tended to stay in air conditioned spaces during hot days. ezlink has now given me my freedom again. Thank you mother Rolex

16 May 2013, 07:37 AM	#16
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	For years moving one clasp hole out every spring and then back in the fall has worked perfectly for me. The easy link on my Daytona makes it even simpler. Natos and rubber straps are interesting options too.

16 May 2013, 05:24 AM	#20
collegehooper Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: US Posts: 18	Good idea guys. In fact, I am due for a new watch. Probably a new 116610, hope the new clasp will help. Another solution, a Pocket Watch. Thanks for all the feedback.

16 May 2013, 05:32 AM	#22
collegehooper Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: US Posts: 18	I do sweat easily, so maybe the combination of sweat and swelling make it more noticeable.

16 May 2013, 05:56 AM	#23
Rolex-10 Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: UK Posts: 288	I don't have that problem personally. But a Rolex to me is steel bracelet. Rubber, and those horrible NATO things just look cheap. Some Datejusts look ok on a quality animal skin strap like the ones from ADP in Paris.

16 May 2013, 05:57 AM	#25
ec51 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: NY Watch: 14060M Posts: 1,642	Time for a NATO!!

16 May 2013, 06:10 AM	#26
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Geez, that much swelling. Perhaps a doctors visit is in order, seriously. Lots of sodium and water retention, also circulation and blood pressure issues. You can solve the strap issue easily but get a check up, please....yes, even if you're twenty five or whatever years old. Yes, you're wrist may be wider in the summer, this is a normal seasonal transition over time. It shouldn't deviate this drastic and fast over a few hours from morning to noon.

16 May 2013, 06:24 AM	#27
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	perfectly normal expansion in warmer season, I doubt you're in serious danger with your health. I agree, I often take off the steel oysters and usually just use nylon nato in the summer months.

16 May 2013, 06:40 AM	#28
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I like leather and rubber straps. Sub on a rubber strap is fine, WG Daytona or a Tudor Chrono on leather fine, I have four chronos on leather and one of my daily wear watches is a 50 year old Accutron Astronaut on leather. Don't get me wrong I still do like bracelets. Jubilee on my DJ and Oyster on my TT Daytona. I just like the change from time to time.

16 May 2013, 06:44 AM	#29
preston "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 5	I have similar issues with the wrists seeming to swell in the hot weather, or maybe its the humidity. Most of my issues have come from leather bands, for which I just swap holes and get some breathing room. With bracelets I've always worn them a bit loose so it's never gotten to the point of feeling tight.

16 May 2013, 08:04 AM	#30
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	I find wearing a strap worse on warm days. Wearing my bracelets with about 4-5mm of play seems to be perfect for summer wrist expansion. __________________

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