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ingmar · 23 June 2013, 03:50 AM

I've seen some crazy stretch but wondered if my 93150 Submariner fliplock should go in for service to avoid getting worse or tighten up for better fit?

This is as "articulated" as it gets.

Thanks forum wisdom.

padi56 · 23 June 2013, 03:54 AM

Most bracelet wear is caused either by wearing watch too lose or not keeping the bracelet clean.How old is your bracelet afraid Rolex themselves will want you to buy a new one as they do not repair the wear in the links.

ingmar · 23 June 2013, 04:06 AM

I really cleaned good when received. And wear tight enough not to go over my wristbone but not too tight. I thought stretch was from dirt more than wear. However, first 20 years I couldn't control.

Was going to send off for refurb. But wanted forum input as to whether I should do now or later.

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Most bracelet wear is caused either by wearing watch too lose or not keeping the bracelet clean.How old is your bracelet afraid Rolex themselves will want you to buy a new one as they do not repair the wear in the links.

CKL1213 · 23 June 2013, 04:19 AM

so are we saying wearing loose do more damage than wearing tight?

subtona · 23 June 2013, 04:22 AM

Looks like you have at minimum, another hard wearing 10 years in that bracelet, no worries!

As far as how tight or loose to wear it, the stretch or wear in the bracelet is imho, irrellevent, the owners comfort should be the first and last consideration.

Please check out my recent thread regarding a well worn bracelet: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=301536

ingmar · 23 June 2013, 05:38 AM

Greatly appreciated.

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Looks like you have at minimum, another hard wearing 10 years in that bracelet, no worries!

As far as how tight or loose to wear it, the stretch or wear in the bracelet is imho, irrellevent, the owners comfort should be the first and last consideration.

Please check out my recent thread regarding a well worn bracelet: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=301536

Lgear080 · 23 June 2013, 06:09 AM

I'd leave that alone. To properly demo bracelet tension you should
Hold the buckle at 90' from ground and check for droop.

ecsub44 · 23 June 2013, 06:13 AM

That thing is in GREAT condition.

Tools · 23 June 2013, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CKL1213

so are we saying wearing loose do more damage than wearing tight?

In general, yes - that is correct..

"Stretch" does not really mean stretch from a tight bracelet being pulled excessively.. It is a generic term for a worn out bracelet that has pins worn thinner and grooves ground into the links where the pins go through. This wear is most frequently caused by grit that acts like sandpaper and hammering caused by constant pulling-and-pushing between the links. Both of these are amplified by a loosely worn bracelet..

Stretch simply means that the length of the bracelet has increased (by the wear mentioned) and not that any metal has actually stretched...

This one does not exhibit excessive "stretch" (wear)

luvsub · 23 June 2013, 07:41 AM

Yours looks fine, I will leave it.

swils8610 · 23 June 2013, 07:45 AM

Looks great. I wouldn't touch it.

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subtona · 23 June 2013, 07:57 AM

Fyi, i regularly change all springbars,
those that insert into lugs and those that are found in clasp...
Make sure they are oem items!
It is piece of mind for only a few dollars, sometimes no charge at all.

Billywiz · 23 June 2013, 08:07 AM

Thats only just 'run in'...you'll get another 100 thousend miles out of that one.

ingmar · 23 June 2013, 12:00 PM

Thanks for all the feedback!

Since everyone loves photos: Here's a shot on a strap I'd planned to use while out of the country. And below on the bracelet.

Glenn422 · 23 June 2013, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ingmar

Thanks for all the feedback!

Since everyone loves photos: Here's a shot on a strap I'd planned to use while out of the country. And below on the bracelet.

Looks good!

Just wear that bracelet IMO, I've seen people with much more 'stretch'. I think that bracelet would still last a couple more years.

cop414 · 23 June 2013, 12:21 PM

I really don't think that your "stretch" looks all that bad. Keep it cleaned regularly and you should be able to get years out of it yet.

subtona · 23 June 2013, 04:26 PM

Beautiful creamy patina

luvsub · 23 June 2013, 04:38 PM

Original bracelet is the best.

Pleximannen · 23 June 2013, 08:14 PM

You're nowhere near the need for a refurb IMHO. Bracelet looks good so just go ahead and wear it!

mjclark32 · 23 June 2013, 09:51 PM

Bracelet looks like it has plenty of life left in it to me

23 June 2013, 03:50 AM	#1
ingmar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Camelot Watch: Speedy premoon Posts: 250	Should my bracelet go in for refurb? I've seen some crazy stretch but wondered if my 93150 Submariner fliplock should go in for service to avoid getting worse or tighten up for better fit? This is as "articulated" as it gets. Thanks forum wisdom. Attached Images __________________ Regards, Anthony

23 June 2013, 03:54 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Most bracelet wear is caused either by wearing watch too lose or not keeping the bracelet clean.How old is your bracelet afraid Rolex themselves will want you to buy a new one as they do not repair the wear in the links. __________________ 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

23 June 2013, 04:22 AM	#5
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Looks like you have at minimum, another hard wearing 10 years in that bracelet, no worries! As far as how tight or loose to wear it, the stretch or wear in the bracelet is imho, irrellevent, the owners comfort should be the first and last consideration. Please check out my recent thread regarding a well worn bracelet: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=301536 __________________

23 June 2013, 06:13 AM	#8
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	That thing is in GREAT condition. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

23 June 2013, 07:57 AM	#12
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Fyi, i regularly change all springbars, those that insert into lugs and those that are found in clasp... Make sure they are oem items! It is piece of mind for only a few dollars, sometimes no charge at all. __________________

23 June 2013, 04:19 AM	#4
CKL1213 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Malaysia Posts: 367	so are we saying wearing loose do more damage than wearing tight?

23 June 2013, 06:09 AM	#7
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	I'd leave that alone. To properly demo bracelet tension you should Hold the buckle at 90' from ground and check for droop.

23 June 2013, 07:41 AM	#10
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Yours looks fine, I will leave it.

23 June 2013, 07:45 AM	#11
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Looks great. I wouldn't touch it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 June 2013, 08:07 AM	#13
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Thats only just 'run in'...you'll get another 100 thousend miles out of that one.

23 June 2013, 12:00 PM	#14
ingmar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Camelot Watch: Speedy premoon Posts: 250	Thanks for all the feedback! Since everyone loves photos: Here's a shot on a strap I'd planned to use while out of the country. And below on the bracelet. __________________ Regards, Anthony

23 June 2013, 12:21 PM	#16
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	I really don't think that your "stretch" looks all that bad. Keep it cleaned regularly and you should be able to get years out of it yet. __________________ 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

23 June 2013, 04:26 PM	#17
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Beautiful creamy patina __________________

23 June 2013, 04:38 PM	#18
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Original bracelet is the best.

23 June 2013, 08:14 PM	#19
Pleximannen Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sweden Watch: 1665 Sea-Dweller Posts: 64	You're nowhere near the need for a refurb IMHO. Bracelet looks good so just go ahead and wear it!

23 June 2013, 09:51 PM	#20
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Bracelet looks like it has plenty of life left in it to me __________________

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