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timlo · 23 January 2016, 01:25 AM

Hi all,

I bought a Deep Sea Dblue with bracelet 98210 with polished buckle in last December. I find that the bracelet is looser than the one on my black DS which has the same 98210 bracelet but a different sandblasted buckle. Does anyone experience this as well? Are the new bracelets with polished buckle looser than before? (For example the safety clasp swings easily when opened while the one my my black DS does not swing back and forth).

Thanks all

antbkny · 23 January 2016, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by timlo

Hi all,

I bought a Deep Sea Dblue with bracelet 98210 with polished buckle in last December. I find that the bracelet is looser than the one on my black DS which has the same 98210 bracelet but a different sandblasted buckle. Does anyone experience this as well? Are the new bracelets with polished buckle looser than before? (For example the safety clasp swings easily when opened while the one my my black DS does not swing back and forth).

Thanks all

probably just a slight variance, but for the record the safety clasp on my deepsea does not swing freely. I have a sandblasted buckle. i wouldnt worry too much about it unless the clasp isnt locking down properly.

watchwatcher · 23 January 2016, 02:02 AM

Do you mean it fits looser on the wrist with the same number of links removed? That would be odd.

timlo · 23 January 2016, 02:08 AM

It feels like one of the old style Rolex bracelet (the hollow ones). Everything just swings back and forth. Is it just me or do others also experience this? I know Rolex improved their bracelet from the loose ones to the tighter ones. My Dblue buckle just swings open loosely when I open it but the bracelets on the black DS, the GMT 116710 and other newer generation Rolex feel different. These bracelets offer you a tighter and more solid feeling. I went to RSC but they say it is all fine. I am thinking of asking for a change if it is an isolated case.

watchwatcher · 23 January 2016, 02:41 AM

OK...I think I know what you're saying.

I've had several watches that didn't swing freely when opened. I believe it's just an issue with the hinge that connects the sandblasted (or polished) part with the adjoining part (sorry, I don't know the technical terms).

I think it's a QC issue more than a design issue. IMO.

timlo · 26 January 2016, 02:34 AM

Is there a way how I can increase the friction in the hinges so that the safety clasp and the buckle can open and close in a tighter manner?

23 January 2016, 01:25 AM	#1
timlo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Home Posts: 207	New Rolex bracelets loose or tight? Hi all, I bought a Deep Sea Dblue with bracelet 98210 with polished buckle in last December. I find that the bracelet is looser than the one on my black DS which has the same 98210 bracelet but a different sandblasted buckle. Does anyone experience this as well? Are the new bracelets with polished buckle looser than before? (For example the safety clasp swings easily when opened while the one my my black DS does not swing back and forth). Thanks all

23 January 2016, 02:02 AM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Do you mean it fits looser on the wrist with the same number of links removed? That would be odd.

23 January 2016, 02:08 AM	#4
timlo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Home Posts: 207	It feels like one of the old style Rolex bracelet (the hollow ones). Everything just swings back and forth. Is it just me or do others also experience this? I know Rolex improved their bracelet from the loose ones to the tighter ones. My Dblue buckle just swings open loosely when I open it but the bracelets on the black DS, the GMT 116710 and other newer generation Rolex feel different. These bracelets offer you a tighter and more solid feeling. I went to RSC but they say it is all fine. I am thinking of asking for a change if it is an isolated case.

23 January 2016, 02:41 AM	#5
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	OK...I think I know what you're saying. I've had several watches that didn't swing freely when opened. I believe it's just an issue with the hinge that connects the sandblasted (or polished) part with the adjoining part (sorry, I don't know the technical terms). I think it's a QC issue more than a design issue. IMO.

26 January 2016, 02:34 AM	#6
timlo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Home Posts: 207	Is there a way how I can increase the friction in the hinges so that the safety clasp and the buckle can open and close in a tighter manner?

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