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SearChart · 26 June 2019, 06:13 PM

Even a modern bracelet can be thrashed in a few years time if you don't take good care of it. Solid links or not, doesn't matter.

harvey · 26 June 2019, 06:16 PM

Bas, what would you do what that bracelet then?

Lol-x · 26 June 2019, 06:35 PM

Some serious pressure must have been applied to that bracelet, how was it being worn to do that, maybe way loose and stressed when bending the wrist?

mjclark32 · 26 June 2019, 06:39 PM

I remember years back a guy posted pics of his ceramic gmt. He wore it daily to construction sites, if I remember correctly, it was also beat up and “stretched”

Onikage · 26 June 2019, 06:56 PM

That's that then.

LandWatch · 26 June 2019, 08:48 PM

Must have really been abused given it’s a relatively new model. Hard to imagine what he was doing with it ...

brandrea · 26 June 2019, 09:01 PM

Interesting to see Bas.

SearChart · 26 June 2019, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by harvey

Bas, what would you do what that bracelet then?

New bracelet

Not only is this one worn to shreds, it was also badly overpolished in the past.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Some serious pressure must have been applied to that bracelet, how was it being worn to do that, maybe way loose and stressed when bending the wrist?

Probably a combination of never cleaning and wearing it loose. And then never taking it off either.

77T · 26 June 2019, 09:20 PM

In the FS listings, some call that “comfy SEL Oyster bracelet”...

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padi56 · 26 June 2019, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

New bracelet

Not only is this one worn to shreds, it was also badly overpolished in the past.

Probably a combination of never cleaning and wearing it loose. And then never taking it off either.

And many on forum think the so called solid link bracelet is always better than the older type.When in the real world if worn on the wrist correctly, looked after with regular washing cleaning, both will last a lifetime and beyond.

nicon · 26 June 2019, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Some serious pressure must have been applied to that bracelet, how was it being worn to do that, maybe way loose and stressed when bending the wrist?

No serious pressure, just well known wear caused by dirt grinding pins and links from the inside.

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Originally Posted by padi56

And many on forum think the so called solid link bracelet is always better than the older type.When in the real world if worn on the wrist correctly, looked after with regular washing cleaning, both will last a lifetime and beyond.

Moreover, according to Rolliworks stretch repair is harder to do on solid links bracelets. Maybe ceramic pin collars will help in the future, but nothing can beat regular cleaning.

SubMarin18 · 26 June 2019, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

And many on forum think the so called solid link bracelet is always better than the older type.When in the real world if worn on the wrist correctly, looked after with regular washing cleaning, both will last a lifetime and beyond.

Nice to “see” you Padi! Hope you’re feeling better.

Tha Baron · 26 June 2019, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

In the FS listings, some call that “comfy SEL Oyster bracelet”...

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Reminds me of George Carlin’s bit on “euphemisms”

GoingPlaces · 26 June 2019, 10:05 PM

Wow, this is very interesting. Solid links and ceramic sleeves help but certainly don't prohibit stretch. Maintenance is still imperative.

bobabreath · 26 June 2019, 10:06 PM

Never seen one that badly stretched

Lgear080 · 26 June 2019, 10:14 PM

Really bad... pretty sure MY can still fix it tho.

THC · 26 June 2019, 10:21 PM

At least the wearer did not baby it / the quintessential tool watch for that guy

KeithP · 26 June 2019, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

And many on forum think the so called solid link bracelet is always better than the older type.When in the real world if worn on the wrist correctly, looked after with regular washing cleaning, both will last a lifetime and beyond.

I see so many 6 digit references on wrists in NYC. Nearly all of them worn loose like bangle bracelets

Coolex · 26 June 2019, 10:40 PM

This is the result of one go on the Jooltool

watchmaker · 26 June 2019, 10:44 PM

Part of me really likes seeing modern watches look like this. Reminds me that there are some people that just wanted a watch they can wear all day, every day, wherever they are.

watchwatcher · 26 June 2019, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

Wow, this is very interesting. Solid links and ceramic sleeves help but certainly don't prohibit stretch. Maintenance is still imperative.

There are no ceramic sleeves on this model. But, your point of maintenance is well taken. As is wearing with a good fit.

Bigblu10 · 26 June 2019, 10:51 PM

Some wear them loose and floppy and down against the hand instead of above the wrist bone. That would cause excessive wear and undue stress on the links. The bracelet on my YG Sub is around 15k to replace so I obviously am not aiming for a result like that!

KBM · 26 June 2019, 10:52 PM

Very interesting, Bas, thanks for that.

toomann · 26 June 2019, 10:54 PM

No safe queen there!

antbkny · 26 June 2019, 10:56 PM

Since the bracelet was over polished, I’m willing to bet that some of the polishing compound got in there and was never cleaned out.

TheDude · 26 June 2019, 11:01 PM

Don’t forget, the SS was first sold in summer of 2007. Could be as many as 12 years old. Shouldn’t make a difference but still, if unrelenting abuse - that many years can take a toll. Mine is nearly that old and not a hint of stretch.

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tkc324 · 26 June 2019, 11:18 PM

Wow... I have the exact watch. While I never baby it, it does seem to have a slight "stretch" since I have owned it in the last 9-10 years... good thing its not that bad like in your photos though... thanks for sharing.

harvey · 26 June 2019, 11:19 PM

Thanks Bas for he reply.

masterserg · 26 June 2019, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Probably a combination of never cleaning and wearing it loose. And then never taking it off either.

When you say cleaning, do you mean periodic ultrasonic or plain old soap and water? Thanks!

Scapegoat · 26 June 2019, 11:36 PM

I say that this is a watch well worn and deserving of a good service.

26 June 2019, 06:35 PM	#3
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26 June 2019, 06:39 PM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I remember years back a guy posted pics of his ceramic gmt. He wore it daily to construction sites, if I remember correctly, it was also beat up and “stretched” __________________

26 June 2019, 06:56 PM	#5
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	That's that then. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

26 June 2019, 09:20 PM	#9
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	In the FS listings, some call that “comfy SEL Oyster bracelet”... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

26 June 2019, 06:16 PM	#2
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,437	Bas, what would you do what that bracelet then?

26 June 2019, 08:48 PM	#6
LandWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: U.K. Posts: 708	Must have really been abused given it’s a relatively new model. Hard to imagine what he was doing with it ...

26 June 2019, 09:01 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	Interesting to see Bas.

26 June 2019, 10:05 PM	#14
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Wow, this is very interesting. Solid links and ceramic sleeves help but certainly don't prohibit stretch. Maintenance is still imperative.

26 June 2019, 10:06 PM	#15
bobabreath "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: N. Carolina, USA Posts: 567	Never seen one that badly stretched

26 June 2019, 10:14 PM	#16
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Really bad... pretty sure MY can still fix it tho.

26 June 2019, 10:21 PM	#17
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	At least the wearer did not baby it / the quintessential tool watch for that guy

26 June 2019, 10:40 PM	#19
Coolex Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: US Posts: 250	This is the result of one go on the Jooltool

26 June 2019, 10:44 PM	#20
watchmaker TechXpert Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: London Posts: 2,242	Part of me really likes seeing modern watches look like this. Reminds me that there are some people that just wanted a watch they can wear all day, every day, wherever they are.

26 June 2019, 10:51 PM	#22
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Some wear them loose and floppy and down against the hand instead of above the wrist bone. That would cause excessive wear and undue stress on the links. The bracelet on my YG Sub is around 15k to replace so I obviously am not aiming for a result like that!

26 June 2019, 10:52 PM	#23
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Very interesting, Bas, thanks for that.

26 June 2019, 10:54 PM	#24
toomann "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: columbus, ohio Watch: Oyster Perpetual Posts: 253	No safe queen there!

26 June 2019, 10:56 PM	#25
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Since the bracelet was over polished, I’m willing to bet that some of the polishing compound got in there and was never cleaned out.

26 June 2019, 11:01 PM	#26
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Don’t forget, the SS was first sold in summer of 2007. Could be as many as 12 years old. Shouldn’t make a difference but still, if unrelenting abuse - that many years can take a toll. Mine is nearly that old and not a hint of stretch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 June 2019, 11:18 PM	#27
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Wow... I have the exact watch. While I never baby it, it does seem to have a slight "stretch" since I have owned it in the last 9-10 years... good thing its not that bad like in your photos though... thanks for sharing.

26 June 2019, 11:19 PM	#28
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,437	Thanks Bas for he reply.

26 June 2019, 11:36 PM	#30
Scapegoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Pro Posts: 1,798	I say that this is a watch well worn and deserving of a good service.

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