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18 October 2019, 06:07 AM | #1 |
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How prone to bracelet stretch are the newer Submariners?
I haven’t seen a post on this in a while, curious if there are any updates from long time users of the Sub and Sub Date six digit models.
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18 October 2019, 06:27 AM | #2 |
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Ive had my 116613 since 2013 and I swear its just as it was day 1. I'm sure there is bound to be some stretch but I cant tell it. I wear all mine tight enough where I can just barely fit my index finger between the clasp and wrist. So not to tight nor to loose imo. I think the new heavier bracelets help with stretch.
As a matter of fact all my 6 digit models are like that. I dont have a ton like some on TRF but I have a few.
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18 October 2019, 06:32 AM | #3 |
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this whole stretch thing is a non issue in my mind, as the owner of a 30+ year old heavily worn YG DD with minimum stretch it will be a LONG time if ever that it actually is an issue. With the new SS Subs, I would think never would it be an issue
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18 October 2019, 06:36 AM | #4 |
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Solid link bracelets when washed often, stretching is a non issue. Like, your kids won’t have any issues when your gone.
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18 October 2019, 07:23 AM | #5 |
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I hate it when it’s stretched out
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18 October 2019, 10:05 AM | #6 |
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No stretch on mine.
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18 October 2019, 10:10 AM | #7 |
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Haven't noticed any stretch on my WG Smurf, and I'm not the greatest at washing it. lol
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18 October 2019, 10:30 AM | #8 |
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Here's the deal; larger links mean less stretch. Hardly ever see stretch in the oyster bracelets.
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18 October 2019, 10:49 AM | #9 |
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When did Rolex move to solid bracelets? And does it vary by model?
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18 October 2019, 01:30 PM | #10 |
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I have an M series (2007) 16610 that I wear daily. No noticeable stretch at all!
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18 October 2019, 01:48 PM | #11 |
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I don't think any watch is prone to stretch if kept clean. Since I succumbed to wristwatch madness and started breaking my watches special brush out I haven't noticed any stretch at all.
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18 October 2019, 03:14 PM | #12 |
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These new bracelets are so solid, i can’t see it being an issue. If you wear it with dirt and grime in it constantly, i mean just filthy, it will “stretch”. I just can’t see that happening though.
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18 October 2019, 06:31 PM | #13 |
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18 October 2019, 07:35 PM | #14 |
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2 years with the 116610 and 1 year day and night with the 126600, not strech at all yet.
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18 October 2019, 08:51 PM | #16 |
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YG Sub worn daily and no bracelet wear whatsoever. But I keep it clean on a daily basis and wear it fitted snug to wrist.
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18 October 2019, 10:00 PM | #17 |
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Can’t speak for 6’digits, but my 20 year old 16610 worn doing anything and everything has almost 0. While it’s never been polished, I do clean it after hard use.
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19 October 2019, 01:12 AM | #18 |
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I don't think that is an issue anymore. But I guess we will see in 30 years lol
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19 October 2019, 01:13 AM | #19 |
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Haven’t noticed in 3 years any stretch. But again, 3 years is a very small sample size. Sooo, TBD.
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The stretch comes over many years in the older hollow link bracelets which were worn loosely on the wrist. Its all the movement between the links from a loose fit that wears out the bracelet. I don't think surface grime has a whole lot to with it unless its really bad, caked and abrasive. I would think that would cause ugly surface wear but not stretch which is more internal.
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You'd be surprised to see how much grime and nasty stuff comes out of bracelet from a regular well cleaned watch after using an ultra sonic
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19 October 2019, 05:25 AM | #22 |
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I bought my 16800 in 1985. I've had it serviced twice by well vetted Independents. The bracelet is virtually the same as it was 35 yrs ago when I bought it BNIB from the AD. I scuba'd with it, rode motorcycles, shot all imaginable firearms excluding Barrett .50 with it, was involved in countless tactical missions with it, and it is as good as new. Figure something else out to worry about.
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Would have to agree with this 100%. Have worn a 16610 on two deployments to Iraq and had the hell beat out of it with no issues, stills wears the same minus all the scratches and scuffs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Apologies for resurrecting an older thread for my first post. I just have a question I was hoping you could help me with.
After quite some time of wanting one, I finally got my first watch. A new 41mm no date from an AD. Amazing experience and I adore the watch. After having it for a few days I noticed that there is a little wiggle where the top links meet the case. And also after looking closely I am wondering if there is too much of a gap between links, tried to include a pic but got an alert that I need 10 posts before I do so. Is there a way putting it back in the Rolex box on the pillow could have stretched it after links were removed? There was certainly some tension when I did it. I know I could totally be insane, so please be kind. This was just a big moment for me and where I expect my watch to gain some wear over time I do want to make sure all is normal while it’s new. Thanks so much for dealing with this newcomer. |
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Today this Internet term "hollow link" is a complete and utter misnomer all it means in the real world, is simply this. All the links are made from heavy solid gold or solid S.steel tubing and then formed into shape in a press. This leaves a void in the center, just like any other piece of tube,however, the tubes are still made from solid 18Ct gold or solid SS. While the newer so called solid link bracelet might feel more substantial the newer type or so called solid links are still machined but they are machined with holes drilled right through the metal. So in the real world they are as well technically hollow but not to the same extent as the older type. And in every day wearing would doubt if any real difference in strength or longevity of life as long as you keep them clean. Thats the simple answer in the life of any Rolex oyster bracelet keep it clean and they will last 20-30 years plus. Even the older type 5 series Oyster bracelets have been stress tested and will take 525 lbs pressure before breaking and that's enough to seriously damage your wrist.
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23 August 2021, 06:11 PM | #28 |
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Steel doesn’t stretch. I guess the term has been coined over the years to explain the pin wear that occurs between link and axis. I believe that one metal had a higher tensile strength than the other. Can’t remember if its the pin or the link that was harder than the other, thus causing wear when blended with skin oils, creams, grit, sand and debris which made the perfect home-made honing paste…of the type used to hone cylinder head valves…
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As for the Rolex box pillow, assuming its the same flexible "sprung" pillow it has always been, no, the tension from the pillow is not going to have caused any wear or stretch.
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