Is this 18238 Bracelet Stretch Minimal

[ajh77]

Is this bracelet stretch minimal on these two different 18238 Day Dates ?

[piratfisk]

The top one looks better to me. Either one looks like easy work for Mike @ RW.

[ajh77]

But for a 34 yr old watch that isn’t planning on being serviced by Mike at RW and will
Just be worn, is this stretch very minimal ?

[piratfisk]

It's fine I guess, what do you want me to tell you? That's too much stretch for my liking & I would send it to be refurb'd, but that's me. I'm also not in the market for a watch that's nearly as old as I am.

[pk552502]

The first one is minimal and would be fine by me. The second one is more than minimal but less than moderate. I think I'd be fine with either one as long as the watch itself was in sharp/unpolished condition.

[Nello93]

The one on bottom is a lot of stretch. Top one is pretty good. You need to wear it well fitted. Not too loose. Should be good.

[fskywalker]

Both are fine IMHO por a daily wear, the top would be my choice if everything else is equal among both watches


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[ajh77]

The bottom will be my daily wear watch and I don’t want to spend the extra $$ at RW.
What do you all think ? Look for one more tight ?

[huncho]

bezel on the top one looks too polished for my liking but stretch is pretty minimal. bottom one has a better bezel but a lot more stretch. keep in mind that the case is also being tilted to the left to lessen the effect of the stretch in the bottom one

what are the prices?

[ajh77]

17,600.00 for bottom with Rolex 2 yr warranty .. was overhauled in 2024 and polished by Rolex.

[thesharkfactor]

With so many to choose from, I’d buy the best condition I could find (neither of those).

[ajh77]

Do you think that is a bad deal ?
I really like the dial.

[huncho]

i would pass, you should be able to get one with almost no stretch for 17-18

here's a reference for the price point

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=940533

[ajh77]

Thank you for the advice, much appreciated.

[acorn]

Top looks like he’s cheating a little, holding it down very slightly will show less flop.

[racerx]

Originally Posted by ajh77

17,600.00 for bottom with Rolex 2 yr warranty .. was overhauled in 2024 and polished by Rolex.

Too stretched and over priced for my taste.

[ajh77]

Thank you for your opinion. I am going to pass on the purchase.

[yessir69]

Bracelets that have stretch are more comfortable.

There. I said it.

[csaltphoto]

So many of those in almost unworn condition. Here is one with described "light stretch".
https://tropicalwatch.com/watches/o4ku

[joli160]

Top is much better with the watch head pictured vertical.
Bottom one tilted backwards and will look worse if the head is also vertical.

[StellarisCollection]

Top one looks better.

[JSolution]

Originally Posted by ajh77

But for a 34 yr old watch that isn’t planning on being serviced by Mike at RW and will
Just be worn, is this stretch very minimal ?

In short - yes