Royal Oak bracelet fold

[chunk2020]

Hi hi

If anyone can please advise.

Of the usual criteria I have for a new watch.. (kid play proof & pool play proof) .. I thought I could make an exception for the next with a RO.

(A straight forward 15400 or 15500 or similar)

One of the other criteria is generally that it’s either on rubber or the bracelet can fold flat as I generally dump it in my gym bag each day.

For the above reasons Rolex generally covers all bases. Throw it in the bag or a pocket and no worries.

I got rid of one of the new Santos this year primarily because I couldn’t just throw it in my gym bag without fear of bending the bracelet beyond where it should be.

Can someone pls tell me.. does the RO bracelet fold flat on itself like this ..


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[chunk2020]

Originally Posted by chunk2020

Hi hi

If anyone can please advise.

Of the usual criteria I have for a new watch.. (kid play proof & pool play proof) .. I thought I could make an exception for the next with a RO.

(A straight forward 15400 or 15500 or similar)

One of the other criteria is generally that it’s either on rubber or the bracelet can fold flat as I generally dump it in my gym bag each day.

For the above reasons Rolex generally covers all bases. Throw it in the bag or a pocket and no worries.

I got rid of one of the new Santos this year primarily because I couldn’t just throw it in my gym bag without fear of bending the bracelet beyond where it should be.

Can someone pls tell me.. does the RO bracelet fold flat on itself like this ..


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[Slackergirl]

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Problem solved buy what you love :-)

[J.T.]

No

[Steele]

I have the rubber strap on my 15400 right now or I would test it for you

[messikens]

I would NOT recommend throwing a 15500 into a gym bag without a travel pouch.

It looks too nice mint and scratches too easily to risk it. That said I'm sure you can rotate or cover it.

[VogelPhoenix]

The bracelet does not fold flat. Some watches I may just stick into a pocket of a backpack etc, but if I expect to take off a RO I carry one of these:

[Audevache]

Agree with what many have said here. The RO, in spite of being labeled as a “sports” watch, is actually much more of a dress watch. The amazing bracelet is quite sensitive. I’d never stow it away without a pouch.

[Tomas Eriksson]

Originally Posted by Audevache

Agree with what many have said here. The RO, in spite of being labeled as a “sports” watch, is actually much more of a dress watch. The amazing bracelet is quite sensitive. I’d never stow it away without a pouch.

Would argue it's not sensitive at all, the bracelet is solid and quite robust.

Reason the bracelet not being able to fold flat is due to design and tolerances between the links.

[Audevache]

Originally Posted by Tomas Eriksson

Would argue it's not sensitive at all, the bracelet is solid and quite robust.

Reason the bracelet not being able to fold flat is due to design and tolerances between the links.

I'm not concerned about breaking the bracelet but I like to minimize scratch risks. I'd always use a solid pouch for my Jumbo.