Pillows stretching bracelets

[NoVaSubowner]

Originally Posted by HiBoost

This could finally be the post that kills Padi

He’s not the only one.


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[TheVTCGuy]

Someone please send a PM to PADI warning him of this thread, the shock could very well be too much for him.

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Someone please send a PM to PADI warning him of this thread, the shock could very well be too much for him.

[saxo3]

Originally Posted by springer

I don't know about PADI, but this thread is killing me.

She is the appointed new CEO of a UK timegrapher company.
Soon they will launch the "BRAIN POWER" timegrapher.

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by bfinchel

IM planning to purchase a winder and im worried that the pillows generate a preasure that may cause the jubille bracelets to stretch

this are the pillows



https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Almohada...9141197&sr=8-1



Do you think there is any risk??



Thanks

YES!

The bracelet Will Stetch unless you get the Rolex Approved Non-Stretch watch pillow.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Casotakar

Scrolling to see Padi response. Will check back in a few days. Brb…


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Words fail me with questions like this one, but it reminds me of a similar one many years ago now I decided to waste a bit of time so I decided to try this FB so called social media stuff as very interested in the art and care of Bonsai trees. I came across a post which I KNOW will make any regular people with a brain which is sadly lacking today as many have lost the power of using it. . Someone had bought a little bottle of Bonsai Focus fertiliser, they then took the trouble to add many photographs of it and post it on FB, with a caption along the lines can anyone advise me what to do with this?’ After I got past the obvious answer I had to go outside and take a breath say to myself god give me strength, I could not decide whether to sh#t or go blind, in the end I walked away from the likes of so called social media for good. I thought to myself the most polite answer I have, is read the f#ck#ng label. Did I miss something?

All information supplied from my own 79 year old brain power, without the aid of loupes, nicknames, timegrapher addiction, alignment points, protective film, pillow stretching, AD relationship building, investment £$€ stuff, special cleaning cloths, phone apps, and the rest of todays Rolex watch toys.

[JonaG]

Originally Posted by padi56

Words fail me with questions like this one, but it reminds me of a similar one many years ago now I decided to waste a bit of time so I decided to try this FB so called social media stuff stuff as very interested in the art and care of Bonsai trees. I came across a post which I KNOW will make any regular people with a brain which is sadly lacking today as many have lost the power of using it. . Someone had bought a little bottle of Bonsai Focus fertiliser, they then took the trouble to add many photographs of it and post it on FB, with a caption along the lines can anyone advise me what to do with this?’ After I got past the obvious answer I had to go outside and take a breath say to myself god give me strength, I could not decide whether to sh#t or go blind, in the end I walked away from the likes of so called social media for good. I thought to myself the most polite answer I have, is read the f#ck#ng label. Did I miss something?

Brilliant

Remember the days when people used to say “green side up” to anyone laying turf? It wouldn’t even be a joke these days

[CasinoRoyale_007]

Originally Posted by HiBoost

This could finally be the post that kills Padi

[padi56]

Originally Posted by CasinoRoyale_007

No my on going battle with cancer will eventually kill me, but Mr HiBoost or Mr Saxo words will never harm or hurt me.

[Boaters]

Wow just when you thought you heard it all..lol

[Tikandtokalot]

Bracelets don’t stretch.
The more they move the more they wear.

[Mystro]

Let’s cut some slack. It’s not a unreasonable question. There is a lot of new watch attachment systems for watch winders from plastic spring types to rubber foam. I have used watch winders for 25 years now and have a large multi head custom winder. They are a ideal, functional, and safe place to store your watches even if you don’t have the winder activated on all your watches. I prefer the foam style pillows that hold the watch firm but not so stiff you have to struggle to fold over the clasp when attaching. I recommend cleaning your watch before storing your watch on the winder. Just use some diluted Dawn dish soap to remove the oils from your watch. This will also keep your winder pillows clean and your watch will be looking sharp when your ready to use it again. Grit and grime in the links with movement is what stretches or loosens up a bracelet and not actual tension. Washing your timepiece often is the best habit you can get into to keep your watch pristine over decades of use.

[Casotakar]

Originally Posted by padi56

Words fail me with questions like this one, but it reminds me of a similar one many years ago now I decided to waste a bit of time so I decided to try this FB so called social media stuff as very interested in the art and care of Bonsai trees. I came across a post which I KNOW will make any regular people with a brain which is sadly lacking today as many have lost the power of using it. . Someone had bought a little bottle of Bonsai Focus fertiliser, they then took the trouble to add many photographs of it and post it on FB, with a caption along the lines can anyone advise me what to do with this?’ After I got past the obvious answer I had to go outside and take a breath say to myself god give me strength, I could not decide whether to sh#t or go blind, in the end I walked away from the likes of so called social media for good. I thought to myself the most polite answer I have, is read the f#ck#ng label. Did I miss something?

All information supplied from my own 79 year old brain power, without the aid of loupes, nicknames, timegrapher addiction, alignment points, protective film, pillow stretching, AD relationship building, investment £$€ stuff, special cleaning cloths, phone apps, and the rest of todays Rolex watch toys.

Haha. I can sleep a full 8 tonight with that response.

Sorry OP. No offense, I just enjoy the bluntness of user Padi56.


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[HiBoost]

Originally Posted by padi56

but Mr HiBoost or Mr Saxo words will never harm or hurt me.

Nor were these intended to. In fact, in this rare case my comment was actually a nod to you as it was obvious this topic would "bring out the padi" in all of us.

I do find it curious though, how you immediately recognized that facebook was not a good fit for your tastes yet for some reason you beat your head against the TRF wall every single day. I was searching for another topic last night and found a post from 6 years ago where you were still posting negative replies and other users were still asking why you had to be so negative about everything. In truth I have never seen evidence of this forum bringing you anything other than frustration, so it is unclear to me why you keep coming back.

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[YGRLX]

I don’t get the problem with the question… some people are nuts on here! If you wouldn’t say it to the persons face, maybe don’t write it on a forum either.

If you pull something hard enough it will stretch, that’s common sense guys.

[77T]

Serenity Now

Behind any member’s question, the great majority of the time, is a person seeking advice.

Seems stress from the pandemic over the past 18+ months has coarsened the discourse towards queries for which we harbor disdain.

Lest we devolve into Reddit-like cretins, maybe cut the OP some slack.

In every opportunity is the chance to learn something new…I learned to pre-tension Wolf Winder pillows for some watches. For example, watches on straps rather than bracelets. Others may have different takeaways…


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[CharlesN]

Originally Posted by padi56

No my on going battle with cancer will eventually kill me, but Mr HiBoost or Mr Saxo words will never harm or hurt me.

Peter,

What is the 56 ?

I do have some thoughts on what it could be ...

1) The number of points you have collected on this forum ?
2) Number of timegraphers you have built ?
3) The error in seconds that you will accept on your watch per day ?
4) The number of dives you do on a single holiday.
5) The beat error of your Sea-Dweller
6) The number of Open water divers you have certified
7) The minimum pressure you will allow before getting to the surface ?
8) I don't know any more so tell us now !

[padi56]

The 56 is quite personal for myself and myself only, so please don't ask again.

[saxo3]

Originally Posted by CharlesN

Peter,

What is the 56 ?

I do have some thoughts on what it could be ...

1) The number of points you have collected on this forum ?
2) Number of timegraphers you have built ?
3) The error in seconds that you will accept on your watch per day ?
4) The number of dives you do on a single holiday.
5) The beat error of your Sea-Dweller
6) The number of Open water divers you have certified
7) The minimum pressure you will allow before getting to the surface ?
8) I don't know any more so tell us now !

[HiBoost]

Originally Posted by YGRLX

If you pull something hard enough it will stretch, that’s common sense guys.

Sure, and if you hit something hard enough it will break in half. So I was wondering, when I put the watch on my wrist do I need to lay it on the skin gently to avoid it breaking in half? Reason has its bounds. A pillow, by its very defining trait, is meant to be a soft, cushioned, non-scratching interface to your precious timepiece.

But again, most of this comes down to a complete misunderstanding of bracelet "stretch". The links are not made of taffy. Metal can be stretched, sure, but unless you hooked your bracelet on a light post as you rode your bike past that is not something you are going to experience with a modern bracelet. And certainly will not be induced by pillow exposure.

[John S]

Originally Posted by bfinchel

IM planning to purchase a winder and im worried that the pillows generate a preasure that may cause the jubille bracelets to stretch
this are the pillows

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Almohada...9141197&sr=8-1

Do you think there is any risk??

Thanks

I ususally replaced with soft polyfoam pillow.

[CharlesN]

Originally Posted by HiBoost

Sure, and if you hit something hard enough it will break in half. So I was wondering, when I put the watch on my wrist do I need to lay it on the skin gently to avoid it breaking in half? Reason has its bounds. A pillow, by its very defining trait, is meant to be a soft, cushioned, non-scratching interface to your precious timepiece.

But again, most of this comes down to a complete misunderstanding of bracelet "stretch". The links are not made of taffy. Metal can be stretched, sure, but unless you hooked your bracelet on a light post as you rode your bike past that is not something you are going to experience with a modern bracelet. And certainly will not be induced by pillow exposure.

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[saxo3]

[CaptT]

Rather interesting thread, and concern by OP.

[Miels]

I find this thread interesting as I posted in another recently having just purchased my first Submariner new at an AD last week. It was my first luxury watch in honor of my first born. I put it on a pillow and there was some resistance and then wearing the watch I was convinced that the gaps between my links were wider than when I first put the watch on. Looking at pictures online I still think the links don't look tight enough. But I could just be over analyzing things and driving myself nuts for no reason.

[Db7566]

Originally Posted by Miels

I find this thread interesting as I posted in another recently having just purchased my first Submariner new at an AD last week. It was my first luxury watch in honor of my first born. I put it on a pillow and there was some resistance and then wearing the watch I was convinced that the gaps between my links were wider than when I first put the watch on. Looking at pictures online I still think the links don't look tight enough. But I could just be over analyzing things and driving myself nuts for no reason.

Zero chance your concern is reality.


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[russeree]

Originally Posted by Miels

I find this thread interesting as I posted in another recently having just purchased my first Submariner new at an AD last week. It was my first luxury watch in honor of my first born. I put it on a pillow and there was some resistance and then wearing the watch I was convinced that the gaps between my links were wider than when I first put the watch on. Looking at pictures online I still think the links don't look tight enough. But I could just be over analyzing things and driving myself nuts for no reason.

The latter, the links have gaps to avoid hair pinching. A pillow has zero effect on bracelet strecth.

That's would be the equivalent of saying that you were going to stretch a steel chain by pulling on it with your arms. It won't happen.

You could lengthen the chain by wiggling the links back and forth millions of times and using friction to wear away material.

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[Ensign]

While logically this fear doesn’t make sense, in my heart I understand your concern.