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konga056 · 14 September 2021, 03:59 AM

Just curious for those that has had the DD40 for awhile how has the bracelet holding up? I know the ceramic pins are supposed to reduce bracelet stretch but has it eliminated it completely?

WalterW · 14 September 2021, 06:21 AM

Shouldn’t worry about stretch at all to be honest. Only reason these bracelets would stretch is if you didn’t clean them regularly and the dirt and debris built up between the links. Or if you went to the beach on a regular basis and didn’t wash it afterwards.

WalterW · 14 September 2021, 06:21 AM

Shouldn’t worry about stretch at all to be honest. Only reason these bracelets would stretch is if you didn’t clean them regularly and the dirt and debris built up between the links. Or if you went to the beach on a regular basis and didn’t wash it afterwards.

Rrpdc · 14 September 2021, 07:18 AM

Only had mine. Year and a half. Just wish dd40 had some type of easy link.

Cambo · 14 September 2021, 07:34 AM

Really a bit too early to tell (by a couple of decades) but I love both my DD40’s bracelet fit. Very comfortable.

jacksprat · 14 September 2021, 07:39 AM

My understanding was that bracelet stretch was mostly due to hollow links (rolled plate) of yester- year's design. Today's jubilee and president links are a solid so the only thing that would could cause the stretch look would be the bending of the link pins. The ceramic bushings (sleeves) mitigate much of that.

TexEd · 14 September 2021, 07:47 AM

Mine is great, still very tight and attractive. I really like the President band, very striking.

peterpl · 14 September 2021, 07:52 AM

Looks brand new still and very very tight.

They all have ceramic sleeves now so stretch should be a thing of the past. Had mine close to 5 years now.

Otto · 14 September 2021, 07:16 PM

Doing fine after several years.

OrangeSport · 14 September 2021, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacksprat

My understanding was that bracelet stretch was mostly due to hollow links (rolled plate) of yester- year's design. Today's jubilee and president links are a solid so the only thing that would could cause the stretch look would be the bending of the link pins. The ceramic bushings (sleeves) mitigate much of that.

It's the pins wearing the holes, especially if dirty. The piece of metal being worn away is still a piece of metal, if you see what I mean.

It can happen on newer bracelets too. They just wear a tiny bit away, over all the links it makes a difference.

14 September 2021, 03:59 AM	#1
konga056 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 50	For those who had a DD40 for awhile, hows the bracelet holding up Just curious for those that has had the DD40 for awhile how has the bracelet holding up? I know the ceramic pins are supposed to reduce bracelet stretch but has it eliminated it completely?

14 September 2021, 07:34 AM	#5
Cambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Cam Location: North of 49th Watch: Rolex/Grand Seiko Posts: 1,885	Really a bit too early to tell (by a couple of decades) but I love both my DD40’s bracelet fit. Very comfortable. __________________ 16618 126710BLRO 116500 LN (White) 228235 228239 SBGK002

14 September 2021, 06:21 AM	#2
WalterW "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Posts: 279	Shouldn’t worry about stretch at all to be honest. Only reason these bracelets would stretch is if you didn’t clean them regularly and the dirt and debris built up between the links. Or if you went to the beach on a regular basis and didn’t wash it afterwards.

14 September 2021, 07:18 AM	#4
Rrpdc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dc Posts: 2,002	Only had mine. Year and a half. Just wish dd40 had some type of easy link.

14 September 2021, 07:39 AM	#6
jacksprat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: seattle, WA Posts: 163	My understanding was that bracelet stretch was mostly due to hollow links (rolled plate) of yester- year's design. Today's jubilee and president links are a solid so the only thing that would could cause the stretch look would be the bending of the link pins. The ceramic bushings (sleeves) mitigate much of that.

14 September 2021, 07:47 AM	#7
TexEd "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Guess Posts: 324	Mine is great, still very tight and attractive. I really like the President band, very striking.

14 September 2021, 07:52 AM	#8
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Looks brand new still and very very tight. They all have ceramic sleeves now so stretch should be a thing of the past. Had mine close to 5 years now.

14 September 2021, 07:16 PM	#9
Otto 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,022	Doing fine after several years.

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