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dajark · 6 August 2011, 01:33 PM

Is it from wearing the watch too tight? Or just from normal usage? Is there anything to do to reverse the stretch?

egzbuen · 6 August 2011, 01:37 PM

The metal/bracelet doesn't actually stretch but dirt that gets trapped in between causes it to loosen. Kinda like metal being sanded down.

There are a few watchmakers who are known to repair these type of damage.

vbuskirk · 6 August 2011, 01:40 PM

Ummm, subpar bracelets?

MB7000 · 6 August 2011, 04:04 PM

I think a big thing that causes a good stretch is HOT YOGA.

Rikki · 21 August 2011, 12:11 PM

Every metal bracelet has moving parts that are always moving when being worn. It's metal on metal with no lubrication now add sweat dirt and dust and you have a nice cutting agent to speed things along. My suggestion has always been to clean you case and band in warm soapy water like dawn maybe a little ammonia once a month and your band will last twice as long. Rikki

6 August 2011, 01:33 PM	#1
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6 August 2011, 01:37 PM	#2
egzbuen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manila Posts: 1,177	The metal/bracelet doesn't actually stretch but dirt that gets trapped in between causes it to loosen. Kinda like metal being sanded down. There are a few watchmakers who are known to repair these type of damage. __________________ 18083 & 16750 16234 & 16233 16610 & 16800 3717-01 & 104 & 312 Nav B-Uhr

21 August 2011, 12:11 PM	#5
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Every metal bracelet has moving parts that are always moving when being worn. It's metal on metal with no lubrication now add sweat dirt and dust and you have a nice cutting agent to speed things along. My suggestion has always been to clean you case and band in warm soapy water like dawn maybe a little ammonia once a month and your band will last twice as long. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

6 August 2011, 01:40 PM	#3
vbuskirk Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 42	Ummm, subpar bracelets?

6 August 2011, 04:04 PM	#4
MB7000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Marcus Location: Chicago Watch: Day-Date,Deepsea Posts: 266	I think a big thing that causes a good stretch is HOT YOGA.

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