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outtatime · 10 April 2012, 11:25 AM

I took off my Sub tonight and noticed that the bracelet on the 6:00 side seemed a lot looser than it had previously. I don't mean in terms of how loose I'm wearing it, but the links themselves were very "floppy" (usually, if I had it off and held it by the head, the bracelet would flop around pretty much just at the end links-now, every single link was folding in on itself). It almost felt like a stretched out Jubilee. The watch will be a year old next week. Is it just "getting old" already? It still squeaks, and I always keep it very clean so I'd hope it's not getting stretched, especially being relatively new.

FNFZ4 · 10 April 2012, 11:42 AM

Thats impossible. Could it be its just in your mind? Is the watch still under warranty?

outtatime · 10 April 2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FNFZ4

Thats impossible. Could it be its just in your mind? Is the watch still under warranty?

Not in my mind, it is under warranty. Unfortunately the AD I bought it from is no longer one, and I wouldn't trust the local AD to service a Timex.

Maybe it's just finally "breaking in". I see lots of threads about people saying how their bracelet squeaks, but after washing/etc. it stops. It still squeaks like crazy, but maybe it's just giving a bit.

Tools · 10 April 2012, 12:30 PM

After a year I would expect that there would be enough minor wear that it wouldn't be as tight as when new...

A warranty doesn't cover normal wear, but it doesn't really sound like there is anything wrong..

RX0-Unicorn · 10 April 2012, 11:55 AM

bring it back to your AD and ask them to check it for you. it is still under 2yrs warranty

MY-WATCH · 11 April 2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RX0-Unicorn

bring it back to your AD and ask them to check it for you. it is still under 2yrs warranty

x2

outtatime · 10 April 2012, 12:33 PM

All righty...there's no way for me to photograph this since it's more of a "feel" thing, but it's definitely not like it was when it was new.

Must be time for a new watch!

Tools · 10 April 2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by outtatime

All righty...there's no way for me to photograph this since it's more of a "feel" thing, but it's definitely not like it was when it was new.

Must be time for a new watch!

Works for me..

Darlinboy · 10 April 2012, 08:06 PM

Sure, time for a new one!

BTW, I'll recycle your old one at no charge - will even pay the shipping costs.

Just let me know!

Puffy · 10 April 2012, 08:23 PM

it'll def get a bit looser after a while...

Oyster Al · 11 April 2012, 12:39 AM

I think what the OP is trying to get at is since the subc bracelet links are solid all the way thru, why the "loose" feel so early in it's life? A lot of posts in recent times hinted that stretch was a thing of the past with the updated bands.

kilyung · 11 April 2012, 12:46 AM

I've noticed that some of my new bracelets articulate much easier/smoother than when new. It makes the bracelet feel 'looser' than when new but I've seen no evidence of stretch or wear.

P2725TMB · 11 April 2012, 04:47 AM

You can check the wear by holding the links mid-way between case and clasp at the edges and moving it laterally. There shouldn't be much slopiness after just one year of (normal) wear.

Megalobyte · 11 April 2012, 05:28 AM

Ok, the original poster asked me to post pics for him.

I don't see anything wrong.

roadie1 · 11 April 2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Megalobyte

Ok, the original poster asked me to post pics for him.

I don't see anything wrong.

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Z-Sub · 11 April 2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by roadie1

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IMG]http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af202/Megalobyte/c0175e91.jpg[/IMG]

This one needs to be checked by a urologist...

NYMike · 11 April 2012, 05:48 AM

Perhaps there was some type of coating on the links from the factory that make it stiffer at first. Also, it's possible that they just come extremely tight, and within the first few weeks of wear it loosens slightly. I imagine the new ones are a bit over stiff from the factory, so it's possible, but probably expected.

outtatime · 11 April 2012, 11:24 AM

I guess I should clarify. It's not loose in the classic sense (like if you hold it sideways, it "bends")...it's loose more as in the links are moving more freely than they did in the past. Don't know how else to explain it. Maybe it's just normal.

The Golden Crown · 11 April 2012, 02:41 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOJqicM6x84

Perhaps it is not real.

MoBe · 11 April 2012, 03:22 PM

I year of wear would hardly show unless there`s something wrong.

mltworldwide · 11 April 2012, 04:00 PM

but with that bracelet you can always get a perfect fit. Do you wear it daily?

gwalker · 11 April 2012, 04:17 PM

Sounds like its just breaking in. You say there is no stretch. Rolex doesn't honor wear and tear issues. Enjoy your watch. It's normal.

10 April 2012, 11:25 AM	#1
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	SubC-Oyster bracelet getting loose? I took off my Sub tonight and noticed that the bracelet on the 6:00 side seemed a lot looser than it had previously. I don't mean in terms of how loose I'm wearing it, but the links themselves were very "floppy" (usually, if I had it off and held it by the head, the bracelet would flop around pretty much just at the end links-now, every single link was folding in on itself). It almost felt like a stretched out Jubilee. The watch will be a year old next week. Is it just "getting old" already? It still squeaks, and I always keep it very clean so I'd hope it's not getting stretched, especially being relatively new.

10 April 2012, 11:42 AM	#2
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10 April 2012, 12:30 PM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	After a year I would expect that there would be enough minor wear that it wouldn't be as tight as when new... A warranty doesn't cover normal wear, but it doesn't really sound like there is anything wrong.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 April 2012, 08:06 PM	#9
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,701	Sure, time for a new one! BTW, I'll recycle your old one at no charge - will even pay the shipping costs. Just let me know! __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

10 April 2012, 08:23 PM	#10
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	it'll def get a bit looser after a while... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

10 April 2012, 11:55 AM	#5
RX0-Unicorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jimmy Location: Hong Kong, NYC Posts: 200	bring it back to your AD and ask them to check it for you. it is still under 2yrs warranty

10 April 2012, 12:33 PM	#7
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	All righty...there's no way for me to photograph this since it's more of a "feel" thing, but it's definitely not like it was when it was new. Must be time for a new watch!

11 April 2012, 12:39 AM	#11
Oyster Al "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Al Location: USA Posts: 1,546	I think what the OP is trying to get at is since the subc bracelet links are solid all the way thru, why the "loose" feel so early in it's life? A lot of posts in recent times hinted that stretch was a thing of the past with the updated bands.

11 April 2012, 12:46 AM	#12
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I've noticed that some of my new bracelets articulate much easier/smoother than when new. It makes the bracelet feel 'looser' than when new but I've seen no evidence of stretch or wear.

11 April 2012, 04:47 AM	#13
P2725TMB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, Omega Posts: 1,364	You can check the wear by holding the links mid-way between case and clasp at the edges and moving it laterally. There shouldn't be much slopiness after just one year of (normal) wear.

11 April 2012, 05:28 AM	#14
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Ok, the original poster asked me to post pics for him. I don't see anything wrong.

11 April 2012, 05:48 AM	#17
NYMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: NYC Watch: 16610,1675, 116518 Posts: 363	Perhaps there was some type of coating on the links from the factory that make it stiffer at first. Also, it's possible that they just come extremely tight, and within the first few weeks of wear it loosens slightly. I imagine the new ones are a bit over stiff from the factory, so it's possible, but probably expected.

11 April 2012, 11:24 AM	#18
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	I guess I should clarify. It's not loose in the classic sense (like if you hold it sideways, it "bends")...it's loose more as in the links are moving more freely than they did in the past. Don't know how else to explain it. Maybe it's just normal.

11 April 2012, 02:41 PM	#19
The Golden Crown Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midwest Watch: 16234 (1990) Posts: 235	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOJqicM6x84 Perhaps it is not real.

11 April 2012, 03:22 PM	#20
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	I year of wear would hardly show unless there`s something wrong.

11 April 2012, 04:00 PM	#21
mltworldwide 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: florida Posts: 8,645	It's possible it streched some ... but with that bracelet you can always get a perfect fit. Do you wear it daily?

11 April 2012, 04:17 PM	#22
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Sounds like its just breaking in. You say there is no stretch. Rolex doesn't honor wear and tear issues. Enjoy your watch. It's normal.

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