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ddommen · 9 January 2008, 02:30 AM

Hi
I have just been given my first Rolex, lady datejust watch with a Gold and SS jubilee bracelet. I have been to have the watch sized and it;s either too loose and sliding all over the place, or slightly tight. I am currently wearing it slightly tight, (or snug), I can just about get my little finger under the bracelet.

I have read that wearing the watch too loose or too tight can damage the bracelet. Any comments would appreciated.

I will post some photos soon.
Many thanks

JJ Irani · 9 January 2008, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ddommen

Hi
I have just been given my first Rolex, lady datejust watch with a Gold and SS jubilee bracelet. I have been to have the watch sized and it;s either too loose and sliding all over the place, or slightly tight. I am currently wearing it slightly tight, (or snug), I can just about get my little finger under the bracelet.

I have read that wearing the watch too loose or too tight can damage the bracelet. Any comments would appreciated.

I will post some photos soon.
Many thanks

Hi Louisa,

Welcome to TRF.

Congrats on a beautiful Rolex. If you can still manage to slide your little pinky between wrist and bracelet, you should be okay.

Don't wear it too loose. That would tend to stretch out the links.

The new Jubilee has this problem, I know.......no clasp with micropin adjustment.

Cheers - JJ

SPACE-DWELLER · 9 January 2008, 02:45 AM

Welcome to TRF, Louisa!

Check my reply in the New Member section.

Tools · 9 January 2008, 03:23 AM

Welcome Louisa.

Wear it so it is comfortable on you..Too loose and the self winder will not get enough positive movement to operate properly; too snug and it will cut into your flesh during thos timews when the body swells a bit..

If it is a new one with the solid links, then you do not have the issues with older Jubilee bracelets that stretched because of the "hammer" effect of a too loose watch.

ddommen · 9 January 2008, 04:45 AM

Thank you for the advice - It was purchased in 2007 however the serial number begins with F which seems to be a 2006 model. Does anyone know if this has the new Jubilee bracelet with the solid pins?

JJ Irani · 9 January 2008, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ddommen

Thank you for the advice - It was purchased in 2007 however the serial number begins with F which seems to be a 2006 model. Does anyone know if this has the new Jubilee bracelet with the solid pins?

F-series would date back to 2004-2005.

Yes, the new Jubilee with ALL solid links was current at the time and still is!!

f16570 · 9 January 2008, 05:42 AM

Welcome, and enjoy your watch.

GoldenBear · 9 January 2008, 06:46 AM

Wear it so it is comfortable on you. A pinky underneath seems about right on me. Either way, the bracelet will loosen up over time, as it gets broken in. So the "too loose" vs. "too tight" argument doesn't really make any sense.

ddommen · 9 January 2008, 06:43 PM

Thanks - I'll keep it as it is then. I plan to wear it everyday so as you say will loosen up over time.

9 January 2008, 02:30 AM	#1
ddommen Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Louisa Location: England Watch: DJ Blue Dial Posts: 70	New member needs advice on how to wear jubilee bracelet Hi I have just been given my first Rolex, lady datejust watch with a Gold and SS jubilee bracelet. I have been to have the watch sized and it;s either too loose and sliding all over the place, or slightly tight. I am currently wearing it slightly tight, (or snug), I can just about get my little finger under the bracelet. I have read that wearing the watch too loose or too tight can damage the bracelet. Any comments would appreciated. I will post some photos soon. Many thanks

9 January 2008, 02:45 AM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF, Louisa! Check my reply in the New Member section. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

9 January 2008, 03:23 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	Welcome Louisa. Wear it so it is comfortable on you..Too loose and the self winder will not get enough positive movement to operate properly; too snug and it will cut into your flesh during thos timews when the body swells a bit.. If it is a new one with the solid links, then you do not have the issues with older Jubilee bracelets that stretched because of the "hammer" effect of a too loose watch. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 January 2008, 04:45 AM	#5
ddommen Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Louisa Location: England Watch: DJ Blue Dial Posts: 70	2006 jubilee bracelet Thank you for the advice - It was purchased in 2007 however the serial number begins with F which seems to be a 2006 model. Does anyone know if this has the new Jubilee bracelet with the solid pins?

9 January 2008, 05:42 AM	#7
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Welcome, and enjoy your watch. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

9 January 2008, 06:46 AM	#8
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Wear it so it is comfortable on you. A pinky underneath seems about right on me. Either way, the bracelet will loosen up over time, as it gets broken in. So the "too loose" vs. "too tight" argument doesn't really make any sense. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

9 January 2008, 06:43 PM	#9
ddommen Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Louisa Location: England Watch: DJ Blue Dial Posts: 70	Thanks - I'll keep it as it is then. I plan to wear it everyday so as you say will loosen up over time.

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