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11 April 2014, 12:18 PM
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Is an Oyster Bracelet known for comfort?
I find the Oyster Bracelet on my 16610 to be ridiculously comfortable. The old style clasp kind of digs into my skin a bit, but the bracelet just kinda disappears on the wrist, it just feels so natural.
I'm curious, is this just a subjective thing that I find comfortable, or are Oyster Bracelets generally designed and known for being comfortable to wear? |
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11 April 2014, 12:20 PM
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It is the most comfortable bracelet type i have worn. Then jubilee comes 2nd place
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11 April 2014, 12:30 PM
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I've got two on Oysters and they are like you said very natural and transparent feeling.
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11 April 2014, 12:31 PM
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On the heavier models, the Oyster feels better to me. On the lighter ones, like vintage models, I like the Jubilee better - or a strap.
A lot depends upon wrist size and how tight/loose you wear the bracelet methinks...
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11 April 2014, 01:18 PM
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I don't think that Oysters are particularly comfortable when new, but they will 'wear in' after a while. They are best after their first refinish - square edges 'broken' just a little, etc.
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11 April 2014, 01:23 PM
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Made to be comfortable!
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11 April 2014, 01:24 PM
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The Oyster is very comfortable, but I think that the Super Jubilee and President bracelets are even more comfortable.
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11 April 2014, 01:36 PM
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Never tried the president, but prefer oyster over jubilee. Yes, very comfortable compared to my other brands (Omega/Breitling).
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11 April 2014, 01:53 PM
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I love Oyster bracelets, the best.
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11 April 2014, 01:56 PM
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Yes.....especially the old ones with non-SELs & the tinfoil clasps!
The jubilee ones pull at whats left of my wrist hairs!!!!
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11 April 2014, 02:08 PM
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i have 5 oysters and one jubilee so ....just sayin' |
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11 April 2014, 02:15 PM
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the oyster bracelet is very very comfortable, at least for me. It did take some time for me to get that perfect fit though, in terms of taking off links, playing with the adjustments..
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11 April 2014, 02:17 PM
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I think the Super Jubilee is very comfortable.
Of course, the Oyster is, too. Switching between them is always refreshing for some reason.
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11 April 2014, 02:37 PM
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I may be part of a minority but I think the old tuna cans are more comfortable than the new style bracelets.
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11 April 2014, 11:53 PM
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11 April 2014, 11:54 PM
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Wore a Jubilee on my DJ for 14 yrs loved the feel
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11 April 2014, 11:56 PM
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mmm Oyster. Yep love it. Never pulls the hair out of my arm like my Seiko band does... always funny when you yell OUCH! when moving your arm and everyone looks at you. "Oh just my watch band... not wearing the Oyster today" lol should put that damn Seiko 5 on a leather band and call it a day. It hurts!
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12 April 2014, 12:07 AM
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My Oyster is very comfortable. A President is on my grail list, so I look forward to seeing if the heavier YG watch feels good with that bracelet. If not, then a leather band is always an option.
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12 April 2014, 12:37 AM
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I've worn my Oyster for several decades, since it was new, and I've been pleased with its durability and it's comfortable to wear.
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12 April 2014, 12:42 AM
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I enjoy wearing the Oyster. The super jubilee didn't really have a good fit for my wrist. It was either too big or too small. Now I have the glidelock clasp and I just adjust it a little too much.
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12 April 2014, 12:45 AM
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My 16610 is very comfy too
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12 April 2014, 01:52 AM
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I would say so.
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12 April 2014, 02:14 AM
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i have never had any comfort issues with the oyster bracelet. have not tried on a ton of watches but out of the brands that I have the oyster bracelet is number one for me
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12 April 2014, 02:26 AM
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16610 is the most comfortable watch I have ever owned.
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12 April 2014, 02:45 AM
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New or old, Rolex bracelets are the most comfortable I've used. Among other things the taper used melts into your wrist.
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12 April 2014, 03:04 AM
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12 April 2014, 08:50 AM
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Oysters are very comfortable, but I feel the Jubilee is even more so.
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