Anyone with bracelet "stretch" on their modern Rolex bracelet yet?

[xjeeunitx]

It really comes down to how you size and wear your watch. Keeping your watch cleaned and maintenance is a must. Some people never wash their watch and you can clearly tell when you purchase one filled with gunk between the bracelet and end link. Once you clean the gunk out, you will notice the stretch even more.

[dysondiver]

Originally Posted by sub-eddie

Has anyone noticed that on brand new watches the first link (the one that attaches to the lugs) and the second link seem to have some play compared to the rest of the other links on the bracelet. Has anyone seen this on their new watches?

yep , ive noticed that too

[SeaAndSky]

Originally Posted by Ragna

I want to add that if you wear your watch loose there will be more wear.

I agree. Even a watch never cleaned should show substantially less wear than a watch loosely worn. For wear to occur the parts must move.

[second time]

Originally Posted by Sublover2166

Solid center links are the big difference. Rolex should have been making bracelets this way since day one. Definitely more metal surrounding the bracelet pins and a much more solid feel. Now they have more heft and feel like a several thousand dollar watch should. JMO.

Agree

[mtgjr]

Originally Posted by Ragna

What do you mean by that.

He was just trying the show the amount of dirt and grime left in the water after an ultrasonic cleaning.