Scared of bracelet stretch

[Jef_]

Originally Posted by burnthesehills

Rolex watches - especially the professional models - are overbuilt by design to withstand extreme conditions. There is little to no chance his watch was damaged by this activity. And if it had been, it would be fairly obvious. It looks fine in the photos. If it looks and wears the same, he is OK.



But I worry for him when he gets that first ding or scratch.



These watches are meant to be worn and enjoyed, not babied and fussed over. But hey, we have all been there.

This is actually very interesting. So what I’m gathering is that either absolutely nothing happened, no stretching bending or anything, or it did and would be immediately clearly visible?

[Jef_]

Originally Posted by sillo38

Typically "stretched" bracelets you see aren't stretched from a specific large force being put on them all at once. It's wear from friction between the bracelet pins and the inside of the links.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=89630

The question is, is this an atypical situation in which -even one- pin was bent

[sillo]

Originally Posted by Jef_

The question is, is this an atypical situation in which -even one- pin was bent

From you pictures I don't think so. Does it feel any different?

I'm also still curious how you think you supported the entire weight of a person solely on a point on your bracelet.

[KBM]

This thread became hilarious with the addition of Jef's wife to the mix. Welcome to the both of you, and enjoy those great looking watches.

[THC]

Are you Patrick Swayze? What kind of dancing are you doing?

And do not put Baby in the corner

[blue lion]

I thought I had seen it all

[ERok32]

I’ve never heard of a steel jubilee getting stretched.


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[subtona]

Concern is unwarranted, Enjoy your watch.

[scotttampa]

Looks OK to me.

[perryj]

Many older jubilees made it through wars fine, you good wear and enjoy, and GREAT piece!

[watchmework]

Please tell me you didn’t consult your wife on this Jef.

[zengineer]

If you don't want to dance with her just say so.

[Jef_’s wife]

Originally Posted by watchmework

Please tell me you didn’t consult your wife on this Jef.

He did ;)
Source: not just a username, I am the wife


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[Mr.Rolex1]

Originally Posted by StackLexus17

What kind of dancing are we talking here?
- Salsa
- Breakdancing
- Acrobatic

OR was the dance...the no pants dance?

[Jef_’s wife]

Originally Posted by zengineer

If you don't want to dance with her just say so.

Actually, I was just trying to cook us some food...


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[Dr. Robert]

Originally Posted by Jef_

I would hate for the Rolex to stretch after a mere two weeks

Wash the watches, dirt is a cause. If you apply suntan lotion, moisturizer, even sweat can cause build up. Wash bracelet watches! Cleanliness is next to Godliness (it’s on Hans Wildorf’s headstone)

[burnthesehills]

Originally Posted by Jef_

This is actually very interesting. So what I’m gathering is that either absolutely nothing happened, no stretching bending or anything, or it did and would be immediately clearly visible?

Exactly.

It’s fine. Enjoy your watch and dancing with your lovely wife!

[watchmework]

Originally Posted by Jef_’s wife

He did ;)
Source: not just a username, I am the wife


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oh man! Jef, what were you thinking dude!

Glad the two of you and the watch are alright...and it’s time to take those stickers off!

[Jef_]

Originally Posted by kauebm

This thread became hilarious with the addition of Jef's wife to the mix. Welcome to the both of you, and enjoy those great looking watches.

Yeah I didn’t expect that in this thread but it seems like I got my wife interested in TRF ^^

Originally Posted by watchmework

oh man! Jef, what were you thinking dude!
My wife knew there wasn’t anything to read between the lines so I’m good thanks for your concern
I love your BLRO by the way

Glad the two of you and the watch are alright...and it’s time to take those stickers off!

I took two off so far. Warming up to the others now. Thanks!

Originally Posted by perryj

Many older jubilees made it through wars fine, you good wear and enjoy, and GREAT piece!

Thanks!

[Reynard86]

Id rather have a watch bent to my wrist than is swinging freely on my arm

[v8plus4]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i am trying to imagine a situation where the majority of someones body weight is being supported by a bracelet.

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[JodyHighroller]

Originally Posted by v8plus4

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[gmtln]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

This beats any “is my watch safe” posts.

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by sillo38

As far as I know only PM watches have the ceramic inserts and those inserts aren't going to do much in preventing a bending force. Those are there to reduce the friction that causes links to wear over time aka the real cause of stretch.

That's correct.

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by Jef_

I would hate for the Rolex to stretch after a mere two weeks

It wont. More likely under extreme stress it would break or snap.

[richard371]

I would think his arm would hurt or be damaged before the bracelet.

[Dennisoul]

Stretch happens when dirt and grime gets in between the links from not cleaning for years. Your watch is absolutely ok.....as been said you’ll do more damage keeping the plastics on as grime and dirt accumulate along and underneath the sides of the plastic. Not always visible u till the plastic is taken off and there are scratches an scuffs from the dirt etc. No matter how well you think you’ll keep the dirt out it will accumulate!!....I’ve seen loads of watches with marks that have been left in this way.
YOUR WATCH IS OK!


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[Gerardus]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

This beats any “is my watch safe” posts.

x2 hahah (are the stickers also still on the clasp?)

[Muxi]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i am trying to imagine a situation where the majority of someones body weight is being supported by a bracelet.

In any case you are probably more likely to die from a bacterial infection from all the gunk living on your stickers than bending your bracelet from dancing

what if you fell down dancing, cut your wrist and the open wound came into contact with all the bacteria stuck to the stickers, then you would have something to worry about. You are worrying about the wrong thing

It happened.

In Die Hard.

A Rolex.

[Jef_’s wife]

Originally Posted by richard371

I would think his arm would hurt or be damaged before the bracelet.

Did you not see on the picture that his whole hand is missing? As he was lifting me up, his hand just snapped and broke off. But we figured the bigger priority would be to start this thread and make sure the watch is ok. We went to ER after reading all your comments, so the hand is fine now.


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