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sachit · 27 August 2018, 05:35 AM

This is the brand new YG DD40 I tried at the Rolex boutique. Is this stretch ok on the brand new DD40 ?

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fskywalker · 27 August 2018, 05:48 AM

You mean separation of links? To check stretch I do this:

This picture is from the web, beleive new bracelet should be like that

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77T · 27 August 2018, 05:51 AM

The link gaps and fitment look ok to me.

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sachit · 27 August 2018, 06:06 AM

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The link gaps and fitment look ok to me.

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Compare this picture..the gap between the link is like almost negligible .

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G.D.BeanCounter · 27 August 2018, 06:14 AM

Not sure it it's a fair comparison, because one is hanging and the other appears to be resting on the counter. However, as they appear, the difference between the gaps between the links are very noticeable.

Jace · 27 August 2018, 06:15 AM

That’s not stretch. That’s the way it’s built. The new dd40s have ceramic pins to eliminate bracelet stretch. Time will tell.

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sachit · 27 August 2018, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by G.D.BeanCounter

Not sure it it's a fair comparison, because one is hanging and the other appears to be resting on the counter. However, as they appear, the difference between the gaps between the links are very noticeable.

Yeah that's what I think ...the gap between the links are very noticeable

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antoflo · 27 August 2018, 06:37 AM

If you're buying in a Rolex AD you'll be fine

peterpl · 27 August 2018, 07:25 AM

There is no such thing as stretch on DD40s and DD2s. They all have ceramic inserts to eliminate past issues of stretch.

77T · 27 August 2018, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sachit

Compare this picture..the gap between the link is like almost negligible .

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Is that a DD40, or a 36mm model?

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sachit · 27 August 2018, 08:55 AM

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Is that a DD40, or a 36mm model?

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DD40

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77T · 27 August 2018, 09:01 AM

Then I’d opt for the first bracelet. I’ve had Jubilee’s loosely linked and tightly linked - the looser ones were more comfortable.

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sachit · 27 August 2018, 09:04 AM

So I can tight or loosen the link in the AD itself ?

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Bigblu10 · 27 August 2018, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sachit

This is the brand new YG DD40 I tried at the Rolex boutique. Is this stretch ok on the brand new DD40 ?

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Odd question. How can a brand new never worn watch have bracelet "stretch "?

sachit · 27 August 2018, 09:17 AM

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Odd question. How can a brand new never worn watch have bracelet "stretch "?

Correct...but the gap between the links are clearly visible. I've already tried wearing YG DD40 may be 100times and video recorded each and every time and none had gaps between the links except this one.

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watchwatcher · 27 August 2018, 09:33 AM

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Correct...but the gap between the links are clearly visible. I've already tried wearing YG DD40 may be 100times and video recorded each and every time and none had gaps between the links except this one.

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Hmmm...that's odd. And those stickers are not ones I'm familiar with on a brand new Rolex either.

I don't have a good comparison shot, but here's a pic of mine, which may help.

Bosbevok · 27 August 2018, 12:06 PM

I agree with the plastic comment. It is definitely a DD40 though, look at the lugs. There are supposed to be gaps between the links, and these are actually vents. The nature of the president strap would have you sweating bullets without the vents.

roosvelt · 27 August 2018, 08:42 PM

I don't know, I grabbed my dads 18078 1980 DD worn for 30 years never off the the wrist. The gaps are the same on that new DD ? The 18078 has some nice stretch to it . Melts on the wrist!

jaySL350 · 28 August 2018, 12:28 AM

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Hmmm...that's odd. And those stickers are not ones I'm familiar with on a brand new Rolex either.

I don't have a good comparison shot, but here's a pic of mine, which may help.

Good point "watchwearer",,,,,
i thought those stickers didnt look right?,,,,,
Makes me wonder if its a return [unworn],,,
i would have more concern over that then the bracelet,,,,
tag looks old as the hills,,all frayed,,,,,
op has a right to be concerned it would seem,,,,,
best of luck in sorting it out,,,,,

DocHorton · 28 August 2018, 12:57 AM

My DD2 is much tighter than that...I would pass on it. Doesn't look right to me. The second pic looks more like what it should be.

904VT · 28 August 2018, 02:27 AM

Of course it's brand new. The new DD 40's have ceramic as well to help protect against stretching. The likelihood of stretching of a brand new example is slim to none.

904VT · 28 August 2018, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Hmmm...that's odd. And those stickers are not ones I'm familiar with on a brand new Rolex either.

I don't have a good comparison shot, but here's a pic of mine, which may help.

I have a feeling they may take some extra liberty protecting the full PM bracelet at their own discretion in-store for handling prior to sale.

T01 · 28 August 2018, 03:05 AM

If it is brand new I wouldn't worry about anything, especially with the above mentioned upgraded pins.

LuminousMaximus · 28 August 2018, 04:05 AM

If there’s a question I would just buy New Elsewhere.

When it feels right, I’d buy it.

sachit · 28 August 2018, 06:30 AM

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I have a feeling they may take some extra liberty protecting the full PM bracelet at their own discretion in-store for handling prior to sale.

Correct.... I have seen this in couple of ADs in different countries.

sachit · 28 August 2018, 06:32 AM

May be I need to rephrase my question..."Is this gap between the links ok on the brand new President ?

Bigblu10 · 28 August 2018, 06:41 AM

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Hmmm...that's odd. And those stickers are not ones I'm familiar with on a brand new Rolex either.

I don't have a good comparison shot, but here's a pic of mine, which may help.

Larry, was your DD40 bracelet wrapped in a protective plastic when pulled out of the plastic box? Not the first time I have seen a brand new full PM watch with plastic wrapping on the bracelet. Does Rolex do this to protect it from scratches before it is unboxed? Maybe this is only on YG,WG,RG,PT models.

shirtguy · 28 August 2018, 06:46 AM

I got mine from ad straight out of the coffin, had no wrapping like that

Bigblu10 · 28 August 2018, 06:53 AM

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I got mine from ad straight out of the coffin, had no wrapping like that

What model?

Beelzy · 28 August 2018, 07:01 AM

Looks like a display watch. That would make sense for the stretching and
weird plastic wrap.

27 August 2018, 05:35 AM	#1
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77T 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,630	The link gaps and fitment look ok to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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77T 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,630	Then I’d opt for the first bracelet. I’ve had Jubilee’s loosely linked and tightly linked - the looser ones were more comfortable. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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27 August 2018, 06:14 AM	#5
G.D.BeanCounter Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Sky DayDate 2 Posts: 1,317	Not sure it it's a fair comparison, because one is hanging and the other appears to be resting on the counter. However, as they appear, the difference between the gaps between the links are very noticeable.

27 August 2018, 06:15 AM	#6
Jace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jace Location: Boca Raton Watch: Platinum DD 40 Posts: 329	That’s not stretch. That’s the way it’s built. The new dd40s have ceramic pins to eliminate bracelet stretch. Time will tell. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

27 August 2018, 06:37 AM	#8
antoflo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canada Watch: DJII, Sub Posts: 597	If you're buying in a Rolex AD you'll be fine

27 August 2018, 07:25 AM	#9
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	There is no such thing as stretch on DD40s and DD2s. They all have ceramic inserts to eliminate past issues of stretch.

27 August 2018, 09:04 AM	#13
sachit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: india Posts: 455	So I can tight or loosen the link in the AD itself ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 August 2018, 12:06 PM	#17
Bosbevok "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Canada Watch: Day Date 40 GMT II Posts: 711	I agree with the plastic comment. It is definitely a DD40 though, look at the lugs. There are supposed to be gaps between the links, and these are actually vents. The nature of the president strap would have you sweating bullets without the vents.

27 August 2018, 08:42 PM	#18
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	I don't know, I grabbed my dads 18078 1980 DD worn for 30 years never off the the wrist. The gaps are the same on that new DD ? The 18078 has some nice stretch to it . Melts on the wrist!

28 August 2018, 12:57 AM	#20
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,526	My DD2 is much tighter than that...I would pass on it. Doesn't look right to me. The second pic looks more like what it should be.

28 August 2018, 02:27 AM	#21
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	Of course it's brand new. The new DD 40's have ceramic as well to help protect against stretching. The likelihood of stretching of a brand new example is slim to none.

28 August 2018, 03:05 AM	#23
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	If it is brand new I wouldn't worry about anything, especially with the above mentioned upgraded pins.

28 August 2018, 06:32 AM	#26
sachit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: india Posts: 455	May be I need to rephrase my question..."Is this gap between the links ok on the brand new President ?

28 August 2018, 06:46 AM	#28
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,326	I got mine from ad straight out of the coffin, had no wrapping like that

28 August 2018, 07:01 AM	#30
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	Looks like a display watch. That would make sense for the stretching and weird plastic wrap.

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