Modern can still wear out...

[masterserg]

Originally Posted by padi56

Below a picture of my late 1999 own working tool watch SD,it was used and many times abused for many years with well over 600 hours underwater as a real working tool,picture after last service many years ago.And has never has any ultrasonic cleaning by myself, only just good old soap and water and normal routine service.This working tool has seen more use that today's mainly pampered watches will see in ten lifetimes.Keep it clean wear snug fit on wrist then no matter whether old or new type will last a life time.

Originally Posted by SearChart

Just keeping it clean with soap and water in the first place.

Some bracelets have so much dark gunk in between links, all skin grease. It is fking revolting.

TY both!

@ PADI, that is a beautiful SD!

[DoctorA]

Originally Posted by padi56

And many on forum think the so called solid link bracelet is always better than the older type.When in the real world if worn on the wrist correctly, looked after with regular washing cleaning, both will last a lifetime and beyond.

How can washing and cleaning make a difference in bracelet stretching?

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by DoctorA

How can washing and cleaning make a difference in bracelet stretching?

Dirt, grime, body oils=sandpaper. Sandpaper=excessive wear of the bracelet pins and the link holes they pivot in.
Why do we shower on a daily basis? Just because it is something to kill 15 minutes a day?

[herts9]

Originally Posted by DoctorA

How can washing and cleaning make a difference in bracelet stretching?

Oil, sweat and gunk can build up within the links and pins which cause excessive friction and will put more stress on the moving parts leading to more wear. A little over a long time can add up.

[The Libertine]

Originally Posted by DoctorA

How can washing and cleaning make a difference in bracelet stretching?

Dirt and other debris can make its way into the connecting joints (where the pins go) and wear down the metal over time.

[TheDude]

Originally Posted by padi56

Below a picture of my late 1999 own working tool watch SD,it was used and many times abused for many years with well over 600 hours underwater as a real working tool,picture after last service many years ago.And has never has any ultrasonic cleaning by myself, only just good old soap and water and normal routine service.This working tool has seen more use that today's mainly pampered watches will see in ten lifetimes.Keep it clean wear snug fit on wrist then no matter whether old or new type will last a life time.

My 16660 bracelet from 1984 is tight as a drum and I’ve only owned it from 2010. Not a hint of stretch.


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[SearChart]

Originally Posted by padi56

Below a picture of my late 1999 own working tool watch SD,it was used and many times abused for many years with well over 600 hours underwater as a real working tool,picture after last service many years ago.And has never has any ultrasonic cleaning by myself, only just good old soap and water and normal routine service.This working tool has seen more use that today's mainly pampered watches will see in ten lifetimes.Keep it clean wear snug fit on wrist then no matter whether old or new type will last a life time.

Great looking SD Peter

[amh]

I'm sure some guys actually do wear out the bracelet

[GoingPlaces]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

There are no ceramic sleeves on this model. But, your point of maintenance is well taken. As is wearing with a good fit.

Ah... thank you for the clarification.


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