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rolexBuddy · 14 July 2009, 08:48 AM

Hi,
I received as a gift a Wolf Design watch winder for my new TT Sub and thanks to people on this board was able to figure out how to put watch so that it doesn't fall out when winder does its thing. The trick consist of picking next size of a foam filled cushion. Cushion is then compressed and watch, with a clasp closed, slips over it at which point cushion is let to expand. Extra height of the cushion expands enough to the sides to allow for secure fit in the winder's socket when rotated.

But of course now I'm worried about stretching the sensitive TT Oyster bracelet on my "tool" watch :(

mikefrmnj · 14 July 2009, 08:54 AM

I assume you are joking. If not how do you figure it's a sensitive bracelet?

Tools · 14 July 2009, 08:57 AM

................... No

Enzo thecat · 14 July 2009, 09:04 AM

Its not a stupid question. I have small wrists and all the cushions end up being very tight and that worries me. I have an Orbita winder and I ordered smaller cushions AT THE SUGGESTION of the orbita rep. When my Tag was my only nice watch, I wanted to store it on the OEM cushion and was worried about strap stretch so I took some of the stuffing out of the cushion!

Andad · 14 July 2009, 09:13 AM

I agree with you Enzo. I don't think the tight pillows will harm the oyster bracelet but I have put some smaller bracelets on my winders and found the clasps are hard to clip on.
I would modify the cushions or make some that are the correct size.

generic0 · 14 July 2009, 09:29 AM

I put a jubilee bracelet older model DJ on my orbita and it did stretch out the clasp. It wouldn't close properly afterward, until I re-bent the metal blade to reshape the clasp...

so I've been avoiding putting the yachtmaster on the orbita for this reason.

sirjohnbrian · 14 July 2009, 09:43 AM

I don't think the bracelets will stretch by the static distraction of a watch pillow. I think it is the repetitive stress grinding away at the pins that will do it over time. I guess the older the watch, the more this would be an issue.

Enzo thecat · 14 July 2009, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by generic0

I put a jubilee bracelet older model DJ on my orbita and it did stretch out the clasp. It wouldn't close properly afterward, until I re-bent the metal blade to reshape the clasp...

so I've been avoiding putting the yachtmaster on the orbita for this reason.

Call orbita. They have smaller cushions now that you can get. They are awesome and fit in the winder easier too.

rolexBuddy · 14 July 2009, 10:19 AM

What do they say about no stupid questions....?

If I had a SS bracelet on my Sub I wouldn't even ask this question. But it being a TT with hollow gold link it kind of irked me that cushion will exert constant pressure on the band through the years that I will have it in the winder. There is in fact a smaller cushion, but Wolf winders are actually designed on relying on the friction of the larger cushion squished by the bracelet to expand inside the rotator cup and keep in in place. Keep in mind that Wolf Desings rotators keep the watch at almost vertical position, whereas Orbita have them at more or less horizontal position. Still waiting on opinion of TT Sub owners (any TT Oyster owner really).

Perdu · 14 July 2009, 10:40 AM

It's not very likely. I've worn my TT Sub for 15 years and it's been though some stuff and the bracelet is not stretched. The TT Oysters are tougher than they look. I sometimes run mine on a winder with an expansion cushion and I don't see any problem. You'll get to the point where you don't baby it - it just takes time.

moodz01 · 14 July 2009, 11:59 AM

i was worried about the same thing, so i bought a velcro strap from the hardware store to fit my bracelet size. works great

stripec30 · 14 July 2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moodz01

i was worried about the same thing, so i bought a velcro strap from the hardware store to fit my bracelet size. works great

Brilliant!

STEELINOX · 14 July 2009, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moodz01

i was worried about the same thing, so i bought a velcro strap from the hardware store to fit my bracelet size. works great

Classic !
There ARE smart peeps out there still !
I used to live in HB too, Warner and Springdale !

rolexBuddy · 14 July 2009, 12:49 PM

Wow Moodz, that is pretty nifty idea, I got to try that. Does the bracelet touch the rotating cup though? I think on mine I use the middle cushion, and with watch fitted, bracelet barely clears the cup, so I wonder how it will do with extra piece of Velcro under it. I've to say though that I wish I did a little more research and maybe I would've gotten Orbita since it doesn't rely on expanding cushion design.
But I concur, Brilliant!

moodz01 · 14 July 2009, 01:22 PM

Thanks guys!

rolexBuddy, just make sure to buy the thinest velcro. mine clears the cup just right.

Steel, i'm not to far from where you used to reside. HB represent!

fly4food84 · 18 August 2010, 11:08 AM

Good idea! I was worried about the same thing myself.

Speed · 18 August 2010, 11:23 AM

Hmm. Just ordered a Brookstone winder. I have 6.5" wrists. Hope the watch fits without stretching the bracelet.

slcbbrown · 18 August 2010, 11:34 AM

no

fly4food84 · 18 August 2010, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Hmm. Just ordered a Brookstone winder. I have 6.5" wrists. Hope the watch fits without stretching the bracelet.

<--- 6"

14 July 2009, 08:48 AM	#1
rolexBuddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas, US Posts: 123	Can watch cushion stretch TT Oyster bracelet? Hi, I received as a gift a Wolf Design watch winder for my new TT Sub and thanks to people on this board was able to figure out how to put watch so that it doesn't fall out when winder does its thing. The trick consist of picking next size of a foam filled cushion. Cushion is then compressed and watch, with a clasp closed, slips over it at which point cushion is let to expand. Extra height of the cushion expands enough to the sides to allow for secure fit in the winder's socket when rotated. But of course now I'm worried about stretching the sensitive TT Oyster bracelet on my "tool" watch :(

14 July 2009, 08:57 AM	#3
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14 July 2009, 09:13 AM	#5
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,807	I agree with you Enzo. I don't think the tight pillows will harm the oyster bracelet but I have put some smaller bracelets on my winders and found the clasps are hard to clip on. I would modify the cushions or make some that are the correct size. __________________ E

14 July 2009, 09:43 AM	#7
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	I don't think the bracelets will stretch by the static distraction of a watch pillow. I think it is the repetitive stress grinding away at the pins that will do it over time. I guess the older the watch, the more this would be an issue. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

14 July 2009, 10:40 AM	#10
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	It's not very likely. I've worn my TT Sub for 15 years and it's been though some stuff and the bracelet is not stretched. The TT Oysters are tougher than they look. I sometimes run mine on a winder with an expansion cushion and I don't see any problem. You'll get to the point where you don't baby it - it just takes time. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

14 July 2009, 08:54 AM	#2
mikefrmnj Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ USA Posts: 267	I assume you are joking. If not how do you figure it's a sensitive bracelet?

14 July 2009, 09:04 AM	#4
Enzo thecat Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Enzo Location: Indiana Watch: Changes Daily Posts: 86	Its not a stupid question. I have small wrists and all the cushions end up being very tight and that worries me. I have an Orbita winder and I ordered smaller cushions AT THE SUGGESTION of the orbita rep. When my Tag was my only nice watch, I wanted to store it on the OEM cushion and was worried about strap stretch so I took some of the stuffing out of the cushion!

14 July 2009, 09:29 AM	#6
generic0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston Watch: BP FF Bathyscaphe Posts: 116	I put a jubilee bracelet older model DJ on my orbita and it did stretch out the clasp. It wouldn't close properly afterward, until I re-bent the metal blade to reshape the clasp... so I've been avoiding putting the yachtmaster on the orbita for this reason.

14 July 2009, 10:19 AM	#9
rolexBuddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas, US Posts: 123	What do they say about no stupid questions....? If I had a SS bracelet on my Sub I wouldn't even ask this question. But it being a TT with hollow gold link it kind of irked me that cushion will exert constant pressure on the band through the years that I will have it in the winder. There is in fact a smaller cushion, but Wolf winders are actually designed on relying on the friction of the larger cushion squished by the bracelet to expand inside the rotator cup and keep in in place. Keep in mind that Wolf Desings rotators keep the watch at almost vertical position, whereas Orbita have them at more or less horizontal position. Still waiting on opinion of TT Sub owners (any TT Oyster owner really).

14 July 2009, 11:59 AM	#11
moodz01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: keith Location: Huntington Beach Watch: GMT II TT Posts: 15	i was worried about the same thing, so i bought a velcro strap from the hardware store to fit my bracelet size. works great

14 July 2009, 12:49 PM	#14
rolexBuddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas, US Posts: 123	Wow Moodz, that is pretty nifty idea, I got to try that. Does the bracelet touch the rotating cup though? I think on mine I use the middle cushion, and with watch fitted, bracelet barely clears the cup, so I wonder how it will do with extra piece of Velcro under it. I've to say though that I wish I did a little more research and maybe I would've gotten Orbita since it doesn't rely on expanding cushion design. But I concur, Brilliant!

14 July 2009, 01:22 PM	#15
moodz01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: keith Location: Huntington Beach Watch: GMT II TT Posts: 15	Thanks guys! rolexBuddy, just make sure to buy the thinest velcro. mine clears the cup just right. Steel, i'm not to far from where you used to reside. HB represent!

18 August 2010, 11:08 AM	#16
fly4food84 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississippi Watch: 116500LN Posts: 285	Good idea! I was worried about the same thing myself.

18 August 2010, 11:23 AM	#17
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Hmm. Just ordered a Brookstone winder. I have 6.5" wrists. Hope the watch fits without stretching the bracelet.

18 August 2010, 11:34 AM	#18
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	no

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