How do you wear your ROLEX, tight or loose?

[DM101]

Was at RSC last week to resize a new piece. All the while i like my to wear my piece loose (1 little finger space can slide in) The lady over counter advise me to resize it to be "SNUG fit" leaving about 4 to 5 mm in gap

She says the tighter it is the bracklet will not STRETCH over time. Once stretched she say nothing can be done.

Did some reading. I think she is right. Yes, the bracklet should be fitted TOO LOOSE or else will look like this in the long run

You can read more here... http://www.clockmaker.com.au/rolex/5513bracelet.html

I was also comparing the SUB/EXPLORER bracklets with those GMT2c/DTAEJUST found the older sports bracklets flimsy as compared to the new easylink Oyster bracklets - which are sturdier and strong and SOLID feel!

My SUB/EXPLs are all Z to M series which are Solid End Links but I feel still flimsy and light. BTW this is how u tell if U have SEL bracklets

http://bjsonline.com/watches/articles/0011.shtml

BTW any expert here can share how you define a bracklet is "loose"? i.e. gaps between the pieces > XXmm etc? or Curverature should not slag more than XXmm?

Advise appreciated.

[Darkangel]

I would say...most impt is that u are comfortable..and the watch doesn't move ard when u move your hand...

and oh...best is that there is no obvious red and tight watch mark if u remove your watch

[Oceanklassik]

It doesn't matter how one defines "loose" unless you are referring to a woman. Ok, I'm kidding. I think it is most important how comfortable it is when you wear it.

[3echo]

prefer loose woman ... oops bracelet ....bought an extra link to fit . i also advocate comfort 1st

[R-oyster]

I would say...most impt is that u are comfortable..and the watch doesn't move ard when u move your hand...

and oh...best is that there is no obvious red and tight watch mark if u remove your watch

That a good guide.

[seiko.citizen]

and dont forget to use the stepped adjustments to get the right fit. during the summer and winter seasons, i find myself adjusting the small adjustments to allow for swelling of the wrist.

[exxondus]

i like 'em tight

reason being that I can better prevent them from accidental knocks when I move my hand

[fallraen]

i like to wear my bracelet watches tight. loose just looks sloppy.

[DM101]

Met the shop keeper of Top Hour (in LP) he also advise to wear the bracelet tight not loose, especially for jubilee. Not sure abt President bracklet - never ask.

[Teogc]

For comfort, I always give slight allowance to my wrist. Don't like the gripping feel on my wrist of it is too tight.

[Darkangel]

and dont forget to use the stepped adjustments to get the right fit. during the summer and winter seasons, i find myself adjusting the small adjustments to allow for swelling of the wrist.

We are having summer all year round here

[Watcha]

i like it with some lag for comfort. Hot + sweat + tight = Uncomfortable for WATCH.

It is damaging for bracelet but i guess it wont wear out so fast.

Blame the hot weather.

[^Lee^]

For me, I wear it good fit, meaning the watch can slide a bit, but NOT loose type lah...

Quite true, when the weather is HOT, you will feel the watch getting tighter. when it is in aircon, the watch becomes loose

[Spirro]

I left my 16610 loose and it scratched against cuff links and also seemed to bang against walls more often. Now I wear all of them snug and no issue. Just my two cents.

[satch]

Just wear it the way it suits your lifestyle best. Strap is a tool, we adapt the strap to suit our lifestyles not the other way round...hehe...so for a desktop surfer like me it's got to be a little closer to snug. Perhaps 1/2 finger allowance.