bracelet oyster bracelet stretch

[berin]

Hi all, can anyone tell me how I determine if a bracelet is stretched please?

I have an Explorer 2 16570 which I bought new around 2001. It was pretty much my daily wear for a few years before I acquired a few more watches. I had it on a NATO then an Erika strap but refitted the bracelet and had it serviced a couple of years ago, then haven't worn it much since till now, I'm wearing it more because its such a nice understated watch.

However, the bracelet feels a bit "clattery" in comparison with others, and there's a bit of movement between the links.

So - how do I determine how much stretch it has? Does it matter? And what can i do about it - does it mean a new Oyster bracelet or can the original be refurbished?




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[Watchfun1]

I am not sure if there is objective measure of stretch but just hold it by the case and see how much the bracelet droops. These images might help: https://www.google.co.in/search?q=ro...iw=375&bih=559


For some Archie humour (ugh!), there is this: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfh0kpOpNHw

[seadog1408]

I always work on the measurement that if it fits over your knee, it's stretched.

[deepreddave]

There's loads is threads on refurbing the bracelet, Seth and Micheal Young spring to mind, but it seems you will need to be prepared to wait. I suspect however that it's well within acceptable for it's age so it's more about whether it bothers you enough.

[berin]

I'll post some pictures later