cuervoz Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Getting a new bracelet and wanted to know what others do to "break them in." Any tips or ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 If you are referring to the SS bracelet...I used mineral oil on a few of mine...worked really well... I usually use enough oil to cover the bracelet..and let it sit overnight. Also a good idea Is to check those screws...loctite 242(blue) is suggested from most of the members here. That should keep your screws from backing out. Hope this helps. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 take a tbsp of extra virgin olive oil & spread it along the center of the bracelet work it in deep by flexing all the links back & forth once greased up, squirt a bit of dish soap and lather it up rinse and dry live happily ever after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuervoz Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Great advice guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Metal bracelets are full of machine shop grit and metal particles when they arrive. If you clean it internally and then oil it, I promise it will feel great. Part of this hobby is do-it-yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Completely disassemble and run through a ultra sonic cleaner, if you have one available. This will clear out all the grit and left over metal chips JKay mentioned. The reassemble with a light lube. I like Remington Gun Oil or LPS#1. They both leave a dry film behind and the Rem Oil has Teflon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuervoz Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Completely disassemble and run through a ultra sonic cleaner, if you have one available. This will clear out all the grit and left over metal chips JKay mentioned. The reassemble with a light lube. I like Remington Gun Oil or LPS#1. They both leave a dry film behind and the Rem Oil has Teflon! Never would of thought of that Mike but GREAT advice!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sul Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 As mention before: 1) Oil, I use "baby oil" usually- most skin friendly, result will be more gen like bracelet, smooth and nice 2) Loctite 242( blue) for bracelet screw`s 3) If you have Dremel and bracelet is polished, I usually re polish it. Rep bracelet edges are sometime quite sharp`s, polishing will help. You can have nr.1000 sand paper for edges and then polish with Dremel all bracelet. 4)If you have on bracelet glasp glued Breitling logo, as B01 has, you have to check how well it is connected also. Maybe need to reinstall it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman_Fred Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 I use a spray on silicone oil, give the whole bracelet a good squirt and then wipe off the excess. On the can it says it's: "transparent (ie clear), odourless, non-toxic, water-repelent, economical and lubricates very effectively". I think that ticks all the boxes ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
405356momo Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 i need a metal bracelet for a bce !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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