japanic Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 -Tight -Normal (1 finger) -Loose (able to go around completely) Just curious about various preferences in reference to, but not limited to Rolex bracelets. My daily beater is a 36mm Explorer and I generally adhere to the rule that you should be able to fit one finger between the bracelet and the wrist, but a colleague of mine who wears a DayDate wears it so tight, it looks like the clasp is holding on for dear life, and yet an older gentleman wears his gold Datejust loosely and just lets it hang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrboombasteke Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HartDoc Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 1 finger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 -Normal (1 finger) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanic Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 I have noticed that if I change my bracelet setting, the timing on my watch goes awry: Tight 2 seconds slow, Loose 5 seconds slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 normal. 1 finger. My wrist actually gets "tired" if its too tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Normal. Although it fluctuates depending on the time, day, week, etc. Sometimes I start the day at normal and end up at loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 normal - but a lot depends on size, weight...on smaller watches, i can go a little looser...but with heavier watches, it has to be 1 finger...never really tight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Rubber.....tight SS.....1 Finger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 +1 HikeUSA Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 I hate a tight bracelet/ strap..be It rubber or leather. The norm for me is one finger...but my wrist can fluctuate quite a bit due to weather or water retention. Thats why I love ss clasp with micro ajustments...Breitling pro2 for example...makes for a perfect fit most of the time. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slask111 Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 I want mine between normal and tight.. who would have thought anything else I have a hard time finding the perfect fit. Its either to loose or to tight. I actually had to get rid of a few watches because of that. I wish all bracelets had micro adjustment like the new subs. Only watch so far where i have a perfect fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Normal - 1 finger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Normal- 1/2 to 3/4th a finger …… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Those sub clasp are really nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Some are tight, some are normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKDDUDE Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 We are talking about watch straps here, aren't we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wat44 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbiesrock Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 We are talking about watch straps here, aren't we? Lol! Another thing I have a problem with, and this is for obvious reasons far worse with bracelets than rubber/leather straps. On a somewhat related topic, I find that in the mornings, my wrists are considerably smaller than they are during the day. A strap that I might put on in the morning will become so tight that I might need to change the tang hole towards the end of the day. That's a change of between 6-8mm depending on the strap. Does anyone else find this? I've wondered if it's real or just my imagination, but it seems pretty constant, almost like clockwork (if you'll pardon the terrible pun ) I figure it has something to do with fluid retention during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Lol! Another thing I have a problem with, and this is for obvious reasons far worse with bracelets than rubber/leather straps. On a somewhat related topic, I find that in the mornings, my wrists are considerably smaller than they are during the day. A strap that I might put on in the morning will become so tight that I might need to change the tang hole towards the end of the day. That's a change of between 6-8mm depending on the strap. Does anyone else find this? I've wondered if it's real or just my imagination, but it seems pretty constant, almost like clockwork (if you'll pardon the terrible pun ) I figure it has something to do with fluid retention during the day. Your not alone, my wrists are smaller when I get up too. Towards the end of the day my bracelet is definitely tighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbiesrock Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Your not alone, my wrists are smaller when I get up too. Towards the end of the day my bracelet is definitely tighter. Glad I'm not alone. If I wear the nylon NATO, it can get quite unbearable towards the end of the day. A nice leather strap has a little more give. I imagine a bracelet must get quite tight. I wonder if there's a strap system that can adapt to a user's wrist as the circumference changes throughout the day, without any user intervention. That would be pretty cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 My wrists can also swell as well depending on altitude, me, etc. and for that reason I leave it at one finger or more. I will generally go as big as I can without worrying about the complete watch rotating. It does lend itself to more banging though. It also will depend on the watch. No matter how big I go on a larger watch like a ROO or DSSD it stays on top of (or close to) the wrist. The other thing, at least on the older Rolexes, is that making them tight is only going to accelerate the stretching of the bracelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Normal (which is the ability to slide my pinky finger between strap/bracelet and wrist) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 1 pinky for me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 I like my watch as i like my women. Tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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