Possibly a stupid question...Squeaky bracelet

[GWP123]

Hello All, 

I bought the BP Sub a couple weeks ago. I am super happy with it, beautiful watch. Until recently, all good, all of a sudden however, the bracelet started squeaking pretty badly. Whenever I shake my wrist or move it, it squeaks. It is annoying but above all gives a pretty cheap impression.  My questions are. 1. Is this normal?  2. Has anyone else experienced this? 3. How can I fix it? ......I tried applying baby oil on the link I believe was making the squeaking but I don't hear any improvement. 

 

 

[flyr]

Try teflon dry lube for bike chains. Soak bracelet overnight , work links back and forth up and down in a twisting motion. Let air dry then wipe down and wear. Works every time for me!

[PeteM]

There are a few guys that have posted what they do with OTB bracelets ...the term is usually referred to as an Oil bath or bath.... when searching...

 

But I would also advise that you check any screws after any method you use and make sure everything is tight .... I would also suggest you use some thread screw glue such as loctite just to ensure the screws stay where they should..

[tomhorn]

I use the dry chain lube (White Lightning is my preferred brand) method as well, Works like a charm and also if you let it soak for awhile does a good cleaning of all the grime too.

[Nightwatch]

Would like to hear more experiences/opinions on the Teflon based dry lubes. Our bracelets are in direct contact with the skin at least 12/7, normally in a rotation, so skin-contact exposure is even higher as there is always small residues even after well cleaning. Finish line package says: Read precautions on back panel. Any observations on this?

 

Because of (possible issues?) until now only used baby oil spray well soaked for 24 hours better 48 hrs, so not a bit here and there but lots of it. Bracelets indeed get smoother and heftier, no squeaking. Long-term durability unknown.

[Nanuq]

I second the White Lightning chain lube. It's wax based and works great.

[PeteM]

Please close this thread !! PLEASE...Close it now !!

 

 

Has anyone any idea what they have done by allowing Nanuq to start talking about how hes oils and lubes up.....

 

 

Please for the love of god....Stop !!  Stop now!!  while those images are out of our minds !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

PS

 

 

+100 on the dry lube method

[Mike on a bike]

White Lightning.

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