TmeShare Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I have found that I am getting a black graphite like powers on my wrist when I wear the 48mm Breitling Bentley. It appears to be coming from the metal bracelet, anyone else having the same problem? TimeShare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I have found that I am getting a black graphite like powers on my wrist when I wear the 48mm Breitling Bentley. It appears to be coming from the metal bracelet, anyone else having the same problem? TimeShare graphite like powers humm maybe some superman stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 (edited) It's a secret terrorist plot to poison you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited July 27, 2006 by Chronus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerouac Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 How long have you had the watch? If you've had the watch for a while, did this issue just start to happen or has it happened from the beginning? Also, did you give the watch a thorough polish with a cape cod cloth or similar? I noticed that some watches need a good polish when they first arrive in order to bring out their true beauty. For example, I remember when I first received my VC Overseas I thought it was a stunning watch -- until I polished it and found out how much tarnish it had on it. After I was done polishing it was beyond stunning. If they used graphite on the bracelet, then it would make sense for any excess to land on your wrist. Btu that should diminsih with time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 jkerouac.... 10,000 Maniacs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 It's a secret terrorist plot to poison you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I think it's for making the links in the bracelet move smooth... the same graphite powder is used to spray in locks for the ball bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 What colour is your watch, it couldn't simply be black paint could it? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelerfan Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I have noticed it also with mine. I have probably worn the watch 30 times and now the bracelet is squeaking a bit. Makes sense that graphite powder may be leaking causing the dust and the squeak, however I have no real way of knowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmsu Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 i say wash your wrist, sweat & dust might cause it alone with the metal strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelerfan Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 i say wash your wrist, sweat & dust might cause it alone with the metal strap. This may very well be the case, but I have never seen anything like it from any of my other SS watches on bracelets, whether gen or rep. In addition I am offended that you think us to be so dirty...I shower at least every other week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bignasty Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Every Navitimer/Chronomat style bracelet has done this to me before. I'm guessings its a combination of factory lubricant and dirt causing the issue. Don't think cleaning it helps either. Cheers, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerouac Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 jkerouac.... 10,000 Maniacs? Ubi, It took me a while to realize you were referring to the 10,000 Maniacs song regarding Jk. Actually, I'm just one maniac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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