Braided Solo Loop sizing down question

[RedlegsFan]

I have a charcoal size 6 that I have had for a little over a year. I just purchased a starlight size 6 that fits very snug, just like the charcoal did. The charcoal now is stretched a bit and is a little too loose foR me. It is not so loose that I have to re-enter my code but still a little too loose for my taste. I am worried about the Starlight having the same issue. The 5 is very very snug and makes my wrist bulge just a bit when I tried it on…. My question is has anyone went down TWO sizes? I am wondering if I go for the 5, when it does finally stretch out, if it will fit better than my charcoal size 6, because there is less fabric?

 

[Sheepish-Lord]

Have you tried to wash and air dry the one that stretched a little? Just something to think about.

 

[RedlegsFan]

Have you tried to wash and air dry the one that stretched a little? Just something to think about.

I plan to try it out tomorrow.. I just wonder how quickly it will stretch out.. that is my concern.

 

[Sheepish-Lord]

I plan to try it out tomorrow.. I just wonder how quickly it will stretch out.. that is my concern.

That’s based on you I would imagine. Things like body type, how you put on/take off the watch, etc all can play a part.

 

[MacDevil7334]

I have heard anecdotally that the “gen 2” braided loops (Fall 2021 and later) seem to resist stretching better than the original set introduced with the Series 6 watches. If you look closely at the weaving on your 2 bands, you will notice they are slightly different, with the newer Starlight band feeling smoother. Some people here are saying that the newer weave doesn’t stretch as much, though I can’t say for sure if that is the case.

 

[RedlegsFan]

I have heard anecdotally that the “gen 2” braided loops (Fall 2021 and later) seem to resist stretching better than the original set introduced with the Series 6 watches. If you look closely at the weaving on your 2 bands, you will notice they are slightly different, with the newer Starlight band feeling smoother. Some people here are saying that the newer weave doesn’t stretch as much, though I can’t say for sure if that is the case.

Yeah I do see/feel a slight difference. Interesting. I still think I may suck it up and exchange my 6 for a 5… it’s a tough decision especially with them being so expensive.

 

[seamad]

Hello, my braided solo loop is stretched and now it feels loose on my wrist, can I fix it?

 

[FunkyTang]

You can shrink it back to origami size by washing it in a pants pocket in the clothes washer and then drying it in the clothes dryer.

 

[seamad]

thank you, i washed it yesterday and iron it dry it's better now 👍☺️

 

[aVex]

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