Beads of Rice bracelet stretch

I can use some help assessing a BOR stainless steel bracelet I recently purchased for a Seamaster Deville watch. I haven’t found good example pictures of bracelets in various conditions to compare with.

Here’s my question: What degree of stretch would you associate with the bracelet picture? I have pulled on it to exaggerate the link gaps. A second picture shows how it wears on the wrist.

OK so here’s another question: If this does appear to be stretch to a moderate or high degree, can these particular BOR bracelets (1503) be reconditioned and if so would it be worth it? I’ve seen reference in the forum to a company in Asia that repairs vintage bracelets.

The bracelet works well as is so I should probably not be too concerned, but still, the questions have arisen in my mind.

Thanks for your insights.

Beads of rice and jubilee bracelets will always be a bit more stretchy and an oyster for example. If you want to show the amount of stretch it is more useful to take a picture like this

Thanks for the suggestion. Is this picture more helpful? Too avoid accidental scratches by knife or small flathead screwdriver, I’m hesitant to remove the bracelet from the spring bar unless really needed.

Thanks for the assessment. I'll quit worrying about stretch and continue with liking the look and function of the BOR bracelet.

As an aside — nice stereo receiver in the background —- Marantz gyro tune?

Yes, a Marantz 2270 receiver from 1973 that includes the gyro tuning. While not in our main room of the house, it still is used several times a week. Marantz really made nice audio equipment in the 60s and early 70s.

Thanks for your added assessment. Looks like I have a ways to go until I can lay the bracelet out in the shape of "S" and the rest of the letters in the alphabet. 😀