replied to the wrong person. My bad.
Thank you for the extensive write-up. Could you tell us more about your bracelet method? Are you referring to the bike lube products Rock-N-Roll?
No problems, glad I could help.
Yes, Rock n Roll Bike lube.
Heres a link:
https://amzn.asia/d/iMq7PMZ
I can also confirm since my original write up, the bracelet has remained muted and smooth, still feels gen like.
I've been using the watch as my daily wear, even leaving it on while washing my hands.
The lube seems to still be in there somewhere. Have not experienced any oily residue and no gunk build up either. Seems like it cleans itself or something. Bracelet still feels super smooth.
Clean your bracelet before hand and just place the bracelet and clasp in a zip lock bag, add the lube and a dash of johnsons baby oil, shuffle it around and really rub the stuff in.
I left it in there for a few hours so it would absorb, the longer the better I guess and I just rinsed it with water when I was done. I dried it with a cloth afterwards.
You don't need much, just enough so your not drowning it. Apparently it's formula also cleans the bracelet so that's a win win.
Great stuff, give it a go.
There is a tutorial archived online for this method somewhere, which I can't find right now to share. Will post the link if I find it.