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frank32 · 14 April 2012, 04:17 PM

heres the deal,oyster flip lock band can,t get a good fit.its either too loose or too tight,do you think the tech guys at rolex could drill a set of pin holes between the existing pin holes on the clasp,

Andad · 14 April 2012, 04:31 PM

IMO you need two pair of aligning holes to locate the clasp.
I'm sure it could be done easily if you only lived closer to my workshop.

The existing holes are only about 2.5mm apart. I'm surprised that one setting is too tight and one too loose.

frank32 · 14 April 2012, 04:44 PM

thanks for the reply.i think it might be my wrist sweling up at nite,some times its ok on the small setting,would just like it to sit right and not have to move the pins.

kilyung · 14 April 2012, 05:13 PM

Maybe you could install the glide lock clasp?

frank32 · 14 April 2012, 05:22 PM

sorry mate if i was to buy a new submariner i would have to change it for the flip lock,just think its got a classier look.imho i think the new submariner is more for dress (a real nice watch yes)

Aspirin · 14 April 2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by frank32

heres the deal,oyster flip lock band can,t get a good fit.its either too loose or too tight,do you think the tech guys at rolex could drill a set of pin holes between the existing pin holes on the clasp,

Good question, I got the same problem with you!

dysondiver · 14 April 2012, 06:32 PM

have you tried turning the bracelet round on the watch ,,, put the 12 end at 6 and visa versa ,,,, dont knock it till youve tried it .....

MonBK · 14 April 2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

have you tried turning the bracelet round on the watch ,,, put the 12 end at 6 and visa versa ,,,, dont knock it till youve tried it .....

Or take the watch off at night.

frank32 · 14 April 2012, 09:14 PM

cant take my rolex of at nite mate.dont get a chancer to wear it 24/7,so when its on my wrist, its on.

ecsub44 · 15 April 2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by frank32

cant take my rolex of at nite mate.dont get a chancer to wear it 24/7,so when its on my wrist, its on.

Huh?

The Alaskan · 15 April 2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

have you tried turning the bracelet round on the watch ,,, put the 12 end at 6 and visa versa ,,,, dont knock it till youve tried it .....

How does that change anything? Total diameter of watch and bracelet would still be the same.

Stonedcl · 15 April 2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by The Alaskan

How does that change anything? Total diameter of watch and bracelet would still be the same.

It changes the way the watch sits on your wrist.. with my datejust super jubilee band i could not get the right fit untill i took a link off one sida and put it on the other!

Roxas · 14 April 2012, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frank32

heres the deal,oyster flip lock band can,t get a good fit.its either too loose or too tight,do you think the tech guys at rolex could drill a set of pin holes between the existing pin holes on the clasp,

I have the same problem. I would be nice if Rolex could do that.

Kingair · 14 April 2012, 07:07 PM

Guess we all have this problem . . . .

HANW

Sim · 15 April 2012, 09:12 AM

I got the same problem too. It is very uncomfortable to wear my sub.

TakesALickin · 15 April 2012, 01:38 PM

Try cutting back on your salt (sodium) intake. Women aren't the only ones who retain water.

MartyD · 15 April 2012, 02:27 PM

Do you have more links on the 12 or 6 side? I get the best fit with more links on the 6 side. By changing it, you will change where the clasp sits on your wrist. I'm surprised that you can't get a good fit. There's a lot of room for fine adjustment there.

DJJon · 15 April 2012, 11:23 PM

Do they offer a "1/2" or "1 1/2" link" an anything in between ?

Super Jubliees offer the " 1 1/4" link that can swapped out to add an extra 2 mm.

14 April 2012, 04:17 PM	#1
frank32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: frank Location: glasgow Watch: rolex submariner 1 Posts: 62	submariner wrist size heres the deal,oyster flip lock band can,t get a good fit.its either too loose or too tight,do you think the tech guys at rolex could drill a set of pin holes between the existing pin holes on the clasp,

14 April 2012, 04:31 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	IMO you need two pair of aligning holes to locate the clasp. I'm sure it could be done easily if you only lived closer to my workshop. The existing holes are only about 2.5mm apart. I'm surprised that one setting is too tight and one too loose. __________________ E

15 April 2012, 01:38 PM	#16
TakesALickin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Indianapolis Watch: Seiko SBDX001 Posts: 256	Try cutting back on your salt (sodium) intake. Women aren't the only ones who retain water. __________________ Living on a ledge, just past the edge...

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14 April 2012, 04:44 PM	#3
frank32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: frank Location: glasgow Watch: rolex submariner 1 Posts: 62	thanks for the reply.i think it might be my wrist sweling up at nite,some times its ok on the small setting,would just like it to sit right and not have to move the pins.

14 April 2012, 05:13 PM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Maybe you could install the glide lock clasp?

14 April 2012, 05:22 PM	#5
frank32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: frank Location: glasgow Watch: rolex submariner 1 Posts: 62	sorry mate if i was to buy a new submariner i would have to change it for the flip lock,just think its got a classier look.imho i think the new submariner is more for dress (a real nice watch yes)

14 April 2012, 06:32 PM	#7
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	have you tried turning the bracelet round on the watch ,,, put the 12 end at 6 and visa versa ,,,, dont knock it till youve tried it .....

14 April 2012, 09:14 PM	#9
frank32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: frank Location: glasgow Watch: rolex submariner 1 Posts: 62	cant take my rolex of at nite mate.dont get a chancer to wear it 24/7,so when its on my wrist, its on.

14 April 2012, 07:07 PM	#14
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Guess we all have this problem . . . . HANW

15 April 2012, 09:12 AM	#15
Sim "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2	I got the same problem too. It is very uncomfortable to wear my sub.

15 April 2012, 02:27 PM	#17
MartyD "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abingdon, MD Posts: 96	Do you have more links on the 12 or 6 side? I get the best fit with more links on the 6 side. By changing it, you will change where the clasp sits on your wrist. I'm surprised that you can't get a good fit. There's a lot of room for fine adjustment there.

15 April 2012, 11:23 PM	#18
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	Do they offer a "1/2" or "1 1/2" link" an anything in between ? Super Jubliees offer the " 1 1/4" link that can swapped out to add an extra 2 mm.

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