Sizing issue (in between links)

[GTS-R]

I just received a 26238CE. I’m in between link sizes and not sure if AP makes a 0.5 or 1.5 link. In any case, I’ve had the watch fitted with both the loose and tighter setting (removing a link). I can’t tolerate the tighter setting and will go back to the extra link. Two questions:

Since the extra link is odd, is it preferential to place it on the 12:00 or 6:00 side?

Is there a side the link could be placed on that makes the bracelet a feel a bit tighter ergonomically?

I’m left handed and wear the watch on my right wrist if it makes any difference.

Thanks for any help

[J.T.]

They make 1.5 links, but no half links. Call AP Clearwater directly and they can ship you one but it likely won't be cheap!

[srvrf]

AP typically does 1.5 links. I don't think the side makes any difference other than where the buckle lands on the under side of your wrist. I find it most comfortable when it is centered which for me typically means the 6:00 side is shorter than the 12:00 side.

[IGY]

About $500 or £500 for a 1.5 link in steel. But my AP House gave me the link in exchange for 1x 1.0 link off my bracelet and no extra cash. A condition for this exchange is that I requested the 1.5 link before 1 week had elapsed wearing the watch the the links on my watch were unmarked.

Conclusion: assuming you bought from AP, act fast and get a request in for a 1.5 link. The replacement link did take quite a few weeks to arrive. But as I'd got my request in early they did the exchange.

[matthew P]

I was able to change the fit/ feel by moving the clasp one link toward the 12 side, moving the clasp toward the 6 side allowed it to sit in a better place and feel like a better fit.
For my watch / wrist this ended up having the clasp in a matte centered position which I preferred visually.
I was contemplating adding the 1.5 link and removing the 1 link but I didn’t like the way it looked on wrist.


..Explorer, Spring Diver & APRO..

[GTS-R]

Everyone, thanks for your input. I added the link the 12:00 side for the time being and will reach out to try to get a 1.5 link.