The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 2 February 2022, 01:13 PM   #1
Andrejb
2024 Pledge Member
 
Andrejb's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2016
Real Name: Dre
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,689
Link ratio on Sub C for 7 inch wrist?

Anyone wear a 114060 or 116610 on a 7 inch wrist?

Can’t get the proper link ratio. Just re acquired a 114060, setting it up like the last one I had is way too big? Not sure why, prob cuz I lost a bit of weight

Currently 5 at 6:00 and 5 at 7:00 but seems a bit short at the 12 side

When I switch to 4 at 6:00 it’s way too short and the clasp is very visible at the side of my wrist


Looking to see what works for all the other 7 inch wrists!

Thanks!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Andrejb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2 February 2022, 03:14 PM   #2
noshame
"TRF" Member
 
noshame's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2020
Real Name: Alex
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,680
Dre, love your ink.

I have a 6.875" flat wrist. My 116610LN is set up as follows:

12 o'clock has 5.5 links
6 o'clock has 4 links
I wear with 3 notch lines visible on the glidelock, allowing me flexibility to go up or down a notch.

Hope this helps.
__________________
Submariner Date 116610LN | GMT-Master II 126710BLNR on Jubilee | Explorer Rolesor 124273 | Submariner Date Bluesy 126613LB
noshame is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2 February 2022, 03:42 PM   #3
EEpro
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
EEpro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2019
Real Name: Brad
Location: Purdue
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 9,243
Link ratio on Sub C for 7 inch wrist?

I'd try 5/6 and slide glide lock in. Or 5/5.5.

The process I use is to first adjust the 6 o'clock links to center the clasp. Sounds like 5 for you. Then adjust 12 o'clock links to adjust tightness.

I would try to keep the two sides fairly equal on the sub. When you look at the buckle on your wrist it's normal for it to seem a tad closer to the 12 o'clock side visually.
__________________
Ω
2FA Active
EEpro is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2 February 2022, 04:25 PM   #4
rushca01
"TRF" Member
 
rushca01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Indiana
Watch: GMT BLRO
Posts: 1,754
My guess is you need a sea dweller half link.
rushca01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2 February 2022, 07:56 PM   #5
Devildog
"TRF" Member
 
Devildog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: Scott
Location: UK
Watch: ^^^ for now
Posts: 5,797
Quote:
Originally Posted by rushca01 View Post
My guess is you need a sea dweller half link.
126600 SD half link wont fit - its wider than the sub bracelet.

Dre, you probably need a half link from a 97200 bracelet for the 6 o'clock side (I'm guessing its only the Sub date that comes with a half link?)

Part number is 32-21029 I think
__________________
Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR

Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.
Devildog is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2 February 2022, 08:16 PM   #6
Andrejb
2024 Pledge Member
 
Andrejb's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2016
Real Name: Dre
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,689
Quote:
Originally Posted by Devildog View Post
126600 SD half link wont fit - its wider than the sub bracelet.

Dre, you probably need a half link from a 97200 bracelet for the 6 o'clock side (I'm guessing its only the Sub date that comes with a half link?)

Part number is 32-21029 I think

My sub has a half link!

I’ve tried it on the 6:00 side. Fit was nice but looked a bit odd aesthetically


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Andrejb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2 February 2022, 08:22 PM   #7
Devildog
"TRF" Member
 
Devildog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: Scott
Location: UK
Watch: ^^^ for now
Posts: 5,797
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrejb View Post
My sub has a half link!

I’ve tried it on the 6:00 side. Fit was nice but looked a bit odd aesthetically


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Dre

“Fit was nice”.

That’s the point of the half link. You’ve already answered your own question.

Bracelet fit is all about the 6 o’clock side. Placing the watch head where you want it and adjusting the 6 o’clock side until the clasp sits where required.

All the 12 o’clock side does is adjust the tightness. Nothing more.

If you are looking to get a good fit based on aesthetics alone you are likely to be disappointed.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR

Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.
Devildog is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2 February 2022, 11:34 PM   #8
Crazy Lugs
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 855
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrejb View Post
My sub has a half link!

I’ve tried it on the 6:00 side. Fit was nice but looked a bit odd aesthetically


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I can confirm the 114060 most definitely came with a half link, as I purchased mine new at AD, who initially placed it on the 6 o’clock side (incorrectly IMHO) which kicked the clasp way off center.

Andre- I’ve got an exactly 7” wrist, more flat than round. I feel your frustration- mine took many tries to get just right.

Try this:

4 links on 6 o’clock side
5.5 links on 12 o’clock side
Glidelock showing three “ticks”

Good luck!
Crazy Lugs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2 February 2022, 09:30 PM   #9
rushca01
"TRF" Member
 
rushca01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Indiana
Watch: GMT BLRO
Posts: 1,754
Quote:
Originally Posted by Devildog View Post
126600 SD half link wont fit - its wider than the sub bracelet.

Dre, you probably need a half link from a 97200 bracelet for the 6 o'clock side (I'm guessing its only the Sub date that comes with a half link?)

Part number is 32-21029 I think
The 116600 sea dweller came with a half link too, for some reason the 116610 and 114060 did not but it fits.

OP, try the half link again. I also set my fit with the glide lock adjusted all the way in that I have full adjustment out but I also dive with my SD4k.
rushca01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 3 February 2022, 12:04 AM   #10
Devildog
"TRF" Member
 
Devildog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: Scott
Location: UK
Watch: ^^^ for now
Posts: 5,797
Quote:
Originally Posted by rushca01 View Post
The 116600 sea dweller came with a half link too, for some reason the 116610 and 114060 did not but it fits.

OP, try the half link again. I also set my fit with the glide lock adjusted all the way in that I have full adjustment out but I also dive with my SD4k.
Good point - I was forgetting about the 116600.

The OP's issue appears not to be fit, but aesthetics
__________________
Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR

Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.
Devildog is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2 February 2022, 07:01 PM   #11
alphadweller
"TRF" Member
 
alphadweller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2019
Real Name: Vic
Location: Spain
Watch: SD43
Posts: 6,198
I've got 6 links at 12:00 and 4 links at 6:00, 7.2in wrist. Micro-adjustment takes care of wrist expansion and contraction.
alphadweller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2 February 2022, 07:35 PM   #12
Andykllhr
"TRF" Member
 
Andykllhr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Andy
Location: Portsmouth,UK
Watch: Sub 116610LN
Posts: 147
5 each side, 3rd notch in the winter, 4/5th in the summer, 1st when in the water
__________________
Sub 14060 W Series (sold)
Sub 16610 M Series (sold)
Sub 14060 A series (sold)
Sub 114060 (sold)
EXP II 216570 (Current)
Andykllhr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2 February 2022, 11:54 PM   #13
watchwatcher
"TRF" Member
 
watchwatcher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 35,044
Most of the time you'll want more links on the 12 o'clock side than the 6 o'clock side.

When you had 4 links on the 6 o'clock side, did you move the 5th link to the 12 o'clock side? Because the overall number of links would've have been the same (10) and I'm not understanding how the bracelet could be too short?

You might want to experiment with the half link see what results in the best fit. Sounds like 4 1/2 on the six, and 5 on the 12 might be a good starting place...and work from there. Good luck,
watchwatcher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 3 February 2022, 12:55 AM   #14
JMGoodnight369
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Georgia USA
Posts: 373
I had a real hard time sizing my 114060. My wrist are closer to the 6.5 inch side and I ended up with 3.5 links on the 6 o’clock side and 5 on the 12. Then the glidelock is all the way in to one notch available. It sits pretty close to center on the underside. With my 12 series sub it fits wayyyyy better and more centered on that configuration. The 11 I end up adjusting a notch out as soon as it gets over 70 degrees and when the temp drops it’s too loose. There’s no happy place that I can leave it. The 12 however hasn’t been adjusted once since walking out the AD.
JMGoodnight369 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 3 February 2022, 01:12 AM   #15
lord91
"TRF" Member
 
lord91's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Bucuresti
Watch: a Rolex duo
Posts: 1,987
I'm wearing 4 and 4.5 links on mine, snug fit.
lord91 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 3 February 2022, 04:21 AM   #16
direwolf
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: USA
Watch: 16610
Posts: 472
4.5 on the 6 side and 5.5 on the 12 side is the perfect combo for my slightly over 7in wrist
__________________
Inspiration move me brightly
direwolf is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 3 February 2022, 05:00 AM   #17
dduranceau
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Phoenix
Watch: 116600
Posts: 54
4.5 on the 6 o’clock side and 6.5 on the 12 o’clock side for my 7.5in wrist. Glidelock showing 2 adjustment points to tighten bracelet.
dduranceau is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

OCWatches

Asset Appeal

Wrist Aficionado

My Watch LLC


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.