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thetuk · 16 June 2008, 03:35 AM

As a small-wristed wearer myself, I always felt there is one too many link on the 6 o'clock side and wondered if there is an easy way to adjust the bracelet to make it fit on my wrist more comfortably. I have been told by a tach at RSC that the only way to do it is to permanently move one link on the 6 o'clock side. Now, I think I may have found a perfect solution. Credit goes to DaveInLA and Tools for their initial quotes on another thread. Step by step as follow:

1. Remove the clasp with the last link (SEL?) attached on both sides.
2. Remove the bracelet from the watch on both sides and reverse them. Now, what used to be on the 6 o'clock is on the 12 o'clock and vice versa.
3. Put the clasp back in its original place. (do not reverse the clasp)
4. Enjoy your watch.

What you all think about this solution? I have not actually had it done yet but I think it will work nicely without having to remove a permanent link.

Mrdi · 16 June 2008, 03:39 AM

Does that mean the clasp will open from the opposite direction?

pluto_scorp · 16 June 2008, 03:53 AM

I'm a 7.5 and it dosen't sit right on the '6' side. The only watches I've owned that fit correctly are non Rolex.... I'm beginning to think that this is a Rolex design flaw!!

JJ Irani · 16 June 2008, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pluto_scorp

I'm a 7.5 and it dosen't sit right on the '6' side. The only watches I've owned that fit correctly are non Rolex.... I'm beginning to think that this is a Rolex design flaw!!

Sorry, cannot agree on this one, my friend. I have a 7¼" wrist and Rollies come straight out of box with all original links and fit me like a shot - PERFECT every time.....and with a perfectly centralised clasp!!

JJ

thetuk · 16 June 2008, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

Does that mean the clasp will open from the opposite direction?

No, it should not. Since the steps are only to reverse the bracelet and not the clasp itself.

colemanitis · 16 June 2008, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Sorry, cannot agree on this one, my friend. I have a 7¼" wrist and Rollies come straight out of box with all original links and fit me like a shot - PERFECT every time.....and with a perfectly centralised clasp!!

JJ

Me too, JJ. No adjustments need here either. They fit me perfect right out of the box.

JJ Irani · 16 June 2008, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colemanitis

Me too, JJ. No adjustments need here either. They fit me perfect right out of the box.

We are the lucky privileged ones......made by the good Lord especially for Rolex only!!

redshirt1957 · 16 June 2008, 04:05 AM

Solution for small-wristed.....When I saw the partial title of this thread I was like oh no; the spam filter was broke and a penis pump spam advertisement had broken through. I feel better and just for your information; damn things don't work. Third wife bought me one as a wedding gift.

JJ Irani · 16 June 2008, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Solution for small-wristed.....When I saw the partial title of this thread I was like oh no; the spam filter was broke and a penis pump spam advertisement had broken through. I feel better and just for your information; damn things don't work. Third wife bought me one as a wedding gift.

Damn hijacker!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 16 June 2008, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Sorry, cannot agree on this one, my friend. I have a 7¼" wrist and Rollies come straight out of box with all original links and fit me like a shot - PERFECT every time.....and with a perfectly centralised clasp!!

JJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by colemanitis

Me too, JJ. No adjustments need here either. They fit me perfect right out of the box.

Same thing here!

Thanks for the post, Tuk! This will help those with smaller wrists!

thetuk · 16 June 2008, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

We are the lucky privileged ones......made by the good Lord especially for Rolex only!!

Priviledged indeed. You guys do not need to risk losing removeable links since they all sit on your wrist......

Felly Jr. · 16 June 2008, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Rollies come straight out of box with all original links and fit me like a shot - PERFECT every time.....and with a perfectly centralised clasp!!

JJ

Me too.........Me too.........!!

redshirt1957 · 16 June 2008, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

come straight out of box with original link and shot -
JJ

JJ, this is not the Penthouse Forum for goodness sake!

JJ Irani · 16 June 2008, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

JJ, this is not the Penthouse Forum for goodness sake!

thetuk · 16 June 2008, 04:19 AM

I am planning to stop by my AD next Sunday to have it done. If anyone has it done sooner, please share your experience as I would love to see how it works out for all of us needing this special adjustment.....

JJ Irani · 16 June 2008, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thetuk

I am planning to stop by my AD next Sunday to have it done. If anyone has it done sooner, please share your experience as I would love to see how it works out for all of us needing this special adjustment.....

My last "special adjustment" was the vasectomy I had done in 1981!!

Welshwatchman · 16 June 2008, 04:24 AM

16 posts in and it's all gone "pear shaped".

Who would have guessed with such a title.

redshirt1957 · 16 June 2008, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

My last "special adjustment" was the vasectomy I had done in 1981!!

Zemina says it was just for show as the old horse had been out to pasture for quite a long time.

.

JimSnyder · 16 June 2008, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

My last "special adjustment" was the vasectomy I had done in 1981!!

Now it all makes sence

mic6 · 16 June 2008, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thetuk

As a small-wristed wearer myself, I always felt there is one too many link on the 6 o'clock side and wondered if there is an easy way to adjust the bracelet to make it fit on my wrist more comfortably. I have been told by a tach at RSC that the only way to do it is to permanently move one link on the 6 o'clock side. Now, I think I may have found a perfect solution. Credit goes to DaveInLA and Tools for their initial quotes on another thread. Step by step as follow:

1. Remove the clasp with the last link (SEL?) attached on both sides.
2. Remove the bracelet from the watch on both sides and reverse them. Now, what used to be on the 6 o'clock is on the 12 o'clock and vice versa.
3. Put the clasp back in its original place. (do not reverse the clasp)
4. Enjoy your watch.

What you all think about this solution? I have not actually had it done yet but I think it will work nicely without having to remove a permanent link.

How can your method make the bracelet shorter?
I really don't understand

thetuk · 16 June 2008, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mic6

How can your method make the bracelet shorter?
I really don't understand

Sorry, I should have explained better. The method does not make the bracelet shorter but rather offers small adjustment to hopefully make the lopsided clasp issue less of an issue. As many would agree, to make the bracelet fit comfortably, always have fewer links on the 6 o'clock side. However, most Rollie watches have 5 fixed links on the 6 o'clock side and it makes it really though to adjust for small wrists. For example, my GMT has 5 links on the 6 o'clock. Although the size is good, the bracelet is off-centered. The method I propose should improve the off-centered problem.

thetuk · 16 June 2008, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

My last "special adjustment" was the vasectomy I had done in 1981!!

Do

need one.....

redshirt1957 · 16 June 2008, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thetuk

Sorry, I should have explained better. The method does not make the bracelet shorter but rather offers small adjustment to hopefully make the lopsided clasp issue less of an issue. As many would agree, to make the bracelet fit comfortably, always have fewer links on the 6 o'clock side. However, most Rollie watches have 5 fixed links on the 6 o'clock side and it makes it really though to adjust for small wrists. For example, my GMT has 5 links on the 6 o'clock. Although the size is good, the bracelet is off-centered. The method I propose should improve the off-centered problem.

To late now as I was so frustrated I just got out the hack saw and took care of the problem.

.

acce1999 · 16 June 2008, 07:11 AM

Sorry to say this, but there are four permanent links on both sides. Both attached to the SEL that connects to the case. They are identical, so if you just flip sides, and attaches the clasp again nothing is changed.

Some people do reverse the clasp to get a better fit, but if you have small wrists (or thin bone on the thumb side - I do not know the medical term - like I do) you have to remove a permanent link, or reverse the clasp.

I've done it (removed permanent links... several times), since I prefer a tight fit, and the entire clasp (not just the locking part) centered.

A friend of mine and I have the same wrist size, but different forms of the arms. We use the same number of links, but I need one more on the 12 o'clock side, and one less on the 6 o'clock side.

Perhaps I failed to understand your post.

Best,

A

mic6 · 16 June 2008, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thetuk

Sorry, I should have explained better. The method does not make the bracelet shorter but rather offers small adjustment to hopefully make the lopsided clasp issue less of an issue. As many would agree, to make the bracelet fit comfortably, always have fewer links on the 6 o'clock side. However, most Rollie watches have 5 fixed links on the 6 o'clock side and it makes it really though to adjust for small wrists. For example, my GMT has 5 links on the 6 o'clock. Although the size is good, the bracelet is off-centered. The method I propose should improve the off-centered problem.

an even better solution is moving one link from he 12 side to the 6 side

mic6 · 16 June 2008, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acce1999

Sorry to say this, but there are four permanent links on both sides. Both attached to the SEL that connects to the case. They are identical, so if you just flip sides, and attaches the clasp again nothing is changed.

A

wrong

toph · 16 June 2008, 07:50 AM

well i have quite a small wrist. i like it a little loose so it doesn't dig into my wrist. took two out the GMT IIC and its perfect, two out the Milgauss, which is a great fit but slightly looser than the GMT. wonder why?

Green Sub · 16 June 2008, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

My last "special adjustment" was the vasectomy I had done in 1981!!

Mine was in 2000. Maybe we should have a "special adjustment" pole

Green Sub · 16 June 2008, 08:00 AM

Guys, don't spook prospective Rolex Sports model owners that have small wrists anymore than they already are.

It's not if you have big or small wrists, it's what size your wrist is when compared to the possible size combinations of the bracelet. I just knew I was rolling the dice on my LV with 6.5" wrist, but it's the best fitting watch I have, bar none

The links just played out right when the AD removed 1 and adjusted the clasp

DaveInLA · 16 June 2008, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thetuk

No, it should not. Since the steps are only to reverse the bracelet and not the clasp itself.

theuk, I reversed the bracelet without reversing the clasp, and it DOES open from the opposite side. Reversing the clasp after the bracelet is reversed won't work in my Explorer I either, as there are 5 free links on either side.

16 June 2008, 03:35 AM	#1
thetuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tuk Location: Los Angeles Watch: 16710 & 116520 Posts: 173	Solution for small-wristed Rollie wearer As a small-wristed wearer myself, I always felt there is one too many link on the 6 o'clock side and wondered if there is an easy way to adjust the bracelet to make it fit on my wrist more comfortably. I have been told by a tach at RSC that the only way to do it is to permanently move one link on the 6 o'clock side. Now, I think I may have found a perfect solution. Credit goes to DaveInLA and Tools for their initial quotes on another thread. Step by step as follow: 1. Remove the clasp with the last link (SEL?) attached on both sides. 2. Remove the bracelet from the watch on both sides and reverse them. Now, what used to be on the 6 o'clock is on the 12 o'clock and vice versa. 3. Put the clasp back in its original place. (do not reverse the clasp) 4. Enjoy your watch. What you all think about this solution? I have not actually had it done yet but I think it will work nicely without having to remove a permanent link. __________________ Once Rolex....Always Rolex Happy Rolexing..... Member No. 12503

16 June 2008, 04:19 AM	#15
thetuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tuk Location: Los Angeles Watch: 16710 & 116520 Posts: 173	I am planning to stop by my AD next Sunday to have it done. If anyone has it done sooner, please share your experience as I would love to see how it works out for all of us needing this special adjustment..... __________________ Once Rolex....Always Rolex Happy Rolexing..... Member No. 12503

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16 June 2008, 07:50 AM	#27
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	well i have quite a small wrist. i like it a little loose so it doesn't dig into my wrist. took two out the GMT IIC and its perfect, two out the Milgauss, which is a great fit but slightly looser than the GMT. wonder why? __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

16 June 2008, 03:39 AM	#2
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Does that mean the clasp will open from the opposite direction?

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pluto_scorp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Watch: GMT 2 2001 Posts: 146	I'm a 7.5 and it dosen't sit right on the '6' side. The only watches I've owned that fit correctly are non Rolex.... I'm beginning to think that this is a Rolex design flaw!!

16 June 2008, 04:05 AM	#8
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Solution for small-wristed.....When I saw the partial title of this thread I was like oh no; the spam filter was broke and a penis pump spam advertisement had broken through. I feel better and just for your information; damn things don't work. Third wife bought me one as a wedding gift.

16 June 2008, 07:11 AM	#24
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Sorry to say this, but there are four permanent links on both sides. Both attached to the SEL that connects to the case. They are identical, so if you just flip sides, and attaches the clasp again nothing is changed. Some people do reverse the clasp to get a better fit, but if you have small wrists (or thin bone on the thumb side - I do not know the medical term - like I do) you have to remove a permanent link, or reverse the clasp. I've done it (removed permanent links... several times), since I prefer a tight fit, and the entire clasp (not just the locking part) centered. A friend of mine and I have the same wrist size, but different forms of the arms. We use the same number of links, but I need one more on the 12 o'clock side, and one less on the 6 o'clock side. Perhaps I failed to understand your post. Best, A

16 June 2008, 08:00 AM	#29
Green Sub Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Barry Location: Acworth, GA USA Posts: 622	Guys, don't spook prospective Rolex Sports model owners that have small wrists anymore than they already are. It's not if you have big or small wrists, it's what size your wrist is when compared to the possible size combinations of the bracelet. I just knew I was rolling the dice on my LV with 6.5" wrist, but it's the best fitting watch I have, bar none The links just played out right when the AD removed 1 and adjusted the clasp

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