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ffighter556 · 11 January 2011, 12:24 PM

Why do you think Rolex designed the Seadweller 16600 bracelet like they did? On the 6 O'clock side it is longer than the 16610 with no ajustment, it is impossible to get the clasp centered for my wrist.

ffighter556 · 11 January 2011, 12:30 PM

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MonBK · 11 January 2011, 12:31 PM

Looks centered to me?

Gottog · 11 January 2011, 12:46 PM

Looks pretty centered to me as well.

JimSnyder · 11 January 2011, 01:02 PM

You could remove a permanent link from the 6 side. I did it to my sub. Here is how to do it
http://www.minus4plus6.com/bracelet.htm

MortgageGuy · 11 January 2011, 01:05 PM

WOW, if you think that is off you should see my 116710

That looks pretty damn good to me

Grissom · 11 January 2011, 01:09 PM

I must agree, as well....looks quite well centered to me....perhaps post a picture of where you would like it to be....

Gottog · 11 January 2011, 01:27 PM

Wait. No. I take it back. It IS a bit off-centered. I've bracketed off where the clasp rests on the OP's wrist.
It's off-centered by about a link. Can't you just take one link from one side and add it to the other side?

MortgageGuy · 11 January 2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gottog

Wait. No. I take it back. It IS a bit off-centered. I've bracketed off where the clasp rests on the OP's wrist.
It's off-centered by about a link. Can't you just take one link from one side and add it to the other side?

Yes I agree it is off a bit but not too bad at all. Depending on how many links you have already removed you may be able to do the above... Just use a little (key word)bit of loctite when you put the screw back in

Eric88 · 11 January 2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Gottog

Wait. No. I take it back. It IS a bit off-centered. I've bracketed off where the clasp rests on the OP's wrist.
It's off-centered by about a link. Can't you just take one link from one side and add it to the other side?

He can't do that as he already removed the max number of links from the 6:00 side. That is the point of the original poster: The SD has more permanent links on this side that its cousin the Sub. This could be particularly problematic for small wrists.

It actually does not look too bad. I have small wrists and my Sub 16610's clasp was shifted further right than this.

Gottog · 11 January 2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric88

He can't do that as he already removed the max number of links from the 6:00 side.

How do you figure that? The OP mentioned nothing about how many links he's taken off the bracelet. And how many are left.

On the 6'oclock side the minimum is 5 links. The OP is down to 4 links on the 12'oclock side and it's still too big?

Eric88 · 11 January 2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Gottog

How do you figure that? The OP mentioned nothing about how many links he's taken off the bracelet. And how many are left.

On the 6'oclock side the minimum is 5 links. The OP is down to 4 links on the 12'oclock side and it's still too big?

I think what the OP is saying is that the SD is longer on the 6:00 side than the Sub with no further adjustment available e.g. "minimum is 5 links" on the 6:00 side. It is not a matter of the bracelet being too big, but of not having one more removable link on the 6:00 side.

If he could take out one more link on that side and shift it to the other side, the clasp would push closer to being fully centered. But it seems the only way to make the 6:00 side shorter is by getting a permanent link taken out. There are people that have done this, but it becomes a permanent mod and also impacts the smooth flow of the links.

slevin kelevra · 11 January 2011, 06:37 PM

I'd live with it if I were the OP. Its slightly annoying but short of removing a permanent link there isn't much you can do.

My sub 14060m is like that too and its just down to skinny, funny shaped wrists.

MURRAY · 12 January 2011, 06:03 AM

Go on a HIGH CALORIE diet, gain 10 lbs, add a link back in and adjust from there....

Ski Dweller · 12 January 2011, 10:03 AM

My sea dweller is perfectly centered on the back of my wrist. No links were taken out. You'll note that there are "lugs" in the folding clasp portion of the bracelet. The fine adjustment for me is one in from the end. That's about 3mm or so.

schuverde · 21 January 2011, 02:33 AM

Considering a 16600 as well. I've got a 6.5 inch wrist. Is this "centering" issue going to be a problem for me as well? My SS Daytona, with the new clasp, fits very comfortably but isn't centered the way I'd prefer. I'd hate a repeat performance.

Ken Cox · 21 January 2011, 02:43 AM

What would happen if one reversed the entire bracelet, swapping the six and twelve o'clock positions?

You can find out by simply reversing the entire watch in its present configuration.

schuverde · 28 January 2011, 02:25 AM

Any thoughts on the 16600 on a 6.5 inch wrist, other than the centering issue? I think I can handle the weight, as its similar to my Daytona in that respect.

gettocard · 28 January 2011, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by schuverde

Any thoughts on the 16600 on a 6.5 inch wrist, other than the centering issue? I think I can handle the weight, as its similar to my Daytona in that respect.

You can handle weight but the watch thickness may be an issue as the watch could shift his position everytime you move your wrist making himsel feels a bit heftier than it is.
Tell you what,I've got used to it too. And I'm a pretty active person,my wrist is pretty small just in the morning hours,as soon as I get going and my wrist swollen even just a tiny bit the just SD sits comfortably

SaddleSC · 28 January 2011, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by schuverde

Any thoughts on the 16600 on a 6.5 inch wrist, other than the centering issue? I think I can handle the weight, as its similar to my Daytona in that respect.

My wrist is 6.75 and I now own two 16600 Sea Dwellers. It is my favorite sport model and garners 75% or more of the wrist time. I find it more comfortable than my Submariner because the caseback is thicker, so the extra clearance gives more room at the crown when you bend your wrist. I did reverse the clasp and it centers perfectly.

Melanotaenia · 20 June 2011, 09:57 AM

Sorry to bring this back from the archives, but I am really loving the SeaDweller and it needs to be the next watch for me. I have been eyeing it now for over two years.

skyedog · 22 June 2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JimSnyder

You could remove a permanent link from the 6 side. I did it to my sub. Here is how to do it
http://www.minus4plus6.com/bracelet.htm

Same here it feel much better and most important it won't drive you crazy anymore!!

gregmoeck · 22 June 2011, 08:11 PM

mine is centered ok. I think the sea dweller is one of rolex best

padi56 · 22 June 2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by schuverde

Any thoughts on the 16600 on a 6.5 inch wrist, other than the centering issue? I think I can handle the weight, as its similar to my Daytona in that respect.

You only think you can handle the weight we are only talking about 147grams in total its 7 grams difference to the Daytona.

landroverking · 22 June 2011, 09:56 PM

Mine is center and had one link removed.

11 January 2011, 12:24 PM	#1
ffighter556 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 841	Seadweller 16600 WHY Why do you think Rolex designed the Seadweller 16600 bracelet like they did? On the 6 O'clock side it is longer than the 16610 with no ajustment, it is impossible to get the clasp centered for my wrist.

11 January 2011, 12:30 PM	#2
ffighter556 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 841	Pic Pic Attached Images

11 January 2011, 01:02 PM	#5
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	You could remove a permanent link from the 6 side. I did it to my sub. Here is how to do it http://www.minus4plus6.com/bracelet.htm __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

11 January 2011, 01:05 PM	#6
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	WOW, if you think that is off you should see my 116710 That looks pretty damn good to me __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

11 January 2011, 01:09 PM	#7
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	I must agree, as well....looks quite well centered to me....perhaps post a picture of where you would like it to be.... __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

11 January 2011, 12:31 PM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Looks centered to me?

11 January 2011, 12:46 PM	#4
Gottog Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 168	Looks pretty centered to me as well.

11 January 2011, 01:27 PM	#8
Gottog Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 168	Wait. No. I take it back. It is a bit off-centered. SEE PIC. Wait. No. I take it back. It IS a bit off-centered. I've bracketed off where the clasp rests on the OP's wrist. It's off-centered by about a link. Can't you just take one link from one side and add it to the other side? Attached Images

11 January 2011, 06:37 PM	#13
slevin kelevra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: 14060m Posts: 631	I'd live with it if I were the OP. Its slightly annoying but short of removing a permanent link there isn't much you can do. My sub 14060m is like that too and its just down to skinny, funny shaped wrists.

12 January 2011, 06:03 AM	#14
MURRAY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Michigan Watch: for that TRF bug!! Posts: 275	Go on a HIGH CALORIE diet, gain 10 lbs, add a link back in and adjust from there.... __________________

12 January 2011, 10:03 AM	#15
Ski Dweller Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Aspen, CO Watch: Swatch KikiPicasso Posts: 266	My sea dweller is perfectly centered on the back of my wrist. No links were taken out. You'll note that there are "lugs" in the folding clasp portion of the bracelet. The fine adjustment for me is one in from the end. That's about 3mm or so.

21 January 2011, 02:33 AM	#16
schuverde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: San Francisco Watch: 1680 Sub Posts: 36	Considering a 16600 as well. I've got a 6.5 inch wrist. Is this "centering" issue going to be a problem for me as well? My SS Daytona, with the new clasp, fits very comfortably but isn't centered the way I'd prefer. I'd hate a repeat performance.

21 January 2011, 02:43 AM	#17
Ken Cox "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ken Cox Location: Bend, Oregon, USA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 469	What would happen if one reversed the entire bracelet, swapping the six and twelve o'clock positions? You can find out by simply reversing the entire watch in its present configuration.

28 January 2011, 02:25 AM	#18
schuverde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: San Francisco Watch: 1680 Sub Posts: 36	Any thoughts on the 16600 on a 6.5 inch wrist, other than the centering issue? I think I can handle the weight, as its similar to my Daytona in that respect.

20 June 2011, 09:57 AM	#21
Melanotaenia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NYC Watch: Explorers and Subs Posts: 620	Sorry to bring this back from the archives, but I am really loving the SeaDweller and it needs to be the next watch for me. I have been eyeing it now for over two years.

22 June 2011, 08:11 PM	#23
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	mine is centered ok. I think the sea dweller is one of rolex best

22 June 2011, 09:56 PM	#25
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Mine is center and had one link removed.

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