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Old 31 December 2009, 01:59 AM   #1
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I can use some tips on bracelet adjustment!

Hey guys, I can use some tips on making a fine adjustment to my bracelet. I recently purchased a new DJ which has the newer style jubilee bracelet like the president. My problem is I am in-between sizes when removing links. The way it stands now with one link removed it's too loose, if I remove another it's too tight! Each link is about 1/4 of an inch ..... that's significant. Unfortunately, this style bracelet has no fine adjustment in the clasp. Has anyone else encountered this problem and if so was there any resolution?

On a side note, my right wrist is slightly larger than my left and the fits perfect on the right. I am left handed and know some lefties wear their watches on the right (to keep them out of harm's way)..... I never did but may consider this as an option.

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Old 31 December 2009, 02:07 AM   #2
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Same thing happens to me when sizing the jubilee. You're better off leaving it with the extra link on, leaving it a bit looser. Too tight will hurt you during the day when your wrist swells up. I'd rather have it a bit looser than tight. Plus, it has the newer style jubilee with solid mid-links, so there's really no chance of band stretch.
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Old 31 December 2009, 02:15 AM   #3
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Same thing happens to me when sizing the jubilee. You're better off leaving it with the extra link on, leaving it a bit looser. Too tight will hurt you during the day when your wrist swells up. I'd rather have it a bit looser than tight. Plus, it has the newer style jubilee with solid mid-links, so there's really no chance of band stretch.
I agree! Better to have it a little loose than tight if you are between links. There is no fine adjustment any more on that style bracelet/clasp.
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Old 31 December 2009, 02:19 AM   #4
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This is an older thread with a picture of JJ showing the proper tightness to wear a band. Review the thread, It helped me!!



http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=99861
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Old 31 December 2009, 02:32 AM   #5
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This is an older thread with a picture of JJ showing the proper tightness to wear a band. Review the thread, It helped me!!



http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=99861
Thanks, I'll check it out
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Old 31 December 2009, 02:43 AM   #6
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The Jubilee has an extra link available that is about 1 1/2 links long.. You take out a link and replace it with this and you have a half link adjustment... Talk to your dealer..
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Old 31 December 2009, 02:47 AM   #7
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The Jubilee has an extra link available that is about 1 1/2 links long.. You take out a link and replace it with this and you have a half link adjustment... Talk to your dealer..
I didn't know that! What's the model number of it? Maybe I can get one from Steve Mulholland..
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Old 31 December 2009, 02:50 AM   #8
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This is an older thread with a picture of JJ showing the proper tightness to wear a band. Review the thread, It helped me!!



http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=99861
It's a rule of thumb, so to speak. There isn't really a right or wrong way, or a proper tightness when it comes to wearing a watch. It simply comes down to personal preference - your "proper" might be too loose or too tight for me.
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Old 31 December 2009, 03:22 AM   #9
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The Jubilee has an extra link available that is about 1 1/2 links long.. You take out a link and replace it with this and you have a half link adjustment... Talk to your dealer..
That's a great tip ... Thank you!
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