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Old 26 December 2011, 03:16 PM   #1
Cebuano
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How to shorten 1680 bracelet

Guys I don't post much but read a lot. I need advice. I have a 1680 that my wife wants to wear, the only thing is that she has really small wrists. I have taken off all the removable links and it's in the smallest hole but it's still too big for her.

Without actually cutting the bracelet the only thing I can think of doing is to buy a shorter generic clasp from Ebay, etc... I am guessing any 20mm generic oyster type clasp will work. They run around $30 and a real Rolex clasp runs around $200. I might just start with a generic one to see.

Any other ideas is welcome.

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Old 26 December 2011, 03:27 PM   #2
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Guys I don't post much but read a lot. I need advice. I have a 1680 that my wife wants to wear, the only thing is that she has really small wrists. I have taken off all the removable links and it's in the smallest hole but it's still too big for her.

Without actually cutting the bracelet the only thing I can think of doing is to buy a shorter generic clasp from Ebay, etc... I am guessing any 20mm generic oyster type clasp will work. They run around $30 and a real Rolex clasp runs around $200. I might just start with a generic one to see.

Any other ideas is welcome.

Thanks
I guess that would work, if you're using the sub clasp a 78360 styled clasp might cut down the bracelet size. My wrist is 5.75 inches and the 78360 works for me with taking out all the links and on the 3rd to last hole. Another option is a leather strap...
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Old 26 December 2011, 03:37 PM   #3
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Use a nylon strap
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