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 6 November 2013, 06:25 AM   #1
snu04aml
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London, England
Watch: 116610
Posts: 20
Icon5 SubC Oyster 1/2 Link

Hi All,

Hoping some of the experts here can give me an answer before I make an adjustment to my bracelet........

It appears a 1/2 link is included with the SubC bracelet as standard? This is the last link under the clasp. (EDIT: Second to last - not the easylink locking part)

My question - I want a 1/2 link for the 6 o'clock side of the bracelet, can anyone give me a reason NOT to simply remove the 1/2 link from under the clasp and move to the 6 o'clock side??

Many thanks, Andrew.

Last edited by snu04aml; 6 November 2013 at 06:50 AM.. Reason: Spelling
snu04aml is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6 November 2013, 06:43 AM   #2
cornerstore
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Canada
Posts: 4,010
Quote:
Originally Posted by snu04aml View Post
Hi All,

Hoping some of the experts here can give me an answer before I make an adjustment to my bracelet........

It appears a 1/2 link is included with the SubC bracelet as standard? This is the last link under the clasp.

My question - I want a 1/2 ink for the 6 o'clock side of the bracelet, can anyone give me a reason NOT to simply remove the 1/2 link from under the clasp and move to the 6 o'clock side??

Many thanks, Andrew.
No expert here however I did place a half link on 6 side of my Daytona but found it not very nice to look at and it didn't do anything to center the watch so I moved it back to under the clasp.
cornerstore is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6 November 2013, 06:47 AM   #3
snu04aml
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London, England
Watch: 116610
Posts: 20
Quote:
Originally Posted by cornerstore View Post
No expert here however I did place a half link on 6 side of my Daytona but found it not very nice to look at and it didn't do anything to center the watch so I moved it back to under the clasp.
Thanks for your experience. I don't mind trying the adjustment and then reverting to the original configuration if there is no improvement, I'm really hoping for someone to confirm that it is fine to move the 1/2 link (or not).
snu04aml is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6 November 2013, 09:18 AM   #4
watchwatcher
"TRF" Member
 
watchwatcher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 35,047
Not an expert either; I think you should be able to put the 1/2 link wherever you want.
watchwatcher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6 November 2013, 09:32 AM   #5
wisguy
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Earth
Posts: 2,406
Why not just use the glidelock clasp to adjust it?
__________________
5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation
wisguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6 November 2013, 09:42 AM   #6
snu04aml
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London, England
Watch: 116610
Posts: 20
Quote:
Originally Posted by wisguy View Post
Why not just use the glidelock clasp to adjust it?
I would like to make the 6 o'clock side a little longer...... this is not adjusted using the glidelock.
snu04aml is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6 November 2013, 09:46 AM   #7
snu04aml
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London, England
Watch: 116610
Posts: 20
Quote:
Originally Posted by cornerstore View Post
No expert here however I did place a half link on 6 side of my Daytona but found it not very nice to look at and it didn't do anything to center the watch so I moved it back to under the clasp.
Thanks for the input....... looking at it now I can see how it wouldn't look great! Just hoping I can look past the aesthetics if it does in fact make the watch more comfortable to wear.....
snu04aml is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6 November 2013, 09:48 AM   #8
snu04aml
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London, England
Watch: 116610
Posts: 20
Quote:
Originally Posted by watchwatcher View Post
Not an expert either; I think you should be able to put the 1/2 link wherever you want.
Thanks..... I can't think of a reason either - hope we're right!
snu04aml is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6 November 2013, 10:00 AM   #9
theken
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: USA
Watch: GMT-Master II
Posts: 3,417
Quote:
Originally Posted by snu04aml View Post
My question - I want a 1/2 link for the 6 o'clock side of the bracelet, can anyone give me a reason NOT to simply remove the 1/2 link from under the clasp and move to the 6 o'clock side??
Many thanks, Andrew.
This is exactly how I configure the bracelet for the SubC.
I hope it works for you.
theken is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6 November 2013, 10:27 AM   #10
snu04aml
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London, England
Watch: 116610
Posts: 20
Quote:
Originally Posted by theken View Post
This is exactly how I configure the bracelet for the SubC.
I hope it works for you.
Thanks.... looks like this is the way to go then!

I'm going to need to order some loctite and more than likely a better screwdriver...... do you think I can go to RSC London and ask them to move the 1/2 link for me, or will I get laughed out of town?!? Anybody have experience of visiting for such a trivial little thing?

Cheers, Andrew

EDIT: Just found this; https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=322095
snu04aml 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

My Watch LLC

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

OCWatches

Asset Appeal

Wrist Aficionado


*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.