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fulanito_sa · 26 September 2016, 05:49 AM

Hi guys..

I need help shrinking my bracelet.. I find the watch too loose, while i dont mind a bit of play I think this is excessive for my taste..

I´ve posted the pictures i think that are needed for help.. (If the pictures are small please click on them to get a bigger image)

Cheers!

MonBK · 26 September 2016, 05:55 AM

Move the clasp pin!

Nunez. Jacob · 26 September 2016, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Move the clasp pin!

Lol what he said

fulanito_sa · 26 September 2016, 06:10 AM

thanks for the answers.. so would this be the plan of action?

Speed · 26 September 2016, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by fulanito_sa

thanks for the answers.. so would this be the plan of action?

Just the very end pin.

My wrist is 6.5"

My RSC took my Sub bracelet down to 4 links on the 6 o'clock side...and attached the last link directly to the clasp.

Fits like a dream.

fskywalker · 26 September 2016, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Just the very end pin.

My wrist is 6.5"

My RSC took my Sub bracelet down to 4 links on the 6 o'clock side...and attached the last link directly to the clasp.

Fits like a dream.

Nice mod by RSC! Guess the fixed pin (typical shown below) was replaced by a link with a screw? Can you post a side view picture of it?

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fskywalker · 26 September 2016, 05:58 AM

Looking at pictures you can reduce the size a bit by sliding the springbar at the clasp; you can do that with a toothpick or similar object. Have you try that? If still too big need to then remove a link and move then clasp setting towards the opposite side

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CLTRolex · 26 September 2016, 06:07 AM

Omg what? Dip it in cold water and then use a blow dryer

dysondiver · 26 September 2016, 06:10 AM

all wrong ,,, bracelet is perfect ,,, you need to enlarge your wrist ,,,

or move the pin

dysondiver · 26 September 2016, 06:10 AM

double post

dysondiver · 26 September 2016, 06:34 AM

mmm looks like a lot of strain n the center of a spring bar there ,,,, id not be happy with that .
but then again , ive just added 4 half links to an explorer bracelet more links , nmore flex , more comfort.

not a spring bar , ok , just missing the end link ,,, got it now , so its supported

MonBK · 26 September 2016, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

mmm looks like a lot of strain n the center of a spring bar there ,,,, id not be happy with that .
but then again , ive just added 4 half links to an explorer bracelet more links , nmore flex , more comfort.

Yes, looks like its slightly bent!

Speed · 26 September 2016, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Yes, looks like its slightly bent!

Please.

It's a rivet. The hole in the bracelet link is large and tilted slightly.

Has worked well for 7 years.

Any better suggestions for the OP?

dysondiver · 26 September 2016, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Please.

It's a rivet. The hole in the bracelet link is large and tilted slightly.

Has worked well for 7 years.

Any better suggestions for the OP?

its still not straight ,,, ill refer you to the titanic for rivets and failure ,,
ok ,,, after a closer look at my wrist and the pic , its still go the clasp as a spacer , just through a bracelet center,, so no prob , just didnt look like it ,,,

Speed · 26 September 2016, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

its still not straight ,,, ill refer you to the titanic for rivets and failure ,,
ok ,,, after a closer look at my wrist and the pic , its still got the original end link there ,, so no prob , just didnt look like it ,,,

Riiiiiight.

My RSC manager has not steered me wrong - yet.

MonBK · 26 September 2016, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Please.

It's a rivet. The hole in the bracelet link is large and tilted slightly.

Has worked well for 7 years.

Any better suggestions for the OP?

That's the life of a rivet.

Speed · 26 September 2016, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

That's the life of a rivet.

Come on...its not like it's a frail Rolex King Midas.

dysondiver · 26 September 2016, 06:40 AM

thats what i thought too ,,, i had a lot of problems getting an exp bracelet just right ,,, and was tempted to do just whats pictured there ,,, but the physics behind it is wrong ,,, i think a good snag would bend the pin and have the watch on the floor ,,, not ideal at all.
not being smart , just speaking as an engineer.

fulanito_sa · 26 September 2016, 06:48 AM

I moved the pin... Thanks guys! still a little loose so will look at taking a link out...

Thanks again

Speed · 26 September 2016, 07:17 AM

26 September 2016, 05:49 AM	#1
fulanito_sa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Chile Posts: 27	help shrinking my bracelet Hi guys.. I need help shrinking my bracelet.. I find the watch too loose, while i dont mind a bit of play I think this is excessive for my taste.. I´ve posted the pictures i think that are needed for help.. (If the pictures are small please click on them to get a bigger image) Cheers!

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26 September 2016, 05:55 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Move the clasp pin!

26 September 2016, 06:10 AM	#4
fulanito_sa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Chile Posts: 27	thanks for the answers.. so would this be the plan of action?

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dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	all wrong ,,, bracelet is perfect ,,, you need to enlarge your wrist ,,, or move the pin

26 September 2016, 06:34 AM	#11
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	mmm looks like a lot of strain n the center of a spring bar there ,,,, id not be happy with that . but then again , ive just added 4 half links to an explorer bracelet more links , nmore flex , more comfort. not a spring bar , ok , just missing the end link ,,, got it now , so its supported

26 September 2016, 06:40 AM	#18
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	thats what i thought too ,,, i had a lot of problems getting an exp bracelet just right ,,, and was tempted to do just whats pictured there ,,, but the physics behind it is wrong ,,, i think a good snag would bend the pin and have the watch on the floor ,,, not ideal at all. not being smart , just speaking as an engineer.

26 September 2016, 06:48 AM	#19
fulanito_sa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Chile Posts: 27	I moved the pin... Thanks guys! still a little loose so will look at taking a link out... Thanks again

26 September 2016, 07:17 AM	#20
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