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Old 30 September 2017, 11:38 AM   #1
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15400ST Bracelet

Greetings!

Just picked up a 15400ST with the black dial and I absolutely love the watch but having a tough time finding the perfect fit for the bracelet....if I take out 3 links, it's too tight, with only 2 out, it's too loose. Anyone else have this issue?
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Old 30 September 2017, 11:41 AM   #2
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Sure they do a 1/2 or 1 1/2 link which might help you find the sweet spot?!
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Old 30 September 2017, 12:27 PM   #3
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Just call your nearest APSC and order the half link.. I was having a hard time getting the right size on my 26331 as well and I have just ordered a half link from APSC. Cost about SGD200, not sure what is the exact price yet.

I also had same issue on my 42 ROO grey with bracelet last year. Had to order half link as well.


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Old 30 September 2017, 01:50 PM   #4
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Sure they do a 1/2 or 1 1/2 link which might help you find the sweet spot?!
1½ only.
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Old 30 September 2017, 02:20 PM   #5
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Greetings!

Just picked up a 15400ST with the black dial and I absolutely love the watch but having a tough time finding the perfect fit for the bracelet....if I take out 3 links, it's too tight, with only 2 out, it's too loose. Anyone else have this issue?
The 1.5x link will solve this. I recently ordered one for my 39mm Dual Time because I had the same issue you're experiencing.
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Old 30 September 2017, 03:28 PM   #6
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Greetings!

Just picked up a 15400ST with the black dial and I absolutely love the watch but having a tough time finding the perfect fit for the bracelet....if I take out 3 links, it's too tight, with only 2 out, it's too loose. Anyone else have this issue?
you re going to need to take out two more links and then add the 1 1/2 then you will basically have 2 1/2 links less than what a standard bracelet would have
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Old 30 September 2017, 03:36 PM   #7
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1½ only.
Thanks, knew it was one or the other
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Old 30 September 2017, 10:53 PM   #8
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Thanks, everyone--really appreciate it!

I know it's been said before, but I can't get enough of this watch....
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Old 1 October 2017, 03:40 PM   #9
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Greetings!

Just picked up a 15400ST with the black dial and I absolutely love the watch but having a tough time finding the perfect fit for the bracelet....if I take out 3 links, it's too tight, with only 2 out, it's too loose. Anyone else have this issue?
I have a15400st blue,exactly same problem.now that it’s starting to get colder,it’s big,guess half link will do.Any ideas how much.
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Old 1 October 2017, 04:16 PM   #10
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I have a15400st blue,exactly same problem.now that it’s starting to get colder,it’s big,guess half link will do.Any ideas how much.
cold in Atlanta

Just move up north then you can take out a full link.


No idea on price but they only have 1 1/2 links not 1/2 links, but call clearwater as they can get you one.
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Old 1 October 2017, 05:50 PM   #11
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cold in Atlanta

Just move up north then you can take out a full link.


No idea on price but they only have 1 1/2 links not 1/2 links, but call clearwater as they can get you one.


Expect something like 200bucks
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cold in Atlanta

Just move up north then you can take out a full link.


No idea on price but they only have 1 1/2 links not 1/2 links, but call clearwater as they can get you one.
Yes getting colder believe it or not,thank God. A few degrees and lower humidity now is the best time of the year.
Where will I order the links AD Or service center.thinking half link will do the trick,or1.5 don’t know any suggestions.
Yes I’m high maintenance.not only on AP Rolex Cartier same problem although Daytona is one link less plus full close is perfect.
Like my wife says is that your worries?...
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Old 2 October 2017, 01:56 AM   #13
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will add same comment as others... have the 1.5 link on my 15202 and fits absolutely perfect.
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Old 2 October 2017, 02:21 AM   #14
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Yes getting colder believe it or not,thank God. A few degrees and lower humidity now is the best time of the year.
Where will I order the links AD Or service center.thinking half link will do the trick,or1.5 don’t know any suggestions.
Yes I’m high maintenance.not only on AP Rolex Cartier same problem although Daytona is one link less plus full close is perfect.
Like my wife says is that your worries?...
J.
call clearwater, i wouldn't go through an AD personally as who knows what their markup on that will be. Their number is on the website. You will need to remove two additional links from your current configuration, and then add the 1 1/2 link. That will have the effect of shortening the bracelet by 1/2 a link.
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Old 2 October 2017, 07:59 AM   #15
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Thank you.will follow advise.
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Old 2 October 2017, 08:58 AM   #16
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I had to buy the 1.5 link for my 15400. Made all the difference! I think it was $275.
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Old 2 October 2017, 09:48 AM   #17
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I could never get a perfect fit with my 15400 even with the 1.5 link. It drove me nuts and ultimately was the straw that made me sell it. Beautiful watch but I just didn't wear it because of the fit issue. I hope you have better success than I did.


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Old 3 October 2017, 01:17 PM   #18
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1.5 link from Clearwater Service center is what you need. Mine was $271 plus $30 shipping in October last year.
Be sure to register your watch with AP
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Old 7 October 2017, 07:29 AM   #19
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1.5 link from Clearwater Service center is what you need. Mine was $271 plus $30 shipping in October last year.
Be sure to register your watch with AP
Congrats!!
I order a 1.5 Link.From Clear water. And yes $275 plus ''freight"= $301.
Thank y'all for the help.
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You’ll be glad when you get it to fit correctly. Ordering the extra link annoyed me at first but having the 15400 fit comfortably is so worth it.
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