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kieselguhr · 20 November 2022, 05:55 AM

After 4 years, I finally achieved the perfect fit on the Black Bay ETA

Like many others, my only gripe with the OEM Black Bay bracelet was the inability to get a perfect fit. It was always either too loose, or too tight. Hence I always wore the watch on a NATO.

Some of you may be familiar with the half link offered by Uncle Seiko. Well they only had them for the riveted bracelets of the newer in-house models.

Recently, they now offer a half link for non riveted bracelets! It’s the M79540 half link intended for the BB41 and Tudor Heritage Chrono.

The half link did require some additional modifications as the male section was just slightly too thick. I clamped it down and filed it with 1500 grit sandpaper on both sides and now it integrates perfectly into the bracelet. Also the pinhole had crud in it so I had to file that down with abrasive cord.

It definitely isn’t the same quality as the rest of the bracelet but since I am using it on the 12 o’clock side it hides right under the clasp and will never be noticed.

Thanks Uncle Seiko for making something available that Tudor would not.

Easy E · 20 November 2022, 07:27 AM

Nice

Dan Pierce · 20 November 2022, 07:31 AM

Well done, Nick!
dP

173rdabn · 20 November 2022, 08:33 AM

Just what I need. Thanks

Old Expat Beast · 20 November 2022, 09:12 AM

Nice job. I've always found the three clasp holes gave me enough play to get a good fit, though. And the flat caseback helps with stability, too.

fskywalker · 20 November 2022, 01:53 PM

Awesome, congrats!!

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watchandbullion · 22 November 2022, 11:39 PM

Nice job

watchwatcher · 22 November 2022, 11:54 PM

First off, well done, Nick.

However, am I reading correctly that the product US sold you requires modifications to work for use in its intended purpose? If so, I find that puzzling.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of the US half link...I use it on two of my Tudors and it's been a game changer. But your experience sounds as if the product doesn't really fit like it should.

samson66 · 23 November 2022, 12:01 AM

Good information. Thanks for posting. I'm surprised you had to modify it though. That's unfortunate. I'm one of the lucky ones. My BB ETA fits really well with the full links and micro adjustment.

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brandrea · 23 November 2022, 12:06 AM

Headline …. Nick goes into the half link business

Well done

20 November 2022, 05:55 AM	#1
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Finally! perfect fit on Black Bay ETA After 4 years, I finally achieved the perfect fit on the Black Bay ETA Like many others, my only gripe with the OEM Black Bay bracelet was the inability to get a perfect fit. It was always either too loose, or too tight. Hence I always wore the watch on a NATO. Some of you may be familiar with the half link offered by Uncle Seiko. Well they only had them for the riveted bracelets of the newer in-house models. Recently, they now offer a half link for non riveted bracelets! It’s the M79540 half link intended for the BB41 and Tudor Heritage Chrono. The half link did require some additional modifications as the male section was just slightly too thick. I clamped it down and filed it with 1500 grit sandpaper on both sides and now it integrates perfectly into the bracelet. Also the pinhole had crud in it so I had to file that down with abrasive cord. It definitely isn’t the same quality as the rest of the bracelet but since I am using it on the 12 o’clock side it hides right under the clasp and will never be noticed. Thanks Uncle Seiko for making something available that Tudor would not.

20 November 2022, 07:31 AM	#3
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Well done, Nick! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

20 November 2022, 09:12 AM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Nice job. I've always found the three clasp holes gave me enough play to get a good fit, though. And the flat caseback helps with stability, too. __________________ _______________________

20 November 2022, 01:53 PM	#6
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,180	Awesome, congrats!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

20 November 2022, 07:27 AM	#2
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,078	Nice

20 November 2022, 08:33 AM	#4
173rdabn 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,421	Just what I need. Thanks

22 November 2022, 11:39 PM	#7
watchandbullion "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Gibraltar Posts: 58	Nice job

22 November 2022, 11:54 PM	#8
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	First off, well done, Nick. However, am I reading correctly that the product US sold you requires modifications to work for use in its intended purpose? If so, I find that puzzling. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of the US half link...I use it on two of my Tudors and it's been a game changer. But your experience sounds as if the product doesn't really fit like it should.

23 November 2022, 12:01 AM	#9
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,792	Good information. Thanks for posting. I'm surprised you had to modify it though. That's unfortunate. I'm one of the lucky ones. My BB ETA fits really well with the full links and micro adjustment. Sent from my Galaxy S20 using Tapatalk

23 November 2022, 12:06 AM	#10
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,089	Headline …. Nick goes into the half link business Well done

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