1.5 link for AP 15400 rep JF V5

[dat231]

Hi,
Did anyone buy a 1.5 link for AP Royal Oak 15400 JF V5 ? does any factory make it ? I search but can't find it anywhere !
The AP bracelet is a hit-or-miss, there is no micro adjustment whatsoever (

 

[legend]

Wear the watch a little looser, and then file down the small links to shorten the length to your comfort.

 

[Raddave]

Wear the watch a little looser, and then file down the small links to shorten the length to your comfort.

file down the links?

do you have to re-drill holes ?

 

[legend]

file down the links?

do you have to re-drill holes ?

I did it once before, for someone with a 1/2 link size issue.
By filing down 2-3 links set, the bracelet was shortened to a better fit. Not perfectly snug but wearable.
No redrilling of holes was required.
But this is not a common issue, most guys are of the +/- 1 (instead of 0.5) variety.

 

[Raddave]

I did it once before, for someone with a 1/2 link size issue.
By filing down 2-3 links set, the bracelet was shortened to a better fit. Not perfectly snug but wearable.
No redrilling of holes was required.
But this is not a common issue, most guys are of the +/- 1 (instead of 0.5) variety.

Cool !

Thanks for the tip !

 

[legend]

Cool !

Thanks for the tip !

Anytime. I can get that done for you too if you want.

 

[dat231]

thanks for the tip guys !!! I'm still wearing a bit loose and see if my wrist get swelling with the hot weather and fit the bracelet better if it's not then filing might be the next step

 

[legend]

thanks for the tip guys !!! I'm still wearing a bit loose and see if my wrist get swelling with the hot weather and fit the bracelet better if it's not then filing might be the next step

Remember its just like how you will do a manicure except that its metal and may take a wee bit longer lol

 

[RolexApLovers]

I will do it on mine too! Great tip

 

[ljewell646]

Can you tell it’s been filed down from the outside of the bracelet? Been thinking about selling mine just because 1 is just a bit to big even with wrist swelling and taking one off is too tight so hardly gets wrist time. But glad I found this option. A little afraid I might screw it up tho.

 

[legend]

Can you tell it’s been filed down from the outside of the bracelet? Been thinking about selling mine just because 1 is just a bit to big even with wrist swelling and taking one off is too tight so hardly gets wrist time. But glad I found this option. A little afraid I might screw it up tho.

You need to file it down, and then have the worked surface and edges rebrushed if you want no tell-tale sign. It is possible. But any perceived marks can be seen as wear-scratches on the bracelet. The thing is a scratch magnet anyway.

 

[alohajet]

Can anyone explain this in a little more detail? How- and where to file?