Any solution to watch bracelet being either just too tight or just too loose?

[JaceBeleren]

Just got myself a 15450 rep that's great except for the fact that depending on how many links I have it's either just a bit too loose (slides up and down wrist) or just a bit too tight (digs into skin). Unfortunately there's no micro-adjust on the bracelet so I was wondering if there's some other solution that allows me to get a better fit?

 

[Storm.]

1.5 links

Dunno if they make them in rep. It looks disgusting though.
@legend correct me if i'm wrong, but i think gens if AP come with them in box

 

[JaceBeleren]

Eh I'm not particularly concerned about what a single link at the bottom of the watch looks like as I'd rather have the comfort. Would be interested if these are available in rep. Does anyone know if they are?

 

[316lad]

Gen 1.5 Link will set you back about £250.

Or: Just wear it for a while on the tighter setting and it'll loosen up in time. Faster than a Gen would anyway.

 

[JaceBeleren]

Why would it loosen up? It's a stainless steel bracelet. Correct me if I'm missing something.

 

[316lad]

It just will. Particularly as it IS stainless steel and not hardened steel.!

 

[Jossé]

This is very true. I got an unwanted extra half link on mine after leaving it on a slightly too large watch pillow for a bit too long…

 

[legend]

1.5 links

Dunno if they make them in rep. It looks disgusting though.
@legend correct me if i'm wrong, but i think gens if AP come with them in box

Yes sir they are available optionally from AP. It does mess with the aesthetics a little I agree but very valuable if wearer values function over form.

 

[Reaps]

Why would it loosen up? It's a stainless steel bracelet. Correct me if I'm missing something.

Bracelet stretch is a real thing. Look at the watch bracelets from the 80s they're not as tight and lost rigidity because, "being made of metal" doesn't mean anything when your pins are also made of metal. Over time pins rub against the holes they're in and loosen the tolerance.

 

[Kerbus]

I tend to routinely clean my bracelets after each wear at least manually with soap and water, or often in my ultrasonic machine. The idea is at least to remove grime that can contribute to stretch and wear. So far, I’m doing okay

 

[Dave2302]

Look at the watch bracelets from the 80s they're not as tight and lost rigidity because, "being made of metal" doesn't mean anything when your pins are also made of metal. Over time pins rub against the holes they're in and loosen the tolerance.

Are you sure your Befores and Afters are in the right place ?

Or are you using Cialis to perk up those bracelets ?

 

[Kerbus]

I have a brand new QF DD36 on and for the first time, I’ve actually made a bracelet too tight. It won’t play on my wrist so gotta go and add a link, President bracelets come easiest to take apart for me

 

[Reaps]

Are you sure your Befores and Afters are in the right place ?

Or are you using Cialis to perk up those bracelets ?

They're ripped from bracelet restoration service photos lol

 

[TheBigJS]

I think he's saying he's replaced the pins.

 

[Mrbleet]

1.5 links

Dunno if they make them in rep. It looks disgusting though.
@legend correct me if i'm wrong, but i think gens if AP come with them in box

Didn't know these existed, yes they look pretty out of place and weird

 

[Mrbleet]

Bracelet stretch is a real thing. Look at the watch bracelets from the 80s they're not as tight and lost rigidity because, "being made of metal" doesn't mean anything when your pins are also made of metal. Over time pins rub against the holes they're in and loosen the tolerance.

What was the remedy to the stretched bracelet?

 

[KGZ]

To answer OP yes there is a solution. A diet to either gain or lose weight depending on what your significant other will fancy more… you’d be killing two birds with one stone!

 

[CutePinkKitty]

Just eat a lot of ice cream until the bracelet fits you perfectly

 

[Kerbus]

I’m liking mine so much, it hasn’t left my wrist since Friday even though it’s tight. When I finally switch to another watch, I’ll resize it and detail it, as a gold tone rep always needs

 

[Brownbrown]

Just got myself a 15450 rep that's great except for the fact that depending on how many links I have it's either just a bit too loose (slides up and down wrist) or just a bit too tight (digs into skin). Unfortunately there's no micro-adjust on the bracelet so I was wondering if there's some other solution that allows me to get a better fit?

I have this same exact problem. And the screws on this bracelet are tough as hell to work with.