Preventing stretch on a Presidential bracelet (8385) when the fit isn't perfect

[TomWambsgans]

I recently acquired a 18238 with a bracelet in great condition, but my wrist is between sizes on the bracelet. With one link added, it works but fits a bit loosely. With all links removed, it's sufficiently tight that it's pretty much unwearable. So one link it is.

I read in previous threads that wearing the bracelet loosely contributes to bracelet stretch. Is there anything I can do to minimize this effect? Frequent washing of the bracelet?

Any advice much appreciated, as usual. (I don't have this issue on my 14060M, which fits like a dream.)

[KY..]

My 2 cents…
There is a 1.25 link available for the 118238 president bracelet.
Maybe you can find one and get it fitted to your bracelet by a jeweler.
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[TomWambsgans]

Originally Posted by KY..

My 2 cents…
There is a 1.25 link available for the 118238 president bracelet.
Maybe you can find one and get it fitted to your bracelet by a jeweler.
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Thanks.

So, if I buy that does it replace one of the sections on my bracelet? I don't know anything about bracelets. Are only certain sections replaceable, or can any section be replaced?


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[KY..]

I have no comment on keeping the bracelet washed because I don’t wear day-dates daily or enough for them to get dirty or have stretch concerns.

Is it true about what you originally said, that you either have all the removable screw links out of your bracelet or you have one link added?
If this is true then adding a 1.25 (125%) link will obviously make the bracelet larger than having one regular link added.
If you misspoke then finding a 1.25 link to fit where two regular screwed links are may work for you.

The caveat is the 1.25 link is for the 118238 president bracelet which has smaller screws/holes (about 1.4mm vs 1.55mm screws).
So the 1.25 link would have to be modified by opening the hole enough so the normal 18238 screw can fit through it.
Which is why I said you’d want a jeweler or watch maker to help with modifying the link if you can find one.