Jubilee bracelet adjustment problem - 16013 / 1986.

[Hogch]

Hello! I own this watch, and I have a rather big problem with the bracelet. My hand is only 15 cm. The problem is that I went with it to the RSC, and the people from the RSC told me that the watch has the maximum number of links that can be removed. I don't like the Easy-adjust, I feel that the bracelet is still not tight enough on my hand. My question is the following: From what can be seen in the picture, it is really not possible to remove even 2 links from the circled side? It seems doubtful to me that on one side it is possible to have 8 links on one side, and on the other to have 11 and not be able to remove 2 from the side where I have 11.

[springer]

It is possible to remove two of the "permanent" links. Have someone do it that knows what he is doing. The possibility exists that once removed, you might not be able to install them again if not properly removed. Additionally, there are tools available to remove these permanent links but I have no idea where to find one.

[Hogch]

If I leave a photo tomorrow with the bracelet, can it be seen from a photo if there are still links that are not permanent and that can be removed? I wouldn't want to go to the permanent ones.

[Tools]

Removing permanent links for smaller wrists has been the common method for fitment for decades.

If you choose not to do that then there is likely no real solution. Removable liks are readily identified by removable screws or pins that hold them in place.

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by Hogch

If I leave a photo tomorrow with the bracelet, can it be seen from a photo if there are still links that are not permanent and that can be removed? I wouldn't want to go to the permanent ones.

It should be immediately obvious which links are removable, because they will have little screws on the side. You don't need to post photos, just look for yourself. It's normal to have different numbers of permanent links on the two sides because most people do not have symmetrical wrists.

[Hogch]

I understand thank you. But, there is a problem with me. I live in Romania, a country where there are no good watchmakers who can remove a permanent link. I know, it may sound strange, but actually there are only weak watchmakers. As far as I know, RSC does not remove permalinks. I said that I will look carefully, see if there are any links that are not permanent, and remove them from there. If it doesn't exist, all I have to do is adjust the bracelet from easy-adjust.

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by Hogch

I understand thank you. But, there is a problem with me. I live in Romania, a country where there are no good watchmakers who can remove a permanent link. I know, it may sound strange, but actually there are only weak watchmakers. As far as I know, RSC does not remove permalinks. I said that I will look carefully, see if there are any links that are not permanent, and remove them from there. If it doesn't exist, all I have to do is adjust the bracelet from easy-adjust.

You need a good jeweler for this, not a watchmaker.