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Adjusting the Chronomat Rouleaux Bracelet
I am about to purchase my first Breitling in years. I previously owned a Navitimer that I reluctantly sold back in 2013. I fell out of love with the brand for awhile and have been really impressed recently with their new releases, refinement of their line, and reduction in sizes.
I should be getting the new Chronomat B01 42mm this Thursday. I am particularly attracted to the rouleaux bracelet. Can anyone please explain to me how this is adjusted in size since all of the videos and literature I have read suggest there are no screws, only pins? I am familiar with Rolex bracelets as well as Omega bracelets which use both pins and screws, but I am unclear what is holding the bracelet together on this model. The best video I could find detailed tubes and pins that are hammered in or out to remove links. What is holding the pins in place? Friction? Is this a job I can do at home? I have sized all of my bracelets in the past with jewelers screwdrivers. I also have a multi tool that might be helpful. Thank you for any insight owners may have. |
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it would actually be good to have that bracelet professionally sized; pins are held by friction, but Breitling AD have special tools to remove the pins.
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It's probably something I could do with a watch hammer and pin pusher, but I agree, best to take it to an AD to adjust. |
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yes, you probably could - I actually had a non-Breitling watchmaker adjust the bracelet for me and he succeeded easily w/ his regular tools, but he had a lot of experience that you probably don't, so better safe than sorry?
this is such a lovely (and comfortable) bracelet, it would be a shame to scratch it. Enjoy & wear it in health! |
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Update: Watch arrived. Had to perform several adjustments on the bracelet and move the half link over to the other side; but now that it is adjusted perfectly, it fits fantastic. The bracelet has a rattley vintage feel to it. Very comfortable.
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How were you able to move the half link? I’m at the point where the bracelet is either too tight or too loose. |
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