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K3ndr1c · 15 July 2020, 01:04 AM

So I just purchased a 16220 wife loved it. I took off the links so she can wear the watch but it sits really uneven she has a very small wrist. Any suggestions to have it sitting normal? I took off all links literally and adjusted Claps to second last hole

HERITAGE82 · 15 July 2020, 01:12 AM

Only option is to remove a permanent link from the 6 o'clock side.

doramas · 15 July 2020, 01:18 AM

Buy a Datejust 31mm

cnjackson · 15 July 2020, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Only option is to remove a permanent link from the 6 o'clock side.

Always wondered this: how do you remove a permanent link from a watch bracelet?

Thanks!

LOWERCASE GUY · 15 July 2020, 04:02 AM

Not including the clasp, you have a link ratio of 5:2.

As has already been said, you'll need to remove 1 permanent link from 6 o'clock, you'll also need to add one back in at 12 o'clock though.

That should do the trick. Good luck.

envuks · 15 July 2020, 04:26 AM

It looks like you still have 1 removable link in it which is currently on the longer side of the bracelet. Move it to the shorter side and it should wear more even (because the 2 sides of the bracelet will be closer to even).

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iTreelex · 15 July 2020, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by envuks

It looks like you still have 1 removable link in it which is currently on the longer side of the bracelet. Move it to the shorter side and it should wear more even (because the 2 sides of the bracelet will be closer to even).

There are no more removable links in OP's pic. There is one link that has a removable screw but it is mounted on the clasp

Like others have said you can get a permanent link removed on the 6 o'clock side. LAWW or Rolliworks can do it. I've had experience with the latter but they can be a bit sloppy at times. You can do it yourself as well but will most likely mar the link and render it unusable.

RaZCaL · 15 July 2020, 04:39 AM

That happened to my wife too! Initially she wanted the Daytona, but we ended up compromising and resized my Datejust 36 to give to her. I like big watches on ladies! Haha

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MichelleP · 15 July 2020, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Only option is to remove a permanent link from the 6 o'clock side.

Agree. I had the same issue with a 5513 (sold now) and my wrists are 6.5". Still couldn't get it to fit. had to remove a permanent link

K3ndr1c · 15 July 2020, 11:33 PM

Thanks guys for all your information. I do appreciate all the insight I will consider doing this to make the wife happy just have to find a watchmaker in Toronto that can do this. If you guys have any suggestions for Canada let me know.

HERITAGE82 · 15 July 2020, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnjackson

Always wondered this: how do you remove a permanent link from a watch bracelet?

Thanks!

You literally pull them apart with pliers. Just need to tape the other links and have strength to do so.

Quote:

Originally Posted by K3ndr1c

Thanks guys for all your information. I do appreciate all the insight I will consider doing this to make the wife happy just have to find a watchmaker in Toronto that can do this. If you guys have any suggestions for Canada let me know.

You can DIY removing the link. See my answer above.

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LOWERCASE GUY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Real Name: Mark Location: UK (North East) Watch: TT DJ41- champagne Posts: 441	Not including the clasp, you have a link ratio of 5:2. As has already been said, you'll need to remove 1 permanent link from 6 o'clock, you'll also need to add one back in at 12 o'clock though. That should do the trick. Good luck.

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RaZCaL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 116500,116610,VCO Posts: 847	That happened to my wife too! Initially she wanted the Daytona, but we ended up compromising and resized my Datejust 36 to give to her. I like big watches on ladies! Haha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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K3ndr1c "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: The6ix Posts: 74	Thanks guys for all your information. I do appreciate all the insight I will consider doing this to make the wife happy just have to find a watchmaker in Toronto that can do this. If you guys have any suggestions for Canada let me know.

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