How do I know if my bracelet is too tight ?

[DrLindaPhD]

As you know my new Lady Tudor Sub just arrived. I'm wearing it and it's leaving an "impression" on my arm (see pic). I don't know if it is too tight. It may just be sliding up a little and that may be what it will do no matter if I put a link in it or not.

I'm concerned that if I add even the smallest link it will add 9mm and that may make it too big. The person who took the links off of this did it a bit lopsided. There are 4 links on one side and 7 link on the other side. Why would someone do that? I'd like to move one of the small ones over to the other side. Is this easy, something we can do? Should I add a link? Also, I might be able to add a little space if I change the clasp. I could find a Rolex logo clasp to replace the Tudor logo clasp but I know that's altering it but I would keep the original Tudor clasp in case I ever sell it.

What are your thoughts?

[Armyguy03]

Could you take it to an AD or trusted jeweler to appropriately size it and shuffle links around?

[Deyn Man]

congrats on the new catch!
how about the holes on the clasp? personally, i have the AD or trusted watch tech to put in all the links (i have a 7.75 inch wrist) and adjust from the clasp (easier to adjust the clasp at home than the links).
have the links re-shuffled too... perhaps 1/2 at 12o'clock and less at 6...

[Sub4Life]

I can tell it is kinda tight on you Doc. Add the extra link if you have to and wear it!!! Once summer comes, your wrist will expand a little and it should work out.

[Watch Professor]

Usually there are fewer links on the 6:00 side than on the 12:00 side. The watch looks centered on your wrist, so the correct number of links on each side seem to be in order.

As far as being too tight, just move the spring bar in the clasp one hole and see how that feels. If too tight, move it two holes. You may not need to add any more links if this works.

Beautiful watch. Enjoy.

[Fredrik]

It looks like the clasp has been adjusted already to give you the largest size.

You need to add a link and then adjust the spring bar in the clasp to get a comfortable fit.

[DrLindaPhD]

Originally Posted by Fredrik

It looks like the clasp has been adjusted already to give you the largest size.

You need to add a link and then adjust the spring bar in the clasp to get a comfortable fit.

You are right - springbar is at the end. I think that's the solution but this end piece is tiny like 8mm x 9mm so it's going to be hard to find a link for it. Now the hunt begins. I should be able to move the springbar over one notch and with the link and moving it a notch that should give me a perfect fit. How would I find a single small link like that and not pay an outrageous amount of money?

[Cesium133]

Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

You are right - springbar is at the end. I think that's the solution but this end piece is tiny like 8mm x 9mm so it's going to be hard to find a link for it. Now the hunt begins. I should be able to move the springbar over one notch and with the link and moving it a notch that should give me a perfect fit. How would I find a single small link like that and not pay an outrageous amount of money?

Try posting in "want to buy section (WTB)". There are people on TRF that can locate all sorts of unique things and sell them at fair prices.

As for sizing the watch, some people remove a bunch of links from 1 side because it's faster than doing it from both. When the AD sized my watch, it was also lopsided (and scratched). I didn't make a big deal out of it, just went home and fixed it myself. Part of being a WIS means getting dirty yourself sometimes.

Hope you get it perfect soon. Great watch!

[77T]

You may be able to find the period correct Tudor link with a bit of effort. But in the meantime almost any Rolex lady Oyster link could serve you - just install it on the 4 link side and nobody will see it while you seek the correct one.

When you do get the proper link, then sell the Rolex link and you'll be even.

[boywondergq1]

4 and 7 doesn't sound right. Perhaps 5 and 6 might suit you better. I think it's worth it to try this approach first. In looking at my speedy right now, I see it is 7 links at 12 o'clock and 8 links at 6 o'clock. People sometimes don't realize that a watch has to sit just right on the wrist or it sits uncomfortably lop sided and is perceived as feeling 'tight'.
Our wrists aren't symmetrical but the 4 and 7 seems a bit too lop sided.

If this doesn't help, then yes, one more link added and then a micro adjustment in on the clasp pin would be in order.

[DoxaDavid]

Hard to tell just from the pics but you appear to wear the watch pretty far up your wrist which my wife does as well. Just slide it a 1/2" towards your hand and wha la, it is looser!

Or you can add a link then relocate the micro adjustment on the clasp a few holes.

[cht]

Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

You are right - springbar is at the end. I think that's the solution but this end piece is tiny like 8mm x 9mm so it's going to be hard to find a link for it. Now the hunt begins. I should be able to move the springbar over one notch and with the link and moving it a notch that should give me a perfect fit. How would I find a single small link like that and not pay an outrageous amount of money?

You don't need a small link, just insert the regular size one closesr to the watch end of the bracelet, you do not need to add it next to the clasp.


Does that make sense?

Then move the springbar in the clasp tighter.

[AK797]

Hand goes blue and falls off.

[HL65]

Add link and adjust clasp and am sure it will work out. Definitely keep original clasp though.
Best,