Sizing Question

[scociny]

So, I have had my SubC for a little over a week now…and love it! After getting to know it a little better, I have a question about sizing. It was sized for me at the AD after purchase. I should learn how to (and get the right tools) do this myself so I can make it dead on accurate. Anyway, 2 links were removed. As you can see from the picture, that left 6 on one side and 4 on the other.

Does that seem right? Wouldn’t that make the watch a little “one sided?” I have noticed that the case doesn’t sit in the middle of my arm (nor does the clasp on the underside). Can links be removed from both sides? If so, why would he remove 2 links from one side?

Thanks in advance for the help!

[rmfnla]

You need to take the clasp into consideration since it is part of the bracelet.

Take a look with the clasp closed (since that is how you wear the watch) and see how that looks.

A photo of that would be helpful, too.

[herbalt]

Originally Posted by rmfnla

You need to take the clasp into consideration since it is part of the bracelet.

Take a look with the clasp closed (since that is how you wear the watch) and see how that looks.

A photo of that would be helpful, too.

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[Engi]

Maybe you have to move one link form the side of the bracelets with 6 links to the other part of the bracelet (the one with 4 links).

Ciao

Engi

[cyglee]

Actually, I prefer a shorter 6:00 side to keep the clasp centered for my particular wrist. I have removed permanent links on my SD and GMTll to accomplish such. Your SubC new style bracelet allows for an extra removable link on the 6 side.

[goldwatch]

with the sub you have you should be able to adjust the size easily by sliding the band in and out of clasp with out any tools

[MortgageGuy]

Originally Posted by goldwatch

with the sub you have you should be able to adjust the size easily by sliding the band in and out of clasp with out any tools

This of course will not help much with the centering of the clasp though

Lets see a pic of the watch on your wrist and where exactly the clasp sits and then I think we will be able to better answer your question.

[Darlinboy]

I have fewer links on the 6 o'clock side too. 4 vs. 6. That combo, for me, keeps the clasp and watch head centered. Your wrist may vary.

I had mine adjusted at my local AD, who although I did not buy the watch there, was happy to help with trying several configs until we settled on that.

You'll fine one right for you with a little experimentation.

[scociny]

When the clasp was closed, and I held the watch up by the case, the clasp was significantly off center. I should have taken a picture of that too!

[scociny]

Originally Posted by goldwatch

with the sub you have you should be able to adjust the size easily by sliding the band in and out of clasp with out any tools

Yeah, tried that...but it didnt help with centering the case on my wrist.

[jimbones43]

Scociny,
There is a Rolex sizing kit which actually gives the AD a guide as to how to remove links and in what order. I had a Daytona and it had 6 links on the 12 side and 4 on the 6 side. As off as that sounds it kept the clasp centered on the underside of my wrist. Watches tend to roll a little to the outside so that can be dragging the clasp a little out of alignment as well. With the longer sub clasp this should be less of a problem. But yes lets see a few wrist shots so we can assist you further!

[Mickey®]

I recently moved one link from one side to the other and it made a HUGE difference. It is completely centered now and 100% more comfortable....

[scociny]

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

This of course will not help much with the centering of the clasp though

Lets see a pic of the watch on your wrist and where exactly the clasp sits and then I think we will be able to better answer your question.

Ok, so based on all the great suggestions, and since I was off today, I took it back to the AD. We played around with different configs and finally settled on removing two links, but having 6 on each side. He said he normally makes the 6 side shorter...don't know why. Anyway, the the case sits pretty good on my wrist now, but the clasp is off center.

I suppose for some wrists the case and clasp just cant be perfect? He did say I had a really small wrist (about 6 inches). Why would that matter?

By the way...you guys can hold the small wrist jokes!

[scociny]

Originally Posted by scociny

Ok, so based on all the great suggestions, and since I was off today, I took it back to the AD. We played around with different configs and finally settled on removing two links, but having 6 on each side. He said he normally makes the 6 side shorter...don't know why. Anyway, the the case sits pretty good on my wrist now, but the clasp is off center.

I suppose for some wrists the case and clasp just cant be perfect? He did say I had a really small wrist (about 6 inches). Why would that matter?

By the way...you guys can hold the small wrist jokes!

Sorry, I meant we removed 2 links leaving 5 on each side (not 6). Here are some pics after my trip to the AD today. For some reason, things looked ok in the store, but after wearing it for a few hours at home, I'm not happy at all. The case is still not centered on my wrist and the clasp is now way off! Anxious to hear what you guys think. This is frustrating!

[scociny]

Originally Posted by jimbones43

Scociny,
There is a Rolex sizing kit which actually gives the AD a guide as to how to remove links and in what order. I had a Daytona and it had 6 links on the 12 side and 4 on the 6 side. As off as that sounds it kept the clasp centered on the underside of my wrist. Watches tend to roll a little to the outside so that can be dragging the clasp a little out of alignment as well. With the longer sub clasp this should be less of a problem. But yes lets see a few wrist shots so we can assist you further!

I can assure you the guy wasnt using any sort of guide...maybe he should!

[MoBe]

Unless you`re walking around with your left hand palm up I`d be satisfied if my watch fits ok.

[Andad]

Looking at the pix you need to swap at least one link (two would be better) from the 6 side to the 12 side. This will help stop the head from rolling up as it is doing.

In these pix the bracelet looks tight but is is just the angle and the easylink was 'in'.

[Watch Professor]

It seems that you need to have the 6:00 side shorter than the 12:00. The 2 links should come off of the 6:00 side. You might even try to take a third link off of the 6:00 side and add it to the 12:00 side.

[rossi46]

Always go with less links on the 6 side vs. the 12. Like yourself, I have smaller wrists and currently have 4 links on the 6 side of the bracelet, 5 on the 12. The clasp sits perfectly centered on the underside of my wrist.

My watch is a GMT, so the clasp is a little different from yours, but it still seems with such a small wrist you could go down to 10 total links.

[fespo276]

I have 4 on the 6 o'clock side and 5 on the 12 on my Sub-C as well. I also made sure during sizing that the clasp was right in the middle, giving me the option of adjusting on either direction as needed. I think my wrists are in the 7.5 inch range and everything sits perfect and centered.

[JustABreathAway]

From the wrist shot, you should've left it the way it was at the beginning!!

I'd be a lot more concerned with how the watch face looks on my wrist than how the clasp looks on the back of my forearm.

[ufboy73]

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

From the wrist shot, you should've left it the way it was at the beginning!!

I'd be a lot more concerned with how the watch face looks on my wrist than how the clasp looks on the back of my forearm.

a significant amount of comfort during wear, however, is how centered the clasp is...its not just an aesthetic thing

[Like To Watch]

Originally Posted by scociny

Sorry, I meant we removed 2 links leaving 5 on each side (not 6). Here are some pics after my trip to the AD today. For some reason, things looked ok in the store, but after wearing it for a few hours at home, I'm not happy at all. The case is still not centered on my wrist and the clasp is now way off! Anxious to hear what you guys think. This is frustrating!

Try 5 and 5.

[dnagwhogas]

I have a small wrist too. On "modern" oyster bands, I have 4 links on the 6 oclock and 6 on the 12 oclock. On older bands, I had to remove one of the permanent link to have 4 and 6 combo since the minimum links on the older bands were 5....which makes the case (or the clasp) off centered.

[ecsub44]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Looking at the pix you need to swap at least one link (two would be better) from the 6 side to the 12 side. This will help stop the head from rolling up as it is doing.

In these pix the bracelet looks tight but is is just the angle and the easylink was 'in'.

Wow! I don't know how you wear your bracelet that tight. That would drive me crazy!

[Runnin' Rebel]

It's pretty easy to remove a link, I did it my self on my Date-just, if it bothers you and want to try to do it we can do it, I have the tools, and I don't speak like a know it all Russian.