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cafejenna · 13 December 2010, 09:56 AM

I just wanted to give a shout out to "pyxis" who, was able to provide simple advice to fix my nagging, GMT IIc bracelet sizing issue...

Couldn't be happier. Any newbies on the site, always have faith...someone out there on TRF can help you!

Short story: my gmt IIc just did not fit right, with one link removed and the fine adjustment on loosest notch. It was too tight. With the link back in and the fine adjustment pushed all the way in... it was way too loose. However, thanks to advice received on the forum, I moved one link from the 6pm size to the 12 side... now have 4 links on 6pm size and 7 on 12 side. It is just right, and looser. Also gives me the ability to move the fine adjustment in one notch if needed as time goes on.

THANKS TRF

dddrees · 13 December 2010, 10:53 AM

Glad to hear you were able to resolve your bracelet sizing issue. Now you can trully enjoy your watch. The GMTIIC is one Heck of a watch.

Joey_V · 13 December 2010, 11:02 AM

Why does moving a link to the other side affect size? Can anyone explain?

My brother is having an issue with his Expy and I would like to see if this could remedy that.

cyglee · 13 December 2010, 11:08 AM

It has to do with how the clasp is centered on the inner wrist. The general rule is to have a shorter length on the 6 side, longer length on the 12 side. The centering of the clasp affects how the watch face sits on the outer wrist. Some people have had luck reversing the clasp, but still the shorter length should be on the 6 side. Hope this makes sense....

Colnago · 13 December 2010, 05:07 PM

OP.....Did you have to remove a permanent link?...I thought the minimum amount of links was 5 the last one having a screw and being the connection point to the clasp....intrigued

acce1999 · 13 December 2010, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colnago

OP.....Did you have to remove a permanent link?...I thought the minimum amount of links was 5 the last one having a screw and being the connection point to the clasp....intrigued

To the OP: Nice to see that you found a solution!

Bill: On the new style Oyster bracelets there are more removable links on the 6 o'clock side, than earlier.

Best,

A

Edit: I just saw that my post count reached a great Explorer number: 1655.

hacampbell1360 · 13 December 2010, 06:10 PM

This forum is full of talented people from all sorts of life. I am only here for a short amount of time but I also sure that anyone of us have any kind of problem, someone out there knows the answer and willing to help.

Colnago · 13 December 2010, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acce1999

To the OP: Nice to see that you found a solution!

Bill: On the new style Oyster bracelets there are more removable links on the 6 o'clock side, than earlier.

Best,

A

Edit: I just saw that my post count reached a great Explorer number: 1655.

Anders....blimey!!!....every day's a school day....I have had my GMTIIc for coming up two years and I never even noticed!!!....just goes to show how you miss little details.....that's why this place is so great!!!!

pyxis · 14 December 2010, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cafejenna

I just wanted to give a shout out to "pyxis" who, was able to provide simple advice to fix my nagging, GMT IIc bracelet sizing issue...

Couldn't be happier. Any newbies on the site, always have faith...someone out there on TRF can help you!

Thanks for the shout', my own knowledge of Rolex watches were mostly gleaned from TRF! So yeah, thanks to TRF! Enjoy your watch!

NMS75 · 14 December 2010, 03:38 AM

Good to hear you got your GMTIIc sorted! I love this watch and luckily didn't have any bracelet sizing problems myself. Wear it now and enjoy!

M

Rolex time is money · 19 July 2016, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cafejenna

I just wanted to give a shout out to "pyxis" who, was able to provide simple advice to fix my nagging, GMT IIc bracelet sizing issue...

Couldn't be happier. Any newbies on the site, always have faith...someone out there on TRF can help you!

Short story: my gmt IIc just did not fit right, with one link removed and the fine adjustment on loosest notch. It was too tight. With the link back in and the fine adjustment pushed all the way in... it was way too loose. However, thanks to advice received on the forum, I moved one link from the 6pm size to the 12 side... now have 4 links on 6pm size and 7 on 12 side. It is just right, and looser. Also gives me the ability to move the fine adjustment in one notch if needed as time goes on.

THANKS TRF

I Just wanna say thanks for this post as it finally solved one of my biggest issue I had with GMTc, the fit is now as good as my Submariner.

13 December 2010, 09:56 AM	#1
cafejenna Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Watch: Love all. Posts: 119	TRF COMES THROUGH SAVES MY GMT IIc! I just wanted to give a shout out to "pyxis" who, was able to provide simple advice to fix my nagging, GMT IIc bracelet sizing issue... Couldn't be happier. Any newbies on the site, always have faith...someone out there on TRF can help you! Short story: my gmt IIc just did not fit right, with one link removed and the fine adjustment on loosest notch. It was too tight. With the link back in and the fine adjustment pushed all the way in... it was way too loose. However, thanks to advice received on the forum, I moved one link from the 6pm size to the 12 side... now have 4 links on 6pm size and 7 on 12 side. It is just right, and looser. Also gives me the ability to move the fine adjustment in one notch if needed as time goes on. THANKS TRF

13 December 2010, 11:02 AM	#3
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Why does moving a link to the other side affect size? Can anyone explain? My brother is having an issue with his Expy and I would like to see if this could remedy that. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

13 December 2010, 05:07 PM	#5
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	OP.....Did you have to remove a permanent link?...I thought the minimum amount of links was 5 the last one having a screw and being the connection point to the clasp....intrigued __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

13 December 2010, 10:53 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,258	Glad to hear you were able to resolve your bracelet sizing issue. Now you can trully enjoy your watch. The GMTIIC is one Heck of a watch.

13 December 2010, 11:08 AM	#4
cyglee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gordon Location: California Watch: Gmtll,LV,SD,GV,etc Posts: 627	It has to do with how the clasp is centered on the inner wrist. The general rule is to have a shorter length on the 6 side, longer length on the 12 side. The centering of the clasp affects how the watch face sits on the outer wrist. Some people have had luck reversing the clasp, but still the shorter length should be on the 6 side. Hope this makes sense....

13 December 2010, 06:10 PM	#7
hacampbell1360 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Hiep Phan John Location: san jose, ca Watch: The Fantastic FOUR Posts: 267	This forum is full of talented people from all sorts of life. I am only here for a short amount of time but I also sure that anyone of us have any kind of problem, someone out there knows the answer and willing to help.

14 December 2010, 03:38 AM	#10
NMS75 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610 & 116710LN Posts: 559	Good to hear you got your GMTIIc sorted! I love this watch and luckily didn't have any bracelet sizing problems myself. Wear it now and enjoy! M

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