Rolex Sizing Solution

[chris_nor_cal]

Many of you may remember the post I created when I had my Sea-Dweller about my inability to find a comfortable setting on my wrist and my decision to flip it for a Sub/Date.

Since wearing the Sub-Date for several months I've discovered that the clasp is still not sitting in the middle of the backside of my wrist, and the watch is not in an easily viewable position when I move my wrist over quickly to glance at the time.

I need a little less slack on the 6 o'clock side of the bracelet and a bit more on the 12 o'clock side.

I called RSC in Beverly Hills and spent 10 minutes explaning to the service rep that my problem went beyond simple adjustment of the micro-adjustment pins and that I wanted them to cut off the half link on the 6 o'clock side of my watch and solder the clasp onto the last full link on the bracelet.

They first said they couldn't do it, and then after she checked with her watchmaker, said that they could. I asked how much it would cost and she said nothing because it is under warranty. She further said that I must know that cutting and soldering like this is non-reversible, which I told her was perfectly fine.

I'm going to send the watch in after my dive trip to Hawaii this week/weekend. I can't wait to get this thing feeling perfect and just enjoy wearing it!!!!! Just though you all might want to know you have other options if you can't get your watch to fit correctly.

[Pete G]

Chris, maybe I just don't understand the problem, but cutting and soldering links seems like an awfully heavy-handed approach to what should be a simple issue to address.

By adding or removing links on each side, along with the micro-adjuster on the clasp, you should be able to get the clasp reasonably centered and fitting comfortably without any cutting. Do you have really tiny or abnormal wrists?

Can't you just move a link from the 6 o'clock side, over to the 12 o'clock side?

Also, the reason the watch head doesn't sit in the perfect spot on your wrist could be simply due to gravity pulling your big, heavy watch out of place as you move around, and not the clasp being off center. Tightening the bracelet should fix that, but of course, at the expense of comfort.

Have you worn your Sub long enough to get used to it? You can get used to barbed wire if you wear it long enough.

[Perpetuator]

Thanks for the info, Chris, that's definitely good to know. I have actually had the same issue with my Sub. After removing two links, it fits perfectly, but the clasp sits too far to the outside of my 6.5-inch wrist. I think that part of the reason for such clasp issues on Subs and SDs is that they are longer compared to those of the GMT and Exp II, thereby posing more of a challenge for certain sized wrists. I posted a few questions on here some time ago, but didn't get much back besides "if you did that it would be permanent."

Thanks for the tip.

[walds11]

My wrists are about 6 3/4" tops. Not sure what my bracelet set-up is, but I have no problems with comfort and clasp centralization. I would not do any cutting of my bracelet. Mess around with the links some more.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Hi Chris,

I favourized THIS link some days ago:

http://members.aol.com/sheldons4/bracelet.htm

I believe it was "Sheldonsmith" who posted it.

Have a look!

[Erix]

A Nato strap would also take care of the problem....

[sheldonsmith]

Moving the half link from the 6'oclock side to the 12 o'clock side would move the buckle over.


I found that by adding a link, and moving the clasp hinge to the first hole, made a huge difference. (top picture below).



I am surprised that RSC is going to move the half-link for you. I wish they had them separately....

Best,

Sheldon

[Tools]

Chris,

I think you have come up with an innovative idea. I am surprised the RSC is willing to do this, but they do want to make customers happy so they come back the next time...

I do not know if this will really solve your problem though. I have several and even though they sit fine on my wrist when I put them on, they all rotate to the outside of the wrist at some time during the day.

When I sit down for a spell, I usually (unconsciously or not) adjust it slightly and it's fine until I'm active again.

My wife wears hers more loose than I and I notice it is always to the outside of the wrist.. Look around....most peoples are....

Anyway, good luck with this....

[GoldenBear]

I'd think between the macro and micro tuning options that would solve the problems better than cutting and soldering. At least it fits now.