5712 and 5980/5990 bracelet fitment issue

[rklee85]

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone has the same issue as me about the nautilus bracelet. On the 5712/1a there are 7 links vs the 5980/1r and 5990/1a I see 6 links total. Is that supposed to correct? I thought all nautilus has 6 links. The reason I ask is because when I remove all the links and add a 1.5 link on the 5712 it fits perfectly! But now for the 5980 and 5990 if I take off 6 links and a 1.5 it's too big... And if I remove all 6 it's too tight. This is driving me crazy! Does anyone know what I can do or does anyone have the same issue? Guess it sucks to have a small wrist or right in between sizes for the thicker nautilus.

[PJ S]

If you have a 5980 and 90 which a 1½ link makes it too big, then why don’t you just fit a standard link?

[rklee85]

Well the problem is the 5980 and 90 comes with 6 links. If I remove 5 and just leave 1 left it is too loose. If I remove all 6 it's too tight. The 1.5 won't work for me unless there is 7 links like the 5712. On the 5712 I had to remove 7 links then add the 1.5.

[texex91]

Originally Posted by rklee85

Well the problem is the 5980 and 90 comes with 6 links. If I remove 5 and just leave 1 left it is too loose. If I remove all 6 it's too tight. The 1.5 won't work for me unless there is 7 links like the 5712. On the 5712 I had to remove 7 links then add the 1.5.

Maybe go to a Patek AD and have them size/solve this for you.

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by rklee85

Well the problem is the 5980 and 90 comes with 6 links. If I remove 5 and just leave 1 left it is too loose. If I remove all 6 it's too tight. The 1.5 won't work for me unless there is 7 links like the 5712. On the 5712 I had to remove 7 links then add the 1.5.

How can the 1½ not work, even with all 6 links removed?
It’s longer than a single link left on the bracelet.

[lapince]

What is your wrist size? You take off all the links? I took 3 off and it is very very tight, but that's how I like it...

[masyv6]

Originally Posted by texex91

Maybe go to a Patek AD and have them size/solve this for you.

Seems like the simplest solution if there is a Patek AD nearby.

[raclaims]

I can't get my 5960 bracelet to fit well no matter what I do!

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by masyv6

Seems like the simplest solution if there is a Patek AD nearby.

Do ADs have some sort of magic screwdrivers that we’re not aware of?
Should the OP have no joy after trying the 1½ link, then his only option is to live with the watch being a bit loose, for a while.

If he eats enough pies, he’ll soon find that it becomes a snugger fit – so instead of suggesting he visits the AD, you should be recommending he frequents the local bakery store more often.

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by raclaims

I can't get my 5960 bracelet to fit well no matter what I do!

I’d take the clasp off and just tie a knot with the bracelet – problem solved.
If that’s a fashion faux pas in your locale, then just use duck tape.

Anyone else got a bracelet problem they need solving?

[martinr]

PJ is right, pie is the solution because if the regular links with or without the 1.5 link don't fit an AD visit won't help you.

[texex91]

Well OP looks like the pie bakers have spoken, so you must sell your watch or deal with it.

[incontrol]

I am confused, has the OP gone to a Patek AD to ask for sizing help? After removing all six links, is the watch sized for under 5"? What size is your wrist? If an AD can not help, it seems you have no choice but to sell the watch.

[rklee85]

I ultimately need a half link for the 5980/5990 because it comes with 6 links total. I need to remove all links and just put a 1.5 on the bracelet which only works because 5712 comes with 7 links. 7 taken off adding 1.5 is perfect because it's about 5.5 links taken off total. The 5980/5990 comes with 6 links total so ideally I need to remove 5 and add a half link but there's no such thing. Because removing 6 and adding a link and a half would be bigger than just leaving a link. Leabing a link is too tight. sorry it's just very confusing I guess it's difficult to understand since no one is in my shoes. Thanks for the help guys

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by rklee85

But now for the 5980 and 5990 if I take off 6 links and a 1.5 it's too big... And if I remove all 6 it's too tight.

Originally Posted by rklee85

Well the problem is the 5980 and 90 comes with 6 links. If I remove 5 and just leave 1 left it is too loose. If I remove all 6 it's too tight.

Originally Posted by rklee85

The 5980/5990 comes with 6 links total so ideally I need to remove 5 and add a half link but there's no such thing. Because removing 6 and adding a link and a half would be bigger than just leaving a link. Leabing a link is too tight.

You’re confusing yourself, as well as us – so which is it when you remove 5 of the 6 removable links?
You’ve given conflicting results for the same pair of watches, with a single removable link left on the rest of the bracelet.

[kultschar]

Ha makes no sense to me either

[martinr]

Besides not making sense is there a half link? Never mind.

[texex91]

Originally Posted by PJ S

You’re confusing yourself, as well as us – so which is it when you remove 5 of the 6 removable links?
You’ve given conflicting results for the same pair of watches, with a single removable link left on the rest of the bracelet.

Which is why I suggested going to a PP AD vs a pie shop

I have no clue what he's doing or trying...but sitting in front of an AD might help--might not.

[incontrol]

Originally Posted by texex91

Which is why I suggested going to a PP AD vs a pie shop

I have no clue what he's doing or trying...but sitting in front of an AD might help--might not.

And if it doesn't help, time to sell the watch and get the 5712.

[jschmidtdmd]

I have has the same issue. I could not get my 5980-1r to fit.

It was top heavy, too loose, or too tight, etc.

I sold it again, but the 5711r and 5712 fit me just perfect.

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by martinr

Besides not making sense is there a half link? Never mind.

No, AP & PP only make the longer link for RO & Nautilus bracelets.

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by incontrol

And if it doesn't help, time to sell the watch and get the 5712.

He already has the 12, with the longer link and fitting perfectly.

[rklee85]

I've heard that AP do make half links but correct me if I'm wrong.

[PJ S]

^
To my knowledge, not on the RO, but maybe on the ROO, since the bracelet is thicker, thereby having sufficient rigidity.

[incontrol]

Originally Posted by PJ S

He already has the 12, with the longer link and fitting perfectly.

Oh! I see. I thought I was not still confused, apparently I am! Lol!