Is This The Correct Clasp Position?

[jtrader]

I’m sure this has been written about here on the forums before. However, I would like opinions on wether this is the correct position for my clasp. The 2nd picture is at the 6 o’clock position 4 links and the 4th picture is at the 12 o’clock position 6 links. The clasps on all my other watches are dead center on the wrist 5 at 6 o’clock and 5 at 12 o’clock. But my AD set this one where the clasp is set one link to the left. When I mentioned it was off center they said this is the way it should be set and their watchmaker has 25 years experience and this is how he always sets them. So I said ok I’ll give it try.

I will say I’ve noticed the case stays center on my wrist a little better and doesn’t slide towards my wrist bone as much. However, I don’t really like the way it looks when I look down at the watch. It’s a constant reminder that the clasp is off center on my wrist. Anyways, I realize it’s just semantics at this point, but curious what community believes is the proper placement.











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[Roger Lococco]

Not for me. I prefer centered. If that’s not possible and it has to off center, then I prefer it to be tilted to the outside of the wrist to make it marginally more convenient to open the clasp with my right hand - ie my arm doesn’t have to reach across my body as much.


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[shaunylw]

Here is mine on a 5 digit and 6 digit. It looks from the angle of the photo that you could lose a link on the 12 o clock side and add one to the 6 if you want to fix it. If the watch feels centered, i personally wouldn’t move it.


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[LuminousMaximus]

That's the way I wear mine. Usually 4 links on the 6:00 side and 6 links on the 12:00 side

That helps bring the dial more closer to your chest while reading it...

I'm sure someone can explain it better, but that's from a layman...

[DoDe]

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

Not for me. I prefer centered. If that’s not possible and it has to off center, then I prefer it to be tilted to the outside of the wrist to make it marginally more convenient to open the clasp with my right hand - ie my arm doesn’t have to reach across my body as much.


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[Bosbevok]

For me I would slide the last link possible on the longer side to the other side. It should centre the watch as best as possible.


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[Junior_]

Here is mine. Glidelock tweaks things but that’s in my usual Glidelock position. Longer on the six than the twelve. Keeps it centered on my wrist.

[sillo]

It's correct if it's comfortable for you.

[arcadelt]

A wrist is generally not a perfect oval in cross section so usually more links are required on one side to keep both the watch and the clasp centred. Yours looks OK to me and if you think it feels better, perhaps your previous watch bracelets have not be adjusted correctly.

[joli160]

I have the same set up, works OK

[ijpx]

As long as you are comfortable but most will like the clasp centered on own’s wrist.

[Jackumi]

I have a 6.5" dia wrist, and on my GMT you have the clasp Catch assembly in the same position as me. I found that it is more important to me to have the clasp inner folding plates centered on the back of my wrist. For my wrist size I find that if the clasp catch assembly is centered on the back of my wrist the hinged end of the inner back plate stick out to far and make the bracelet bulge out of the side of my wrist. But for my Sub the inner folding plates are in the same position as my GMT but as the clasp is longer for the sliding adjustment system it makes for the whole clasp catch assembly almost dead center on the back of my wrist.

[billylimwk]

Thats fairly good position

[doboy007]

OP, that's how it is on my BLNR and LVc. As long as it's comfortable and the dial is centered on your wrist.

[calh22a]

That’s how mine is Set up as well. When mine was sized, I had the same concerns but apparently it’s pretty typical way to size it. There are some older threads addressing this and many have said it’s normal. As long as it feels comfortable i don’t think you should worry about it.

[Jace]

To me it completely depends on how it feels on the wrist. If it feels like it’s pinching or hurting, then no. If it’s comfortable, walk away.


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[offrdmania]

That thing is begging for a half link. Mine has a half link breaking right at the end of the clasp. Makes it super comfortable with the right contour on the wrist.

[Andad]

Yes, that is where you want the clasp to be to reduce the tendency for the watch to turn around your wrist.

[MSchott]

There is no right or wrong due to variations in wrist shape. I prefer the curved part of the deployant towards the back of my wrist (towards the 12 o’clock side) due to the shape of my wrist.

[Foxglove]

You need a half link on the 6 o'clock side.

[Pauln]

Originally Posted by Foxglove

You need a half link on the 6 o'clock side.

This. Or wear it the way it is and call it good. Because it’s totally fine the way it is.

[rlrobson08]

Originally Posted by jtrader

I’m sure this has been written about here on the forums before. However, I would like opinions on wether this is the correct position for my clasp. The 2nd picture is at the 6 o’clock position 4 links and the 4th picture is at the 12 o’clock position 6 links. The clasps on all my other watches are dead center on the wrist 5 at 6 o’clock and 5 at 12 o’clock. But my AD set this one where the clasp is set one link to the left. When I mentioned it was off center they said this is the way it should be set and their watchmaker has 25 years experience and this is how he always sets them. So I said ok I’ll give it try.

I will say I’ve noticed the case stays center on my wrist a little better and doesn’t slide towards my wrist bone as much. However, I don’t really like the way it looks when I look down at the watch. It’s a constant reminder that the clasp is off center on my wrist. Anyways, I realize it’s just semantics at this point, but curious what community believes is the proper placement.











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I don't know. Never cared for that huge clasp. I always preferred the President's bracelet on my day/date. Just the links and the Rolex crown. Easy to look at, easy to open.

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[JodyHighroller]

The watchmaker is correct as your watch is properly balanced. I have the same link setup on my DJ41 (also had a difficult time getting this setup right).

The most important part is getting the clasp blades centered on your wrist. You can see they are actually longer than the clasp itself. From your pics everything looks correct. If it still bothers you, try the half link others suggested, but to be honest I don’t think it’s needed.

[RolexDad]

As others have said, your watchmaker is right. But if you want to change it, then do it. It’s your watch afterall!

[Tools]

Originally Posted by jtrader

. . . I will say I’ve noticed the case stays center on my wrist a little better and doesn’t slide towards my wrist bone as much. However, I don’t really like the way it looks when I look down at the watch. It’s a constant reminder that the clasp is off center on my wrist. Anyways, I realize it’s just semantics at this point, but curious what community believes is the proper placement.

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Don't listen to people, wear it how it fits best.

Actually, your clasp is centered. It is not the visible part of the clasp that centers the bracelet, it is the whole clasp, including the not-showing deployant blades against your skin..

As I look at yours, and take into account the blade covering a link and a-half behind it, it is exactly centered.

[krzy]

So I was actually thinking about this the other day and decided to test it out myself. I have an Explorer 1 and my bracelet set up is 4 links at the 6:00 position and 6 links at the 12:00 position. I moved 1 link from the 12:00 position to the 6:00 position to even out the links on both sides. Overall, it felt weird and uncomfortable on my wrist and the watch kept sliding towards the bone. Put the links back to how it was and all was good again. Sometimes the clasp looks off-centered, but oh well. Hope this helped.

[Beckster]

Yours look perfect cos as Larry said the important bit is not just what you see of the clasp but the whole 3 piece clasp/blade once its strapped up. Yours look good. But ultimately it’s how you feel and the way it looks to you. Another suggestion is to get some good screwdrivers and spend some time trying out different configurations till you are happy with one.

[Kamen]

My OCD bothers me too with centered clasp positioning but now I let it go. Everyone's wrists are different and will react to different watches so I go for fit and comfort along with trying to center as much as possible.

[Greenwich Mean Time]

I wear mine with six links on the 12 O'clock side and five links on the 6 O'clock. Not centered perfectly but comfortable.

[robjohna]

Originally Posted by Bosbevok

For me I would slide the last link possible on the longer side to the other side. It should centre the watch as best as possible.


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I had the same issue but this is why I did to center the clasp on my wrist.


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