Bracelet is too long on the 6 o'clock side

[Prsist]

I'd like to take a link out but I have taken all I can out . The watch head sits too far away from me on my wrist or too close to the outside of my wrist. Arrrrgggggg!

[sneed12]

Cut one off. Not for the faint of heart but the only thing you can do.

10 seconds with bolt cutters or 60 seconds with a Dremel. Easy as pie.

[Prsist]

Cut one off. Not for the faint of heart but the only thing you can do.

10 seconds with bolt cutters or 60 seconds with a Dremel. Easy as pie.

hmmmmmmmmmmm. It never dawned on me, dah! thanks!

[krpster]

Before you cut, what exactly do you mean by the watch head sits too far away from you? Do you think the clasp is pulling it away??? I have never experienced that myself. Typically I try to keep the same number of links on each side of the clasp. That way it is centered on the bottom and the head is centered on the top. If it sits to one side or another I cannot believe that the clasp is pulling it. So before you cut I would just try to remove the extra link you have on the other side and see how that goes. Should balance everything out.

[dieselpower]

Gotta agree with krpster. Balance out the links on either side, locate the bracelet in the right hole in the the clasp and bingo, you should have no problem.

Good luck

[mcotter]

Kypster is on the right track! Your photo shows that the 12side of the bracelet has more links than the 6side. Both sides should have an equal link count. The only time a fixed link should be. removed is for a tiny wrist (ladies). Before you put the cuters to work balance the count!

Regards, mcotter

[ubiquitous]

If you cut the link out, it will disrupt the taper/transition from the clasp link to 3rd link as well. You might not be too happy with the results...

[sneed12]

Kypster is on the right track! Your photo shows that the 12side of the bracelet has more links than the 6side. Both sides should have an equal link count. The only time a fixed link should be. removed is for a tiny wrist (ladies). Before you put the cuters to work balance the count!

Regards, mcotter

Looks to me like there are 4 fixed links on each side. The "extra" links you see are part of the diver's extension I think...

[sneed12]

If you cut the link out, it will disrupt the taper/transition from the clasp link to 3rd link as well. You might not be too happy with the results...

Good point. It never bothered me but it might bother some.

I have tiny wrists, I know all the tricks to making bracelets and straps and clasps fit.

[Prsist]

Before you cut, what exactly do you mean by the watch head sits too far away from you? Do you think the clasp is pulling it away??? I have never experienced that myself. Typically I try to keep the same number of links on each side of the clasp. That way it is centered on the bottom and the head is centered on the top. If it sits to one side or another I cannot believe that the clasp is pulling it. So before you cut I would just try to remove the extra link you have on the other side and see how that goes. Should balance everything out.

Unfortunately I have removed all the links on both sides and the watch head always sits towards the outside (away from me) of my wrist. when my wrist swells for the summer it would sit right I think. I guess ill observe and fiddle for a spell. Knowing I can cut a link slipped my mind. Ill look and see how it would affect the taper. Thanks gents!

[Justasgood]

Unfortunately I have removed all the links on both sides and the watch head always sits towards the outside (away from me) of my wrist. when my wrist swells for the summer it would sit right I think. I guess ill observe and fiddle for a spell. Knowing I can cut a link slipped my mind. Ill look and see how it would affect the taper. Thanks gents!

If it really bothers you, simply put the bracelet on the opposite way. I used to do this but then I just accepted the fact that the watch head will always move away from top dead center of my wrist.

[Prsist]

If it really bothers you, simply put the bracelet on the opposite way. I used to do this but then I just accepted the fact that the watch head will always move away from top dead center of my wrist.

I looked at doing that but they are the same length

[Justasgood]

Yes, but close the clasp and see where it balances.

[andygt]

Just remove the clasp and refit it the other way round - it will be perfectly centred even though the links are the same both sides

[Prsist]

Just remove the clasp and refit it the other way round - it will be perfectly centred even though the links are the same both sides

I might just give switching the bracelet side and moving the clasp. Reversing just the clasp would drive me nuts opening and closing it backwards. Damn OCD.

[Justasgood]

I might just give switching the bracelet side and moving the clasp. Reversing just the clasp would drive me nuts opening and closing it backwards. Damn OCD.

That won't work. Sans clasp, you still have the same amount of permanent links. You have to reverse the direction the clasp faces.

[andygt]

If you remove all the removable links then flipping the clasp is the only way to get it centred - I have girls wrists too and it's the only option unless you fancy wrecking the bracelet

[Prsist]

If you remove all the removable links then flipping the clasp is the only way to get it centred - I have girls wrists too and it's the only option unless you fancy wrecking the bracelet

Arrrrrrrggggg! I guess I have no choice. Thanks gents. Damn girl wrists!

[andygt]

You'd have to do the same if you had the gen so that thought may ease your ocd a little! I first read about flipping the clasp on one of the gen forums if i remember correctly

[Prsist]

You'd have to do the same if you had the gen so that thought may ease your ocd a little! I first read about flipping the clasp on one of the gen forums if i remember correctly

hopefully the one consolation will be function over form. Since I am a big believer in this it might work out but the OCD is a powerful mistress!

[Dizzy]

If you have small wrists then rip out one of those links from the 6 o'c;lock side. If you ever want the link added back in, then use one of your extra links in your parts bin to replace it. Flipping the clasp around would look silly.

No big deal at all. Use two pairs of vice grips and pull that link apart and throw it in the trash. Then reconnect your bracelet together in the normal way with the screw.

[FxrAndy]

i t looks to me that you have still 2 removable links on one side?? or at leaast one swap that link over to the other side

[Dizzy]

Those last 2 links are usually needed for the fliplock to close properly. Another option would be to remove the fliplock and use a regular connecting link like you would find on an oyster bracelet without a fliplock. Then you could probably get another link out of there. You must have pretty small wrists. I would suggest to remove that link you wanted to remove. Thats what I did on my dads datejust. He also has small wrists.

[Sietze9990]

If you have small wrists then rip out one of those links from the 6 o'c;lock side. If you ever want the link added back in, then use one of your extra links in your parts bin to replace it. Flipping the clasp around would look silly.

No big deal at all. Use two pairs of vice grips and pull that link apart and throw it in the trash. Then reconnect your bracelet together in the normal way with the screw.

Hi,

 

Question:

Are links of Oyster bracelets (78800 bracelet to fit a 116622 case) constructed with a press fitting with pins?

Every link seems to be build out of three parts.

[sgtguk]

Wow this is an old thread mate, yes they are, at least the rep ones I've taken apart are   they do take some pulling apart but as Dizzy advised pair of grips either side and your sorted before you know it !

 

Just take out the screw before you start