You are a life saver. I tried to explain this issue to the watch guy at the shop and he stared weirdly at me, probably thought I was too finicky. Thanks a ton for this video 👍
@willelliott5052 critical thinking only comes when one is actually interested in the subject at hand or have a passion for the work presented. Unfortunately, lot of these watch repair people (and other "tradesmen") are just in it for the business aspect of it, looking to just make money. They don't see all the nuances of a particular hobby or discipline.
Brilliant tips! I have a 6.5" wrist and was unable to remove any more links on the 6-o-clock side of my 14060M bracelet. Just flipped it and it now sits perfectly on my wrist. Using the clasp the other way round will take some getting used to, but the main thing is it now fits perfectly. Much better than having a permanent link removed. Thanks!
I have really small wrists (6.25"). My Orient had the problem where I could not remove anymore links from the bottom so the top could be longer so what I ended up doing is actually swapping the top of the bracelet with the bottom from the spring bar point (where it attaches to the case itself). That allowed the bottom to have 1 less link than the top because of how Orient sized it originally but problem with doing this is that the clasp is now upside down. What you can do to flip it back right-side up is removing the clasp itself from the links at the spring bar points and reattaching it the other way. Not sure if any of these explanations made sense but I now have a perfectly sized watch where the clasp is sitting flat and is also right-side up. Hope this helps!
I've learnt my lesson and now I look for bracelets clasps with at least 5 adjustable positions since it will give me a tighter fit. For a 6" wrister like me, an oyster bracelet with 4 removable links and 4 microadjustable positions falls slightly short.
I accidentally reversed my clasp when I tried adjusting and removing the links to fit my wrist, and you're absolutely right it fits so much better this way!
One link more + moving micro-adjustment (half link change) and the watch was loose completely moving on my wrist, one link less and adjusting the micro-adjustemnt and suddenly the watch was making imprints and felt too tight. Was going between them back and forth trying to decide which one could be tolerated more, but not happy with either. Reversing them made soooo much better fit which at last feels right. Was watching so many videos, which were repeating all the useless information, you are the first one bringing something new. Like others in the comments here, thank you very mcuh
Man the last 2-3 watches I sized were doing this. It was driving me crazy turning the watch face all day! Last night I adjusted two. Huge difference! It’s not perfect, but much better and more comfortable? Solid vid!! Thanks!
I just adjusted my two bracelets from a 4-5 links split to 3-6 links split and it made both of my dive watches more comfortable to wear, on top of hiding the clasp further underneath my wrist for a smoother shape around my wrist. Thanks a lot for your videos and entire channel, hands down the best one I have come around on RU-vid!
The Slender Wrist - Sam from the casual watch reviewer channel was telling me about your rapid growth! It’s been a struggle for me, but I’m hanging in there.
Excellent. About time someone publicised this reverse fitting remedy for better more comfortable fitting bracelets. Reversing straps also makes the watch fall to view better. Thank you.
Before I started adjusting my own bracelets, I was always needing to have the jewelry store employees move links from the bottom to the top. They were always starting out with trying to keep the link counts equal, which meant the bracelets never felt correct. Looking at my 30+ watches with bracelets, the top portions of the bracelets have 2 to 4 more links than the bottom. Even with my two watches with butterfly clasps, the tops have 1/2 and 1 more link.
dude you are such a ledgend, my gf got me a watch for my birthday. i pulled some links out but could not get it to fit right. i was worried i would have to return it and had already pulled the plastic off. i watched your vid, flipped the clasp around and... boom fits like a glove!
Finally, my watch can fit me properly. I felt the watch was too loose. So, I tried to remove 1 link, but it became too tight. Then I tried your tips to flip the clasp, and it works, becomes fit but is not too tight anymore!
I do step number one. Always works for me. I also get rid of clasps with diver's extensions, like those on the Seiko Samurai or Turtle bracelets because they never fit quite right because they add a portion to the top of the clasp that causes it to jut out from the wrist. I just spend about $15 on a simple milled clasp from eBay with three micro adjustments and it fixes things very quickly.
You’re allowed to change the location of the clasp. If the end sticks off of your wrist, just move links from the side where you have more room over to the side where it sticks out. I have a really weird and smal wrist but even then I’m able to get it to work on every bracelet i own
I’m also a bracelet guy. This is what has helped me. Less links on the 12 o’clock and the fixed side of the clasp at the 12 o’clock too (micro adjustment at the 6 o’clock)
I see SO MANY people wear their bracelet watches awkwardly. It's such a shame. They spent all that money on a nice peace only too look raggedy and lame. Your tips helped me a lot, and they can help so many others.
Thanks a lot for the trick to reverse the watchband. I got this problem with a watch I had for a long time. I don´t wear it often because of that. Now I will use it more frequently.
I’m so glad I don’t feel like a nut anymore since I started moving more links to the top than bottom due to the shape of my wrist and gaps lol. Now I feel better knowing it’s a thing 👍
Just wanted to say thanks for the tips. I tried the first method of removing a link from the shorter side and adding it the longer side and it worked. I think I’m also going to order another clasp with more micro adjust for extra wrist room in colder months.
Most grateful for the tips. I have an omega seamaster aqua terra and a small wrist. Removed to standard links and bracelet was still too loose. Then removed a half link from 6 o’clock and bracelet became a tad too tight. I returned the half link and simply bent the thick metal clasp under hot water and voila!
This is a great video, I’ve bent parts of the bracelet before but lol be careful not to bend too much, also my seiko divers that have the dive extensions that NOBODY USES, I had to put more links on that side of the bracelet to keep the extension from digging into my wrist, all wrists are different and I had to try different things to make them fit my wrist and if you have a seiko bracelet with the pin and collar system it’s not much fun lol
Thank you for the tips. The first trick of shifting around the links was not an option, the third trick of bending the clasp I didn't want to do, but trick number two of flipping the bracelet around worked amazingly well! Thanks again!
Big fan here. Even I felt that the watch just falls on the far side of the wrists when the links are equal in number. Having an asymmetrical link arrangement really helped. I have a request. Please review black full metal square GMW-B5000GD-1 I feel that it's one of the few g shocks out there which can be everyday/office watch.
Great video A. Good, simple tips that go a long way. Please review that Casio Edifice. Thinking of trying out the blue version but want to watch your review first.
I figured this out myself while attempting to size bracelet on Orient Ray2.... I first unlinked even links from top and bottom, but noticed the weird alignment of the clasp missing the center of the wrist, the idea is to add more links to the top and micro adjust it a little tighter.
Great video. I heard you want to try to thane the clasp centered when you wearing it, most of the time to do this one side is longer than the other. If there even the clasp will usually be way off to one side. You also have to take in account where your micro adjust is, this also effects how the bracelet will wear.
Nice video man! always have a problem with bracelets lately, truth to be told I'm more a rubber strap guy XD but felt in love with Seiko Samurai bracelets
I only have one bracelet watch and the reason is that the hair on my wrist was catching in the gaps on the bracelet which I found annoying, so I didn't buy anymore. I had to cut a couple of strips of Elastoplast to stick on the inside of the bracelet, but I found that gives a snugger fit too and stops the watch moving around if it's a bit loose.
Lost my clasp pin on a Cascio and now I can’t re-connect the band after taking out some links. What is the pin that connects the ends of the clasp called? Any idea where I can purchase one or two ? Thanks
Good video. It’s better to have less links on the bottom side, it creates a natural pull on the watch so it doesn’t protrude over your wrist on the top end. Nevertheless find the fit which feels comfortable to you.
Hi! great tips! tks!! have an issue and hope you can give suggestions. i have a watch bracelet that fits snugly on my wrist, if its cold, wrist shrinks and its ok. but when i get warmer , it gets pretty tight and leaves a mark on my wrist. the problem is that there are only 2 micro adjusts. if i add another link it will be too loose even if i move it to the inner micro adjust. hope you can help! in the meantime i will try your advice in this video. tks!
