Adjusting bracelets
Discussion
When I bought my Oris BC3 from an AD they took a couple of links out the bracelet to get it fitting comfortably. However, I've noticed that the buckle (deployant?) doesn't sit centrally. I think they must have taken 2 links out of one side. There are 7 links at the top of the watch and 5 at the bottom. Is this normal, or should there be 6 on each side?
It applies more to fold-over class than deployment ones, but quite often you'll find that a perfectly centred clasp sits wrong on your wrist - the clasp may be centred but people's wrists rarely are.
Usually, having the bracelet slightly shorter at the 6 o'clock end works well although, depending on the link size, a single link difference is all that's usually needed.
Usually, having the bracelet slightly shorter at the 6 o'clock end works well although, depending on the link size, a single link difference is all that's usually needed.
Craikeybaby said:
6 links on each side, the watch is now comfier as well as my OCD being satisfied 
Good result, especially the bit I've bolded. It's why bracelet sizing should always be a "while you wait" service. Comfort depends on the owner's wrist shape and can mean "unbalancing" the clasp position by a link sometimes, which you can't do if the wrist isn't there! The problem (for some) is that, if it's done in front of the customer, you can't charge more than the job's actually worth cos they can see how easy it is to do
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