3 Simple Tricks to Adjust Your Watch Bracelet

[@anirbanbhattacharjee3474]

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 👍

[@IdExCS]

I know what you mean, that's why I bought some cheap tools and learned to do this adjustment myself.

[@willelliott5052]

I know. They just don't get it. They don't question what they have been told, when all it takes is a little observation and critical thinking.

[@bryanryan4504]

@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.

[@anirbanbhattacharjee3474]

@@bryanryan4504 i fully agree with you 👍😊

[@EctopicElm00707]

Finicky is good. It means we are not mediocre

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

I’m a bracelet guy and I appreciate the tips. Thanks, Alessandro!

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[@crewquinn428]

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[@crewquinn428]

@Lorenzo Carmelo You are welcome =)

[@danlsaunders]

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!

[@TimedSquare]

Glad it helped

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Man you’re killing it, congrats on the quick growth

[@TimedSquare]

Thank you my friend 🙏

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

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.

[@tyt5216]

Swapping the top part and the bottom really changed the fit!! Thank you sir, my tiny wrist is pleased!

[@truhlikfredy]

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

[@treehugger3615]

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.

[@paulblakey4589]

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.

[@mrepicpant]

Paul Blakey I always wear mine reversed

[@Choboby]

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!

[@Beanna_]

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 KZbin!

[@TheWhiteStar666]

Yep, very helpful. No matter from what side I removed link to fit the bracelet to my wrist it felt wrong. Instead I needed to remove 2 links from one side and add 1 to other, now it fits perfectly!

[@yaboi_eklee4106]

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!

[@TheLumeRoom]

Why did I not think of this?!?! Going to have to check my bracelets now. Nice tip, buddy 👍🏻

[@micway71]

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!

[@Gamer4051]

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!

[@agentbrandt]

Wow!! This is super helpful!! Thank you so much!!

[@CompassIIDX]

Great tip! Of course that's true, you should be able to just flip the clasp itself, I should have thought of that.

[@andrewpullins8817]

Thanks, with suggestion 1, I was able to make my watch fit a whole lot better.

[@mayaindahsari1910]

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!

[@Urusanmu]

Thank you

[@prasadshetty5226]

Brilliant. Reversing the clasp got me a perfect fit.

[@NorthernWatchClub]

Wow thanks so much for this video I changed the top and bottom of the bracelet to wear it the "wrong" way and it worked!

[@stevenharper6888]

Good to see you back!

[@vincentnggh]

Depending on the bracelet, sometimes adding/removing one more link to one side and moving the fine/micro adjustment point will work too.

[@carllange3950]

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.

[@Jamie-2004]

I'm late but I also have a 6 inch wrist and all I had to do was change the micropin adjustment points and it fits far better!

[@Asianredneckwoman]

Great tips! Finally can get a bracelet to fit comfortably.

[@leeyang2114]

Thank you so much!

[@TimedSquare]

You're welcome!

[@dragonhf]

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.

[@victornewman508]

This is true, an extra link at the top and my watch fits better on my wrist. Thanks

[@AustinThompson15]

The first tip worked like a charm! Thanks bro

[@tobyque9399]

I didnt expect much from this video, but it really gave good tips!!

[@abdullahelhashimy7115]

what a great person ! thank you very much great work !

[@IdExCS]

I have a thin wrist and love bracelets, this video was really helpful, thanks!

[@azlan856]

Great, great video! Feels weird reversed, but fits perfect. Too right you are at who's looking at the clasp anyway. Much appreciated.

[@sunilmeesala3431]

Useful information..! Reversing bracelet is a good idea in fact

[@randyturk985]

Great information, thank you 👍

[@tomkhong9828]

Welcome back !!

[@itsmemuffins]

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)

[@stevenwymor1398]

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.

[@melody3741]

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

[@PeterKotsa]

Excellent advice as always

[@russelljohansen3328]

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 👍

[@alloy2172]

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.

[@sanfordboulden3802]

Dope! Thanks for the tips.

[@garyz0611]

Thanks for the tips. The 1st one where there are more links at the top worked perfect for me 👍

[@pawelkozianowski1943]

Works in my case. Cheers mate.👍

[@Mark-sd7fc]

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

[@Marc_Miller]

I think this is going to solve my problem. Thank you much!

[@Leo-Crespi]

You are a clever, brave man. Thanks for the tips.

[@thskadow]

Great tips. Thanks

[@ricardosalgado9383]

So dope thank you !!!!!

[@richardstiles6370]

Cool tips 👍

[@loutol2952]

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!

[@itamaradio]

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.

[@Mark-sd7fc]

Becoming one of my favorite watch reviewers!

[@stephonjames1038]

Your videos are so helpful!

[@forthefunofit5487]

Thank you for these tips. I will try this today!

[@HungNguyen-yl3iq]

Thank you. Very helpful

[@andrewd7586]

PHEW!😓 Alessandro I was about to swap wrists, from right to left, left to right!🪓😈🤣 Brilliant suggestion😎👍🏼

[@TimedSquare]

Your version is a bit extreme, but it works too! 🤣

[@samadrid6321]

I have a thin wrist. I've been doing that for some time - flipping the bottom of the bracelet to the top and vise versa, fits my wrist great.

[@Gwaplord3957]

Nice life hack! Thank you Brother!!

[@ranadenikhil07]

your best video

[@C2flyyy]

Great Video!

[@paulietv2162]

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.

[@realestwatchreviews]

Have you looked into replacing the clasp in the edifice? AE has a specific one for edifice.

[@alexandermundy271]

Have you considered trying a glide lock bracelet? I find them indispensable.

[@vicvictoras6071]

This Edifice looks fantastic!

[@TimedSquare]

Review is coming in a few weeks!

[@jonmanilenio]

so the top should have one more than the bottom? will try that, thanks.

[@brifiveo]

What a helpful video

[@mohammednaser4549]

Thank you brother 🙏🏻

[@uiualumni]

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.

[@mladenjovanovic9606]

Thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks!! 👌👍🤙

[@akshaysinha1993]

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.

[@hasininan5501]

The first one is spot on.

[@kevinmateus6702]

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

[@jessedominguez543]

Thanks bud. I will buy a new bracelet ... Because I'm ADDICTED!!!!

[@KHHBBC]

good tips!

[@craig2100]

Great video... thanks for sharing. Glad to see more videos from you.

[@TimedSquare]

Thank you Craig!

[@andrew1212w]

I liked this video please keep up the good work 👍

[@realdaybreaker8013]

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.

[@anbudrew]

These are legit lifehacks! Great to see you uploading more often again. Unrelated question: What do you think of the 36mm Bambino? Just got one and I think you might like it for slender wrists.

[@TimedSquare]

Hey man, thank you so much! I still prefer the SARB035 over the bambino because it's sportier BUT the 36 mm bambino is probably the best affordable dress watch out there today. Solid value for money, great simple timeless design!

[@cakraparindra4659]

36mm? Can you give me the serial number?

[@anbudrew]

The Slender Wrist oh yes. Bambino pales in comparison. The sarb035 is one of my goal watches. Relatively new to the watch collecting journey so I'm slowly try to explore more affordable watches. But picking up Casios along the way too 😉

[@TimedSquare]

@@anbudrew Casio and Citizen are become my favorite brands as of now, such cool design at a fair price. Seiko should take notice... even if I still love them ;)

[@anbudrew]

The Slender Wrist Citizen has such underrated divers I think. The Promaster BN0150/151 is a ton of watch for 150USD. The new Asian limited NY009 series is also making waves. Seiko might be going through some experimental phase with their new Seiko 5 line. Casio just keeps churning out great value pieces like it always has along with Orient and Citizen.

[@Mountain-Hiker]

Very good advice.

[@jameskosch4052]

Great tips. I've been doing that for 20 years.

[@paulblakey4589]

Spot on, thanks for your detailed coverage of this important feature of comfortable watch wearing

[@pascalbroek848]

Life saver it is thx buddy

[@Pinklacoste]

I tried to switch top and bottom side of the bracelet the watch face can be right in the center on my wrist. Feel good.

[@berenjena4998]

Great video! Thank you so much!!!

[@AlejandroBelloRD]

Nice trick. Thanks!

[@MoghulVeyron]

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.

[@freethinker585]

thnks for sharing the ideas... it helps :)

[@miketeo3518]

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!

[@scinto23]

Litteraly just delt with this problem an hour ago fitting a new bracelet! Soooo ironic you just posted this!

[@masqueman01]

This is fantastic advice. Thank you

[@glennakelly]

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!

[@nate1413]

This helped me so much! I just got my first nice bracelet watch and I thought I was going to have to return it!

[@HaiNguyen-cf1ji]

Work like champ, you save my day :))

[@TimedSquare]

👌

[@tboj]

It's a big plus when all links are removable. How difficult can that be for manufacturers to produce?

[@TimedSquare]

I don't know but I know I would take care of this if I was a big manufacturer!

[@grindererrofficial3755]

Hi man, nice to see you again after long time :) thx for tips,for sure i will try them. You changed your camera room?

[@TimedSquare]

Hey man, thank you! No same room, just different angle ;)

[@grindererrofficial3755]

Ok ;) And what steinhart gmt, do you still love it, still like it? :) looks so classy that 39gmt

[@TimedSquare]

@@grindererrofficial3755 I love it. Sporty, timeless design (thanks to Rolex obviously) excellent build quality. I just wished the bezel was engraved, but its a solid 9/10 or me!

[@TimedSquare]

@@grindererrofficial3755 and sorry for the heart, I just removed it! 😂

[@grindererrofficial3755]

Ok, thx :D

[@Drakeslilcrumb]

How do we put these on ??

[@surfitli]

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.

[@Atech2348]

Yes solved my problem mine is reverse lock now 😁😁😁😁 thanks

[@Low-KeyCollector]

It is possible to do it on most integrated bracelets. Also another option is to detach the clasp and refit it the other way...