Glad the pic and info helped!

Mar 26, 2014,21:55 PM
 

USD216 for a 1.5 link? Wow!

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Pre-Basel wristies: 5980-1a

 
 By: teofft : March 23rd, 2014-19:02
Love this watch. I'm I between links when it comes to sizing which is annoying but that's my only gripe....  

Very nice pics [nt]

 
 By: ch9698 : March 23rd, 2014-22:23

Very nice pics indeed ..

 
 By: AbuLayan : March 23rd, 2014-22:49

The watch & your pictures ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : March 23rd, 2014-23:56
I like them a lot. Thanks for sharing! Oliver

my fav nauti by far. as for the sizing in between, I think...

 
 By: timlua : March 24th, 2014-01:28
a 1.5 link is available at the service center. good luck! :)

Half-link

 
 By: Donedwarddillon : March 24th, 2014-07:13
I had the same issue with my 5980. The half-link made the sizing perfect. Highly recommended for such an iconic watch. By the way, the 5980 is suppose to be discontinued.

1/2 link

 
 By: teofft : March 24th, 2014-14:27
Thanks for the compliments. I never even thought to inquire about a half link! Can someone PM me the number to the US service center or is this something I can ask my AD to acquire for me? Thanks!

1.5 link

 
 By: HW : March 25th, 2014-19:05
teofft, It's actually a 1.5 link (i.e. 1.5 times the normal link size). See the below picture. So if your bracelet is currently a bit too tight, then remove one link and add this 1.5 link. If it's too loose, then remove 2 links and add this 1.5 link. I re...  

1.5 link

 
 By: teofft : March 26th, 2014-03:50
Perfect! The picture explains it! I called/emailed Patek USA and a woman named Martha helped me. I opted to buy the 1.5link for $216 as opposed to going through the hassle of sending my watch or the other links in. Thanks again! I'm looking forward to a p... 

Glad the pic and info helped!

 
 By: HW : March 26th, 2014-21:55
USD216 for a 1.5 link? Wow!