Girard Perregaux

GP bracelet

May 27, 2024,13:35 PM

Greetings, GP community. Fingers crossed for a little help please. One of my GP’s is a WW.TC ref; 49850-11-650-11A on a steel bracelet. I rarely try to wear it (and that bugs me as it’s one of my favorite pieces), because I can’t get it to fit quite right. It’s too loose. But If I remove one full size link, it becomes too tight. I figure if I can replace one of the full size links with one of the small size links, I’ve a shot at getting it right! Problem is, this bracelet being discontinued those links are very hard to find. GP say they don’t have any more so my only hope is that someone out there has one spare that they would sell me. I don’t know where else to turn so If anyone has a small link for this bracelet that they don’t need and would be willing to part with for a price, please PM me. Thanks in advance.

Photo Added This message has been edited by cazalea on 2024-06-01 16:13:59

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That’s frustrating. I also advise sending a PM to SingaporeMarc on this forum.

By: ArmisT : May 27th, 2024-17:19

Bracelet woes

By: yankbrit : May 27th, 2024-18:58

Thanks for the tip, much appreciated.

I feel your pain!

By: imrootbeer7 : May 28th, 2024-06:07

i am in exactly the same place. In the UK I’ve got nowhere, but there are resellers on eBay and C24 that I’ve contacted, but so far I’ve had no luck with the exact half-link. I’m wearing mine (4940) larger in the Summer as it’s more comfortable than too t...

Bracelet woes

By: yankbrit : May 28th, 2024-11:03

Sorry to hear that. Misery loves company, huh? I’d swap a larger link for a small one too. I’ve two of the larger ones, useless to me unfortunately. I prefer to wear my watches a little on the looser side especially when wrist swells in heat and humidity ...

Hello … how can I help?

By: SingaporeMarc : May 28th, 2024-18:25

Is this what your bracelet looks like? If so, then you maybe in luck as this bracelet type was used by several GP models during this period. Your WWTC is 43 mm. So the half links should taper down to 18 mm at the clasp. They all pretty much tapered down t...

You also have the WW TC???

By: amanico : May 28th, 2024-19:07

I wish …

By: SingaporeMarc : May 29th, 2024-03:11

Pic from Internet for illustration purposes 🤝

I like the WW TC so much.

By: amanico : May 29th, 2024-05:49

You have one yes?

By: SingaporeMarc : May 29th, 2024-07:14

I had one. White Gold black dial.

By: amanico : May 29th, 2024-07:15

I had one bought with great excitement

By: cazalea : June 1st, 2024-16:10

then gradually fell out of love and it went to a new home... I think there were sharp edges on the undersides of the lugs, and I scratched my arm with it, and that soured me on the watch. Otherwise it was fine. When a friend asked if I'd sell, I said yes....

I don't remember it was that uncomfortable!

By: amanico : June 1st, 2024-16:13

Bracelet woes

By: yankbrit : May 28th, 2024-20:43

Hi SingaporeMarc, many thanks for your reply! That is exactly the bracelet with my and as you rightly say, the links (both large and small) taper to 18mm. My bracelet is also polished on the outer links like the one in your pic, but it doesn’t matter if ...

Here you go

By: SingaporeMarc : May 29th, 2024-13:26

A= Big link B= Small link These links are from my ref 2598 As indicated, several of the references from this period will work with your WWTC bracelet. At least now, you can search for links beyond your WWTC ref. I suggest these next steps: 1) Ask GP for s...

By: imrootbeer7 : May 28th, 2024-20:49

Would this also be the same for our 4940.?

Bracelet woes

By: yankbrit : May 28th, 2024-21:37

I don’t know about that, SingaporeMarc may have the answer. I think the reason why sizing the bracelet (and possibly your 4940 if it’s the same), can be such a challenge is the link sizes and how deceptive the wearing difference can be changing either on...

Yes, the bracelets are all

By: SingaporeMarc : May 29th, 2024-03:46

The same for this style and period. The end connector to the case maybe different for different models. But as you get to the clasp , all the removable links are the same. 18 mm width. Let me measure the dimensions on my full and half links and get back t...

Yes 👍🏻 and other references

By: SingaporeMarc : May 29th, 2024-03:13

Bracelet woes

By: yankbrit : May 29th, 2024-11:46

Great info, big thanks!

Let’s see if we can get a couple of them!!

By: imrootbeer7 : May 29th, 2024-19:27

WW.TC small link update:

By: yankbrit : June 5th, 2024-11:45

I just heard back from GP. They still have the small link available for the following references: 2498 / 2499 / 2598 /4935/4940 : Part # CHF 60 I’ve placed an order for one. Marc: thanks again for your help, very much appreciated! imrootbeer: good news &...

I’m glad to hear this happy news

By: SingaporeMarc : June 5th, 2024-15:56

🤝

Amazing news

By: imrootbeer7 : June 6th, 2024-20:25

Did you contact GP through their website or through UK AD?

GP bracelet

By: yankbrit : June 10th, 2024-03:09

Contacted GP USA in Florida.

Thanks so much.

By: imrootbeer7 : June 10th, 2024-05:59

I’ve emailed them through their worldwide website. If I don’t hear back I’ll try here in the uk.

GP only sells directly if customer is in Switzerland

By: SingaporeMarc : June 12th, 2024-10:06

I suggest you contact the AD in the UK. 🤝

Thanks Marc. Will do

By: imrootbeer7 : June 12th, 2024-19:30

WW.TC small link update:

By: yankbrit : July 10th, 2024-20:49

Finally received the small link from the ref # 2598. GP US had to order it from Switzerland. Removed one full link and replaced with this small link….perfect fit! Finally, my is wearable on daily basis again. Big thanks again to you Marc, really apprecia...

Now we are waiting for some photos!

By: amanico : July 10th, 2024-21:05

Thank you

By: imrootbeer7 : July 10th, 2024-21:37

I have also ordered one. Fingers crossed

You are welcome Yan ❤️

By: SingaporeMarc : July 11th, 2024-07:18

Pass it on and stay connected to the community 🤝