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Yin and yang
Had the speedy out for some bracelet adjustment. My wife said I looked like a mad scientist š
Speedy bracelet seems more comfortable. The glidelock clasp (I think itās called) is way better with adjustment and opening/closing on the rolex
Donāt strip a screw š used hairdryer to help with the locktite
All done
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Yin and yang
Had the speedy out for some bracelet adjustment. My wife said I looked like a mad scientist š Speedy bracelet seems more comfortable. The glidelock clasp (I think itās called) is way better with adjustment and opening/closing on the rolex Donāt strip a sc...
Thanks!
It is amazing how design plays into the aesthetic. The speedy is 2mm bigger but with the bezel being smaller and sunken beneath the crystal it appears smaller. The Rolex does have the super case that doesnāt help and actually slightly longer lug to lug. ...
Funny
At first I didnāt like bracelet watches. Now I find them so versatile. Still love and nice strap combo though.
I sized mine too. The screws are quite small, and the links too.
Comfort is very good with this small linked bracelet, it rolls right around the wrist. Still, I swapped to a strap a day later. I'm not sure I "love" the aesthetics of the bracelet as much as the comfort. Not that it is bad... I guess it is better for me ...
Horrible design those little screws and pins
I was too lazy to get my forceps to help hold the screws. Was thinking MF these little screws are a pain compared to the screw in the Rolex. That combo is pure š„
I did not recall my old Speedmaster from maybe 3-4 years ago having the same screws
Maybe it did. I won't be sizing mine again any time soon!
I might be one and done with the combo. The watch will go on other straps and look good...
But this smooth black calf looks perfect for my tastes.
You seem to have good tools and to do very good work !
Changing a strap always makes me so nervousā¦
The scariest to me are leather straps
Doing one side at a time I worry about the lug scratches. So far havenāt caused much carnage I do put painter tape on the lug š¤·āāļø
For omega I used a 1.6mm horotec t type screw drive
I used to use that one on the oyster but got a 1.7mm Rolex type tool and it works great. The little block thing hold it nicely as it maintains counter pressure.
Thanks! You know what hex type screws are good for Blancpain Fifty Fathoms?
I may do something stupid and buy the 8k Bathy ceramic bracelet but need to figure out the screw driver I should use.
Another consideration
The threads will have locktite from the factory. So I heat them with my wife hair dryer. The when I am starting to unscrew them for the first time I hold firm downward pressure as I rotate. Warming seem to help. I got the purples locktite to apply back on...
What a cool combo shot!
why I love collections of watches so much. They just look so breathtaking when next to one another!
You knew . . .
. . . this was coming. I always have a watchmaker adjust bracelets for me; no confidence in my ability to work tiny screws without slipping and scratching. More power to ya! Enviously, Art ...