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You have two basic options bracelet 7836 or newer 78360

 

As you can see from the pictures below you have a folded link ref 7836 and a solid link ref 78360. Both can be adjusted by removing links and further adjusted using the pin holes on the buckle clasp.





Looking at the bracelet that would have been on the watch originally the 7836. You can see how the links are removed by unfolding the metal link as can seen with the gap and removing it. This requires certain skills to do correctly but most watchmaker can do it.




The second option the 78360 solid link. The links here are removed by taking out the screws and removing links. With the appropriate screwdriver you can remove the links but I am sure rolex can help you. I think you can remove 5 of the 13 or so links.








Both these solution should afore a bracelet that should fit your wrist.

I am not a big fan of the rubber for this watch.

Good luck

Bill

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Need advice

 
By: esddmd : December 13th, 2014-12:26
i need help! I recently purchased a 1655 (not straight seconds hand) from an AD in good condition and to my dismay, the original bracelet cannot be modified around my small 6 inch wrist even after the removal of links..they claimed they would have to dril... 

I already bought it

 
By: esddmd : December 13th, 2014-13:38
only when they were fitting the bracelet around my wrist did it not work..do you think the Rolex boutique can help me?

You have two basic options bracelet 7836 or newer 78360

 
By: Bill : December 13th, 2014-14:41
As you can see from the pictures below you have a folded link ref 7836 and a solid link ref 78360. Both can be adjusted by removing links and further adjusted using the pin holes on the buckle clasp. Looking at the bracelet that would have been on the wat...  

I have small wrist, and fully understand your situation.

 
By: Luis6 : December 13th, 2014-16:31
May I suggest a solution that might easily solve the problem : Reverse the clasp . That's exactly what I did to my 16570, and now it fits my wrist perfectly. The only thing to be warned is that you need to get used to operating the clasp in a not-so-commo...  

Many thanks!!

 
By: esddmd : December 13th, 2014-18:33
I appreciate all the input! I plan on taking the watch to the boutique at nyc and relay what you guys have said! I appreciate the advice and i hope to post a pic once all this is resolved! Again, thr purists guys are the best! Thanks and happy holidays!