Micro-adjusment on a bracelet..extra holes?

[henryviii]

So, this might be a long shot but I know there are some pretty talented people on this forum :)

I have become slightly annoyed with the bracelet of my new Black Bay 58. My damned wrists fluctuate A LOT...weather, gym, coffee, beer...all that good stuff. Even with the 3 holes on the clasp I can't get a perfect fit.

It is currently on the shortest (tightest) setting after adding an extra link. It's still too loose.
If I take a link out, I have to have it on the loosest micro-adjustment hole to even fit.

The AD told me the 3 holes are exactly one link's size...what's the point??

Anyway, is there anyone brave enough out there to drill an extra hole in the clasp?

Am I mad in thinking this can be done with ease?

Could it kill the bracelet?

Should I give up almost all together and just get wrist implants?

Any advice welcome! Thanks TZ :)

[Beanie]

Your not the only one who has this issue, I often think the same with my Longines HC and Hamilton Navy Scuba. I can't see any technical problems, it would surely just need a good pillar drill and accurate measurement before drilling. I would think a good watchmaker could do it.

[Bluehase284]

What's the watch?

[henryviii]

Your not the only one who has this issue, I often think the same with my Longines HC and Hamilton Navy Scuba. I can't see any technical problems, it would surely just need a good pillar drill and accurate measurement before drilling. I would think a good watchmaker could do it.

First world problem I know, but it really is annoying.

I might have a dig around and see if there is someone here who I would be confident in asking.

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What's the watch?

Black Bay 58 ;)

[gettinon]

Had the same problem with a Montblanc, drove me mad in the end and moved it on. It's funny how other makes seem to swell or retract as you do without a problem.

[walkerwek1958]

A hole of approx 0.8mm is tricky to drill, a drill bit as thin as this will snap very easily, particularly when trying to drill stainless steel.

[Beanie]

A hole of approx 0.8mm is tricky to drill, a drill bit as thin as this will snap very easily, particularly when trying to drill stainless steel.

Thanks for the insight Paul. Always good to get the answer from someone who knows. Pity though.

[bingobadgo]

Good work! I would feel brave enough to try that.

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[barbosas]

Great job, i'm also one who suffers from this on my Hamilton mechanical.

[notenoughwrists]

I’d have thought that the 3 holes made up 3/4 of a link - would make more sense?
Anyway - I’d give it a go on any watch of mine if it needed it.

Is there not an option for one of the newer quick-adjust clasps I’ve seen on some Rolex and Tudors? They seem to adjust a lot and more importantly, in a jiffy. If you get hot, need to loosen the bracelet it can be done without tools.
I think there’s a shot of an aftermarket one in the other thread on here “SKX Steel” so prob some aftermarket options too?


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