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    Sinn Fine link bracelet?

    I am eyeing the 206 Arktis II.

    I am unsure about the H Link (standard) Sinn bracelet, as the female end links do not pivot on the spring bar, and with a 43mm on my tiny wrists, it might be an issue.

    I have seen that they offer the 'Fine link' (5 link) bracelet as an option for a slight premium.

    It seems very nice, though it has a butterfly rather than standard clasp. It looks very articulating and the end links seem to pivot well on the spring bars.

    Anyone here has ever had one of these? Thoughts and photos welcome :)

    PS: Anyone rocking a 206 Arktis II on a small wrist?

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    I have one for my 903 somewhere
    To be honest it’s the most uncomfortable bracelet I have ever worn. The clasp is the complete wrong shape for my wrist and no matter how loose or tight I have the bracelet it digs in and leaves marks
    There is bu99er all fine adjustment and it’s a pain to change links as the screws are so small…
    Other than that it is great…
    (The one on the 903 is also rather bling for my taste)
    Last edited by Sinnlover; 30th November 2021 at 10:57.

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    I have a nice DUP bracelet if you want that?

    Nonsense aside, butterfly clasps just don't work for me. I've had loads, they're always really uncomfortable. I can't claim to have experience of the bracelet you're talking about but I wouldn't bother.

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    That is strange, I find it very comfortable and was obviously lucky that it fits just right with the crude adjustability.

    Last edited by simesman; 30th November 2021 at 11:27.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Papa Hotel View Post
    I have a nice DUP bracelet if you want.
    Clearly I’m not the only one to misread the thread title 🤣

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    Quote Originally Posted by Papa Hotel View Post
    I have a nice DUP bracelet if you want that?
    My brain did the exact same thing when I read the title :)

    Great minds, eh?

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    Quote Originally Posted by barneygumble View Post
    My brain did the exact same thing when I read the title :)

    Great minds, eh?
    Am not getting this sry :). What is DUP?

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    Quote Originally Posted by simesman View Post
    That is strange, I find it very comfortable and was obviously lucky that it fits just right with the crude adjustability.

    Loving that articulation!

    Does it have zero fine adjustment on clasp? How can it be adjusted? via a half link?

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    Just half links for adjustment, so luck of the draw. I love mine though, it is exceptionally comfortable and just feels somehow soft and velvety. Not sure if that is the shape and finishing of the links or maybe because of the tegimenting process.

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    I have just ordered one to go on my Sinn Classic 12. Hope I can get a good fit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by buddy13 View Post
    Am not getting this sry :). What is DUP?
    Stands for Democratic Unionist Party, the opposition to Sinn Fein.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Papa Hotel View Post
    Stands for Democratic Unionist Party, the opposition to Sinn Fein.
    ...and evolution.

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    The way the end pieces fit into the bracelet is terrible, because of the curvature of the link ends when the watch is worn you end up with 2 little horns pointing upwards, it really is a terrible design, this video illustrates it well:
    https://youtu.be/wmPCObcQRV0

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    Quote Originally Posted by phil h View Post
    The way the end pieces fit into the bracelet is terrible, because of the curvature of the link ends when the watch is worn you end up with 2 little horns pointing upwards, it really is a terrible design, this video illustrates it well:
    https://youtu.be/wmPCObcQRV0
    Very true!

    This has escaped me must admit. Probably end links will differ from watch to watch though (ie. not necessarily same end link fit on 206).

    Eg. I have noticed that my old 203, with H link, used to have end links that swivelled a bit, the ones on my EZM3F do not swivel on the spring bar at all and continue straight with the angle of the case lugs.

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    I briefly had one of the fine-link bracelets for my 103, but sent it back because it was too thick, heavy and had no micro-adjustment. It was one of the least comfortable bracelets I've ever had, despite being massively over-engineered. The H-link is still not the best bracelet I've ever had, but it's a lot core comfortable than the fine-link.

    I want to try the fine link on a 104 at some point because I believe it's a lot thinner than the 103 verson. It does look better than the H-link IMO, apart from the "horns" pointed out above, which I could probably live with given my wrist size - YMMV on that one as well.

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    Just fitted my new fine link bracelet.

    It is really comfortable despite the adjustment being limited to 2 half links next to the butterfly deployant.

    Absolute swine to fit though I must say!!


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