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Dec 25, 2014, 06:06 PM
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'Tis the season... for micro adjustments
I guess I've been enjoying the holiday "cheer" a bit too much, had to go out one of the micro adjustments on my GMT-II bracelet today (better slow down, at this point the next step is adding a link back in).
This got me thinking about micro adjustments in general. My GMT-II and my Sinn U1 have them (same style), but my Grand Seiko doesn't, just half links. While it's never been a problem, I do wish it had some.
I also realized that other than the newer Rolex and Tudor options, I'm really unaware of what else is out there. It's nothing I've ever really paid attention to. So, IWL community, what else ya got? Old, new, doesn't matter. Feel free to post pics and thoughts as well as any changes or additions you'd like to see.
Cheers.
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Dec 25, 2014, 07:24 PM
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Dec 25, 2014, 08:08 PM
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Big Member
My Favorite micro adjustment clasp
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Dec 25, 2014, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by
BlackCat
Actually I would not call that a micro adjust on your Rolex. Those are basically half link movements...
Good point. I guess I always just called them micro adjustments because they were on the clasp and didn't require adding/removing links to facilitate a change.
Originally Posted by
Chase
My Favorite micro adjustment clasp
I LOVE the Pelagos clasp/bracelet (the watch is really nice too). If it wouldn't be too much crossover between it and my Sinn U1 (finite funds drive a more "diverse"collection) I'd be more inclined to get one.
Last edited by bu11itt; Dec 25, 2014 at 09:21 PM.
Reason: Fixed a few space issues
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Dec 25, 2014, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by
bu11itt
Good point. I guess I always just called them micro adjustments because they were on the clasp and didn't require adding/removing links to facilitate a change.
I LOVE the Pelagos clasp/bracelet (the watch is really nice too). If it wouldn't be too much crossover between it and my Sinn U1 (finite funds drive a more "diverse"collection) I'd be more inclined to get one.
I like the Pelagos, but when the clasp pretty much covers the whole back of the wrist, its too big a clasp I think, and that picture shows it
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Dec 25, 2014, 09:54 PM
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Strapcode makes bracelets with true micro adjustments, though probably not Rolex worthy.
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Dec 25, 2014, 10:04 PM
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The Dude Abides
I learned the hard way due to my small wrist that if a bracelet does not come with micro adjustments, it is something I will no longer buy.
"Either He's Dead, Or My Watch Has Stopped....."
Groucho Marx
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Dec 26, 2014, 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by
Steppy
I like the Pelagos, but when the clasp pretty much covers the whole back of the wrist, its too big a clasp I think, and that picture shows it
No doubt it's a large one. I've only ever tried it on at an AD so I really can't speak to living with it. The nerdy diver in me really geeks out over that spring loaded extension and that is the main reason I think it's so cool. Don't even know if it would really be practical in actual diving use. Either way, still an awesome watch.
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Dec 26, 2014, 05:05 PM
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Dec 26, 2014, 07:54 PM
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The watch watcher
Originally Posted by
Vincent Vega
I have, what I believe is a Strapcode bracelet that I ordered with my Helberg CH1. Nice, I like the jeweling on the machined parts of the clasp. The only complaint I have is, it can be a "Hair-Grabber", but I have this problem with a lot of them.
Never understood why some people have trouble with hair pulling ans some not, I always assumed it was amount of hair but I have know several folks less furry then me who have the issue with the same watches. Weird.
Perlage
ALS Blancpain Breguet Hamilton IWC JLC Omega Panerai Patek Rolex Tag Tudor Seiko Sinn UN Vacheron
It's wack if it don't say Patek!
Stealin' lunch money on school playgrounds for Rolex since 1978