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cdmorenot · 18 April 2017, 01:36 AM

I know I may be overthinking this but my OCD doesn't exactly help...

I am obsessed with making sure the clasps of my oyster bracelets are perfectly centered on my wrist. On Submariner and GMT bracelets I have this down to a science, half links here and there, 6 at 12 and 4 at 6, bla bla bla.

BUT, I picked up a DJ with the Super Jubilee over the weekend and I've been trying to find the perfect fit.

My first thought was to get the crown on the clasp right in the middle of my wirst and I did just that, but as it turns out, getting the crown centered also means the actual clasp ends up on the Ulna side of my wrist.

So the question is, do you center the clasp to your wrist (crown ends up high on wrist) or center the crown?

If you can share some pics, please share!

kilyung · 18 April 2017, 01:39 AM

I center the folding metal and not the emblem.

watchwatcher · 18 April 2017, 01:41 AM

What works best for me is what (I think) Mike is describing above. The line that the crown sits on makes a good target.

To qualify though, I've never had the jubilee with hidden clasp, so I can't help you much there.

reloxt · 18 April 2017, 01:47 AM

Never mind where the crown goes, make the clasp convenient. For me, the crown is at the side, clasp is perfectly centered.

Etschell · 18 April 2017, 01:48 AM

1st picture is correct just imagine if you centered the coronet on your subc...

Chadridv · 18 April 2017, 01:58 AM

your centered crown picture looks ridiculous to me. You have to center the clasp for maximum comfort IMO.

Speed · 18 April 2017, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by reloxt

Never mind where the crown goes, make the clasp convenient. For me, the crown is at the side, clasp is perfectly centered.

Yup. This.

cdmorenot · 18 April 2017, 02:06 AM

Thank you all for the feedback. I agree, I tried to center the crown for the look but totally took away the comfort of the bracelet by having locked on my bone due to the odd placement.

It is now centered (clasp) and even though the crown sits a little high, it feels great!

Thanks.

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dave023 · 18 April 2017, 02:13 AM

May we see the watch

cdmorenot · 18 April 2017, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dave023

May we see the watch

Certainly!

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dave023 · 18 April 2017, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by cdmorenot

Certainly!

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Thank you! It's gorgeous. Wear it in good health

Datejus · 18 April 2017, 02:33 AM

I have my datejust with the clasp centred. I think it would be pretty uncomfortable with the clasp offset to centre the Rolex crown? :S

Lordofrolex · 18 April 2017, 02:37 AM

Thats totally fine. My date date crown is a little off. You need to enter the clasp and to do that you cant have the center crown be in the center.

rollee1 · 18 April 2017, 02:51 AM

Clasp first for comfort, the crown rest slightly taller on the wrist.
Unlike Patek Philippe the calatrava cross is center at mid point.

JayB · 18 April 2017, 02:54 AM

I center the clasp on mine

faz · 18 April 2017, 03:06 AM

Centering the clasp for comfort should be the goal. I had the same thoughts with my wife's super jubilee band and comfort won.

Beautiful watch, and bautiful car too.

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Originally Posted by cdmorenot

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Chadridv · 18 April 2017, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cdmorenot

Certainly!

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Beautiful watch!

Blue_Lume · 18 April 2017, 03:21 AM

This is a great post.

Although I have a DJ41 it is on the standard jubilee with folded clasp, my BLNR has a super jubilee and I've taken links out of it to fit and have wondered if I did it from the correct side. Is my crown where it's supposed to be?

When I saw the 1st picture I was like, no way that's not right mine is both centered at the clasp AND at the crown.

Of course that's not true, I had to pull it out of the safe to double check.

This is the LV SubC & BLNR side by side, held in the same position on my fingers at the clasp - you can see where the crown lines up naturally.

Check out photos:

JohnnyNoDate · 18 April 2017, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue_Lume

This is a great post.

Although I have a DJ41 it is on the standard jubilee with folded clasp, my BLNR has a super jubilee and I've taken links out of it to fit and have wondered if I did it from the correct side. Is my crown where it's supposed to be?

When I saw the 1st picture I was like, no way that's not right mine is both centered at the clasp AND at the crown.

Of course that's not true, I had to pull it out of the safe to double check.

This is the LV SubC & BLNR side by side, held in the same position on my fingers at the clasp - you can see where the crown lines up naturally.

Check out photos:

This illustrates it perfectly. Centered clasp is the "correct" method.

A butterfly deploying would be when you want to center the "crown."

And in both instances, the center should be slightly closer to the 6-hour marker.

(I just made that all up.)

tomchicago · 18 April 2017, 03:30 AM

It looks a bit tight....

GsurgBM · 18 April 2017, 03:32 AM

Great watch. Here's mine.

GsurgBM · 18 April 2017, 03:33 AM

Clasp

cdmorenot · 18 April 2017, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue_Lume

This is a great post.

Although I have a DJ41 it is on the standard jubilee with folded clasp, my BLNR has a super jubilee and I've taken links out of it to fit and have wondered if I did it from the correct side. Is my crown where it's supposed to be?

When I saw the 1st picture I was like, no way that's not right mine is both centered at the clasp AND at the crown.

Of course that's not true, I had to pull it out of the safe to double check.

This is the LV SubC & BLNR side by side, held in the same position on my fingers at the clasp - you can see where the crown lines up naturally.

Check out photos:

This is perfect!! I think this may be the way after all ... Thank you so much for the wonderful illustration.

Clasp dead center, crown up higher. Yay!

cdmorenot · 18 April 2017, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tomchicago

It looks a bit tight....

You're right. I took both photos while the links were in the "center crown" position.

I just wanted to illustrate what I was trying to ask. I've since moved the links around to get the clasp centered and it is no longer "locked in place" by my bones.

Fits very nicely. I'm going to snap a quick photo

The Joker · 18 April 2017, 03:57 AM

Clasp centered most important for comfort.

cdmorenot · 18 April 2017, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GsurgBM

Great watch. Here's mine.

A beauty. It looks great on your wrist !

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mjclark32 · 18 April 2017, 04:18 AM

Great looking watch, Carlos! Looks like you've got it figured out

cdmorenot · 18 April 2017, 04:22 AM

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Great looking watch, Carlos! Looks like you've got it figured out

Took long enough!

I think I saw your OP was back? Hopefully all is well with you.

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mjclark32 · 18 April 2017, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cdmorenot

Took long enough!

I think I saw your OP was back? Hopefully all is well with you.

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It is

hasn't left my wrist since being back. Thanks and you too

mementomori1983 · 18 April 2017, 10:18 AM

IMO the Super Jubilee works best with the clasp centered. I tried to center the crown on my 116234, and to achieve this I had to have more links on the 6 o'clock end of my DJ. This caused the bracelet to weigh down on the 6 o'clock side, which made it uncomfortably on my wrist. It's a balance thing.

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18 April 2017, 01:36 AM	#1
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 3,353	Super Jubilee Clasp Placement I know I may be overthinking this but my OCD doesn't exactly help... I am obsessed with making sure the clasps of my oyster bracelets are perfectly centered on my wrist. On Submariner and GMT bracelets I have this down to a science, half links here and there, 6 at 12 and 4 at 6, bla bla bla. BUT, I picked up a DJ with the Super Jubilee over the weekend and I've been trying to find the perfect fit. My first thought was to get the crown on the clasp right in the middle of my wirst and I did just that, but as it turns out, getting the crown centered also means the actual clasp ends up on the Ulna side of my wrist. So the question is, do you center the clasp to your wrist (crown ends up high on wrist) or center the crown? If you can share some pics, please share! __________________ 16570, 224270, 126610, 126334

18 April 2017, 01:47 AM	#4
reloxt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Ted Location: Netherlands Posts: 383	Never mind where the crown goes, make the clasp convenient. For me, the crown is at the side, clasp is perfectly centered. __________________ Instagram : @ted_watches ...Done flipping and changing....... (never...)

18 April 2017, 01:48 AM	#5
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	1st picture is correct just imagine if you centered the coronet on your subc... __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

18 April 2017, 01:58 AM	#6
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,342	your centered crown picture looks ridiculous to me. You have to center the clasp for maximum comfort IMO. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

18 April 2017, 02:06 AM	#8
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 3,353	Thank you all for the feedback. I agree, I tried to center the crown for the look but totally took away the comfort of the bracelet by having locked on my bone due to the odd placement. It is now centered (clasp) and even though the crown sits a little high, it feels great! Thanks. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk __________________ 16570, 224270, 126610, 126334

18 April 2017, 01:39 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	I center the folding metal and not the emblem.

18 April 2017, 01:41 AM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,474	What works best for me is what (I think) Mike is describing above. The line that the crown sits on makes a good target. To qualify though, I've never had the jubilee with hidden clasp, so I can't help you much there.

18 April 2017, 02:13 AM	#9
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	May we see the watch

18 April 2017, 02:33 AM	#12
Datejus "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: UK Watch: Datejust 116234 Posts: 42	I have my datejust with the clasp centred. I think it would be pretty uncomfortable with the clasp offset to centre the Rolex crown? :S

18 April 2017, 02:37 AM	#13
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	Thats totally fine. My date date crown is a little off. You need to enter the clasp and to do that you cant have the center crown be in the center. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

18 April 2017, 02:51 AM	#14
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	Clasp first for comfort, the crown rest slightly taller on the wrist. Unlike Patek Philippe the calatrava cross is center at mid point. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

18 April 2017, 02:54 AM	#15
JayB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: UK Watch: EXP, DJ, NF Posts: 710	I center the clasp on mine

18 April 2017, 03:30 AM	#20
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	It looks a bit tight....

18 April 2017, 03:57 AM	#25
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,634	Clasp centered most important for comfort.

18 April 2017, 04:18 AM	#27
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Great looking watch, Carlos! Looks like you've got it figured out __________________

18 April 2017, 10:18 AM	#30
mementomori1983 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 667	IMO the Super Jubilee works best with the clasp centered. I tried to center the crown on my 116234, and to achieve this I had to have more links on the 6 o'clock end of my DJ. This caused the bracelet to weigh down on the 6 o'clock side, which made it uncomfortably on my wrist. It's a balance thing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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