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miket-nyc · 7 July 2019, 05:32 AM

I bought a 16800 Submariner last month and I'm delighted with the watch itself, but not with the buckle of the bracelet. The buckle bulges out from my wrist, as shown in this photo. https://www.flickr.com/photos/miket_.../in/datetaken/

Also, when I open the bracelet, the dive extension tends to come open by itself, which is a pain. Finally, the buckle opens MUCH more easily than the ones on my other watches, so easily I'm afraid it could pop open on its own.

Is this a common problem (or do they all do this?!?!) I'm assuming if this is wrong it's because something needs to be bent more (or less) in the bracelet, but I don't want to do a DIY repair on something expensive that's still under warranty (by Bob's Watch). If it's something extremely simple to fix, tell me and I may do it myself. Otherwise, I guess I'll be wearing the Sub on a NATO strap for a while and sending the bracelet for repair.

Mike Taglieri

Tools · 7 July 2019, 11:16 AM

Doesn't look like the correct clasp.

I can see the extension pushing the deployant blades away. A correct clasp would have 4 holes fore and aft, and the rivet (that is sticking up) would snap into one of the second set of holes and lay flat.

Seibei · 7 July 2019, 12:12 PM

You bought this from Bob? It is clearly defective. It should not bulge like that and it should not look like it was passed through some kind of grinding machine. I would return it to Bob and get my money back.

quakeroatmeal · 7 July 2019, 01:48 PM

I’d be wary. I purchased a GMT from Bob’s and they sent me a watch with a Frankenbracelet.

Clearly they just cobbled together a bracelet and attached it to the GMT. (In my case at least)

inadeje · 7 July 2019, 01:50 PM

It clearly looks like the wrong clasp was fitted to the watch. I would simplify my request to Bobs and either they fit a brand new OEM clasp or, they provide a full refund.

Rocket launcher · 7 July 2019, 08:18 PM

That's not right...
I would be distraught with that purchase

CharlesN · 7 July 2019, 08:52 PM

The Clasp is wrong.
It makes me fear for what else is wrong.

Thats what i call ... "Return to Sender" .

It isn't cheap to buy the correct parts. maybe thats why you have been sold some cheap probably non authentic stuff.

7 July 2019, 05:32 AM	#1
miket-nyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Mike Taglieri Location: New York City Watch: Submariner 16800 Posts: 56	Submariner Bracelet Question I bought a 16800 Submariner last month and I'm delighted with the watch itself, but not with the buckle of the bracelet. The buckle bulges out from my wrist, as shown in this photo. https://www.flickr.com/photos/miket_.../in/datetaken/ Also, when I open the bracelet, the dive extension tends to come open by itself, which is a pain. Finally, the buckle opens MUCH more easily than the ones on my other watches, so easily I'm afraid it could pop open on its own. Is this a common problem (or do they all do this?!?!) I'm assuming if this is wrong it's because something needs to be bent more (or less) in the bracelet, but I don't want to do a DIY repair on something expensive that's still under warranty (by Bob's Watch). If it's something extremely simple to fix, tell me and I may do it myself. Otherwise, I guess I'll be wearing the Sub on a NATO strap for a while and sending the bracelet for repair. Mike Taglieri

7 July 2019, 11:16 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	Doesn't look like the correct clasp. I can see the extension pushing the deployant blades away. A correct clasp would have 4 holes fore and aft, and the rivet (that is sticking up) would snap into one of the second set of holes and lay flat. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,568	It clearly looks like the wrong clasp was fitted to the watch. I would simplify my request to Bobs and either they fit a brand new OEM clasp or, they provide a full refund. __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLNR ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Fiddy 127, Bronzo 671, 687, 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - ✿ Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze M79012M, Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

7 July 2019, 08:52 PM	#7
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,811	The Clasp is wrong. It makes me fear for what else is wrong. Thats what i call ... "Return to Sender" . It isn't cheap to buy the correct parts. maybe thats why you have been sold some cheap probably non authentic stuff. __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

7 July 2019, 12:12 PM	#3
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	You bought this from Bob? It is clearly defective. It should not bulge like that and it should not look like it was passed through some kind of grinding machine. I would return it to Bob and get my money back.

7 July 2019, 01:48 PM	#4
quakeroatmeal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NY Watch: Mickey Watch Posts: 486	I’d be wary. I purchased a GMT from Bob’s and they sent me a watch with a Frankenbracelet. Clearly they just cobbled together a bracelet and attached it to the GMT. (In my case at least)

7 July 2019, 08:18 PM	#6
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	That's not right... I would be distraught with that purchase

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