5167 rubber strap sizing question

[Nocomment]

Hi everyone quick question here - just got my 5167 and wondering how everyone cut their strap to fit?

I'm a 6.5inch and I've cut down to 8 slots from 12, and 6 slots to 6, and the clasp is sitting just right in the middleish .

But it is still slightly too lose. not perfect tho, if 8-5 will be a better fit with , or shall I do 7-6?

[Ichiran]

Don't cut it too snug, as your wrist expands in the heat and there is no easylink for future adjustment.

[mps354]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Don't cut it too snug, as your wrist expands in the heat and there is no easylink for future adjustment.

This. The rubber strap grips the wrist nicely, so you can leave it a bit loose without the watch head rolling around

[BillA]

Search this topic, there is a thread/tutorial on this.
Might even be a utube

[Solicitor]

When a bit loose, i started to cut 1 at a time every week. Note that 6 o'clock should be shorter

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[enjoythemusic]

Agree, leave it a bit loose IF your wrists are cool/indoors as heat/humidity tends to expand your body a bit. JMHO

[watchbowl]

I have mine 1 shorter on the 6 o’clock side. I wear all my watches tight as I don’t like them moving about on my wrist.

[Nocomment]

Thanks for everyone's input.
So how does everyone position their straps in terms of each sides length?

[bund]

Just got this done yesterday. I think my 6 o’clock side is 2 shorter. It’s really loose but the rubber grips the wrist nicely.

[kvossoughi]

I think the ad manual is to make each side even and if needed take an extra notch out of the 6 o’clock side. I actually have 3 more taken out of the 6 o’clock side as I wanted the buckle centered on my wrist.

[D4UK]

I'm now getting having this dilema, weather in the UK has just changed and my 'winter' strap is just a bit too snug.
you know leaves an indentation of the clasp on the underside of my wrist...
1st world problems I know!

Thing is, thankfully I have a brand new uncut strap waiting to go for summer.
I'm just afraid to cut it cause i'm not sure how to judge what size I might need in July or Aug.. or do I retire the watch for a few months?

Maybe I should do a session on the treadmill and then come off and go straight into fitting the new strap? LOL!

[watchbowl]

Originally Posted by D4UK

I'm now getting having this dilema, weather in the UK has just changed and my 'winter' strap is just a bit too snug.
you know leaves an indentation of the clasp on the underside of my wrist...
1st world problems I know!

Thing is, thankfully I have a brand new uncut strap waiting to go for summer.
I'm just afraid to cut it cause i'm not sure how to judge what size I might need in July or Aug.. or do I retire the watch for a few months?

Maybe I should do a session on the treadmill and then come off and go straight into fitting the new strap? LOL!

Just cut the 12 o’clock side on the new strap 1 notch longer

[D4UK]

Originally Posted by Simon040289

Just cut the 12 o’clock side on the new strap 1 notch longer

AHa! you mean and fit this new 12 o'clock side to the watch with the existing 6 o'clock side and then in the height of summer take the new 6 o'clock and size that accordingly at that time?

sounds like a plan

[GB-man]

I typically have the 12 o’clock side 1-2 notches longer. I think I’m running 10-9 on my 5164.

[AK797]

I bought mine just before Xmas so had extra incentive not to go overboard and put on weight... just managed to make it work... so I'd say this is better than a fitbit too.

[watchbowl]

Originally Posted by D4UK

AHa! you mean and fit this new 12 o'clock side to the watch with the existing 6 o'clock side and then in the height of summer take the new 6 o'clock and size that accordingly at that time?

sounds like a plan

Yes no need to touch 6 o’clock Strap unless it’s not centred properly. I have small wrists so one notch for me is the difference of it not moving above my wrist bone and wearing it on my hand!

[D4UK]

Originally Posted by AK797

I bought mine just before Xmas so had extra incentive not to go overboard and put on weight... just managed to make it work... so I'd say this is better than a fitbit too.

i bought mine just before Christmas but think I sized it a little too tight in the AD so as a result it's only just climbed into double figures of Centigrade and it's already too snug..
but will try the one strap a a time method!

[bordtris]

I think 7-6 will fit more in the center vs 8-5.

[Nocomment]

Originally Posted by bordtris

I think 7-6 will fit more in the center vs 8-5.

I think its maybe the shape of my wrist.. now its 8 - 6 and its not fully centre, however if its 8 - 5 then I will get a tighter fit and will make it in the centre.

Ive read here that someone did theirs 12 - 8 or something like that to have a centre fit of the clasp.


But also reading that should allow looser fit in winter so it will fit better in summer. Or else you may need a new strap ..

[dexter1]

2 notches difference between 6 and 12. Manage to fit the clasp in the center.


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[dexter1]

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[Nocomment]

Originally Posted by dexter1

Hope this helps


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thank you! really helps :)

how big is your wrist may I ask?

[dexter1]

Well it’s pretty small. Just over 6 in or 15cm.


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[dexter1]

The thing is my previous Guy insisted on keeping both sides equal thus the clasp doesn’t lineup to the center of my wrist. Thus driving me Mad....sometimes


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