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Old 28 December 2021, 04:13 AM   #1
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Half-link OP36

Hi all,

Recently purchased a 126000 36mm silver OP on secondary market. Can’t get bracelet to fit; either slightly too big or when removing a link, too tight. Also tried micro adjustments.

I’ve searched the forum and found a thread about the older OPs. Anyone have any guidance on purchasing a half-link that could fit the bracelet?

Thanks in advance.
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Old 28 December 2021, 04:25 AM   #2
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Sometimes once adjusted get loose cause you are running out of any activity, once you start moving you should be ok. OP has lot of adjustment possibilities.


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Old 28 December 2021, 05:23 AM   #3
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Sometimes once adjusted get loose cause you are running out of any activity, once you start moving you should be ok. OP has lot of adjustment possibilities.


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Thanks for this. Unfortunately I’ve exhausted all adjustment permutations. Need to replace a full link with a half-link. Not sure if that’s even possible.
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Old 28 December 2021, 06:15 AM   #4
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Assuming that extending the EZ-link does nothing for you?

Another option, if half link not available: What would happen if you used an Explorer I 214270 clasp? I think width is right, and it's somewhat longer, but not sure exactly how much. Bonus points that it comes with flip-lock, too.
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Old 28 December 2021, 06:44 AM   #5
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Assuming that extending the EZ-link does nothing for you?

Another option, if half link not available: What would happen if you used an Explorer I 214270 clasp? I think width is right, and it's somewhat longer, but not sure exactly how much. Bonus points that it comes with flip-lock, too.
Thanks Danny. I’ve gotten used to a jubilee, which has completely spoiled the oyster for me.

It’s really odd. I’ve tried all combinations to no avail, including EZ link. I’m almost thinking of buying a submariner half-link, but not sure if it’ll fit.
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Old 28 December 2021, 07:53 AM   #6
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Thanks for this. Unfortunately I’ve exhausted all adjustment permutations. Need to replace a full link with a half-link. Not sure if that’s even possible.
Not sure that'll do much if you've already used the micro adjustments...
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Old 28 December 2021, 08:57 AM   #7
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Easy link is a half link. Try sizing with it left open.


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Old 28 December 2021, 09:31 AM   #8
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Might be worth trying the one off the Sub C that works for the Explorer 214270 with the 20mm lug width. I think the part number is B32-21029-D1.
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Might be worth trying the one off the Sub C that works for the Explorer 214270 with the 20mm lug width. I think the part number is B32-21029-D1.
Awesome! Thanks I’ll take a look.
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Old 28 December 2021, 12:02 PM   #10
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I believe the half link will offer the same adjustment as the micro adjustment / easy link.
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