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Lol-x · 7 May 2018, 06:11 PM

Hi

I got this $39.99 shark mesh bracelet, but even on the smallest pin-hole setting its 185mm

Its way too long, is there anything I can do to shorten this?

The seller stated: Length: 180mm (max); 125mm (min), but its 185mm on the shortest setting....I'm just wondering if I'm missing something here

SharkMesh1.jpg

SharkMesh2.jpg

Thanks for any help...

Dan Pierce · 7 May 2018, 08:41 PM

Steve,

I've successfully used a Dremel [some use wire cutters] to remove one row at at time. Make sure to measure twice, cut once, cause they don't go back on. Always remove more from the 6:00 side to center the clasp.
dP

cop414 · 7 May 2018, 09:26 PM

Cutting sounds like the only way Steve as Dan has advised. I love the retro look of this style of bracelet, we’ll need so after installation pics!

Lol-x · 8 May 2018, 10:13 AM

OK thanks Dan, I've got wire cutters but don't know whether the nose will be narrow enough to get in the gaps between the links to work. I'll give it a try.
The clasp has a kind of steep bend in it, so I hope it will be comfortable. Like you say care will be needed for this procedure to get it right so that the contour of the clasp matches the curved part of my wrist.
Thanks Tim, yes I'll maybe give this a try next weekend, if I have the wire cutters that work.

They should have advertised this bracelet as "Buy a bracelet and become a watchmaker only $39.99"

7 May 2018, 06:11 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,256	Shark Mesh shortening? Hi I got this $39.99 shark mesh bracelet, but even on the smallest pin-hole setting its 185mm Its way too long, is there anything I can do to shorten this? The seller stated: Length: 180mm (max); 125mm (min), but its 185mm on the shortest setting....I'm just wondering if I'm missing something here SharkMesh1.jpg SharkMesh2.jpg Thanks for any help... __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 May 2018, 08:41 PM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,782	Steve, I've successfully used a Dremel [some use wire cutters] to remove one row at at time. Make sure to measure twice, cut once, cause they don't go back on. Always remove more from the 6:00 side to center the clasp. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

7 May 2018, 09:26 PM	#3
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,839	Cutting sounds like the only way Steve as Dan has advised. I love the retro look of this style of bracelet, we’ll need so after installation pics! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

8 May 2018, 10:13 AM	#4
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,256	OK thanks Dan, I've got wire cutters but don't know whether the nose will be narrow enough to get in the gaps between the links to work. I'll give it a try. The clasp has a kind of steep bend in it, so I hope it will be comfortable. Like you say care will be needed for this procedure to get it right so that the contour of the clasp matches the curved part of my wrist. Thanks Tim, yes I'll maybe give this a try next weekend, if I have the wire cutters that work. They should have advertised this bracelet as "Buy a bracelet and become a watchmaker only $39.99" __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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