Kingston bracelet (half link) question

[tmoris]

So its been a couple of days with the Kingston on my wrist and its the first watch that I keep wearing during night :) Its probably because the bracelet is very comfy (I was rather worried it would be similar to Steinhart bracelets, and Im very happy thats not the case!) and not as heavy as on my Omega SMP, which crushes my wrist during sleep, so it doesnt disturb my wrist, its almost as comfy as a nato strap. And thats a serious compliment from me!

I love all the things that have been posted by all the planks before me so I would like to focus on something different than praise now (which is very much deserved, since Im not even planning on wearing my new IWC in the close future due to the Kingston!) and thats the bracelet fitting.

My point is that for me the most comfortable length is 9 full bracelet links + the special link tightened from the back of the clasp (the one with the microregulation). Now the issue is that I need the microregulation to be in the very last hole and Im afraid that its not extremely secure the wear the watch this way. With this setup the safety of my Kingston is dependant not on the strong lug pins but on one subtle pin in the microregulation. If I move the microregulation to its first position inside the clasp (moving it by 3 bits) then I need to add one fullink but the length addition of this fulllink surpasses the length of the 3 microregulation holes and makes the watch too loose on my hand, in fact it makes it unwearable, even though its just a couple of millimeters of total length. I too a picture of this and circled with red the current micro hole that I use and with yellow the length that would be added / removed if I moved the micro by 3 and added one fulllink.

I hope Im not sounding like a complete idiot, but any suggestion how to solve this? I dont assume there would be the possibility of finding a halflink similar to the Omega bracelets that would completely solve this issue and allow me to move the micro back by 3 holes and fix that last bracelet link into the clasp making it more secure..

[tmoris]

could an admin please remove the big pic? the editor isnt allowing me to remove it.. thanks a lot

[Cleans Up]

I don't know about finding a 1/2 link, but rest assured that the watch is as secure as in any other position. I say this as the springbar, and it's contact with the clasp/hole is the same. The only scenario I can think of where a differnce might arise is where something comes between you and the watch and is prying outward against the first link. In that case the first link could act as a lever (and a longer lever than if it was in the first vs 4th position) twisting against the springbar...but it's also this most unlikely of situations where I think you'd actually want the watch to pop off at some point :)

Congrats on a fantastic watch

[tmoris]

the thing is that this microregulation link actually almost clicks into the clasp when its in the most inner hole. so there definitely is at least a little bit more resistance before the link "departs" from the clasp. but i might be completely off here and that may have no impact on the strength with which the link holds onto the clasp. maybe Bill can throw some light on this should he read this post..

edit: oh and thanks for the compliment on the watch :)

[TheDude]

I have a slightly different issue with the adjustable clasp. I wear mine three holes in, and this kicks up the clasp. Minor inconvenience, but I too am nervous about how well the pin is secured in the clasp. It seems to barely be long enough.

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[antero]

Hi tmoris, i'm wearing the same configuration as you, 9 full links, and on the last hole of the micro adjustment clasp, i'm just really happy that the clasp sits centred on my wrist, no more adjustments for me to do, enjoy the watch, Skinny

[tmoris]

Hi tmoris, i'm wearing the same configuration as you, 9 full links, and on the last hole of the micro adjustment clasp, i'm just really happy that the clasp sits centred on my wrist, no more adjustments for me to do, enjoy the watch, Skinny

hey! how many links do you wear from which side?

[antero]

Hi tmoris, i have 4 links on the 6 o'clock and 5 links at 12 o'clock, i think i basically took off every removeable link. I do remember trying 6 links at 12 o'clock, but it sat too loose.cheers Skinny