Bracelet ends low range

Brukhonenko

1 month ago

Hey guys, this is my boldr watch, and i dont know why, both bracelet ends have that range of motion, they dont fold any more. Is this suposed to be designed this way? or can this be fixed somehow?

Thanks in advance!

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aliveandticking

· 1 month ago

When you say "they don't fold anymore," do you mean they used to and no longer do? Or that they never did?

If it's the latter, it'll be the male end-links. Here's my Tudor with female end-links to compare. That little bit that juts* out first on your watch from the lugs, that's the male end-link, typically this won't articulate much compared to a female end-link. At an extreme, you can see this with integrated bracelets, they tend to wear a little larger because of that lack of articulation. On my Tudor, the lack of that male end-link jutting out, means the first few links can hug the curvature of your wrist more. The male ones arguably look a little cooler and flow a little better, Rolexes for example have a little more presence with it. Seems to make an oyster bracelet a little more symmetrical with that 3 piece pattern.

If it's that they used to fold and now don't, I'm honestly not sure! Hopefully that helps!

Brukhonenko

· 1 month ago

i had to pick two other watches to compare, another with male end link as well, and another one with female end links,,, you are totally right , for some reason i had no idea about this haha😂 Thanks!!

mixitup

· 1 month ago

Many bracelets do not fully articulate down from the lugs, just the way they are. If it creates a fit problem for you, may try the watch on a strap or NATO.