Black Bay 58 bracelet question
I've been seeing some complaints about the 58's bracelet and the lack of microadjust/ need for a half link.
I've never tried on a 58, but for those who have or own the watch, is this a real issue or not? would it be comfortable on a 6.5 in (16.5cm) wrist or would I run into some concerns in summer and winter when my wrist changes size?
any replies welcome, thanks in advance!
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Non issue for me. I hope that future models get the bracelet style of the Bronze 58, because that is a great bracelet with micro adjust.
No issue with the bracelet.
Just my personal experience - the first time I tried on BB58 it was on leather and their fabric Nato, and didn’t like the experience at all. Then a few months later, I tried it on the steel bracelet and it felt perfect - and I ended up buying the watch.
It can definitely be an issue if your wrist expands and contracts a lot. I have an Uncle Seiko half link that I installed a couple weeks ago for summer wear. Without that, I would have no choice but to wear it looser than I like. I really wish they would offer a tool-less microadjust clasp replacement that fits the BB58. That would make it close to perfect.
Wondering if the bracelet from the new Tudor Ranger with on the fly adjustment will fit the BB 58?
The lack of a micro adjust is my only complaint with the BB58 on bracelet, and frequently find that it wears a bit looser than ideal. FWIW, my wrist is approximately 17cm (6.75"). I often wear mine on the Tudor OEM fabric strap, which is super comfortable, and in my opinion, looks great as well.
I ended up buying the Uncle Seiko half link because I couldn’t get it quite right. I wore it like that for a while then my wrist changed again and I took the half link out.
Even if they added one more pin adjustment in the clasp, I think I could make it work.