Help removing links from Omega Shark Mesh Bracelet

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Viv Savage

·Dec 30, 2021

Greetings:

I just bought the 24mm Omega Shark mesh Bracelet for 1200m Ploprof but do not know how to remove the links to adjust it.

Does anyone have experience with doing this and can give me some instruction?

Thanks and Happy New Year!

Rob.

 

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SkunkPrince

·Dec 30, 2021

The one with the screws? Take it to a watchmaker and ask for it to be adjusted. Free or cheap. For example, my watchmaker in town charges $20 for a bracelet adjustment, when he feels like I need to pay. 😉

 

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wsfarrell

·Dec 31, 2021

If it's like the bracelet below, it's a pain in the ass to "adjust." Most people use a Dremel tool with a cutoff wheel to remove links.

 

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Gruesome

·Dec 31, 2021

My 22mm shark mesh with seat belt clasp came with an extension piece that you can take off. With and without extension overlaps in adjustability at 7 inches.

 

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JimInOz

·Dec 31, 2021·Melbourne Australia

wsfarrell

If it's like the bracelet below, it's a pain in the ass to "adjust." Most people use a Dremel tool with a cutoff wheel to remove links.

Correct.

The only "adjustment" is to move the bracelet end to one of the five holes in the clasp. If it still can't be fitted correctly the offending coils need to be cut from either end of the bracelet.

 

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Makesbelieve

·Jul 29, 2024

OK... I'm about to attempt what @JimInOz mentions above... any advice before I start the dremel?

 

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Scott675

·Jul 29, 2024

Probably an obvious point, but ensure all the end loops are aligned as near to perfect as you can get them, so the spring bar isn't being pinched. Otherwise it may not expand fully and risks popping off.

I flared mine out very slightly to snugly full the lug gap, but I swim with mine so I'm probably more paranoid than most.

 

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Archer

·Jul 29, 2024·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

Makesbelieve

OK... I'm about to attempt what @JimInOz mentions above... any advice before I start the dremel?

Watch your fingers!

 

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Makesbelieve

·Jul 30, 2024

Fingers all still attached, bracelet successfully shortened!

Also a chance to introduce my new 166.091 care of @flqt-9000 thank you Flavio!

 

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twizit

·Jul 30, 2024

Nice work! Glad to hear fingers still in one piece