In thinking about this more, that black covering would do nothing to aid in comfort. Because it's on the clasp end of the strap which sits on the outside. So it must've been there for some other reason.
Just guessing here ... May be he is in between holes as well? The black cover increases the thickness of the watch so it fits better???
I believe that it would almost certainly be part of Q’s device installed on the watch.
Strange question - probably a long shot, but has anyone tried combining both the short bracelet and the standard together to mix as some sort of hybrid?
I mean on one side, the short and the other side the standard or vice versa?
I initially got the short bracelet for mine and it was atrocious. I found someone to swap it with for the standard bracelet as his wrists were smaller than mine.
The standard one was a bit better but it’s bulky where the clasp is as seen in the photos
This is actually super comfortable and the best option (it is the standard bracelet in the photo) but the gap at the bottom is a little annoying. Perhaps just replacing that side with the shorter would fix it?
I know this is the most expensive option, but I have a feeling getting the shorter bracelet again and having the clasp part shorter and the hole part standard would make it better.
Anyone thought of or actually done this?
From what I understand, the shorter bracelet is shorter only on the side with the holes. If this is indeed the case there would be no advantage and no point in combining parts of both bracelet sizes. Obv if the clasp side is shorter too there is.
I have thought about this hybrid approach as well. To the point where I asked my OB if it was possible to order just one side of the bracelet. They said no, only sold as a complete bracelet.
I have the short bracelet, which fits nicely on my wrist. It's ok comfort wise, but I also wondered if using half of the standard size might provide better comfort. I think the reason why the short bracelet might be uncomfortable for some is that the holes start closer up to the watch. The area with the holes does not bend as much as the rest of the bracelet. So when I wear mine tighter to form a nice fit with no gaps, it becomes less comfortable. But not uncomfortable, as I wear it this way all day just fine. However, if I loosen it one hole, so there's a gap like your picture, it becomes quite comfortable. But I don't like seeing that gap, so I usually don't wear mine this way unless my wrist expands due to heat.
Back to the question of whether wearing the standard size on the holes side and short strap on the clasp side will help, I think it may help comfort but not sure about the fit. While it might make it more comfortable when wearing it tighter, it will not eliminate the excess bulk underneath. If you wear it looser so there's a gap like in your pic, I think the only thing that will change is that the clasp will sit in a different position with the short strap (clasp side). OTOH, if you wear it tighter so there's no gap, it might be more comfy but there will be more excess overhang underneath compared to the short strap (holes side).
In any case, I'm not willing to pay for an entire bracelet unless I'm certain it would make a big difference.
Thanks for your insight!
Thinking about it more, when I had the short bracelet, the 4th hole from the case was the best fit but terribly uncomfortable that I couldn’t wear it for more than 5-10 minutes .
Loosening this up to the 5th hole made gaps on both sides and the clasp sat a little to the left side of my wrist which protruded and caused an odd shape of the mesh to fall, giving gaps on BOTH sides .
The standard bracelet however, I used the second hole to last and it’s SUPER comfortable and the gap on the hole strand is still there but not as bad or noticeable. There is an excess overlap over the clasp which I actually prefer cause it covers some space between the mesh and my wrist so I don’t mind that nor does it cause extra bulk.
My intention is to close the gap on the highlighter red part in my photo below :
By replacing the clasp strand with the shorter version, but close it with the same hole on the standard - I am assuming this would fit the same but close the bulk at the bottom?
And yes, if this is true, I am insane enough to buy an extra bracelet
I assume if you go to the tightest hole the gap goes away, but it's not comfortable?
If so, I think it may depend on how the existing holes on the standard size side line up to the clasp on the short side strap. I had the chance to try both before buying my watch and I noticed the holes are not in the same place, the holes start closer to the watch on the short version.
So if it aligns in a different way, it may close slightly tighter to eliminate your gap and still retain the comfort. However, if it aligns exactly the same, then you'd still have some gap, but less overhang from the end of the inside of the clasp. So I do think you'll at least eliminate the overlap bulk and perhaps close the gap some depending on the alignment of the holes to clasp. 👍
If you do buy an extra bracelet, I'd be very interested in the result! 😀
Seems our wrists are similar in size but probably different in shape. I wear my short bracelet on the same holes as you did. Normally on the 4th hole, which gives me a nice fit and comfortable enough but not super comfy like it seems to be for others. One hole looser gives me a gap on both sides, but it's a balanced look, which I prefer to just a bulge on one side. On hot humid days I sometimes switch to the looser hole for better comfort, despite not liking the gap look.
Slightly off topic, I realized you are the same person on IG and the FB Omega group too lol
In any case, on the standard bracelet - I have the clasp on the second hole from the smallest (which is currently the best fit out of all I’ve tried minus doing the ‘combo’), so if I get the shorter strand on the clasp side, it will sit in the same place as I would use the exact same hole, but with less strap on the underside.
On the smallest hole (standard size), it’s still alright but my wrist articulation is somewhat restricted and leaves marks on my wrist wearing it long term. But still not as bad as the short bracelet (fourth hole) - my wrist is literally unmovable at that point
The objective is to eliminate the bulk on the under side, which isn’t that big of a deal but I want this watch to be perfect and be pretty much my only watch.
I find it amusing that we’re making it such a big scientific deal about a watch bracelet haha
