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1.5 link
Mar 25, 2014,19:05 PM
teofft,
It's actually a 1.5 link (i.e. 1.5 times the normal link size). See the below picture.
So if your bracelet is currently a bit too tight, then remove one link and add this 1.5 link. If it's too loose, then remove 2 links and add this 1.5 link.
I requested for this 1.5 link directly from the South East Asia Patek distributor (via email) when I purchased my watch. You can try going through your AD. But when I asked my AD for this they appeared to not know about there being a 1.5 link available.
Also, one on my normal links was taken back (in exchange for this 1.5 link).
I hope the above helps.
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Pre-Basel wristies: 5980-1a
By: teofft : March 23rd, 2014-19:02
Love this watch. I'm I between links when it comes to sizing which is annoying but that's my only gripe....
Half-link
By: Donedwarddillon : March 24th, 2014-07:13
I had the same issue with my 5980. The half-link made the sizing perfect. Highly recommended for such an iconic watch. By the way, the 5980 is suppose to be discontinued.
1/2 link
By: teofft : March 24th, 2014-14:27
Thanks for the compliments. I never even thought to inquire about a half link! Can someone PM me the number to the US service center or is this something I can ask my AD to acquire for me? Thanks!
1.5 link
By: HW : March 25th, 2014-19:05
teofft, It's actually a 1.5 link (i.e. 1.5 times the normal link size). See the below picture. So if your bracelet is currently a bit too tight, then remove one link and add this 1.5 link. If it's too loose, then remove 2 links and add this 1.5 link. I re...
1.5 link
By: teofft : March 26th, 2014-03:50
Perfect! The picture explains it! I called/emailed Patek USA and a woman named Martha helped me. I opted to buy the 1.5link for $216 as opposed to going through the hassle of sending my watch or the other links in. Thanks again! I'm looking forward to a p...