Pimping up my Tudor !
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Re: Pimping up my Tudor !
Cut a circle of 1mm/1.5mm leather/suede backed and double sided tape on case back.
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^ I want to avoid that route, as I like the slim profile on the wrist.
I've also ordered this to see if 1mm on the clasp will do the trick. Handy for steadying hanging pictures too. The temporary solution I've got on there now, is actually doing a very good job.
I've seen elsewhere, people getting extra holes drilled in the clasp and rivets filed down, a bit drastic I feel, but as this is a definite keeper, I'll probably keep looking for a permanent fix, like a 3rd party half link or sprung adaptor thingy.
Regards Steve
I've also ordered this to see if 1mm on the clasp will do the trick. Handy for steadying hanging pictures too. The temporary solution I've got on there now, is actually doing a very good job.
I've seen elsewhere, people getting extra holes drilled in the clasp and rivets filed down, a bit drastic I feel, but as this is a definite keeper, I'll probably keep looking for a permanent fix, like a 3rd party half link or sprung adaptor thingy.
Regards Steve
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Re: Pimping up my Tudor !
Just a quick update, the foot pad arrived, it's a lovely squishy silicone pad, consistency like raw jelly.
So after cutting off a small pad, and fitting it to the clasp, the comfort and fit is perfect.
The only downside is the adhesive is not great, so it's already becoming unattached.
But a big thumbs up, for the actual material.
Regards Steve
So after cutting off a small pad, and fitting it to the clasp, the comfort and fit is perfect.
The only downside is the adhesive is not great, so it's already becoming unattached.
But a big thumbs up, for the actual material.
Regards Steve
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Re: Pimping up my Tudor !
BB58 (Black Bay 58) Retrofitted with a Rolex EasyLink - https://axelbrass.com/bb58-black-bay-58 ... -easylink/
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Re: Pimping up my Tudor !
I've had similar issues and have the additional problem of swelling/contracting wrists in the Florida climate that makes getting the right bracelet fit almost impossible.
A possible solution is to fit a different clasp that offers more micro-adjustment options. Strapcode produces quite a few that might work.
https://www.strapcode.com/collections/divers-clasp
Strapcode also produces a ratcheting clasp. I fitted one to the bracelet on my Newmark 71 and it saved the day. While my major criticism is that the finishing could be quite a bit better - there are sharp corners that I had to have rounded off - you do get 12mm of continuous on-the-go adjustment.
https://www.strapcode.com/products/parts-nt-clasp-017b
I've come to realize that I prefer rubber or silicone straps, particularly the Hirsch Pure line - sturdy but comfortable straps that look great on dive watches.
A possible solution is to fit a different clasp that offers more micro-adjustment options. Strapcode produces quite a few that might work.
https://www.strapcode.com/collections/divers-clasp
Strapcode also produces a ratcheting clasp. I fitted one to the bracelet on my Newmark 71 and it saved the day. While my major criticism is that the finishing could be quite a bit better - there are sharp corners that I had to have rounded off - you do get 12mm of continuous on-the-go adjustment.
https://www.strapcode.com/products/parts-nt-clasp-017b
I've come to realize that I prefer rubber or silicone straps, particularly the Hirsch Pure line - sturdy but comfortable straps that look great on dive watches.
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Re: Pimping up my Tudor !
It's worked a treat, so I think it's a decent solution.
I don't really want to remove the original bracelet or clasp, so I suppose, I'll just have to hope a half link is produced or a retrofit link with a spring slider gizmo.
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Re: Pimping up my Tudor !
Well done for pimping your tudor, rather than having it languish in your watch box. Good job!
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Re: Pimping up my Tudor !
Well done Xzibit Steve
Seems like a reasonable solution but will be interested to see how durable/long it lasts.
Seems like a reasonable solution but will be interested to see how durable/long it lasts.
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Re: Pimping up my Tudor !
Update, to say the tape is still in place, and seems to be holding firm.StrapMeister wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:30 pm Well done Xzibit Steve
Seems like a reasonable solution but will be interested to see how durable/long it lasts.
Regards Steve
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Just an update, 2 months later the tape is still in place, and not worn or worked loose.magicman wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 6:44 pmUpdate, to say the tape is still in place, and seems to be holding firm.StrapMeister wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:30 pm Well done Xzibit Steve
Seems like a reasonable solution but will be interested to see how durable/long it lasts.
Regards Steve
Regards Steve
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7 months on...magicman wrote: ↑Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:52 pmJust an update, 2 months later the tape is still in place, and not worn or worked loose.magicman wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 6:44 pmUpdate, to say the tape is still in place, and seems to be holding firm.StrapMeister wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:30 pm Well done Xzibit Steve
Seems like a reasonable solution but will be interested to see how durable/long it lasts.
Regards Steve
Regards Steve
Just a further update, the tape is still in place, so rather than being a quick fix, it's turned out to be a pretty durable solution.
I haven't had to use new tape, just give it a clean and it gets that Silicone stickyness again.
Regards Steve
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Re: Pimping up my Tudor !
^^^ Steve I have noticed from a thread on TZ-UK that Uncle Seiko are now producing a non-OEM “half link” to help obtain a better fit with the BB58.
https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.php? ... BB58+Tudor
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https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.php? ... BB58+Tudor
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Thanks Neilnbg wrote: ↑Fri Oct 22, 2021 12:07 pm ^^^ Steve I have noticed from a thread on TZ-UK that Uncle Seiko are now producing a non-OEM “half link” to help obtain a better fit with the BB58.
https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.php? ... BB58+Tudor
Neil
It's looking like UK site will have stock of them in a couple of weeks.
Regards Steve
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