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Better Too Loose Than Too Tight
In Response To: My precious ! *PIC* ()

Trust me on this, it is ALWAYS better to err on the side of too loose than too tight. When I first got my Bond SMP sized I had what I thought was the perfect fit. Then, a day later I had to move some boxes of files out of my office and my skin began to swell a bit from mild perspiration. The watch became stuck to my wrist like glue, and it hurt like hell. Keep in mind that this was from only mild perspiration, not the type you'd experience on a hot and humid summer day.

That night I went back to the jeweler and had a half link put back in. The watch seemed exceptionally loose at first (I can stick my forefinger between my wrist and the bracelet when my skin is dry). However, after a few hot and humid days I now appreciate the extra half link being in there. On a hot day the watch is not nearly as loose on my swelled wrist, but it still feels comfortable.

The bottom line is that a tight fit is bad for both you and the bracelet, while a loose fit will give you more flexibility at times when your wrist will swell due to perspiration.

I hope this helps.

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