I prefer the U1 on rubber but...

[Oceanklassik]

Hi, need advice promptly.

I just got this watch and had sized the original rubber to the shortest. Yet, it is still big for my wrist. I want to continue to use the original strap and wonder what I can do to further shorten it.

Tx.

[skydweller_sg]

http://www.sg-roc.com/threads/92036-...1-rubber-strap

i am a 6.75" and i size it to one hole remaining on the 12oclock and no hole at the 6oclock
if you have removed all holes but still too big, i guess your wrist is less than 6.5" (assuming you are using the same large deployant clasp)

for wrist below 6.5", the best way is to use the sinn rubber is with the short butterfly clasp instead of the large deployant clasp
however, as you have cut away all the holes, the butterfly clasp + no holes may be too short to fit even a 6" wrist, as the butterfly clasp is about half the length of the large clasp

i guess the only way is to buy a new rubber + butterfly clasp (which may cost about sg$400+)

alternatively, you may want to try to cut away excessive rubber on the existing strap, pierce a 'tunnel' using a 0,5mm needle, and squeeze the springbar in... quite a difficult feat i guess, but no harm trying if the strap doesnt fit well

[darthng]

Do not cut away too much rubber else the end may protrude from the deployment.

[Oceanklassik]

Hey! Tx for the response. According to the Hour Glass SE who did the sizing, she said she had sized it to the shortest but there's still a hole left at the 6 o'clock. When I pointed that out to her, she insisted that leaving the last hole at 6 o'clock is by default.

Can advise?

[skydweller_sg]

As mentioned, leaving one last hole (ie one visible SS rod) fits a 6.75" wrist
What is your wrist size?
If its 6.5", cutting away the last hole may fit you with the large clasp
Because 0.25" is about 6mm
One notch on the sinn rubber strap is 5mm

Btw never heard of 'default leaving one hole at 6 oclock' before

Hey! Tx for the response. According to the Hour Glass SE who did the sizing, she said she had sized it to the shortest but there's still a hole left at the 6 o'clock. When I pointed that out to her, she insisted that leaving the last hole at 6 o'clock is by default.

Can advise?

[ten10]

U1 on rubber...

That's good advice from skydweller...

If all fails, perhaps the only alternative is to put on weight or hit the gym...

[Oceanklassik]

I'll take pic and show later then you have a clearer view. If I can remove that, I think can fit my wrist liao. Meanwhile, as what Mr ten10 advised, I'll hit the gym!

[Oceanklassik]

Pls advise me

There is this last pin at the 6 o'clock part of the rubber strap (see the little silver dot on the strap?). Can I actually use up that hole by cutting the strap shorter?



tx

[skydweller_sg]

from the photo, this is the exact sizing i did for my sinn u1 and it fits 6.75" nicely

hence you can cut the last notch, remove the steel bar, and use this last hole for the clasp springbar to fit a 6.5"
but before you cut, maybe can use a measuring tape to measure your wrist confirm if its 6.5"

you may also wish to note that if you cut this last notch, the case may be slightly off center on the wrist; typically the strap on the 12oclock side should be slightly longer than the 6oclock for good balance

btw, congrats on the purchase, the sinn u1 is a solid watch

[skydweller_sg]

clarification: the configuration i did on my sinn u1 is the additional notch on the 12oclock side, not 6oclock side as shown in your photo

the THG SE who insisted the extra hole on 6oclock may need re-training
usually the extra length is on the 12oclock side, not 6oclock

when you wear the sinn u1 with this strap configuration by the THG SE, do you feel the case being constantly 'pulled' towards the 12oclock side?
this is because the strap on the 6oclock side is longer than that on the 12oclock side

cutting away the last notch on the 6oclock side of the strap will make your watch feel more balanced on the wrist; though the ideal configuration would still be 12oclock side slightly longer than 6oclock

[Caliber]

notice someting why sinn logo on rubber at 6clock n advertisement foto at 12clock?

[skydweller_sg]

strap with logo can attach on 12 or 6oclock side
depend on personal preference

notice someting why sinn logo on rubber at 6clock n advertisement foto at 12clock?

[Oceanklassik]

clarification: the configuration i did on my sinn u1 is the additional notch on the 12oclock side, not 6oclock side as shown in your photo

the THG SE who insisted the extra hole on 6oclock may need re-training
usually the extra length is on the 12oclock side, not 6oclock

when you wear the sinn u1 with this strap configuration by the THG SE, do you feel the case being constantly 'pulled' towards the 12oclock side?
this is because the strap on the 6oclock side is longer than that on the 12oclock side

cutting away the last notch on the 6oclock side of the strap will make your watch feel more balanced on the wrist; though the ideal configuration would still be 12oclock side slightly longer than 6oclock

I think you are right. The SE actually shortened the 12 o'clock side to the max and left one hole at the 6 o'clock side . I also realized that the strap didn't seem correct. The side of the strap with the brand name ("Sinn") was mounted at 6 o'clock instead of being at 12 o'clock. I see those ads including the watch pic on the booklet with the brand name at the 12 o'clock side . Anyway I've changed both sides and it's more even now, ie the shorter side is now at 6 o'clock. It's still big though.

Wonder now if I should just shortened the 12 o'clock side of the strap fully. Anyone with this experience and can share with pics?

[darthng]

When the SE sized the strap, she also left one hole at the 6 o'clock side. I shorten mine until no pin hole on both side...no issue.

[Oceanklassik]

Oh ok, tx darthng. Will see what I can do now. I heard that there is this common problem with the butterfly buckle where it opens up easily over time. I also realized that the normal butterfly buckle costs $290 and the rubber/silicon strap costs $130, if thru' local AD.