Timex is usually pretty good about being universal and convenient in their fitment options, is it possible you overlooked a micro adjustment dealing with the clasp? Pictures of the clasp from the side and/or underside might help confirm or deny this possibility.

 

I've searched several times and never found a micro adjust, but I don't really know what I'm doing either.

 

Does not appear to be much in the way of micro adjustment there, strange that would mean sizing it to within one link

 

here is where half links come in handy.

 

I've searched several times and never found a micro adjust, but I don't really know what I'm doing either.

Keep in mind, while I know what I'm doing, I've never physically examined the exact bracelet you have in front of you. So what I am about to propose could quite easily not work at all due to some aspect of the bracelet and clasp that I cannot see from the photo, nor confirm the physical interaction between the parts. That said, is it possible to remove the small linkage on the 12 side of the clasp, to which the links attach? I am supposing that it is held to the clasp with a spring bar, and to the bracelet links with another spring bar. If these are not spring bars of the same thickness, then I'd stop there- it likely will not work. But if they are the same thickness, do you have two mating ends after you remove this part? Removing this linkage might give you enough of an offset between link sizes that a better fit could be obtained. It looks like the male end of the bracelet links could fit into the female end of the clasp after you remove that extra linkage, but it is quite possible that said linkage is necessary to allow clearance or rotational freedom of the links where they meet the clasp. In which case removing the linkage would be detrimental to the condition of the bracelet long-term. The linkage I am referring to is high-lighted in yellow below:

 

The other option would be to replace the clasp with one that has micro adjustments. They can be obtained on ebay for $5-$10. I did this on one of mine and with a little hunting I was able to find one that was really good quality for around $8 shipped.

-Micah

 

Keep in mind, while I know what I'm doing, I've never physically examined the exact bracelet you have in front of you. So what I am about to propose could quite easily not work at all due to some aspect of the bracelet and clasp that I cannot see from the photo, nor confirm the physical interaction between the parts. That said, is it possible to remove the small linkage on the 12 side of the clasp, to which the links attach? I am supposing that it is held to the clasp with a spring bar, and to the bracelet links with another spring bar. If these are not spring bars of the same thickness, then I'd stop there- it likely will not work. But if they are the same thickness, do you have two mating ends after you remove this part? Removing this linkage might give you enough of an offset between link sizes that a better fit could be obtained. It looks like the male end of the bracelet links could fit into the female end of the clasp after you remove that extra linkage, but it is quite possible that said linkage is necessary to allow clearance or rotational freedom of the links where they meet the clasp. In which case removing the linkage would be detrimental to the condition of the bracelet long-term. The linkage I am referring to is high-lighted in yellow below:

Thanks for the suggestion Rileynp, I took out that linkage and the band fits perfectly now. I appreciate all the help from everyone.

 

We all love a happy ending

 

excellent!


Well done for the advice Noah! :bravo_2: