SMP - How many bracelet links on each side?

[FreeLitres]

I took my Omega Seamaster 2254.50 to get half a link taken out of the bracelet today. I asked for the owner of the jewellers to do the work as he has done a good job with my watches in the past and I have have had other jewellers scratch up my watches before.

I took the watch in with 4.5 links on the 12 o'clock side and 4 links on the other side. I presumed they would simply take out the 1/2 link to leave me with 4 links on each side. I've had it like this before and it felt fine.

Anyway, I got the watch back and I have just noticed that I now have 5 links at 12 and 3 links at 6 o'clock. (OCD alert!) He must have gone to far greater effort to do it this way.

I was about to take it back to get the number of links evened out, but I had a quick google and noticed that many people opt for more links at the 12 o'clock side.

It’s a little too early to tell if the comfort has improved or not. Has the guy made a mistake, or done me a favour?

[Mr_C]

Mines the same each side (4.5). My OCD wouldn't allow it to be odd.

[FreeLitres]

I've tried wearing the watch and it just doesnt sit right on my wrist and it feels uncomfortable. I'll take it back to get 4 on each side. I hope they dont charge me!

[Lorne]

It should be shorter on the 6 o'clock side, but 3 links sounds a bit much. Ideal will have the center of the clasp sitting right on the tendons on the inside of your wrist.

[anonymous-user]

Is it not possible to do it yourself with an Seamaster?

I would think it is "normal" to have one extra on the 12 side, but I would go with what is most comfortable.

[AMacA]

Just looked at mine - 4.5 one the 6 o'clock side, 5 on the 12.

[hilly10]

Do it yourself it an easy bracelet to work on.