They’re not alone: Patek, czapek, chopard and others all lack microadjustment. That is why I left the integrated bracelet sports watch game.
Come to think of it; Lange and Vacheron Overseas are the main integrated bracelet timepieces that have a good microadjustment system
For info: not correct (anymore) concerning Czapek...
... they reacted quite early into the Antarctique game following the usual critic. They even offered a free swap / upgrade for early adopters when they come in for service or bring the watch in at Geneva HQ. Cheers, Alex
Talking about Integrated bracelet watches...
... the newest generation of Omega Constellation watches where the 39 and 41mm versions share the same metal bracelet, feature a micro length adjustment, well hidden and low profile.
I think micro adjust should be standard for an expensive watch.
Great to know omega has one also.
Sadly they do not.
One very knowledgeable WPS member says they're thinking of adding one, and another Chopard employee told me in Dubai that to his knowledge there isn't anything in the pipeline.
one thing i forgot to mention on Chopard is that while they dont have it, their individual link are so small, plus you can get 1 1/2 link, that "fine" adjustment is possible.
I had no problem sizing my 4 AE to my wrist, (3 different case thickness)
Good question
Microadjustment seems like a logic step for both AP and PP. Now as to why they havent implemented it, I dont know. AP was really fast with their strapchange system for the Offshore series. Not many brands have great streamlined microadjustment solutions s...
Patek has a micro adjust. They launched it with the 5811
VC was I believe the first that had a seamless bracelet micro adjust. So Nicely done! Patek followed. Then majority like Rolex Jlc Tudor etc have the micro adjust as part of the clasp.
I was not aware of that!
My knowledge of PP is minimal so I didn’t know. I am more interested in AP expanding sizing into 40mm to be honest. Never had any issues with the bracelet sizing so far.
Microadjusts are overrated
I know there exist some clever microadjustment systems that don't make the clasp bigger, thicker, and less elegant than it would have been otherwise, but I've never handled one. Literally every microadjustable clasp I have tried did more harm than good to...
How do you not appreciate a good micro adjust?
I guess it boils down to how you wear your watch but personally I don’t like the watch flopping around nor do I like it too tight on the wrist. So your watch needs to fit right when your wrists are small in the morning and during those hot days or after w...
Looks Sleeker IMO
I do like that watches without microadjust usually look more sleek/thin like the AP bracelet, hublot integral, and a few others. IMO not a deal breaker at all for a jewelry watch like that. It's not like anyone is diving with an AP given the WR, so I don'...
