Congratulations!! Happy to see that this one has gone from John M. to John L.!!

Yes, I believe that you have just discovered why the bracelets are so rare: they are too long for most people; the owner faces a real dilemma in cutting the bracelet / removing the gold pieces; so instead, the entire bracelet is taken off the watch, put in the sock drawer, and often lost forever. I believe that a good goldsmith -- hello, Abel!! -- could cut some length out of the bracelet, but I would think long and hard before going that route.

Welcome to the club; enjoy this one!!

Jeff

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: With thanks to OTD & John Martin I have finally got my hands on
: a 1158 I have been after for a while. The big bonus is that it
: has the gold bracelet as well.

: I havent seen one of the bracelets in the flesh before & I have
: to say its a fantastic bit of workmanship.

: My only dilemma is that its a bit to big for my wrist so do I try
: & get it resized? I know Jeff posted before about his &
: the feeling seems to be dont get them resized but is it even
: possible to get it done & if so where? Would I get the spare
: parts back?

: Anywhere here is the beauty.

: Mark M - did you get the serial number from your previous post or
: would you like it?

: John
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