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For those of you not too sure about the right number of links to add or remove, I have found it's very easy to size the bracelets myself. When I received my first Michele, I was too impatient to wait for a trip to the jeweler to size it, wanting to wear it right away. I use a dull-ended needle to pop out the pins, make note of which direction they go, add or remove a link, replace the pin, use a small hammer-like tool to lightly tap it gently into position, use a soft cloth over the hammer so you don't scratch the bracelet.

They do sell tools for watch link removal on Amazon, but you really don't need one, if you can substitute with things around the house. There are also lots of you tube videos on removing watch links if you want to watch how it's done.

I have since sized all my Michele's myself. One I got it right the first time, another I wore it tighter for awhile, then decided I liked it a bit looser.

Love all the photos of your new watches, trying hard not to buy anymore right now, but I would like a smallish gold one in the future.
 
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pjrufus said:
For those of you not too sure about the right number of links to add or remove, I have found it's very easy to size the bracelets myself. When I received my first Michele, I was too impatient to wait for a trip to the jeweler to size it, wanting to wear it right away. I use a dull-ended needle to pop out the pins, make note of which direction they go, add or remove a link, replace the pin, use a small hammer-like tool to lightly tap it gently into position, use a soft cloth over the hammer so you don't scratch the bracelet.

They do sell tools for watch link removal on Amazon, but you really don't need one, if you can substitute with things around the house. There are also lots of you tube videos on removing watch links if you want to watch how it's done.

I have since sized all my Michele's myself. One I got it right the first time, another I wore it tighter for awhile, then decided I liked it a bit looser.

Love all the photos of your new watches, trying hard not to buy anymore right now, but I would like a smallish gold one in the future.
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Thanks for the info....I hate to wait too and my friend told me about a kit he got with his Invicta Watch.
 
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dcguccigirl said:
Thanks to EMBIC......LOL, I have broken the pact with myself for no new watches this year! I have found a Blue MOP at really great price. I'm so use to wearing bigger faces, I gotta get use to the size and hoping it doesn't look too small on my wrist.
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Looks like you have the deco diamond bracelet also. I've looked at that.. a little worried about the diamonds on the bracelet, banging them up etc. How do you like it? It looks great with the watch!
 
#3,187
Michelle1x said:
Looks like you have the deco diamond bracelet also. I've looked at that.. a little worried about the diamonds on the bracelet, banging them up etc. How do you like it? It looks great with the watch!
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Yep....I've had it for a few years now and no issues with the diamonds. I like the bracelet so much that when I sold my two decos I kept the band because I didn't want to part with it just in case I found another unique deco face and I also use it on my Ascalon.
 
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dcguccigirl said:
Yep....I've had it for a few years now and no issues with the diamonds. I like the bracelet so much that when I sold my two decos I kept the band because I didn't want to part with it just in case I found another unique deco face and I also use it on my Ascalon.
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yeah those diamond deco bracelets are a special purchase and sometimes more expensive than the watches. But what I like about them is, you can buy a non-diamond deco and pair it with the diamond band and have a moderately dressed up watch, wearable to work and other venues. Those diamond bracelets are expensive though, the cheapest is $800 retail and there is only one seller selling one on ebay for $500 (not sure how reputable he is). I have a hard time parting with that $$ just for a bracelet - I always want a watch - but I think in the end it will be worth it.
 
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Michelle1x said:
yeah those diamond deco bracelets are a special purchase and sometimes more expensive than the watches. But what I like about them is, you can buy a non-diamond deco and pair it with the diamond band and have a moderately dressed up watch, wearable to work and other venues. Those diamond bracelets are expensive though, the cheapest is $800 retail and there is only one seller selling one on ebay for $500 (not sure how reputable he is). I have a hard time parting with that $$ just for a bracelet - I always want a watch - but I think in the end it will be worth it.
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Yeah they are expensive but I only paid $300, it was the older style that first came out. I can't see spending that for just the band when you can get a diamond watch for half that price. So that's why I couldn't rid of it and now I'm glad I kept it because of the new blue deco., don't have to buy a SS bracelet.
 
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Michelle1x said:
Any examples where this happened? I am curious.

There are some watches (extreme pave butterfly) that I've never seen at the outlet.
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This watch at Watch Station, Carlsbad CA. I bought it last summer after tracking it down in the Michele system. Kills me that I paid full retail b/c I'd "never find it discounted, there were only 50 made." Then there it was, 6 mos. later for 50% off...:crybaby::pout:
 

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