I think it depends on the watch. I have both more on the 12 side and the same. It especially changes if there is a quick adjust that accounts for another full link.

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It depends on your wrist shape - If your wrist shape allows for the clasp to be centered when it’s also centered on the bracelet then great!

Mine is always longer on the 12 side and shorter on the 6 side to keep the watch head and clasp centered on my wrist.

 

Depends on your wrist and watch, but I like the 6 o'clock side shorter so the watch head doesn't flop forward

 

Whatever is comfortable...different for different watches.

 

Thanks, everyone. I will get mine shorter on the 6 side.

Sincerely
Louis

 

The bigger the watch, the shorter the 6 o’clock side needs to be.

 

The bigger the watch, the shorter the 6 o'clock side needs to be.

Makes good sense...Good to know. Thanks!

Sincerely
Louis

 

For me as a rule of thumb, I prefer the clasp either centered or slightly shorter on the 6:00 side of the bracelet depending on the situation. The objective is for the watch head to be centered on your wrist.

 

Bingo....whatever sets the clasp center on the wrist.

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Shorter on the 6 side by a link or so for a better fit. Oddly, this centers the watch on the top and the clasp underneath the wrist on most people. A little trial and error will tell you how much to bite off to start, then you tweak it. After doing a couple you'll get a feel for it. Plus you'll have templates.

 

Can the clasp position help to keep the entire watch from rotating toward the outside?
I have not worn a bracelet for decades and would like to try one if the watch can be kept from rotating outward.

 

Yes, that's also partly why the 6 o'clock side is shorter - it prevents (for me at least) the watch from rotating to the outside of my wrist

 

I prefer the clasp slightly closer to the 6 o'clock side, even if there are enough links to get it dead center.

 

Every bracelet watch I've ever owned would rotate toward the outside of my wrist if the clasp was left in the position it was in when purchased. I move as many links as need be to make the 6 O clock (bottom) links at least 2 links shorter than the 12 O clock side of the bracelet. With the clasp dead center on the underside of my wrist my watches (all 2 of them) remain top dead center on my wrist.

This was not so critical with my Carrera cal 5 watch because the new model bracelet has a much smaller clasp but the bracelet still required link swapping.

If you are not equipped or not a finesse person be very careful with your DIY work. If you have the dealer adjust them for you make sure it's correct before leaving the store.

 

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That's some serious clasp! ?