Bought a bulova watch that won't fit on my arm

[huberm]

I bought a bulova watch on ebay advertised as new. It appears new - it is in a nice bulova box with a tag on it. However, when I went to put it on, it won't fit on my arm! I'm a big guy but not huge (6'1" 240lbs). This has never happened to me with a watch - it is always too big to start.

Did I get screwed and buy a used watch that was advertised as new, or is this typical of bulova watches? Also, if this is typical, is there a way to add links to the band that look the same?

 

[Newbian]

Did the seller not list some kind of size?

 

[huberm]

Originally posted by: Newbian
Did the seller not list some kind of size?

it just said it was a mens watch.

 

[Flammable]

you can't adjust it?

 

[huberm]

Originally posted by: Flammable
you can't adjust it?

Normally in the past I have had to take links out to make it fit - but in this case, there is not enough.

 

[Beanie46]

Pic of watch or link to auction, because I'd bet you bought a ladies watch.

 

[ivan2]

pics of the epic wrist

 

[BoomerD]

Originally posted by: huberm
I bought a bulova watch on ebay advertised as new. It appears new - it is in a nice bulova box with a tag on it. However, when I went to put it on, it won't fit on my arm! I'm a big guy but not huge (6'1" 240lbs). This has never happened to me with a watch - it is always too big to start.

Did I get screwed and buy a used watch that was advertised as new, or is this typical of bulova watches? Also, if this is typical, is there a way to add links to the band that look the same?

I have a very difficult time finding a watch that comes with a band that fits. MOST strap-type bands won't buckle past the first hole, (if at all) and most metal bands won't fasten. I always end up having to buy a replacement band in extra-long.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Sounds like the watch has already been sized for a smaller person. Your size is not so extreme that an out-of-the-box watch shouldn't fit you fine (indeed, I would expect that any new watch would need a link or two removed to fit you).

 

[Adam8281]

Was it the This Is Sparta! version? That kind goes around your upper arm. If not, just take it to the watch store and get some links taken out.

 

[herrjimbo]

Originally posted by: Adam8281
Was it the This Is Sparta! version? That kind goes around your upper arm. If not, just take it to the watch store and get some links taken out.

op already said it was too small.

 

[olds]

If you are putting it on your arm, there's your first mistake.

 

[alkemyst]

it may have been new but sized at the jeweler...normally you throw the spare links back in the watch box, but some people are dense.

 

[Bill Brasky]

It should be possible to order more links from the manufacturer without buying a whole new wristband.