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Old 27 February 2008, 03:25 PM   #1
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Sub diver extension issue.

So, on the sub 14060m it's extremely easy to deploy the diver extension. On a new sub 16610 (LV in this case), for the life of me I can't get the extension to come out. I don't want use brute force, but the sucker just won't come out. I compressed the link spring to remove the bracelet and take a better look. That divers extension is basically embedded into the other link. It seems as if they wanted it to be one piece. Anyone else have this problem?
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Old 27 February 2008, 04:42 PM   #2
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Old 27 February 2008, 04:51 PM   #3
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On the 14060 bracelet, the link is a simple friction fit and just pulls out with enough force.

On the 16610 newer bracelets there is a link that is shaped like a J and hooks around a spring pin so you have to actually push it backward to come un-hooked..

Do it once and it will be easy from then on..
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Old 27 February 2008, 04:51 PM   #4
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So, on the sub 14060m it's extremely easy to deploy the diver extension. On a new sub 16610 (LV in this case), for the life of me I can't get the extension to come out. I don't want use brute force, but the sucker just won't come out. I compressed the link spring to remove the bracelet and take a better look. That divers extension is basically embedded into the other link. It seems as if they wanted it to be one piece. Anyone else have this problem?
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Old 27 February 2008, 05:07 PM   #5
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Once you pop the link by pressing the "o", you gotta kinda lift the center portion so that the angle of the "J" hook comes undone. Kinda.... You know?
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Old 27 February 2008, 05:32 PM   #6
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Thanks all. That worked like a charm. Diving extension deployed!
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Old 27 February 2008, 07:48 PM   #7
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Old 17 March 2008, 08:24 AM   #8
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JJ many thanks.

Your excellent photos helped me work it out. Like the OP I was having trouble and the last thing I wanted to do was to break my new Sub.
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Old 17 March 2008, 08:44 AM   #9
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Great pics JJ. Of course, when in doubt the manual...

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Old 17 March 2008, 09:24 AM   #10
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I thought it was really weird when I first got it too.

Then I put a NATO strap on (Don't hate me JJ) and now I don't worry about it!! lol
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Old 17 March 2008, 09:26 AM   #11
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I noticed the first few times myself it was quite difficult.....but after a few cleanings, it pops open with ease.
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Old 17 March 2008, 09:34 AM   #12
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What is the reference number for that bracelet?
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Old 17 March 2008, 11:16 PM   #13
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What is the reference number for that bracelet?
I just checked my Sub and for the life of me, I cannot see any reference numbers anywhere on the bracelet.

This page shows the new and old style bracelets - both with ref numbers. Mine does not have them as shown in the photos.

EDIT: FOUND IT! 93250
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Old 17 March 2008, 11:05 AM   #14
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Yeah, I only could get mine to open on the first day I bought it. Cannot since. Not that I need it though.
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Old 17 March 2008, 11:33 PM   #15
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Yeah, I only could get mine to open on the first day I bought it. Cannot since. Not that I need it though.
X2...I don't need it so I am not worried...but mine won't come open at all and I'm not forcing it
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