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Old 12 July 2015, 06:21 PM   #1
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SeaDweller Diver's extention question.

I been wearing my SD4K for about a month now with the divers extension. I heard many people remove them. Is it a compromise when wearing them? Do anyone else wear theirs with or should I remove it. Thanks!
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Old 12 July 2015, 06:26 PM   #2
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I will be removing mine too, from the construction of it, removing it looks safe.
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Old 12 July 2015, 09:26 PM   #3
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I've found that removing it makes for a more comfortable fit.
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Old 12 July 2015, 09:29 PM   #4
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Definitely recommend removal. Easy enough to put it back on if you change your mind.
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Old 13 July 2015, 01:14 PM   #5
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Definitely recommend removal. Easy enough to put it back on if you change your mind.
Agree, and a must for a good fit for the DSSD
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Old 12 July 2015, 09:38 PM   #6
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Anyone have a picture they can post? Why is the diver extension necessary in the first place?
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Old 12 July 2015, 09:57 PM   #7
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To wear over a dive suit!
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Old 12 July 2015, 09:58 PM   #8
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To wear over a dive suit!
I understand that, I guess I just wonder how much adjustment is left with the braclet, once the diver extension link is removed
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Old 12 July 2015, 11:19 PM   #9
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I understand that, I guess I just wonder how much adjustment is left with the braclet, once the diver extension link is removed
Plenty of adjustability left and additional links are cheap.
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Old 13 July 2015, 08:37 AM   #10
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Can't remove it. I use it for diving...
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Old 13 July 2015, 08:45 AM   #11
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I removed it on my DSSD and the difference was night and day!! I found it was far more comfortable without it. No pics, but worth trying!!
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Old 13 July 2015, 09:06 AM   #12
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Interesting .... What makes it more comfortable? Does it have to do with the glidelock claps being longer?
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Old 13 July 2015, 11:49 AM   #13
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Interesting .... What makes it more comfortable? Does it have to do with the glidelock claps being longer?
The extension is fairly long Brian, so when it is removed the links never seem to stick out of the clasp like they do with the extension in. So when you adjust in or out there is more flexibility. This makes the watch lay better on the wrist, or at least what I found.
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Old 13 July 2015, 01:24 PM   #14
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The extension is fairly long Brian, so when it is removed the links never seem to stick out of the clasp like they do with the extension in. So when you adjust in or out there is more flexibility. This makes the watch lay better on the wrist, or at least what I found.
Perfect description, Steve. That's exactly what I found, too. So I removed it from my SDc immediately.
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Old 13 July 2015, 01:58 PM   #15
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Perfect description, Steve. That's exactly what I found, too. So I removed it from my SDc immediately.
Thanks Dave!! I actually learned this right here on TRF and the first chance I had I practiced it, worked perfectly!! BTW awesome SDc!! Love that reference!!!
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Old 13 July 2015, 06:08 PM   #16
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Perfect description, Steve. That's exactly what I found, too. So I removed it from my SDc immediately.
Same here - it was my first experience of the new style bracelet which is a great piece of design and engineering, but it definitely feels better with the dive extension off. Seems like a lot of people have done this?
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Old 16 July 2015, 09:28 AM   #17
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The extension is fairly long Brian, so when it is removed the links never seem to stick out of the clasp like they do with the extension in. So when you adjust in or out there is more flexibility. This makes the watch lay better on the wrist, or at least what I found.
Thanks Steve, much appreciated
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Old 16 July 2015, 10:03 AM   #18
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Thanks Steve, much appreciated
My pleasure Brian!! My AD was actually shocked at the difference. I am sure it will eventually become a selling point for them down the road as it is easy to take out and put back in
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Old 13 July 2015, 09:13 AM   #19
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I removed mine and it fits great. Much better than with it. Just get the appropriate screwdriver and loctite if you do it yourself. Or take to an AD.
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Old 13 July 2015, 12:51 PM   #20
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I been wearing my SD4K for about a month now with the divers extension. I heard many people remove them. Is it a compromise when wearing them? Do anyone else wear theirs with or should I remove it. Thanks!
Is it uncomfortable now with the diver's extension?

Especially with smaller wrists, removing the diver's extension really helps with making the bracelet overall more flexible and hence more comfortable. Otherwise, there's a significant section of the overall loop that is solid/inflexible. On my DSSD, was a significant improvement in fit and comfort removing the diver's extension.
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Old 13 July 2015, 01:47 PM   #21
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I took mine out immediately after I took the stickers off.
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Old 13 July 2015, 04:48 PM   #22
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That link is an incredible piece of design. I'm keeping mine on as it's part of the soul of the watch.
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Old 13 July 2015, 06:13 PM   #23
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That link is an incredible piece of design. I'm keeping mine on as it's part of the soul of the watch.
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Old 13 July 2015, 06:13 PM   #24
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I dive every summer, so the extention is very useful for me...
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Old 13 July 2015, 11:52 PM   #25
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That link is an incredible piece of design. I'm keeping mine on as it's part of the soul of the watch.
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I dive every summer, so the extention is very useful for me...
I dive as well... it's a simple job to reinstall it. Literally takes me a few minutes. However I wear the SDc outside of the water more than I do in the water.
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Old 14 July 2015, 12:25 AM   #26
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I removed the extension from my DSSD and D-Blue, when I received them - I do'nt dive.
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Old 16 July 2015, 08:51 AM   #27
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Read all the descriptions of how removing the extension is supposed to increase comfort but just don't see it.

My wrist is about 7.25". The only part of my SDc that I would consider uncomfortable is the crown which occasionally digs into the back of my hand. But, any watch I wear with the crown at the 3 o'clock position does the same.

Removing the extension doesn't help that.

Other than that one issue the watch is comfortable.

So, for me, it stays . . .
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Old 16 July 2015, 09:26 AM   #28
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I have not removed mine yet, just once removed would the inner part of clasp scratch the links? Just a thought.
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Old 16 July 2015, 11:17 AM   #29
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I believe I would give it a shot, based on the comments from the members.
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Old 16 July 2015, 12:12 PM   #30
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I too have removed the extension for comfort but added additional links due to my late wrist size and for diving as well.

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