Deep Sea Bracelet

[rick101]

Hey Guys,

So was at my AD buying another watch and asked him to take a link out of my DSSD blue and he came back with it. I had to extend the glide lock as I had expected but noticed its obviously 4 on one side and 5 on the other (I previously had a link out so now its two) This is making it wear a little 'funny' i think as it's lope sided as uneven, is that normal also?

My question is that normal how the clasp has a big gap in it when you hold it like this? I'm sure it didnt do that before and my Sub doesnt either?

He actually tried to buy it from me saying he has a customer who has one but I said no way i'm ever selling it

ps. i was actually a little uneasy overall as he said earlier in the day a customer had brought a FAKE d-blue in asking them to check it out or something.

[Mfrankel2]

Remove the diver's extension and then replace the link that was just removed. You may need to play a bit with how many links you end up with & on what side they're on but in general if the extension is removed the clasp lies flatter. I also try to keep the links such that the glide lock is closer to extended than all the way in (also helps the clasp lie better). It takes some playing around & I prefer to do it myself; set them up loosely tightened and without loctite, play a bit, get it right & then put the loctite in and tighten it all up. There's several threads showing how to as well as links to where you can get the stuff (or feel free to PM me).

[rick101]

Originally Posted by Mfrankel2

Remove the diver's extension and then replace the link that was just removed. You may need to play a bit with how many links you end up with & on what side they're on but in general if the extension is removed the clasp lies flatter. I also try to keep the links such that the glide lock is closer to extended than all the way in (also helps the clasp lie better). It takes some playing around & I prefer to do it myself; set them up loosely tightened and without loctite, play a bit, get it right & then put the loctite in and tighten it all up. There's several threads showing how to as well as links to where you can get the stuff (or feel free to PM me).

Hey I appreciate your advise man

What I dont get is my sub is five links on either side and is perfect how come this is different?

re: diver extension I asked two ADs if they can remove this for me and they both looked at me like i was crazy?!

[SuperJones]

Move one link to the other side so 4 links at 6 O clock side and 5 links at 12 O clock side. The glasp should be fine then. Cheers!


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[masterserg]

Diver extension can be removed just like any other link, and would actually improve the fit quite a bit.

[SuperJones]

It's already that way :-)
I see that now. Sorry wasn't looking good at your pic.
I wear mine the same. Have a nice day!! I think your good like this or you can take the diver extension out and play a bit with your extra links.


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[Horology.life]

Originally Posted by Mfrankel2

Remove the diver's extension and then replace the link that was just removed. You may need to play a bit with how many links you end up with & on what side they're on but in general if the extension is removed the clasp lies flatter. I also try to keep the links such that the glide lock is closer to extended than all the way in (also helps the clasp lie better). It takes some playing around & I prefer to do it myself; set them up loosely tightened and without loctite, play a bit, get it right & then put the loctite in and tighten it all up. There's several threads showing how to as well as links to where you can get the stuff (or feel free to PM me).

This exactly. If you don't need the diver extension remove it, wears so much better for daily wear. And don't worry about what the ad thinks!!

[rick101]

Originally Posted by 22cps

This exactly. If you don't need the diver extension remove it, wears so much better for daily wear. And don't worry about what the ad thinks!!

I would love to but i'd be way to scared to do this myself! :/

[steve-az]

I tried removing my diver extension, but I couldn't get the screws out. I took it to 2 different AD's and they refused to remove it. I was in Los Angeles two weeks ago, and dropped by the Beverly Hills service center and they removed it for me.

[rick101]

I dont wanna wear it with the diver exposed it doesnt look as good as normal bracelet!

[ABChop]

Yes I removed the dive extension on mine, left every thing else as is...fits nice.

[zakattack62]

When I bought my Deepsea blue from my Canadian AD he was the first to suggest that the divers extension link be removed for maximum comfort. By the way, this AD is by far the largest selling AD in Canada so I would think they know what they're doing.

[brandrea]

I have a 7.25" wrist and had the divers extension removed. It's the perfect fit

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by zakattack62

When I bought my Deepsea blue from my Canadian AD he was the first to suggest that the divers extension link be removed for maximum comfort. By the way, this AD is by far the largest selling AD in Canada so I would think they know what they're doing.

Did I miss your incoming?

I thought you were holding off for a Daytona C?

[rick101]

So are we saying to remove the diver extension then put the extra link back?

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by rick101

So are we saying to remove the diver extension then put the extra link back?

It will depend on the size of your wrist. In my case, 7.25" wrist, I have 6 links on the 12 o'clock side and 5 links on 6 o'clock side.

That puts the Glidelock at about the midway adjustment point.

I hope that helps

[rmlovett1]

I haven't removed mine,seems to fit fine. What's the advantage to removing it?? What EXACTLY does removing it do? Thanks.

[Meme-Dweller]

Am I the only one in this thread thinking that everything that has transpired is completely unnecessary? Just get a bottle of the purple loctite and a small screwdriver... adjust it to your liking. I can understand the fear if it was the old school pin + collar system and how hammering your watch might seem a little scary but this is just silly.

[rick101]

Originally Posted by 6R15

Am I the only one in this thread thinking that everything that has transpired is completely unnecessary? Just get a bottle of the purple loctite and a small screwdriver... adjust it to your liking. I can understand the fear if it was the old school pin + collar system and how hammering your watch might seem a little scary but this is just silly.

how about you pop yourself on a plane with the loctite over to the UK and do it for me, dont forget to bring me the biggest steak you can find.

[watchwatcher]

Understand where you're coming from...it fits nothing like the sub bracelet. But, I think I would def try removing the divers extension and going from there.

[travisb]

Diver extension out changes everything for me. Huge difference in the DSSD and SD4k.


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[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by rick101

how about you pop yourself on a plane with the loctite over to the UK and do it for me, dont forget to bring me the biggest steak you can find.

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[Big Bill]

Originally Posted by rick101

Hey Guys,

So was at my AD buying another watch and asked him to take a link out of my DSSD blue and he came back with it. I had to extend the glide lock as I had expected but noticed its obviously 4 on one side and 5 on the other (I previously had a link out so now its two) This is making it wear a little 'funny' i think as it's lope sided as uneven, is that normal also?

My question is that normal how the clasp has a big gap in it when you hold it like this? I'm sure it didnt do that before and my Sub doesnt either

Hey Rick,
I have a 9 1/4" wrist and I had 2 links added to my new D- Blue Dial Deepsea that gave me seven links on the 6 o'clock side and seven links on the 12 o'clock side after wearing it and playing with it for a day I decided to have them remove 1 link now I have 6 links on both sides better balanced now. After reading a couple posts on this subject it was suggested that I have the diver extension removed when I asked my sales guy about having it removed he advised me not to do it because it would jeopardize the integrity of the watch. Unfortunately I'm at a disadvantage not knowing for sure.
Looking at the picture you posted doesn't look like mine at all with that fairly large gap. I would certainly take it to a different AD and get their opinion on the gap and what would be the best way to balance your bracelet. I read somewhere that a D- Blue Deepsea owner used a half link to balance it correctly. IMHO I think do to the weight of this watch it takes some playing to get it perfect.
Good luck let us know how you make out.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by 6R15

Am I the only one in this thread thinking that everything that has transpired is completely unnecessary? Just get a bottle of the purple loctite and a small screwdriver... adjust it to your liking. I can understand the fear if it was the old school pin + collar system and how hammering your watch might seem a little scary but this is just silly.

Suggesting that we use a 'small screwdriver' is just bad advice.

[rick101]

I would say it wears better this way but I think it doesn't look very good with the diver exposed as it doesn't look at good as the normal links?

Also this now means the clasp is like near the edge of my wrist apose to being on the underside of my wrist, is this normal??

[SC11]

OP what part of the U.K are you?

[rick101]

Originally Posted by SC11

OP what part of the U.K are you?

Cambridge. I just got a link put back in so probably gonna keep it like this. No AD will remove the diver extension and say they have never been asked to before and that it would probably be against Rolex's advise also.

[Mfrankel2]

There's a bunch of threads on how to adjust bracelets. here's a condensed version. First get yourself a proper screw driver (1.6mm). bunch of advice there as well but if you can find hollow ground it will fit better & be less likely to scratch screw head but many use a standard 1.6 mm and are more careful. Step 2 will also give you more wiggle room here; which is to heat up the threaded end of whatever screw you're looking to remove., This "loosens" up any previously applied thread locker (loctite) and will allow you to remove the screw with less torque. Some use a blow dryer but I find a 2 second blast with cigar lighter (not a cheap butane lighter; that could leave carbon residue) does the trick. The screw for the extension can be a bit tougher to loosen as the threaded end does not go all the way thru so you may have to hit it a couple of times with the heat. Now you can play around with links on either side & the position of the glide lock. Again, I find that all fits a bit better when the extension is out and clasp is as close to centered when you hang it below the watch & the glide lick is mostly extended. Once all is as you prefer, remove any screws you've opened and apply PURPLE (low strength, 222) loctite to the threaded holes only (not to the screws or it will get caught up within the links). Small tube of loctite 222 can be found on amazon or elsewhere quite easily. Don['t use any other as it could make future adjustments quite difficult. Lastly, try to make sure you keep each screw with the link it started with. They are not all exactly the same size. They start off life longer than needed, are installed and polished down to fit perfectly so if you mix them up, you may find they don't sit exactly flush.

This may seem more complex than it really is but it's really fairly easy once you have the lighter, proper driver(s) and loctite and for me, it's very pleasing to personally make my watch fit just the way I want it to

[dysondiver]

Originally Posted by rick101

how about you pop yourself on a plane with the loctite over to the UK and do it for me, dont forget to bring me the biggest steak you can find.

id do it fo a bag of chips ,,, lol ,, once youve done it you will wonder what the fuss was about ,,
the secret is to get a really really good , and well fitting screwdriver.

[SC11]

Originally Posted by rick101

Cambridge. I just got a link put back in so probably gonna keep it like this. No AD will remove the diver extension and say they have never been asked to before and that it would probably be against Rolex's advise also.

I'm down the road just between Bedford and Milton Keynes, if you are ever over this way and need it done let me know.

As for against Rolex advise they are taking rubbish! RSC St James removed the diver extension on my first SD when I took it in about a link which was sticking.