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jezec · 23 April 2016, 11:07 PM

So it happens that my optimal fit is when I use the easylink extension. One more link - It's too large, One less link - It's too small. One less link + extension = optimal fit.

Does this happen to you guys? There is no problem using the extension as everyday wear right? The downside is that there is no longer an option to further expand the bracelet for a casual/relaxed fit.

Jake B · 23 April 2016, 11:21 PM

I just use the glidelock for new Sub and Sea-Dweller with ceramic , or one of several fine adjustment holes for the 4 and 5 five digit Subs & Dwellers. What advantage does the dive extension offer over those when sizing the bracelet for everyday use?

Friar · 23 April 2016, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jezec

So it happens that my optimal fit is when I use the easylink extension. One more link - It's too large, One less link - It's too small. One less link + extension = optimal fit.

Does this happen to you guys? There is no problem using the extension as everyday wear right? The downside is that there is no longer an option to further expand the bracelet for a casual/relaxed fit.

How do you have the micro-adjustment positions within the clasp set? They might give you the flexibility to find that fit with the easylink closed and then be able to open it when needed when your wrist swells.

watchwatcher · 24 April 2016, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Friar

How do you have the micro-adjustment positions within the clasp set? They might give you the flexibility to find that fit with the easylink closed and then be able to open it when needed when your wrist swells.

Took the words right out of my mouth.

Alternatively, you could try using a half link with different combinations of the micro adjustment in the clasp.

ppalasthira · 24 April 2016, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Took the words right out of my mouth.

Alternatively, you could try using a half link with different combinations of the micro adjustment in the clasp.

Yes. That too.

FYI. One oyster link is 10mm. The Easylink extension is 5mm. Micro adjustment is about 1.5mm per notch.

fskywalker · 24 April 2016, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Friar

How do you have the micro-adjustment positions within the clasp set? They might give you the flexibility to find that fit with the easylink closed and then be able to open it when needed when your wrist swells.

This! 👆🏻

Tools · 24 April 2016, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jezec

So it happens that my optimal fit is when I use the easylink extension. One more link - It's too large, One less link - It's too small. One less link + extension = optimal fit.

Does this happen to you guys? There is no problem using the extension as everyday wear right? The downside is that there is no longer an option to further expand the bracelet for a casual/relaxed fit.

You can do anything you want, it's your watch..

But that's not what the EZ link is there for. I use it on long drives when the watch "tightens" on the wrist - a quick flik and the binding is gone..

Lrlx · 27 April 2016, 11:08 AM

Are you using the hidden micro adjustments in the clasp?

Defiancekofb · 27 April 2016, 11:12 AM

I tried to use the micro adjustment on my 116710 for one week, but then I think I started to get carpal tunnel syndrome. From the words of the late great JJ Irani, "Your index and middle finger should fit smug underneath the clasp of the bracelet, then you know that's the perfect fit." R.I.P. JJ.... Great advice!

joli160 · 28 April 2016, 05:42 AM

Before I sleep I open the easy link, daily use.
For me it's even better than the glidelock, I never get that one right in one time.

beshannon · 28 April 2016, 05:44 AM

Yes, that is what it is there for

kirksingleton · 28 April 2016, 05:48 AM

Never used mine

jrs146 · 28 April 2016, 05:53 AM

I used mine quite a bit when my wrist would swell a bit. I would suggest you fit the watch so that the easy link is not being used. That way you can expand by 1/2 a link when necessry.

tiagblur · 16 June 2016, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ppalasthira

Yes. That too.

FYI. One oyster link is 10mm. The Easylink extension is 5mm. Micro adjustment is about 1.5mm per notch.

The micro adjustment is 1/3 of a full link, which is 3.33 mm (not 1.5mm)

tiagblur · 16 June 2016, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jezec

So it happens that my optimal fit is when I use the easylink extension. One more link - It's too large, One less link - It's too small. One less link + extension = optimal fit.

Does this happen to you guys? There is no problem using the extension as everyday wear right? The downside is that there is no longer an option to further expand the bracelet for a casual/relaxed fit.

I have the same issue/setup. Having the extension in opened position (+5mm) and moving 1 micro adjustment back (-3.33mm) allows ~1.7mm adjustment

Brian Page · 16 June 2016, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tiagblur

I have the same issue/setup. Having the extension in opened position (+5mm) and moving 1 micro adjustment back (-3.33mm) allows ~1.7mm adjustment

Me too - there is no other way to get exactly that fit, so I have mine extended 24 / 7. - Is there a half link available? - if the half is the same as the easy link extension that would solve the issue for me.

qman · 16 June 2016, 01:35 PM

I used the micro adjustment to dial my fit in as well and save the easy link for hot days when wrist swells.

Runnin' Rebel · 16 June 2016, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

You can do anything you want, it's your watch..

But that's not what the EZ link is there for. I use it on long drives when the watch "tightens" on the wrist - a quick flik and the binding is gone..

Long Drives ? Has nothing to do with 117 we're going to get hit with in 5 days ?

HL65 · 16 June 2016, 08:08 PM

Yes

HogwldFLTR · 16 June 2016, 11:06 PM

Not once!!!

jbsmith · 17 June 2016, 01:28 PM

For sure. Heat, humidity, working out at lunch all lead to easy link usage for me. Great feature for non glidelock watches.

GradyPhilpott · 17 June 2016, 03:36 PM

I wear my bracelets loose, but on occasion, I have to use the Easy-Link to accommodate my swollen wrist, especially in hot weather.

T. Ferguson · 17 June 2016, 03:48 PM

My watch is sized with the easylink closed so I suppose I didn't use it for fit. But I figured too tight and I'd want tot take it off so it's there to expand for me if I need it. Never had to, so if it fit better open that's what I'd do. Whatever works.

hijueputa · 17 June 2016, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jezec

So it happens that my optimal fit is when I use the easylink extension. One more link - It's too large, One less link - It's too small. One less link + extension = optimal fit.

Does this happen to you guys? There is no problem using the extension as everyday wear right?

Yes, I am in exactly the same position as you. This way provides the perfect fit.

Andad · 17 June 2016, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Defiancekofb

I tried to use the micro adjustment on my 116710 for one week, but then I think I started to get carpal tunnel syndrome. From the words of the late great JJ Irani, "Your index and middle finger should fit smug underneath the clasp of the bracelet, then you know that's the perfect fit." R.I.P. JJ.... Great advice!

Index & middle finger?

Smug fit?

If you are going to quote JJ - get it right.

busytimmy · 17 June 2016, 05:27 PM

When I had a watch with easy link, I set it up to fit 90% of the time via bracelet and used easy link for hot days

RHIII · 17 June 2016, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Friar

How do you have the micro-adjustment positions within the clasp set? They might give you the flexibility to find that fit with the easylink closed and then be able to open it when needed when your wrist swells.

Exactly --- and works perfectly for me

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WAK4 · 17 June 2016, 11:25 PM

I use the easy only for when my wrist swells.

Many have mentioned the micro adjustments, which I think are often overlooked.

Below is a shot of a Daytona with a micro adjustment notch circled, and you'll see the springbar to the left over it, set into another notch. I've always been able to get a good fit moving these back and forth when I first buy the watch, and then save the easy link for wrist swell.

The Libertine · 18 June 2016, 06:01 AM

I only had to use the easylink on my Explorer a couple of times, usually when the weather is very hot, high humidity.

SeaAndSky · 18 June 2016, 10:04 AM

I use mine occasionally in the summer. Especially on the Eastern Seaboard at work where not only do I have to deal with humidity but also large pressure changes. Easy link is perfect for those hot summer days.

23 April 2016, 11:07 PM	#1
jezec "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 53	Do you guys use the easy link extension on the bracelet for optimal fit? So it happens that my optimal fit is when I use the easylink extension. One more link - It's too large, One less link - It's too small. One less link + extension = optimal fit. Does this happen to you guys? There is no problem using the extension as everyday wear right? The downside is that there is no longer an option to further expand the bracelet for a casual/relaxed fit.

23 April 2016, 11:21 PM	#2
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	I just use the glidelock for new Sub and Sea-Dweller with ceramic , or one of several fine adjustment holes for the 4 and 5 five digit Subs & Dwellers. What advantage does the dive extension offer over those when sizing the bracelet for everyday use? __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

28 April 2016, 05:42 AM	#10
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	Before I sleep I open the easy link, daily use. For me it's even better than the glidelock, I never get that one right in one time. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

28 April 2016, 05:44 AM	#11
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Yes, that is what it is there for __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

28 April 2016, 05:53 AM	#13
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	I used mine quite a bit when my wrist would swell a bit. I would suggest you fit the watch so that the easy link is not being used. That way you can expand by 1/2 a link when necessry. __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

27 April 2016, 11:08 AM	#8
Lrlx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ny Posts: 292	Are you using the hidden micro adjustments in the clasp?

27 April 2016, 11:12 AM	#9
Defiancekofb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,999	I tried to use the micro adjustment on my 116710 for one week, but then I think I started to get carpal tunnel syndrome. From the words of the late great JJ Irani, "Your index and middle finger should fit smug underneath the clasp of the bracelet, then you know that's the perfect fit." R.I.P. JJ.... Great advice!

28 April 2016, 05:48 AM	#12
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	Never used mine

16 June 2016, 01:35 PM	#17
qman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: OH Watch: platona Posts: 158	I used the micro adjustment to dial my fit in as well and save the easy link for hot days when wrist swells. __________________ 1166131ln, 116719blro, 116506

16 June 2016, 08:08 PM	#19
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	Yes __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

16 June 2016, 11:06 PM	#20
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,692	Not once!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

17 June 2016, 01:28 PM	#21
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,869	For sure. Heat, humidity, working out at lunch all lead to easy link usage for me. Great feature for non glidelock watches.

17 June 2016, 03:36 PM	#22
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I wear my bracelets loose, but on occasion, I have to use the Easy-Link to accommodate my swollen wrist, especially in hot weather. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

17 June 2016, 03:48 PM	#23
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	My watch is sized with the easylink closed so I suppose I didn't use it for fit. But I figured too tight and I'd want tot take it off so it's there to expand for me if I need it. Never had to, so if it fit better open that's what I'd do. Whatever works. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

17 June 2016, 05:27 PM	#26
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	When I had a watch with easy link, I set it up to fit 90% of the time via bracelet and used easy link for hot days

17 June 2016, 11:25 PM	#28
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	I use the easy only for when my wrist swells. Many have mentioned the micro adjustments, which I think are often overlooked. Below is a shot of a Daytona with a micro adjustment notch circled, and you'll see the springbar to the left over it, set into another notch. I've always been able to get a good fit moving these back and forth when I first buy the watch, and then save the easy link for wrist swell. Attached Images

18 June 2016, 06:01 AM	#29
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	I only had to use the easylink on my Explorer a couple of times, usually when the weather is very hot, high humidity.

18 June 2016, 10:04 AM	#30
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	I use mine occasionally in the summer. Especially on the Eastern Seaboard at work where not only do I have to deal with humidity but also large pressure changes. Easy link is perfect for those hot summer days.

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