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realrolex1 · 13 July 2011, 09:10 AM

my Sub sits high on my wrist and is kind of tight. Everytime I wear the watch, it leaves an imprint on my skin. i bought the watch from an AD out of state so i cant go back to let them re-adjust.

i dont want to add an extension link (i have a coupe spare ones that come with the watch when i bought it) because it would be too loose.

is there a way to loosen one notch from the cuff(sorry i dont know the terminology) where you fold and lock it in place. does anyone know how to do it? I think loosen one notch would be perfect for me.

rabbithole88 · 13 July 2011, 10:03 AM

If it's a newer Sub they have a glide-lock clasp for use with wetsuits. You can let it out by a notch or two there to give you extra room.

clarencek · 13 July 2011, 10:18 AM

If it's an older sub you should see 4 holes on the clasp. These are the micro-adjustments. You can take a toothpick or something and push the spring-loaded pin out to adjust the bracelet looser or tighter. Hopefully you're not on the last hole.

ecsub44 · 13 July 2011, 10:18 AM

And if it's an older Sub you can adjust where the links attach to the clasp/buckle (whatever you call it) by releasing the spring bar and moving it a hole or two.

joker01 · 13 July 2011, 10:22 AM

If it's the later model Sub with the Glide lock clasp. Then you can either adjust the clasp to make it looser or tighter. That method would be the quickest and easiest method. If you want to add another link or two in your possession then buy your self an eyeglass repair kit from Walgreens or CVS and use the screwdriver from the kit to loosen the screws on the bracelet. Then just add the links to make the bracelet larger.

Andad · 13 July 2011, 11:16 AM

Some advice on the model would be good or even a picture??

Ah, read your first post. It's a 14060 that you bought 12 months ago.

Go to post 3. If you have no more adjustment then you will need to add a link and resize from there.

I wear my 14060 on a NATO.

Welcome to the Forum.

Watch Professor · 13 July 2011, 11:24 AM

If it's an older Sub, you have to release the divers extension first before you move the spring bar in the micro adjustment holes. To do this find the link with a (0) on it. Push on the (0) downward and forward with your thumb. When this releases, pull on the link to release the divers extension. Now you are ready to move the spring bar to a looser hole in the clasp. Do this with the pointy end of a spring bar tool or a blunt wooden toothpick. Be careful of letting the spring bar come shooting out of the clasp. I suggest that you do this over a large area like a bed.

Once the spring bar is moved, push back the divers extension, then push in the link with the (0) and you are good to go.

realrolex1 · 13 July 2011, 01:40 PM

thanks everyone for your instructions.

I have a newer sub. i used the toothpick and pushed the spring-loaded pin and was able to re-adjust one notch out. I didnt know it was that easy. it looks like if the spring pops, you could easily lose the watch...

sleddog · 13 July 2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by realrolex1

thanks everyone for your instructions.

I have a newer sub. i used the toothpick and pushed the spring-loaded pin and was able to re-adjust one notch out. I didnt know it was that easy. it looks like if the spring pops, you could easily lose the watch...

As long as the spring bar is correctly seated into the notch, there's little chance of it coming out~!

Richard. · 13 July 2011, 06:15 PM

I've never heard of that happening. As long as the pin and clasp are in good order just make sure that it's properly seated and you should have no problems.

ExpII · 13 July 2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by realrolex1

my Sub sits high on my wrist and is kind of tight. Everytime I wear the watch, it leaves an imprint on my skin. i bought the watch from an AD out of state so i cant go back to let them re-adjust.

i dont want to add an extension link (i have a coupe spare ones that come with the watch when i bought it) because it would be too loose.

is there a way to loosen one notch from the cuff(sorry i dont know the terminology) where you fold and lock it in place. does anyone know how to do it? I think loosen one notch would be perfect for me.

You could just bring your spare links to a local AD and ask them to do it for you (and show you in the process). They might charge you a few bucks but you'll know how to fix it yourself.

13 July 2011, 09:10 AM	#1
realrolex1 Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rolex Land Posts: 32	How to loosen the watch. my Sub sits high on my wrist and is kind of tight. Everytime I wear the watch, it leaves an imprint on my skin. i bought the watch from an AD out of state so i cant go back to let them re-adjust. i dont want to add an extension link (i have a coupe spare ones that come with the watch when i bought it) because it would be too loose. is there a way to loosen one notch from the cuff(sorry i dont know the terminology) where you fold and lock it in place. does anyone know how to do it? I think loosen one notch would be perfect for me.

13 July 2011, 10:18 AM	#3
clarencek "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 400	If it's an older sub you should see 4 holes on the clasp. These are the micro-adjustments. You can take a toothpick or something and push the spring-loaded pin out to adjust the bracelet looser or tighter. Hopefully you're not on the last hole. __________________ Citizen AQ4020-54X, NB6005-05L, NB6006-02X, Casio GMW-B5000TFC, MRG-B5000B, MTG-B1000XB, Hamilton Field Khaki H70605731, IWC IW356501, IWC387902, Longines Spirit L3.810.4.93.0, MKII PMWF Graywater GMT, Project 300, Omega 210.92.42.20.01.001, 304.33.44.52.03.001, Rolex 116400GV, 116520, 116610LV, 126600, 326933, Seiko SBGA001, SLA019, Sinn U1-ST

13 July 2011, 10:18 AM	#4
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	And if it's an older Sub you can adjust where the links attach to the clasp/buckle (whatever you call it) by releasing the spring bar and moving it a hole or two. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

13 July 2011, 11:16 AM	#6
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Some advice on the model would be good or even a picture?? Ah, read your first post. It's a 14060 that you bought 12 months ago. Go to post 3. If you have no more adjustment then you will need to add a link and resize from there. I wear my 14060 on a NATO. Welcome to the Forum. __________________ E

13 July 2011, 11:24 AM	#7
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	If it's an older Sub, you have to release the divers extension first before you move the spring bar in the micro adjustment holes. To do this find the link with a (0) on it. Push on the (0) downward and forward with your thumb. When this releases, pull on the link to release the divers extension. Now you are ready to move the spring bar to a looser hole in the clasp. Do this with the pointy end of a spring bar tool or a blunt wooden toothpick. Be careful of letting the spring bar come shooting out of the clasp. I suggest that you do this over a large area like a bed. Once the spring bar is moved, push back the divers extension, then push in the link with the (0) and you are good to go. __________________

13 July 2011, 10:03 AM	#2
rabbithole88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SF & HK Watch: Submariner 116610v Posts: 258	If it's a newer Sub they have a glide-lock clasp for use with wetsuits. You can let it out by a notch or two there to give you extra room.

13 July 2011, 10:22 AM	#5
joker01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 47	If it's the later model Sub with the Glide lock clasp. Then you can either adjust the clasp to make it looser or tighter. That method would be the quickest and easiest method. If you want to add another link or two in your possession then buy your self an eyeglass repair kit from Walgreens or CVS and use the screwdriver from the kit to loosen the screws on the bracelet. Then just add the links to make the bracelet larger.

13 July 2011, 01:40 PM	#8
realrolex1 Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rolex Land Posts: 32	thanks everyone for your instructions. I have a newer sub. i used the toothpick and pushed the spring-loaded pin and was able to re-adjust one notch out. I didnt know it was that easy. it looks like if the spring pops, you could easily lose the watch...

13 July 2011, 06:15 PM	#10
Richard. "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 969	I've never heard of that happening. As long as the pin and clasp are in good order just make sure that it's properly seated and you should have no problems. __________________ A father is someone who carries photographs in his wallet - where his money used to be.

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