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whysleep · 12 July 2015, 06:21 PM

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!

Trailblazer · 12 July 2015, 06:26 PM

I will be removing mine too, from the construction of it, removing it looks safe.

travisb · 12 July 2015, 09:26 PM

I've found that removing it makes for a more comfortable fit.

kilyung · 12 July 2015, 09:29 PM

Definitely recommend removal. Easy enough to put it back on if you change your mind.

brandrea · 12 July 2015, 09:38 PM

Anyone have a picture they can post? Why is the diver extension necessary in the first place?

LumpHammer · 12 July 2015, 09:57 PM

To wear over a dive suit!

brandrea · 12 July 2015, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LumpHammer

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

kilyung · 12 July 2015, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

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.

dive_and_ride_1965 · 13 July 2015, 08:37 AM

Can't remove it. I use it for diving...

Muzz · 13 July 2015, 08:45 AM

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!!

brandrea · 13 July 2015, 09:06 AM

Interesting .... What makes it more comfortable? Does it have to do with the glidelock claps being longer?

roadie1 · 13 July 2015, 09:13 AM

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.

Muzz · 13 July 2015, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

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.

eonflux · 13 July 2015, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by whysleep

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.

tkerrmd · 13 July 2015, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

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

DCheeta · 13 July 2015, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Muzz

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.

Londonboy · 13 July 2015, 01:47 PM

I took mine out immediately after I took the stickers off.

Muzz · 13 July 2015, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

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!!!

LumpHammer · 13 July 2015, 04:48 PM

That link is an incredible piece of design. I'm keeping mine on as it's part of the soul of the watch.

strafer_kid · 13 July 2015, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

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?

Degas · 13 July 2015, 06:13 PM

I dive every summer, so the extention is very useful for me...

Degas · 13 July 2015, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LumpHammer

That link is an incredible piece of design. I'm keeping mine on as it's part of the soul of the watch.

kilyung · 13 July 2015, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LumpHammer

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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Originally Posted by Degas

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.

Camel · 14 July 2015, 12:25 AM

I removed the extension from my DSSD and D-Blue, when I received them - I do'nt dive.

El Cascarrabias · 16 July 2015, 08:51 AM

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 . . .

Trailblazer · 16 July 2015, 09:26 AM

I have not removed mine yet, just once removed would the inner part of clasp scratch the links? Just a thought.

brandrea · 16 July 2015, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Muzz

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

Muzz · 16 July 2015, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

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

watchwatcher · 16 July 2015, 11:17 AM

I believe I would give it a shot, based on the comments from the members.

Joemck · 16 July 2015, 12:12 PM

I too have removed the extension for comfort but added additional links due to my late wrist size and for diving as well.

12 July 2015, 06:21 PM	#1
whysleep "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: california Watch: 116610LV/SD4000 Posts: 209	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!

13 July 2015, 08:37 AM	#9
dive_and_ride_1965 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PH & France Watch: Rolex SD4000 Posts: 203	Can't remove it. I use it for diving... __________________ Rolex Date 1500 1965 \|\| Rolex DateJust 68240 1986 \|\| Rolex Explorer II 16570 2009 \|\| Rolex Sea-Dweller SD4 116600 2015 \|\|

14 July 2015, 12:25 AM	#24
Camel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willem Location: Pretoria RSA Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 1,072	I removed the extension from my DSSD and D-Blue, when I received them - I do'nt dive. __________________ Rolex Datejust II WG/SS Blue 116334 "8368xxxx" Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 126600 "94A6xxxx" Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660 "V84xxxx" Rolex Deepsea D-Blue Horizon 116660 "3170xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Polar 16570 "T20xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Black 216570 "G53xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "P32xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II Ceramic 116710LN "V97xxxx" Rolex Submariner 16610 "Z61xxxx" Rolex Submariner Ceramic 116610LN "G79xxxx"

16 July 2015, 12:12 PM	#30
Joemck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Boston Watch: And listen Posts: 690	I too have removed the extension for comfort but added additional links due to my late wrist size and for diving as well. Last edited by Joemck; 16 July 2015 at 12:14 PM.. Reason: Late=large. Not dead yet

12 July 2015, 06:26 PM	#2
Trailblazer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Cab Location: A small world Watch: es Posts: 776	I will be removing mine too, from the construction of it, removing it looks safe.

12 July 2015, 09:26 PM	#3
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I've found that removing it makes for a more comfortable fit.

12 July 2015, 09:29 PM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Definitely recommend removal. Easy enough to put it back on if you change your mind.

12 July 2015, 09:38 PM	#5
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	Anyone have a picture they can post? Why is the diver extension necessary in the first place?

12 July 2015, 09:57 PM	#6
LumpHammer Banned Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Lee Location: London Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 264	To wear over a dive suit!

13 July 2015, 08:45 AM	#10
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	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!!

13 July 2015, 09:06 AM	#11
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	Interesting .... What makes it more comfortable? Does it have to do with the glidelock claps being longer?

13 July 2015, 09:13 AM	#12
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,149	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.

13 July 2015, 01:47 PM	#17
Londonboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 162	I took mine out immediately after I took the stickers off.

13 July 2015, 04:48 PM	#19
LumpHammer Banned Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Lee Location: London Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 264	That link is an incredible piece of design. I'm keeping mine on as it's part of the soul of the watch.

13 July 2015, 06:13 PM	#21
Degas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Middle Posts: 878	I dive every summer, so the extention is very useful for me...

16 July 2015, 08:51 AM	#25
El Cascarrabias "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: USA Watch: 16613LB Posts: 1,006	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 . . .

16 July 2015, 09:26 AM	#26
Trailblazer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Cab Location: A small world Watch: es Posts: 776	I have not removed mine yet, just once removed would the inner part of clasp scratch the links? Just a thought.

16 July 2015, 11:17 AM	#29
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I believe I would give it a shot, based on the comments from the members.

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