Dumb strap question

[Launch Mini]

Okay, On my Submariner , I know the strap can "extend" .
When I tried the watch, the AD only showed me how to "click" it back into normal,
The manual says, apply preassure near the "O" engraved link.
What do I really do to extend the bracelet???
How hard do I pull?
Thanks

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Okay, On my Submariner , I know the strap can "extend" .
When I tried the watch, the AD only showed me how to "click" it back into normal,
The manual says, apply preassure near the "O" engraved link.
What do I really do to extend the bracelet???
How hard do I pull?
Thanks

Relax, take a deep breath and do this...
Whilst pressing on the small 'o' with your thumb, lock the rest of your fingers around the few links above the link with the 'o' and give a slight tug in the upward direction. It should come free!!

When refolding the extension link, just push the flat ends in and then apply slight pressure on the rest of the links that fall within the perimeters of the clasp.

BINGO!!

Good luck and let me know how it worked out!!

JJ

[TARDIS]

Hey Launch Mini, don't feel bad about being unable to do it mate. I had my sub 2 months before I could work out how to extend the sel bracelet!

JJ is right suggesting that method. Just don't use pliers!

Cheers, Steve

[Launch Mini]

Tugging & tugging, I'm afraid I'm going to pull the pin right out.
Will keep trying.
Not that I need it extended, just want to know how.
Thanks
Will keep you informed.
Breath.... Breath....

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Tugging & tugging, I'm afraid I'm going to pull the pin right out.
Will keep trying.
Not that I need it extended, just want to know how.
Thanks
Will keep you informed.
Breath.... Breath....

I think you're doing something wrong....just grasp the bracelet links (on the same side as the link with the 'o') and then (keeping pressure on the 'o' with your thumb) pull upwards. It's really easy if you do it right!!

Good luck - JJ

[Launch Mini]

I think a trip to the AD might be in order.
I'm pulling pretty hard. Dont want to break it.
When I tried it on at the dealer, it was already extended. He showed me to place it at 90 Degrees & push in. Worked fine in one direction.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I think a trip to the AD might be in order.
I'm pulling pretty hard. Dont want to break it.
When I tried it on at the dealer, it was already extended. He showed me to place it at 90 Degrees & push in. Worked fine in one direction.

Oh, so that guy just taught you how to push it back but not how to relase it!! I wish you had tried there and there in front of him to release it too. Best have him check it out!!

[Launch Mini]

Maybe if it doesn't work, I'll have him take it back and get the TT Blue Sub.
Need to break your record.. hehehehe
Thanks

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Maybe if it doesn't work, I'll have him take it back and get the TT Blue Sub.
Need to break your record.. hehehehe
Thanks

Will he actually take back a watch whose papers he's already stamped and dated?

[Launch Mini]

I doubt it. Wishfull thinking on my part.
Think wife might kill me..
Maybe she won't notice
Yeah right.
It's nice to dream...

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I doubt it. Wishfull thinking on my part.
Think wife might kill me..
Maybe she won't notice
Yeah right.
It's nice to dream...

Stop worrying, LM....your watchmaker at the AD will fix it before you have time to look down the salesgirl's cleavage!!

[Launch Mini]

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

And on that happy note, go to bed....goodnight, pal....sleep well...and don't let the bugs bite!!

Not to split hairs here LM, but a strap is made of leather, nylon, rubber, carbon fiber, etc... a bracelet is made of steel or Ti. Cheers!

[Launch Mini]

I realized that after I typed it. strap vs bracelet.

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I realized that after I typed it. strap vs bracelet.

He's on his way to WIS-dom.

[Launch Mini]

Went to the AD today.
To extend the new bracelet, you need to put the links at a 90 degree angle from the clasp, then PUSH in on the marked link , towards the clasp.
Opposite of the old version of pulling.
And, I snooped around at there collection. I tried on JJ's TT blue face YM.
Was very nice, and reasonably priced.
Think I might add this to my wish list

[dman]

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Went to the AD today.
To extend the new bracelet, you need to put the links at a 90 degree angle from the clasp, then PUSH in on the marked link , towards the clasp.
Opposite of the old version of pulling.
And, I snooped around at there collection. I tried on JJ's TT blue face YM.
Was very nice, and reasonably priced.
Think I might add this to my wish list

Just don't pull a JJ, if you buy a TT YM, but a real one.