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Old 11 July 2008, 02:57 AM   #1
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I'm having some problems using the 1/2 link on my watch. The problem is the 1/2 link pops out of place after a few minutes of using. Anyone else have the same problem? Bill
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Old 11 July 2008, 03:02 AM   #2
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Hmmmm...interesting..

I don't have a GMT IIc, But I do have the Daytona with the easy link..

I notice there is a square tab on the J hook link that snaps around the spring bar retainer..

Is this in good shape, and is it snapped in place firmly.. ??

As I look at the mechanics of the thing, and the clamshell of the clasp that rests above it when worn, I'm baffled how it could just come loose...
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Old 11 July 2008, 03:11 AM   #3
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I'm having some problems using the 1/2 link on my watch. The problem is the 1/2 link pops out of place after a few minutes of using. Anyone else have the same problem? Bill
Are you snapping it firmly into place?
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Old 11 July 2008, 03:45 AM   #4
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I'm having some problems using the 1/2 link on my watch. The problem is the 1/2 link pops out of place after a few minutes of using. Anyone else have the same problem? Bill
Make sure you have it pressed all of the way in. I've had my SS GMT IIc for a few months now and mine has a very firm "click" whenever I push it in and never pops out.
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Old 11 July 2008, 03:52 AM   #5
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Make sure you have it pressed all of the way in. I've had my SS GMT IIc for a few months now and mine has a very firm "click" whenever I push it in and never pops out.
I didn't know that. Is it written in the manual someplace? Learned something every time I read TRF!!!
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Old 11 July 2008, 06:51 AM   #6
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I didn't know that. Is it written in the manual someplace? Learned something every time I read TRF!!!
The fact it exists is in the manual, how to manipulate it is not. I learned about it here. In addition to having to snap it down, if you aren't completley aware of how to it, it's equally hard to release it.
I think Bo posted the really good guidance with pics, but it could have been another member.
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Old 11 July 2008, 04:04 AM   #7
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Make sure you have it pressed all of the way in. I've had my SS GMT IIc for a few months now and mine has a very firm "click" whenever I push it in and never pops out.
exact same for me except i have only had it 5 weeks. never a problem
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Old 11 July 2008, 04:14 AM   #8
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My TT works just fine, the concave side being YG and perhaps soft,has had it for 1 year, use theat link a few times a day. No problems.

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Old 11 July 2008, 04:30 AM   #9
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Yeah yeah............press it firmly, don't worry.
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Old 11 July 2008, 08:51 PM   #10
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My problem is when I put the extension link in to shorten the bracelet,it tends to lengthen out after awhile. I will try again to snap it in.It's a great feature, and I love my GMT-C. M- SN Bill
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Old 11 July 2008, 09:00 PM   #11
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Bill,

I have never had mine pop out. Take it to an AD!!!! Thats not right
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Old 13 July 2008, 09:56 AM   #12
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False alarm! when I do it right it works!! Just snap it in place. I was not doing this, you know, didn't want to force anything!! Thanks to all that replied.Bill
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Old 13 July 2008, 10:04 AM   #13
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False alarm! when I do it right it works!! Just snap it in place. I was not doing this, you know, didn't want to force anything!! Thanks to all that replied.Bill
Sometimes you just gotta force it! Glad to hear it wasn't serious!
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Old 13 July 2008, 10:25 AM   #14
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hi...do you keep the "extender" snapped (locked)? Or extended? I have a relatively small wrist. For some reason, if i take out 2 links, the bracelet is a bit loose. If it take out 3, it is a bit tight (extender is locked in both cases)

What i did is to take out 3 links and unsnap (or extend) the bracelet. It fits perfectly.

But is this a problem? Is the extender meant to be (by default) locked and only unlocked when necessary? Any disadvantage of keeping it permanently extedned (until my wrist gets biegger?)

THanks guys...Cheers
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Old 14 July 2008, 05:44 AM   #15
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hi...do you keep the "extender" snapped (locked)? Or extended? I have a relatively small wrist. For some reason, if i take out 2 links, the bracelet is a bit loose. If it take out 3, it is a bit tight (extender is locked in both cases)

What i did is to take out 3 links and unsnap (or extend) the bracelet. It fits perfectly.

But is this a problem? Is the extender meant to be (by default) locked and only unlocked when necessary? Any disadvantage of keeping it permanently extedned (until my wrist gets biegger?)

THanks guys...Cheers
Shouldn't be a problem as the half link is part of the bracelet and should stand up to the same rigors as the bracelet.

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Old 14 July 2008, 09:43 AM   #16
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Shouldn't be a problem as the half link is part of the bracelet and should stand up to the same rigors as the bracelet.

John
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Old 14 July 2008, 09:09 AM   #17
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Old 14 July 2008, 09:14 AM   #18
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Not yet but I don't wear my GMT IIC as much as I would like.
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Old 14 July 2008, 09:24 AM   #19
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Glad you got it figured out. Once again TRFers to the rescue. Great job guys!
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