Easylink - do you wear it retracted or extended?

[watchbowl]

The beer and weathers caused mine to be extended this summer...


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[Verdi]

I size the bracelet so I am comfortable with the easylink closed. When I need to, I just extend it.

this is how I think it should be used.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Tools

Wearing it extended all the time kind of defeats the purpose of it.

Jeez, Larry, you know how to shut down a thread.......

[JSL420]

Originally Posted by Yodel

You’re supposed to wear it retracted (normally) thus giving you the option of extending it when your wrist becomes swolen.

Vice versa

[Rocket_Man]

I use the EZ Link far more often than I thought I would. Both on my Exp I and GMT and someday DJ41. I know there are many that miss the crown clasp on the new DJ41 wit the Jubilee, but the EZ Link is worth it. To me anyway. One of the most useful watch 'complications' out there.

[Brew]

I think I may have extended the EZ link once. I don't really use it, but I guess it's nice to have anyway. I don't feel I'm missing it when I wear the OP or any other properly sized watch.

[Mephist]

Originally Posted by Spoonage

I adjust the bracelet with it “in”... I use the micro adjustment to get the fit I like, and on the very few instances throughout the year that I need to I deploy the easy link. If the micro adjustments don’t give you the right fit, perhaps buy a 1/2 link.

I do this too.

[HONDABBQ]

With my wrist size and my Milgauss I have it open. I have tried every adjustment with my bergeon and it's either too tight or too loose when retracted. With it open it fits great.
With my YM it's closed same set up as the Milgauss. I'm assuming with the height of the case it makes the difference.

[eco8gator]

Wear it closed and open when your wrist gets tight on warmer days.

[jltait]

Originally Posted by denmanproject

1 link out + middle hole micro-adjust + closed easy-link = my perfect fit

I didn’t even realize there were these micro adjustment indents. Just had a look and there they are. Thank you!

[tyler1980]

IMO if you have to wear it out its not sized properly. I very, very rarely pop it out when its very hot and humid and it gets too tight. 95% of the time its fine in.

[kauffee]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

IMO if you have to wear it out its not sized properly. I very, very rarely pop it out when its very hot and humid and it gets too tight. 95% of the time its fine in.

Probably true, but like you said if you almost never use it, no big deal to have it always popped out.

I assume if I added back a link, moved the microadjust to the shorter position, and then folded in the Easylink the fit might be acceptable. But it fits perfect as-is with the Easylink out and I’m too lazy to mess with it

[VicLeChic]

I wear my YM snug, I get a perfect fit with Easylink closed, 6 links at 6 and 6 links at 12.

If I open Easylink, the watch becomes a bit wobbly, slips below the wrist bone and the crown digs into my hand.

[Kinnakeet]

Having worn two lady datejusts and a 35 ml YM(which didn’t have the easylink option), I’m very happy that my new 37 YM does have an easylink !
I wear it both ways - retracted and extended- depending on if I’m working or relaxing. I love the flexibility the easylink offers .

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Adjusted mine with it in. I seldom have to extend it.

⬆️⬆️⬆️ This for me as well.

[HogwldFLTR]

I wear mine both ways depending on feel. Usually closed.

[nyc2la]

I have mine with it in.

For my SS BLRO (jubilee), I rarely have to extend it, but I do with my Oyster bracelets once in a while.

[sgarrity]

Sized to wear closed. Extended when it’s hot out or just feels too tight.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by ink3027

Just curious to see what works best for most people. Mine is currently extended for daily wear, it just seems to make the watch fit more comfortably.

I switch between hot and humid and cold climates often, so I switch as needed.

[Beckster]

Weather is always hot where I live so it’s usually extended so that I can close it when I’m traveling to cooler places.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by kauffee

Probably true, but like you said if you almost never use it, no big deal to have it always popped out.

I assume if I added back a link, moved the microadjust to the shorter position, and then folded in the Easylink the fit might be acceptable. But it fits perfect as-is with the Easylink out and I’m too lazy to mess with it

except for when you really need it a bit larger. Its like a spare tire to me. It hardly ever gets used, but when you need it you are glad its there. Fitting a watch with it out is like driving without a spare.

[rspeabody]

On my Explorer I, I have the easy link closed until about noon, then I open it up during the afternoon.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by rspeabody

On my Explorer I, I have the easy link closed until about noon, then I open it up during the afternoon.

eat a lighter lunch. My Dad does that with his pants after a meal too and you will be there in no time

[kauffee]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

except for when you really need it a bit larger. Its like a spare tire to me. It hardly ever gets used, but when you need it you are glad its there. Fitting a watch with it out is like driving without a spare.

Stop making good points! You're going to make me pull out my screwdriver and springbar tool. Excuse me while I put my fingers in my ears and hum.

[Brian Page]

Originally Posted by HONDABBQ

With my wrist size and my Milgauss I have it open. I have tried every adjustment with my bergeon and it's either too tight or too loose when retracted. With it open it fits great.
With my YM it's closed same set up as the Milgauss. I'm assuming with the height of the case it makes the difference.

exactly this in my case with my wrist. Half link would solve my problem I'm sure.

[brucethemanlee]

I found this handy guide that someone prepared on TRF




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[ap1]

Originally Posted by Tools

Wearing it extended all the time kind of defeats the purpose of it.

Not when it seems to be the only way for a good fit (milgauss on me)

[Brian Page]

Originally Posted by ap1

Not when it seems to be the only way for a good fit (milgauss on me)

exactly....

[ap1]

Originally Posted by HONDABBQ

With my wrist size and my Milgauss I have it open. I have tried every adjustment with my bergeon and it's either too tight or too loose when retracted. With it open it fits great.
With my YM it's closed same set up as the Milgauss. I'm assuming with the height of the case it makes the difference.

Only way for it to fit me correctly too

2 links out. Micro adjust on largest, EL open. 6.5

[The Libertine]

Retracted. Only once do I recall having the need to extend it.