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bmackinlay · 11 July 2008, 02:57 AM

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

Tools · 11 July 2008, 03:02 AM

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...

boa2 · 11 July 2008, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bmackinlay

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?

dotcomakazee · 11 July 2008, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bmackinlay

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.

jumper · 11 July 2008, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dotcomakazee

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!!!

toph · 11 July 2008, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dotcomakazee

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

globalphotographic · 11 July 2008, 04:14 AM

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.

Best regards
Sune
www.globalphotographic.net

Warren · 11 July 2008, 04:30 AM

Yeah yeah............press it firmly, don't worry.

BigHat · 11 July 2008, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jumper

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.

bmackinlay · 11 July 2008, 08:51 PM

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

Robb · 11 July 2008, 09:00 PM

Bill,

I have never had mine pop out. Take it to an AD!!!! Thats not right

bmackinlay · 13 July 2008, 09:56 AM

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

Leighton · 13 July 2008, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bmackinlay

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!

ROA · 13 July 2008, 10:25 AM

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

GMTII Owner · 14 July 2008, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by pinoy

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.

John

n9zez · 14 July 2008, 09:09 AM

Never a problem here either!

Tombstone · 14 July 2008, 09:14 AM

Not yet but I don't wear my GMT IIC as much as I would like.

marshallr47 · 14 July 2008, 09:24 AM

Glad you got it figured out. Once again TRFers to the rescue. Great job guys!

ROA · 14 July 2008, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GMTII Owner

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

Thanks!

11 July 2008, 02:57 AM	#1
bmackinlay "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Bill MacKinlay Location: Dade City, Fl. Watch: 18K Pres.DD 118238 Posts: 476	GMT ll C Question 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

11 July 2008, 03:02 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,701	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... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

11 July 2008, 09:00 PM	#11
Robb 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,942	Bill, I have never had mine pop out. Take it to an AD!!!! Thats not right __________________ Sport watch collector

14 July 2008, 09:09 AM	#16
n9zez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Jordan Location: Indiana Watch: GMT Master II C Posts: 418	Never a problem here either! __________________ 116710 GMT Master II Ceramic Black Bezel M Serial (HAVE) 16710 GMT Master II Coke (HAD) 16622 Yacht-Master Platinum / SS (WANT) 116509 Daytona WG Meteorite (GRAIL)

14 July 2008, 09:14 AM	#17
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,692	Not yet but I don't wear my GMT IIC as much as I would like. __________________ Always working...by choice

11 July 2008, 04:14 AM	#7
globalphotographic Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Changes a lot Posts: 75	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. Best regards Sune www.globalphotographic.net

11 July 2008, 04:30 AM	#8
Warren Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Warren Location: Hong Kong Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 132	Yeah yeah............press it firmly, don't worry.

11 July 2008, 08:51 PM	#10
bmackinlay "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Bill MacKinlay Location: Dade City, Fl. Watch: 18K Pres.DD 118238 Posts: 476	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

13 July 2008, 09:56 AM	#12
bmackinlay "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Bill MacKinlay Location: Dade City, Fl. Watch: 18K Pres.DD 118238 Posts: 476	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

13 July 2008, 10:25 AM	#14
ROA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North A Watch: 16710 Posts: 254	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

14 July 2008, 09:24 AM	#18
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Glad you got it figured out. Once again TRFers to the rescue. Great job guys! __________________ Ron

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