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thlax · 30 September 2017, 11:33 PM

I saw someone post this on TRF somewhere about removing the diver's extension and putting back in a link / half link that made the watch fit like a glove and 100% more comfortable.

In all the free time I have

, I did the switch last night and it actually made a noticeable difference (you may notice immediately, you may notice in 24 hours). IMO any wetsuit I've worn I normally have my watch still on my skin and sleave pulled up an inch, or the glidlock system is enough to fit over anything more. (albeit if you have a dry suit or already maxed your glidlock and dive frequently enough, maybe don't do this).

Just wanted to share that made a noticeable difference

brandrea · 30 September 2017, 11:43 PM

Great to hear and yes it does! Ive done this on both my SD43 and Dblue

watchwatcher · 30 September 2017, 11:48 PM

Yeah...using this principle and the half link, it has a surprisingly comfortable fit for such a big watch.

24 nights · 1 October 2017, 12:11 AM

I did it 2 moths ago

albmich · 1 October 2017, 12:13 AM

I have removed the divers extension and added a half link on both by deep blue and SD4k. It's a standard move and it makes a world of difference

Cutlass · 1 October 2017, 12:34 AM

On the beach & on the wetsuit ( no pic with bracelet, but wear it without problem on 3mm thick wetsuit)

The same thing is with my Hulk too..

In the clasp is enough space for hand only and later for wetsuit..

That clasp is fantastic thing.. I love it.

Chadridv · 1 October 2017, 12:45 AM

I also removed the divers extension and found it to be much more comfortable. The extension is almost like the size of two links but of course without the bend that makes the bracelet comfortable wrap the wrist.

If the extension is completely concealed in the clasp it's no issue but let's say you leave your glidelock at the half way mark, you're essentially extending what is already the biggest clasp rolex makes by another centimeter! There's no bend or play so it's like wearing a 2-3" bar on the underside of your wrist. No thanks ;)

willski · 1 October 2017, 12:57 AM

I didn’t know this was possible. That’s great - many thanks!

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500lbman · 1 October 2017, 01:32 AM

+1 on dive extension removal. Did it right when I got mine. Instantly fit better.

Ruud Van Driver · 1 October 2017, 03:22 AM

Never tried my D-Blue with the diver's extension, I had mine taken out on purchase following some great advice on here. For such a beast of a watch, the D-Blue is very comfortable.

KrismanX · 1 October 2017, 03:39 AM

Would the AD do this during an initial fitting?

Al1969 · 1 October 2017, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrismanX

Would the AD do this during an initial fitting?

If you ask, I don’t see why not. Just make sure it’s done by someone who knows WHAT TO DO.
I started off wearing mine with the extension for the first couple of weeks of ownership. It wore fine, but once I had the extension removed it just contoured to my wrist. Extremely comfortable.

30 September 2017, 11:33 PM	#1
thlax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,388	SD43 Owners - Remove your diver extension! I saw someone post this on TRF somewhere about removing the diver's extension and putting back in a link / half link that made the watch fit like a glove and 100% more comfortable. In all the free time I have , I did the switch last night and it actually made a noticeable difference (you may notice immediately, you may notice in 24 hours). IMO any wetsuit I've worn I normally have my watch still on my skin and sleave pulled up an inch, or the glidlock system is enough to fit over anything more. (albeit if you have a dry suit or already maxed your glidlock and dive frequently enough, maybe don't do this). Just wanted to share that made a noticeable difference __________________ 2020 126610LN SubDate 1950 LeCoultre Memovox 2020 Green OP41 124300 (Sold), 2020 114060 ND Sub (Sold) Tudor BB58 Blue (Sold), CHNR (Sold), 126603 TT SD43 (Sold) 116500 Black Daytona (Sold), 5512 vintage ‘69 (Sold) 114060 (Sold), AP15202ST (Sold) AP15500 Grey (Sold), 126710 BLRO Pepsi (Sold), 2018 39MM White OP (Sold), SD43 (Sold), ALS 1815 WG (Sold), 116520 White Daytona (sold), DSSD (Sold), 116655 RG YM (Returned), 116619LB Smurf (Sold), PP 5167A (Sold), AP Diver (Sold), PAM112 (Sold)

1 October 2017, 12:13 AM	#5
albmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WI Watch: SD4k Posts: 1,333	I have removed the divers extension and added a half link on both by deep blue and SD4k. It's a standard move and it makes a world of difference __________________ ♛ SD4k 116600 ♛ SD43 126600 Ω PloProf 224.32.55.21.01.001

1 October 2017, 12:34 AM	#6
Cutlass "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Denis Location: Croatia / Zagreb Posts: 706	On the beach & on the wetsuit ( no pic with bracelet, but wear it without problem on 3mm thick wetsuit) The same thing is with my Hulk too.. In the clasp is enough space for hand only and later for wetsuit.. That clasp is fantastic thing.. I love it. __________________ IG & email : @vintage_seiko_world & @budakknives

1 October 2017, 12:45 AM	#7
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	I also removed the divers extension and found it to be much more comfortable. The extension is almost like the size of two links but of course without the bend that makes the bracelet comfortable wrap the wrist. If the extension is completely concealed in the clasp it's no issue but let's say you leave your glidelock at the half way mark, you're essentially extending what is already the biggest clasp rolex makes by another centimeter! There's no bend or play so it's like wearing a 2-3" bar on the underside of your wrist. No thanks ;) __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

1 October 2017, 03:22 AM	#10
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Never tried my D-Blue with the diver's extension, I had mine taken out on purchase following some great advice on here. For such a beast of a watch, the D-Blue is very comfortable. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 September 2017, 11:43 PM	#2
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,796	Great to hear and yes it does! Ive done this on both my SD43 and Dblue

30 September 2017, 11:48 PM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,002	Yeah...using this principle and the half link, it has a surprisingly comfortable fit for such a big watch.

1 October 2017, 12:11 AM	#4
24 nights Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Rob Location: LSU Watch: 43sd +Daytona's Posts: 264	I did it 2 moths ago

1 October 2017, 12:57 AM	#8
willski "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Will Location: New York Posts: 500	I didn’t know this was possible. That’s great - many thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 October 2017, 01:32 AM	#9
500lbman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Dallas, TX USA Posts: 36	+1 on dive extension removal. Did it right when I got mine. Instantly fit better.

1 October 2017, 03:39 AM	#11
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Would the AD do this during an initial fitting? __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

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