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wantonebad · 14 August 2019, 02:35 AM

I dive with it maybe three times a year, but I'm seriously considering taking off the divers extension. Even with the micro adjustments it seems like its in the way more often then it gets used. Think I'm going to 86 it...

Anyone else taken it off?

Cyclops888 · 14 August 2019, 02:42 AM

Yes I removed the divers extension and it wears a lot more comfortable now.
I have small wrist and with that extra extension it was feeling like a big metal chunk.

Toe_Fuz · 14 August 2019, 02:44 AM

Love to be that guy.. but search function.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=658379

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=663248

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=661586

Zakalwe · 14 August 2019, 02:47 AM

The threads where this has come up confirm that most owners on here have removed it.

I DIY’ed mine. I can’t say I find it any more comfortable like some. However the watch already possesses a massive clasp, so removing the extension - which when in situ just appears to extend the aforementioned humongous clasp - makes it more aesthetically pleasing.

wantonebad · 14 August 2019, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toe_Fuz

Hate to be that guy.. but search function.

You don't hate it at all, else you wouldn't have done it, if I wanted past posts I wouldn't have posted, now please move along...

wantonebad · 14 August 2019, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

The threads where this has come up confirm that most owners on here have removed it.

I DIY’ed mine. I can’t say I find it any more comfortable like some. However the watch already possesses a massive clasp, so removing the extension - which when in situ just appears to extend the aforementioned humongous clasp - makes it more aesthetically pleasing.

Interesting, thanks for the heads up!

Cooper33 · 14 August 2019, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantonebad

You don't hate it at all, else you wouldn't have done it, if I wanted past posts I wouldn't have posted, now please move along...

This phrase and your profile pic...

sokoloka · 14 August 2019, 03:22 AM

Took it off when I sized the bracelet - haven't thought about it since.

wantonebad · 14 August 2019, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sokoloka

Took it off when I sized the bracelet - haven't thought about it since.

I was "this" close to doing that myself when I first got it but I removed two links instead. Going to rectify that tonight it looks like, thanks!!

abozz · 14 August 2019, 04:09 AM

I play a lot with my bracelet, now is without DE, very comfortable. Is VERY EASY to do it yourself

Cesium137 · 14 August 2019, 04:16 AM

I removed mine from my DSSD. Depending on where the extension lands on your wrist, it can make the bracelet much more comfortable. And yes, I have dove mine. The glidelock provides plenty of extension.

Boaters · 14 August 2019, 05:11 AM

Took mine off when sizing the bracelet never looked back.

Fchernyak · 14 August 2019, 06:44 AM

I initially took it off and ended up putting it back on an removing one of the links. Either way it’s comfortable. But I look to fidget with the DE and bezel when I’m bored lol

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inadeje · 14 August 2019, 07:00 AM

I removed mine immediately upon getting the watch. Wouldn’t ever be used and was just more weight for no reason.

brandrea · 14 August 2019, 09:03 AM

Hey Marc, I removed the extension on my Dblue and SD43. Both wear much more comfortably with out it. The extension link forms a ridged bridge almost like two links together, that don’t flex ... that’s why removing it makes the bracelet feel better IMO.

7” wrist here

BrianScott · 14 August 2019, 09:48 AM

I had the extension removed when I got it. I have a 7.5 inch left wrist and thought I would be able to size it with only the adjustable clasp without needing to remove links or extension. The extension is part of the SD experience after all. Chose to keep all the links instead.

Hmm, OP forum join date 2007 and 12,000 posts.
My join date 2007 and is this #13?

Meh, I've been busy.

Uncle00Jesse · 14 August 2019, 10:23 AM

Removing it is mandatory imo. Was hating wearing my sd43 until rsc took it off for me. They didn’t want to do it but finally did after I insisted. When you remove it, do not lose it, keep it safe

brandrea · 14 August 2019, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianScott

I had the extension removed when I got it. I have a 7.5 inch left wrist and thought I would be able to size it with only the adjustable clasp without needing to remove links or extension. The extension is part of the SD experience after all. Chose to keep all the links instead.

Hmm, OP forum join date 2007 and 12,000 posts.
My join date 2007 and is this #13?

Meh, I've been busy.

watchmework · 14 August 2019, 10:54 AM

When I had my SD43 I removed the DE from the bracelet. Tried it both ways but ultimately felt it was more comfortable without it as the bracelet was better able to form to my wrist. Didn’t like sacrificing a part of the watches character by removing it but ultimately decided it was better without it.

RHIII · 14 August 2019, 11:54 AM

I’ve taken it off most of my SD references

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Frankie9 · 25 August 2019, 04:04 PM

I’m going to take mine off now and see how it feels.

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jets · 26 August 2019, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantonebad

I dive with it maybe three times a year, but I'm seriously considering taking off the divers extension. Even with the micro adjustments it seems like its in the way more often then it gets used. Think I'm going to 86 it...

Anyone else taken it off?

More comfortable without it.

14 August 2019, 02:44 AM	#3
Toe_Fuz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: S. California Watch: your mouth.. Posts: 118	Love to be that guy.. but search function. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=658379 https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=663248 https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=661586 Last edited by Toe_Fuz; 14 August 2019 at 02:50 AM.. Reason: Love not Hate

14 August 2019, 02:47 AM	#4
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	The threads where this has come up confirm that most owners on here have removed it. I DIY’ed mine. I can’t say I find it any more comfortable like some. However the watch already possesses a massive clasp, so removing the extension - which when in situ just appears to extend the aforementioned humongous clasp - makes it more aesthetically pleasing. __________________ “Never argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Mark Twain

14 August 2019, 03:22 AM	#8
sokoloka "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: San Diego Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,547	Took it off when I sized the bracelet - haven't thought about it since. __________________ Instagram: @rough.af

14 August 2019, 07:00 AM	#14
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,887	I removed mine immediately upon getting the watch. Wouldn’t ever be used and was just more weight for no reason. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

14 August 2019, 11:54 AM	#20
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	SD43 Diver Extension I’ve taken it off most of my SD references Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 August 2019, 02:35 AM	#1
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	SD43 Diver Extension I dive with it maybe three times a year, but I'm seriously considering taking off the divers extension. Even with the micro adjustments it seems like its in the way more often then it gets used. Think I'm going to 86 it... Anyone else taken it off? __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

14 August 2019, 02:42 AM	#2
Cyclops888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Europe Posts: 320	Yes I removed the divers extension and it wears a lot more comfortable now. I have small wrist and with that extra extension it was feeling like a big metal chunk.

14 August 2019, 04:09 AM	#10
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	I play a lot with my bracelet, now is without DE, very comfortable. Is VERY EASY to do it yourself

14 August 2019, 04:16 AM	#11
Cesium137 Banned Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 450	I removed mine from my DSSD. Depending on where the extension lands on your wrist, it can make the bracelet much more comfortable. And yes, I have dove mine. The glidelock provides plenty of extension.

14 August 2019, 05:11 AM	#12
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Took mine off when sizing the bracelet never looked back.

14 August 2019, 06:44 AM	#13
Fchernyak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Franklin Location: Brooklyn Watch: Rolex Posts: 627	I initially took it off and ended up putting it back on an removing one of the links. Either way it’s comfortable. But I look to fidget with the DE and bezel when I’m bored lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 August 2019, 09:03 AM	#15
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,806	Hey Marc, I removed the extension on my Dblue and SD43. Both wear much more comfortably with out it. The extension link forms a ridged bridge almost like two links together, that don’t flex ... that’s why removing it makes the bracelet feel better IMO. 7” wrist here

14 August 2019, 09:48 AM	#16
BrianScott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas Watch: SD43 126600 Posts: 24	I had the extension removed when I got it. I have a 7.5 inch left wrist and thought I would be able to size it with only the adjustable clasp without needing to remove links or extension. The extension is part of the SD experience after all. Chose to keep all the links instead. Hmm, OP forum join date 2007 and 12,000 posts. My join date 2007 and is this #13? Meh, I've been busy.

14 August 2019, 10:23 AM	#17
Uncle00Jesse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Posts: 222	Removing it is mandatory imo. Was hating wearing my sd43 until rsc took it off for me. They didn’t want to do it but finally did after I insisted. When you remove it, do not lose it, keep it safe

14 August 2019, 10:54 AM	#19
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	When I had my SD43 I removed the DE from the bracelet. Tried it both ways but ultimately felt it was more comfortable without it as the bracelet was better able to form to my wrist. Didn’t like sacrificing a part of the watches character by removing it but ultimately decided it was better without it.

25 August 2019, 04:04 PM	#21
Frankie9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Toronto Ontario C Posts: 70	I’m going to take mine off now and see how it feels. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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