Who Uses Easylink?

[somthingnew]

Just got my first Rolex that has the Easylink system and was wondering how many people use it. I adjusted my watch and consider it on the cold day (so shorter and tighter). If I release the Easylink, the watch becomes way too loose. I can't imagine swelling enough in summer that it would fit. Maybe if the extension was only half a link worth versus 5 mm then it would be more useful to me. But then again I have a smaller list.

So I was wondering if you do use it or not. I think I'm going with one setting year round. And for me it is on the shorter setting.

[EEpro]

I use it daily. The micro adjust is your friend as well for those fine tunes.

I set the bracelet tightness to sit just above the wrist bone. It feels snug only with my hand wide open / stretched out. For me that is all links and first micro adjust.

[brucethemanlee]

i usually size my watches so that i don't have to use easy link....
i normally use it if right after a hot shower perhaps

i find if a size/wear the watch the way that I want to for 75% of the time....once i release the easy link then the watch size is too big (5mm is just too much)

I think the easy link adjustment should be 2-3mm increments not 5mm

but you live with what you have to work with right?

[Ihatecheese]

yep, works well

[Lex_Ordo]

Yes, it work well. I have mine set to be closed and on the middle position of the clasp. Watch fits as I like it, and on those hot humid days when I feel the watch getting a little snug on my wrist I pop the easy link open to give me the 5mm extra, as it was designed.

Generally it is closed unless my wrist and skin swell a bit.

[Bob the brush]

I use mine often, and I miss this feature when wearing my watches without it.

[johnorpheus]

I use it, and I can't imagine going back to a watch that doesn't have it.

[RTG]

I have used it a lot over the years. Get fat, get skinny, travel to a humid environment, etc. it’s not something you’ll use daily but you’ll most likely find it very useful at times.

[RolexEDC]

Working it’s tight on the wrist, when I get home I open it up

[SpicyMikey]

Originally Posted by somthingnew

Just got my first Rolex that has the Easylink system and was wondering how many people use it. I adjusted my watch and consider it on the cold day (so shorter and tighter). If I release the Easylink, the watch becomes way too loose. I can't imagine swelling enough in summer that it would fit. Maybe if the extension was only half a link worth versus 5 mm then it would be more useful to me. But then again I have a smaller list.



So I was wondering if you do use it or not. I think I'm going with one setting year round. And for me it is on the shorter setting.

My wrista don't really swell that much either. I actually use it to switch my watch from left to right arm. I am right handed and my right wrist bones are slightly thicker than my left. 7 1/4 wrist on the left vs 7 3/8 on right.

Before it was difficult to swap the watch back-and-forth when certain activities warranted it, but now it is easy and comfortable. I have it sized with the easy link closed for wearing it on my left wrist and all I have to do is pop it open to wear it comfortably on my right

Mike

[MHB]

Pretty much never use it on my Explorer.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by RTG

I have used it a lot over the years. Get fat, get skinny, travel to a humid environment, etc. it’s not something you’ll use daily but you’ll most likely find it very useful at times.

^^^ this.

Use it as other's said. Hot humid days make Easylink a must imho.

[wisguy]

I use it often, not every day, but often.

Where I live ambient temperature varies a lot throughout the day, mornings and evenings are cold and during the day it can get warm.

[watchmework]

Originally Posted by Lex_Ordo

Yes, it work well. I have mine set to be closed and on the middle position of the clasp. Watch fits as I like it, and on those hot humid days when I feel the watch getting a little snug on my wrist I pop the easy link open to give me the 5mm extra, as it was designed.

Generally it is closed unless my wrist and skin swell a bit.

This...for probably 80% of the time I have my easy link in this position. It's only really during humid weather or when I'm flying do I open up the easylink.

[Rori]

Originally Posted by somthingnew

Just got my first Rolex that has the Easylink system and was wondering how many people use it. I adjusted my watch and consider it on the cold day (so shorter and tighter). If I release the Easylink, the watch becomes way too loose. I can't imagine swelling enough in summer that it would fit. Maybe if the extension was only half a link worth versus 5 mm then it would be more useful to me. But then again I have a smaller list.

So I was wondering if you do use it or not. I think I'm going with one setting year round. And for me it is on the shorter setting.

As long as I know the easy link system allows for 2mm adjustments not only 5. Can’t you just do that? I mean notch by notch?
Regarding the usability, I do so every day. I’m one notch wider when I wear my watch in the morning and then one tighter few hours later. This feature is just amazing.
My watch is a diver so I’m not sure if it differs from the model you have.


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[Boothroyd]

I use it occasionally, but wouldn't buy another metal-banded watch without some adjustment feature. It works really well my wrist swells. I wear my watches tight above the wrist bone, so when it's needed...it is really needed.

[haven_seeker]

None of my watches have an adjustment. Periodically (every couple of years) I may need one adjusted.

That’s a quick trip to watchmaker and all’s well.

[Brew]

I use the salad bar instead.

[Jster]

I have it on my Explorer and DJ41. It’s useless to me. The 5mm increment is way too much.

[AJMarcus]

Everyday and sometimes more than once. Have it on my Explorer and GMT II BLRO. It’s a great to have. If I’m wearing vintage I miss it.

[joli160]

Almost daily, much prefer the Easy Link over the Glide lock

[Mystro]

Very seldom do I use it but that is because the Jubilee is sized correctly and so comfortable. The only time I do use it is when I occasionally sleep with the watch on my wrist and let it out. I do love the feature as it comes in handy on the fly and easier/quicker to adjust than my glide lock for my needs.

[Cesium137]

I use it, I set the bracelet to fit without EL engaged. Then, during colder (non active) conditions, I use it to decrease the size. Works for me. I don’t need it often

[Roddypeepa]

Yes I do


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[Chute]

I also use mine very frequently. I think I have an odd sized wrist. When I bought my APRO 15400, I soon realized I needed a link and a half (which is about $300) to make the watch fit right.

It also took me several tries to get my Grand Seikos to fit, but some days they’re just too tight and I have to take it off for awhile.

Maybe my wrist size is odd or maybe I just like my watches to fit snugly on my wrist. But without the easy link, I wouldn’t be able to adjust when my wrist swells.

I hoped to someday get a white 5711, but I was always afraid I’d have trouble with the fit on it as well. Now that it’s discontinued, and since I’m not buying a used watch for over $30k, I don’t have to worry about it anymore.

The lack of an easy link has also kept me from buying any vintage Rolex as well so that’s a plus. I would like a white OP 114300, but I’ll either need to add an easy link or hope it fits perfectly.

[bp1000]

All the time

In the warmer months it’s probably open all the time

In spring or winter, closed but opened up if its humid / warm environment . Very useful but wish the Daytona’s had glidelock

My old GMT’s are so light in comparison the clasp adjustments are fine for all scenarios

[kieselguhr]

I size my watches with EZ link to wear snug proximal to the “wrist bone”.

Even in warm weather I don’t have to use it.

I do however use it when I dive so that I can wear the watch over a rash guard, if I am wearing a rash guard.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by Rori

As long as I know the easy link system allows for 2mm adjustments not only 5. Can’t you just do that? I mean notch by notch?
Regarding the usability, I do so every day. I’m one notch wider when I wear my watch in the morning and then one tighter few hours later. This feature is just amazing.
My watch is a diver so I’m not sure if it differs from the model you have.


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Yours is the glide lock system which is much more adjustable. Easy link is a snap hinge inside the clasp that lets the 12 o'clock side extend another 5 mm.

[Hard_Six]

I use mine pretty much every time I wear one.

[DCheeta]

I use it about twice a year on super hot days, but even then it’s way too large an adjustment. 2 or 3mm would be better.