Who Uses Easylink?

[markseattle]

I used the Easylink when I fly (which is not happening now given Covid-19 virus). But other than that I rarely used it. I agree with others that have said 2-3mm would have been much better.


Mark

[Alexexec]

Love it, use it

[Rori]

Originally Posted by EEpro

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.

Oh wow, so they are completely different concepts. But 5mm is too much then, the op is right when he asks who would have a wrist changing diameter thy much!
Got me thinking now.


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[sgwatchguy]

Just posted on another thread earlier. I hadn’t used it ever before but have had to now because of the WFH induced weight gain LOL.


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[ilovethiscity]

I like a tight fit through the day. I then pop it open for bed time or trips to hot countries, amazingly simple yet useful idea!

[amanbra]

I have very little flesh or fat around my wrist so though it does expand during the day it's never 5mm worth... I have on occasion moved my glidelock out a notch but never easylink.

[Boaters]

It has it's purpose and works well but i personally like the glidelock better.

[P2725TMB]

I think it’s a poor design as it’s just too much variation. I have it on my hefty YM2 locked in for normal cool use, but when I get hot the watch becomes unwearable, as it’s just too tight, but then if I release the 'easylink' it’s too loose - and I hate loose watches, particularly heavy ones.

On the other hand the micro adjustment in circa 2mm increments on the DeepSea is a great design and it's beyond my comprehension why Rolex don't put that onto all their heavier 'tool' watches like the YM2.

[brandrea]

The all or nothing 5 mm easy link is fine, but Rolex needs a mini glidelock clasp for its non diver sports references ... that would be perfection.

[Nikrnic]

I have a glidelock and easylinks. So far the best adjustable clasp I've found is the one touch sliding clasp found on the new Omega divers.

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[alphadweller]

I use it in the summer in my Yacht-Master. Very convenient to have that extra bit of leeway when my wrist swells with the heat.

[Harry-57]

Some people expand and contract more readily than others. I tend to, particularly when travelling (which has obviously stopped now). I like the Easylink and I use it. As well as expansion and contraction due to temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure etc., when I'm away from home I usually wear my watch 24/7. I will lengthen it when showering so that both I and the underside of the bracelet/clasp get properly cleaned and thoroughly rinsed.

[RKTINC1]

I use it quite often. Usually due to temperature changes.

[Scapegoat]

All day everyday!

[somthingnew]

A Lange has an interesting system on their new Odyssus watch. Here is a video. It is at the start of the video. The rest is removing links.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhk8...ature=youtu.be

[franktehtank]

I like to have it, but honestly don't use it that often. I find the Glidelock more useful.

Actually, at this point all my watches have glidelock. Hope to change that soon with an addition.

[In-Cog-Neeto]

Nothing beats the glide lock

It should be standard on every model

The easy link just didn’t do it for me

[amanbra]

Originally Posted by In-Cog-Neeto

Nothing beats the glide lock

It should be standard on every model

The easy link just didn’t do it for me

Yep agree. Don’t know why they don’t include it or let us pay extra for it.

[Harry-57]

I'd love a Glidelock on all my Rolex watches.

[Yuri.Popov]

I have never tried.

[IndianRider]

Every day

[emtee]

Only when it gets really humid in the summer but it works great when it does. Just the right amount.

[iTreelex]

When I had an explorer yes when I needed to adjust, but for decades most watches didn't have on the fly adjustments. It's definitely convenient but it should not be something that makes or breaks wearing a watch. It would be egregious if watches were made not to fit the majority of users sans those 5 permanent links on the 6 o'clock side of 5 digit Rolex watches (shame on you Rolex lol).

[lamnyc]

Great feature and I used mine often.

[Eagles4133]

I use it a lot in the summer when it's hot and humid. I see you live in Chicago, give it a couple months, you would be surprised to see how much your wrist swells on a 90 degree day when you're running around.

[dchernikoff]

I use it all the time, and LOVE it. My wrist seems to be constantly changing size. Some days I have to adjust it in the middle of the day if I notice it's getting loose. Sometimes I go for a few days or weeks and don't need to adjust it. I have not been able to figure out any pattern... Maybe it's salt intake causing me to retain fluids? I have very skinny wrists, though, so maybe that amplifies the effect?

In any case, I find I wear my DJ a lot more than my GMT and that's solely because of the easylink and how comfortable it makes the watch.

-Dan

[somthingnew]

Originally Posted by Eagles4133

I use it a lot in the summer when it's hot and humid. I see you live in Chicago, give it a couple months, you would be surprised to see how much your wrist swells on a 90 degree day when you're running around.

I have other watches and they have never had an easylink system. I have always been fine with the one setting that I have on them and never adjust in summer or let's say vacations to Florida. So at most I could see a slight 2-3 mm adjustment but 5 mm is just too large. But like what I have seen in the thread, maybe my wrist just doesn't change that much.

[mmmmp]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

^^^ this.

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

Agreed! Indeed, a very nice feature. I think 5 mm is a good compromise in which to accommodate a large cross section of owners. Anything less would be almost pointless. My ultimate wish: If customers were able to *select* Easylink or Glidelock depending on their needs. I'm a big fan of GL.

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[michael8238]

Never used it.
I sized my bracelet relatively loose to begin with, and I don't think my wrist size will expand another 5mm on top of an already loose bracelet...

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by somthingnew

A Lange has an interesting system on their new Odyssus watch. Here is a video. It is at the start of the video. The rest is removing links.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhk8...ature=youtu.be

If only Rolex had that guy to do oysterflex swaps.