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leong · 18 October 2018, 12:44 PM

Do you all owners of this watch, especially not using it for diving, remove the diving extension link when sizing up the bracelet?

I don't dive and if the extension is not removed, the clasp seems not centered at the back know of my wrist. I'm contemplating about it ...

Thanks in advance 😊

Wcdhtwn · 18 October 2018, 12:56 PM

Yes, absolutely remove the extension. That made it fit perfectly for me, but if you need to remove a link or two you'll have far better results without the extension.

thlax · 18 October 2018, 12:58 PM

Yes. Removing it was the key to proper fit (and removal of one more link) I thought it was all just "mumbo jumbo" talk from people, untill I just tested it out, and it was the cure for the "almost, but not great" sizing I had before.

Worst case...you spend a couple minutes just putting it back on. No harm no foul.

Mystro · 18 October 2018, 01:02 PM

I dive and still removed mine. The glidelock is plenty of adjustment if you adjust your links so the glidelock is not maxed out for everyday use. Play around with the 1/2 link on what side it’s on as it will also make a difference. You can fine tune this watch to a perfect fit for any wrist.

Centered.

leong · 18 October 2018, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

Yes, absolutely remove the extension. That made it fit perfectly for me, but if you need to remove a link or two you'll have far better results without the extension.

It looks like many people remove the extension link in general, not just me alone 😊

Steerpike999 · 18 October 2018, 02:00 PM

Nope left mine on. Prefer the uncircumcised look

Michael N Q8 · 18 October 2018, 02:11 PM

Better to remove the dive extension, its easier to centralize the clasp and makes the bracelet more flexible = more comfortable.

Brian Page · 18 October 2018, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leong

Do you all owners of this watch, especially not using it for diving, remove the diving extension link when sizing up the bracelet?

I don't dive and if the extension is not removed, the clasp seems not centered at the back know of my wrist. I'm contemplating about it ...

Thanks in advance 😊

I'm a diver and I removed the extension.... Only way to go..

Rolex85 · 18 October 2018, 02:29 PM

Yes I removed it. Was contemplating selling the watch as I thought I couldn’t get a good fit and then I read another thread in this forum about removing it. I did that and the watch has been my daily ever since.

Dirt · 18 October 2018, 03:37 PM

Whilst i can't speak of the SD43.
I left mine in place on my 116660 DSSD.
The clasp is perfectly centered on the underside of my wrist and it fits the curve across the underside of my wrist perfectly.

It helps to stabilize the radial location of that top heavy beauty even with that skinny old Bracelet

SS Oyster · 18 October 2018, 05:00 PM

I left mine in and pulled one other link. That dive extension is a big part of that watch for me, has a big Rolex crown engraved on the inside, which is awesome!

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Rolexlover43 · 18 October 2018, 05:20 PM

Removed it....

Mick8moses · 18 October 2018, 06:22 PM

I removed it as well.

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rambo99 · 18 October 2018, 07:24 PM

I went to rolex RSC to have it removed after 2 months of wearing it. it feels more comfortable now as the bracelet wrap around my wrist very nicely.

epc2 · 18 October 2018, 09:45 PM

Yes remove it.

Chadridv · 18 October 2018, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael N Q8

Better to remove the dive extension, its easier to centralize the clasp and makes the bracelet more flexible = more comfortable.

100% agree with all this.

Even on the tightest glidelock setting the extension protrudes outnofnthe clasp by more than a links length, but with no bend at all, essentially elongating the form and rigidity of the clasp. It’s kind of a silly design IMO. Took mine out immediately.

travisb · 18 October 2018, 10:33 PM

Always remove it on the SD and DSSD. Noticeably more comfortable fit for me.

watchwatcher · 18 October 2018, 10:37 PM

I've removed mine...fits and feels great.

Bigcohiba · 18 October 2018, 10:39 PM

Kept it.

hot66 · 18 October 2018, 10:42 PM

Kept it. No comfort issues at all

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ap1 · 18 October 2018, 11:34 PM

Remove / that’s how I rolled on Sd4k

RRKnight · 18 October 2018, 11:35 PM

Removed it.

marcotagudelo · 18 October 2018, 11:38 PM

i removed it but on the SD4K it became much much more comfortable.

gttime · 18 October 2018, 11:51 PM

Removed from the SD43 and the DSSD. Comfort was part but more so for looks. That clasp is very long with the extension.

tmo8320 · 19 October 2018, 01:43 AM

Removed from my SD43. Very happy now.

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Pol1 · 19 October 2018, 02:27 AM

The Monaco AD where I bought it would not do it as he said I would lose the garantee. One of these days I’ll ask my local dealer to do it as I am convinced to gain comfort.

24 nights · 19 October 2018, 02:28 AM

Remove it !

Yeldraw · 19 October 2018, 05:01 AM

Removed mine..Much better fit.

R!$ · 19 October 2018, 05:33 AM

only if it bothers you

1st amg · 19 October 2018, 08:09 AM

I said bye bye to my divers extension and it sits properly on me

18 October 2018, 12:44 PM	#1
leong "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At Home Posts: 41	A quick check on the Sea Dweller 43mm Do you all owners of this watch, especially not using it for diving, remove the diving extension link when sizing up the bracelet? I don't dive and if the extension is not removed, the clasp seems not centered at the back know of my wrist. I'm contemplating about it ... Thanks in advance 😊

18 October 2018, 12:58 PM	#3
thlax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,388	A quick check on the Sea Dweller 43mm Yes. Removing it was the key to proper fit (and removal of one more link) I thought it was all just "mumbo jumbo" talk from people, untill I just tested it out, and it was the cure for the "almost, but not great" sizing I had before. Worst case...you spend a couple minutes just putting it back on. No harm no foul. __________________ 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)

18 October 2018, 01:02 PM	#4
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,698	I dive and still removed mine. The glidelock is plenty of adjustment if you adjust your links so the glidelock is not maxed out for everyday use. Play around with the 1/2 link on what side it’s on as it will also make a difference. You can fine tune this watch to a perfect fit for any wrist. Centered. __________________

18 October 2018, 02:00 PM	#6
Steerpike999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Melbourne Watch: A few..... Posts: 910	Nope Nope left mine on. Prefer the uncircumcised look

18 October 2018, 12:56 PM	#2
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 4,975	Yes, absolutely remove the extension. That made it fit perfectly for me, but if you need to remove a link or two you'll have far better results without the extension.

18 October 2018, 02:29 PM	#9
Rolex85 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 602	Yes I removed it. Was contemplating selling the watch as I thought I couldn’t get a good fit and then I read another thread in this forum about removing it. I did that and the watch has been my daily ever since.

18 October 2018, 03:37 PM	#10
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 7,810	Whilst i can't speak of the SD43. I left mine in place on my 116660 DSSD. The clasp is perfectly centered on the underside of my wrist and it fits the curve across the underside of my wrist perfectly. It helps to stabilize the radial location of that top heavy beauty even with that skinny old Bracelet

18 October 2018, 05:00 PM	#11
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,800	I left mine in and pulled one other link. That dive extension is a big part of that watch for me, has a big Rolex crown engraved on the inside, which is awesome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 October 2018, 05:20 PM	#12
Rolexlover43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 121	Removed it....

18 October 2018, 06:22 PM	#13
Mick8moses "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,523	I removed it as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

18 October 2018, 07:24 PM	#14
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	I went to rolex RSC to have it removed after 2 months of wearing it. it feels more comfortable now as the bracelet wrap around my wrist very nicely.

18 October 2018, 09:45 PM	#15
epc2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: florida Watch: 116610LV,Pam etc. Posts: 1,310	Yes remove it.

18 October 2018, 10:33 PM	#17
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,192	Always remove it on the SD and DSSD. Noticeably more comfortable fit for me.

18 October 2018, 10:37 PM	#18
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	I've removed mine...fits and feels great.

18 October 2018, 10:39 PM	#19
Bigcohiba "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Richard Location: CT Watch: 1999 SD & SD43 Posts: 25	Kept it.

18 October 2018, 10:42 PM	#20
hot66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: uk Posts: 54	Kept it. No comfort issues at all Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

18 October 2018, 11:34 PM	#21
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,034	Remove / that’s how I rolled on Sd4k

18 October 2018, 11:35 PM	#22
RRKnight "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 405	Removed it.

18 October 2018, 11:38 PM	#23
marcotagudelo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: in my house Posts: 357	i removed it but on the SD4K it became much much more comfortable.

18 October 2018, 11:51 PM	#24
gttime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CA Posts: 324	Removed from the SD43 and the DSSD. Comfort was part but more so for looks. That clasp is very long with the extension.

19 October 2018, 01:43 AM	#25
tmo8320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Washington DC Watch: 126600 Mark I dial Posts: 306	Removed from my SD43. Very happy now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 October 2018, 02:27 AM	#26
Pol1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Belgium Posts: 226	The Monaco AD where I bought it would not do it as he said I would lose the garantee. One of these days I’ll ask my local dealer to do it as I am convinced to gain comfort.

19 October 2018, 02:28 AM	#27
24 nights Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Rob Location: LSU Watch: 43sd +Daytona's Posts: 264	Remove it !

19 October 2018, 05:01 AM	#28
Yeldraw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: England Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 214	Removed mine..Much better fit.

19 October 2018, 05:33 AM	#29
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	only if it bothers you

19 October 2018, 08:09 AM	#30
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,461	I said bye bye to my divers extension and it sits properly on me

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