Easy link on 14060M not staying put

[donniedar]

Hello,

I have a 14060M and the easy link doesn't stay put, it makes me feel uneasy.

is there a way to:

- remove them
- tight them somehow? so they stay put?

Thank you.

[Dan S]

Are you referring to the wet-suit extension on a 93150? Can you explain what the problem is?

[TuRo]

Gently pushing the clasp outer walls narrower with your thumb and forefinger (at the point it needs to hold) usually does it, failing that a little tap with a soft hammer for a tiny bit more contraction.

On old scruffy / baggy 93150's with the problem, I've even been known to pop a very tiny dab of loctite on both the pin ends ....wait for it to dry....then make sure it still flexes fine....push it in.

As so little applied it doesn't affect the opening/closing of the extension clasp) this just adds a tiny bit width/roughness to the pin to help make it hold.

[alwayshere]

never heard that part being referred to as "easy link" - you mean divers extension?

if so, as Paul as suggested, slightly bending the sides towards the back of clasp should "catch" that divers extension better.

[Dan S]

And there's no reason to "feel uneasy" in any case. The diver's extension is unrelated to the security of the clasp, especially with the flip-lock. It's just a slight inconvenience to tuck in the diver's extension when closing the clasp.

[Heater3000]

Try moving it up one notch to see if it will set. It may be the holes for the diver extension are out of round

[rmagoo57]

Try removing a link and moving the pin to the first or second hole.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by donniedar

Hello,

I have a 14060M and the easy link doesn't stay put, it makes me feel uneasy.

is there a way to:

- remove them
- tight them somehow? so they stay put?

Thank you.

As you no doubt know now, that is not an easy-link, but an extension to wear outside clothing instead of inside.

The rivet heads on this extension are designed to click into the second set of holes in the clasp. If they do not stay, the fix is as mentioned, squeeze the sides of the clasp a bit tighter so it holds. The rest of the extension will still hang down on this bracelet.

You can replace the last link and extension with a link and connector from another non-extension bracelet but such things are not simple to find.

[donniedar]

Thank you guys, apologies for the usage of the wrong terminology.

So apply pressure with both fingers on the points I marked?

I feel uneasy because I feel every time I take it out/put it back I find myself having to put it into place, and I'm afraid that if I do a brusk move or something it will come undone and fall out of my wrist?

Thank you again.

[Dan S]

You could try crimping that closed a bit, but I feel like it might be hard to bend that part of the cap closed much more, because it's at the end and near the rivet. If it wasn't on the smallest setting, things might go easier for you, i.e. it will be easier to crimp the middle of the cap closed compared to the very end. So maybe remove a link, as I think was suggested by someone above, and then maybe everything will be shifted by a couple of holes. That alone might solve your problem.

[hutch300]

Originally Posted by Dan S

You could try crimping that closed a bit, but I feel like it might be hard to bend that part of the cap closed much more, because it's at the end and near the rivet. If it wasn't on the smallest setting, things might go easier for you, i.e. it will be easier to crimp the middle of the cap closed compared to the very end. So maybe remove a link, as I think was suggested by someone above, and then maybe everything will be shifted by a couple of holes. That alone might solve your problem.

Lots of good suggestions - you should be able to remedy it. Worst case you could go to a watchmaker for an adjustment. To remove it you would need to get the version that is on a GMT. They can be a pain to find. There are aftermarket options but that would not be what I'd want if it was me.

[TuRo]

Yes, didn't see how close to end it was ....1 link is circa 3 holes so removing one should do the job as Dan et al say.

[MitchSF]

The first part of the extension on my bracelet clicks into the hole with no problem. I though the second part would snap under the pin that looks like it has a half "jacket," but it doesn't and it's just loose. Not sure if that is the way it was made and have to fold it under each time the watch is worn, or is there a fix?

[Woody]

In my experience this is the standard set-up for the bracelet on a 14060M. I have owned a couple and they were both like the OPs example. It is really not an issue and as others have said it in no way impacts on the security/integrity of the bracelet.


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[3wheeler7]

Hi, I had a 14060m 4 liner which had the same problem (divers eaxtension not staying in).
I later found out that if it the extension was folded then firmly pressed into the clasp I could detect a small click and it then stayed in place and had much more resistance to opening.
Just my observations - but try giving it a good bottoming into the clasp with you thumb, as I'm sure that squeezing the sides of the clasp is not the correct solution and should not be neccessary.
Looking at your pictures I think you also need to remove a link and back off 2 or 3 micro adjust holes, then the clasp will have less overhang and will be less likely to be accidently snagged.

[oldtools]

I think he's missing the link with the groove that folds over on itself and holds it to the clasp.

Sorry, my post count is too low for me to post pictures to show this.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by oldtools

I think he's missing the link with the groove that folds over on itself and holds it to the clasp.

Sorry, my post count is too low for me to post pictures to show this.

Anybody can attach an image if it meets size criteria.

You are describing the Sub Date 93250 bracelet, a completely different animal.

[Jeanf]

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[oldtools]

Originally Posted by Tools

You are describing the Sub Date 93250 bracelet, a completely different animal.

Oops, you are right, I thought the 93150 was the same.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Dan S

You could try crimping that closed a bit, but I feel like it might be hard to bend that part of the cap closed much more, because it's at the end and near the rivet. If it wasn't on the smallest setting, things might go easier for you, i.e. it will be easier to crimp the middle of the cap closed compared to the very end. So maybe remove a link, as I think was suggested by someone above, and then maybe everything will be shifted by a couple of holes. That alone might solve your problem.