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Comfort and functionality
Rolex watch bracelets are designed to offer the greatest comfort while embodying the brand’s signature values of elegance. That is why Rolex has developed and patented ingenious extension systems — simple and functional — for the bracelets of its Oyster collection watches. Requiring no tools whatsoever, these innovations give the wearer the freedom to enjoy their watch in any circumstance.
Oysterflex bracelet Oyster bracelet with Oysterclasp
President bracelet with Crownclasp
The Easylink comfort extension
Patented by Rolex in 1996, the Easylink quick extension link makes it easy to adjust the length of the bracelet for extra comfort. Discreetly built into the clasp, this system consists of a link that can be easily unfolded or folded back on itself, allowing the bracelet to be lengthened or shortened by approximately 5 mm.
Extension systems for dive watches
Rolex has developed specific extension systems for its dive watches so that they can be easily worn over a wetsuit by adjusting — without any tools whatsoever — the length of the bracelet.
The Rolex Glidelock fine-adjustment system
This particularly inventive device allows fine adjustment of the bracelet length by around 20 mm, in increments of about 2 mm, thanks to an extension rack located under the clasp cover. The watch can thus be worn over a wetsuit up to 3 mm thick. The Rolex Glidelock system equips the Submariner, Submariner Date, Sea-Dweller and Rolex Deepsea models.
On the Rolex Deepsea model, the Rolex Glidelock system — thanks to a removable rack that lifts away from the clasp cover — lets the wearer adjust the bracelet length while keeping the watch on the wrist.
The Fliplock extension links
Once deployed, these extension links allow the bracelet to be lengthened by 26 mm on the Rolex Deepsea and on the Sea-Dweller.
The Sea-Dweller and the Rolex Deepsea benefit from both of these extension systems. When combined, the watch can be worn over a wetsuit up to 7 mm thick.
Frequently asked questions
Easylink is a quick extension system patented by Rolex in 1996. Discreetly built into the clasp, its folding link lets the wearer lengthen or shorten the bracelet by about 5 mm without any tools, for extra comfort.
Glidelock allows fine adjustment of roughly 20 mm, in increments of about 2 mm, using an extension rack hidden under the clasp cover, letting the watch be worn over a wetsuit up to 3 mm thick.
Glidelock equips the Submariner, Submariner Date, Sea-Dweller and Rolex Deepsea.
Fliplock extension links are foldout blades built into the bracelet clasp. Once deployed, they add 26 mm of extra length and are found on the Rolex Deepsea and the Sea-Dweller.
Yes — on the Sea-Dweller and Deepsea, combining Glidelock and Fliplock lets the bracelet extend enough to be worn comfortably over a wetsuit up to 7 mm thick, with no tools required.
