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Old clasp vs. Glidelock

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DSSD - DSSD version Glidelock
Submariner Ceramic - Sub Glidelock
Explorer I - Easylink Clasp
GMT II Ceramic - Easylink Clasp
Milguass - Easylink Clasp
Daytona - Easylink Clasp
Yachtmaster - Osterclasp

Founds some pictures of the old clasp vs the newer glidelock clasp found on the Ceramic subs. Thought I'd share.

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glidelock is awesome. every watch should have a similar system for fine adjustment.
major kudos to Rolex for this gadget.
 
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+1 on glidelock! ingenious.... wish Omega PO would step it up... especially since the bracelet debacle.
 
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I thought glidelock referred to the adjustable clasp as found on the DSSD? I may be wrong, but I don't think either of those is a "glidelock".
 
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bigdeal said:
I thought glidelock referred to the adjustable clasp as found on the DSSD? I may be wrong, but I don't think either of those is a "glidelock".
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the new ceramic sub has a glidelock clasp aswell as the DSSD, however the models of clasp themselves are different in both models. the DSSD has a glidelock with integrated fliplock clasp
 
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bigdeal said:
I thought glidelock referred to the adjustable clasp as found on the DSSD? I may be wrong, but I don't think either of those is a "glidelock".
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The glidelock clasp is found on the ceramic subs, the DSSD and the Explorer I (possibly GMT IIc as well). Pictured above is the older style fliplock clasp shown in comparison to the new glidelock. The fliplock clasp used to include the diver extension which uncoupled from inside the clasp to allow placement over a wet suit. The new ones offer this ability through the glidelock clasp. The glide in glidelock simply refers to being able to unclip, then glide, then relock the clasp to perform size adjustments.

The DSSD clasp in addition to this also has an independent diver extension which is the flat double length link that allows extension of the bracelet to fit over a large wetsuit.
 
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Bonesey said:
The glidelock clasp is found on the ceramic subs, the DSSD and the Explorer I (possibly GMT IIc as well). Pictured above is the older style fliplock clasp shown in comparison to the new glidelock. The fliplock clasp used to include the diver extension which uncoupled from inside the clasp to allow placement over a wet suit. The new ones offer this ability through the glidelock clasp. The glide in glidelock simply refers to being able to unclip, then glide, then relock the clasp to perform size adjustments.

The DSSD clasp in addition to this also has an independent diver extension which is the flat double length link that allows extension of the bracelet to fit over a large wetsuit.
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Got it, thanks. There is also another clasp that looks and feels a lot like the glidelock/DSSD, but does not have the adjustment features(just a half link that folds in and out). I have a couple of those, and didn't know there was a another version in between...
 
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That's the version that's on the Milgauss. I think they call it the easy link clasp. Here it is in comparison against the glidelock on a GMT IIc.

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Bonesey said:
That's the version that's on the Milgauss. I think they call it the easy link clasp. Here it is in comparison against the glidelock on a GMT IIc.
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Oh yeah, I've seen that one. I guess that makes 4 that are similar...

this is what I was talking about(not sure if these are even available anymore) the glidelock might be the correction to ones made like this:

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Oh, and though they may be accurate, I'll never buy another rep for more than $50 buck that has that flimsy POS old school "fliplock" clasp pictured in the OP
 
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What watch is that first one you pictured on? From the CG's it's either a GMT ii C or a ceramic sub.

The bottom picture is the correct clasp for the Explorer, Ceramic sub and DSSD.

Also, my most comfortable clasp is the fliplock on my WM9 LV. It's pure buttery smooth to use. Although my BK smurf sub with the flidelock is lovely as well. Feels very well engineered. Chances are though that it will break long before my fliplock.
 
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Bonesey said:
What watch is that first one you pictured on? From the CG's it's either a GMT ii C or a ceramic sub.

The bottom picture is the correct clasp for the Explorer, Ceramic sub and DSSD.

Also, my most comfortable clasp is the fliplock on my WM9 LV. It's pure buttery smooth to use. Although my BK smurf sub with the flidelock is lovely as well. Feels very well engineered. Chances are though that it will break long before my fliplock.
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Yup, Blue Ceramic Sub... Looks identical when closed, but not a glidelock. Doesn't bother me though, If I need to adjust my bracelet size by more than 1/2 link on a given day, It serves as a good reminder to watch my diet a little better. ;)

Didn't mean to insult the fliplock... I just like the new style better...
 
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How strange, I hadn't seen that version before. Was this an earlier version of the blue subs?
 
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I think so, bought it from am member here. It's mint condition, but I think he might have had it for a while and just never wore it...
 
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Must admit I find myself adjusting my glidelock quite a lot. Loose if I'm just relaxing, or if its hotter, and smaller if I'm moving about and it's likely to swing against something. But then I like just taking it on and off and playing with it a lot :p
 
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is not the "glidelock" on the DSSD different and more elaborate in that there is the top section of the longer part of the clasp that pulls up and then you adjust as opposed to the simpler but still highly adjustable version of the glidelock that is on the sub-c's?
 
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Rolex info on Submariner Glidelock

http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watches/submariner/glidelock-clasp

Rolex info on Deep Sea Glidelock

http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watches/rolexdeepsea/glidelock

Rolex info on GMT Easylink clasp

http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watches/gmt-masterii/easylink

Rolex info on Rolex Day-Date President Bracelet

http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watches/day-date/president-bracelet

None of the others have official info on the website about their clasps. But your right, the DSSD clasp does differ from the Subs. Is this replicated on the reps? I don't think I have ever seen it done like it shows in the pics.
 
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yeah baby, that's the definitive answer.
nice one Bonesey.
the sub-c's are simpler but still awesome.
 
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