A question about clasps.

[Watch Professor]

My GMT IIC has the "Easy Link" feature. Yet I see that some newer Rolexes have the "Glide Lock". What is the difference and which system will the new SS Sub have in your opinion? Thanks

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Watch Professor

My GMT IIC has the "Easy Link" feature. Yet I see that some newer Rolexes have the "Glide Lock". What is the difference and which system will the new SS Sub have in your opinion? Thanks

Good question.

The GLIDELOCK system is an engineering improvement over the older Fliplock bracelet which had Diver extension links..........so you will find the GLIDELOCK only on the Diver's watches, i.e. all the SUBs and the DSSD. However, the No-date Sub still has the older bracelet.

The Easy Link feature can be found on virtually all the other models, even the new DJ-II.

JJ

[The GMT Master]

Just in addition to what JJ said, the Glidelock clasp itself is a really clever system allowing for minor bracelet adjustments on the go. There is a sliding link which locks into place allowing the user to either expand or contract the bracelet - it's ostensibly for fitting the watch over a dive suit, but also comes in handy on hot days, for example, or any occasion that where a minor adjustment would make the watch more comfortable or secure. A very clever and elegent system

[Safetrends]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Just in addition to what JJ said, the Glidelock clasp itself is a really clever system allowing for minor bracelet adjustments on the go. There is a sliding link which locks into place allowing the user to either expand or contract the bracelet - it's ostensibly for fitting the watch over a dive suit, but also comes in handy on hot days, for example, or any occasion that where a minor adjustment would make the watch more comfortable or secure. A very clever and elegent system

Would this make the watch more secured than the old one?
I have read about divers loosing the watch on a dive.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Safetrends

Would this make the watch more secured than the old one?
I have read about divers loosing the watch on a dive.

I'm sure it would because in addition to the superbly engineered GLIDELOCK, the clasp still comes fitted with the FOLDOVER SECURE CLASP for additional protection.

JJ

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by Safetrends

Would this make the watch more secured than the old one?
I have read about divers loosing the watch on a dive.

It certainly won't have issues with the blades of the clasp bending like on the old one - although it is an easy fix, if they're not right, it can stop the clasp from being particularly secure. The Glidelock has far more substantial blades, and should keep their shape better, plus it has the foldover guard just to make sure

[Safetrends]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

It certainly won't have issues with the blades of the clasp bending like on the old one - although it is an easy fix, if they're not right, it can stop the clasp from being particularly secure. The Glidelock has far more substantial blades, and should keep their shape better, plus it has the foldover guard just to make sure

So that is the linch pin of the bracelet.

[Watch Professor]

Thank you JJ and Chris.