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Old 12 August 2012, 06:45 AM   #31
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hi anders...which parts were a straight swap/exchange between the two models of clasps and which parts of the two clasps required to be re-engineered.? many thanks johny did you have to design any new parts because of the re engeniering? if so which parts?
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Old 12 August 2012, 06:49 AM   #32
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What is the going rate for the Glidelock clasp? I might try sourcing one for my 216570.
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Old 12 August 2012, 07:38 AM   #33
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Wow......fantastic.
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Old 12 August 2012, 08:01 AM   #34
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Best of both worlds! I bet the guidelock is so much more comfortable!
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Old 12 August 2012, 08:20 AM   #35
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thanks guys

it's a straight bolt on, if you know how to operate a screwdriver you'll know how to fit a glidelock clasp

depending where they're purchased they'll cost anything from £1000-1300
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Old 13 August 2012, 12:26 AM   #36
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Great mod!!! I'm doing the same with my 114060 and can't wait....that will allow the clasp to be placed on my 16610LV!!

Really nice looking!
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Old 13 August 2012, 12:42 AM   #37
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Old 13 August 2012, 01:12 AM   #38
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thanks guys

depending where they're purchased they'll cost anything from £1000-1300
That's $1,500-2,000 in USD. Ouch.
Very nice mod and I'd love a Glidelock, but I'll probably wait until I get one on a new watch and then swap as needed to my other watches.
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Old 29 August 2012, 10:54 PM   #39
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Old 29 August 2012, 10:58 PM   #40
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Great idea Anders. Love the new glidelock on a vintage.
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Old 29 August 2012, 11:05 PM   #41
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Well done! Looks great!
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Old 29 August 2012, 11:06 PM   #42
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Perfection. This is what I've been arguing for the longest time and it beyond cruel that Rolex doesn't allow us end-users to easily procure a modern clasp like this. Here is the humid DC summers my older Rolex pieces become pretty much useless as I cannot easily adjust the bracelet size on a seconds notice.
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Old 29 August 2012, 11:11 PM   #43
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looks great
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Old 29 August 2012, 11:32 PM   #44
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That's $1,500-2,000 in USD. Ouch.
Very nice mod and I'd love a Glidelock, but I'll probably wait until I get one on a new watch and then swap as needed to my other watches.
Have agree its very expencive just for any clasp,and speaking for myself did not have any problem with the old clasp.And working in many countries with high temperatures and humidity never ever had any bracelet problems or bracelet being uncomfortable.
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Old 29 August 2012, 11:39 PM   #45
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Incredible! Let’s see some more pics of that Sub!
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Old 29 August 2012, 11:41 PM   #46
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thanks chaps

maybe my wrists puff up more than normal

in any case when really hot/on a plane/deep down the boiling tube/shooting up 30 floors in a lift at work in 5 sec rendered the old clasps pretty much useless

glidelock, no worries
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Old 30 August 2012, 06:32 AM   #47
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That is way too cool! Good job!!
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Old 30 August 2012, 06:35 AM   #48
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Old 30 August 2012, 06:39 AM   #49
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Wow! Cost is 2 times what I expected! Although I must say, compared with the old, stamped clasp, the Glide Lock is a huge improvement.
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Old 30 August 2012, 06:40 AM   #50
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Old 30 August 2012, 06:47 AM   #51
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Looks awesome! It absolutely blows my mind how expensive these things are! I'm looking into buying my 2nd Rolex but apparently a Rolex Glide Lock is way out of my price range!
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Old 30 August 2012, 07:09 AM   #52
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GREAT mod! how much do those clasps go for... i'd love to do the same to my 16610!
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Old 30 August 2012, 07:27 AM   #53
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Very nice job my friend!
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Old 30 August 2012, 11:35 AM   #54
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Outstanding Puffy

That would also look good on a 16610LV if you know what I mean
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