Praise for glidelock

[DoubleDeac]

Hey guys, more recently w/ the change in temp, I've noticed that my sub date (126610) doesn't fit as snug as it did before. I then changed the glidelock setting to one-click smaller and it once again fits so perfectly. I never realized how important fit was to wearing a watch, but now that I have glidelock, I can't imagine not having a watch w/o it. Just feeling like the watch sits so perfectly just above the wrist area gives me a sense that it is a part of me (if you can understand that)

However, I am on the list for a DJ 41 at my AD... for the watches w/o this feature, do you guys make adjustments or just deal w/ the fit as it changes w/ the weather?

[GMTmatt]

Originally Posted by DoubleDeac

Hey guys, more recently w/ the change in temp, I've noticed that my sub date (126610) doesn't fit as snug as it did before. I then changed the glidelock setting to one-click smaller and it once again fits so perfectly. I never realized how important fit was to wearing a watch, but now that I have glidelock, I can't imagine not having a watch w/o it. Just feeling like the watch sits so perfectly just above the wrist area gives me a sense that it is a part of me (if you can understand that)

However, I am on the list for a DJ 41 at my AD... for the watches w/o this feature, do you guys make adjustments or just deal w/ the fit as it changes w/ the weather?

The datejust has a half link that folds out of the clasp. Rolex calls it “easylink comfort extension link.” Have it on my GMT and works great no issues. Have a Sub with glidelock and it is better, but you give up comfort with the giant clasp in my opinion.

[worldofoyster]

That’s why the newer subs are loved by many

[Mr. Superlative]

Originally Posted by GMTmatt

The datejust has a half link that folds out of the clasp. Rolex calls it “easylink comfort extension link.” Have it on my GMT and works great no issues. Have a Sub with glidelock and it is better, but you give up comfort with the giant clasp in my opinion.

This. The Glidelock has the more incremental size adjustments, but the easylink on the non-diver watches should also give you a perfect fit.

Must admit, when I see any watch on a bracelet now without some form of fast, on-the-fly adjustment, it makes me appreciate the Rolex even more.

[prnceofpersia23]

Glidelock is fantastic.

I rarely use easylink. Just too large of an adjustment for me, but it has been useful during some extreme heat/humidity days.

[Joearch]

Both seem to give me enough adjustment. One of the reasons I like the straps on the Panerai part of the collection. Easy adjustment.

[Kenny G]

Glidelock is amazing imo and once you have it, it’s hard not to want it on all watches.

As already mentioned, the DJ41 has easy link which allows for a 5mm adjustment on the fly and it also has the 3 micro adjustment holes that require a tool to adjust.

From my experience, you’ll need to wear the bracelet just a little loose in the colder months and then the 5mm provided by the easy link should be enough to get you through the warmer months…but it really depends on how hot/humid it gets, what you’re eating/drinking, and how much your wrists swell in general.

It’s nothing to be worried about. You’ll find a decent fit..even if it means seasonally adjusting the bracelet using the micro adjustment.

Keep in mind that the DJ wears a lot lighter and slimmer than the sub so it’s not as much of an issue in general.

[ArtNouveau]

I only had one watch with Glidelock, the OG DSSD. While I liked the convenience of it the size of the clasp is too big to me. I wish the smaller versions now on some Daytonas and Yachtmasters was standard across the board for Professional models.

[OG1982]

The easy link extension is perfect on my OP 36, as it’s a small and relatively light watch, saying that I find the easy link too much of a jump in size on bigger and heavier watches, like the Exp II, and dare I say even the DJ41.

As you say, I also think the glidelock is perfection on my Submariner, with the large and heavy case, its great, at the expense of a large, bulky clasp.


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[lord91]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

I only had one watch with Glidelock, the OG DSSD. While I liked the convenience of it the size of the clasp is too big to me. I wish the smaller versions now on some Daytonas and Yachtmasters was standard across the board for Professional models.

I second this.

[Roddypeepa]

I think the glidelock on the sub is incredible and good to see Tudor following suit. It’s even forced others to follow - omega speedmaster (although not a diver clasp obviously). Micro adjust of some form should be standard across the industry. It really is that important.


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[joli160]

The DJ has the easy link which makes the clasp looks refined and can be expanded without removing your watch from the wrist.

I like this easy link system much more and find the glidelock very ugly and cumbersome in comparison. All you see is clasp and you never get it right in one go.

The best however is the Deepsea clasp whereby the size of the clasp doesn’t matter. It fits the size of the watch and very easy to use.

[JSol1]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

I only had one watch with Glidelock, the OG DSSD. While I liked the convenience of it the size of the clasp is too big to me. I wish the smaller versions now on some Daytonas and Yachtmasters was standard across the board for Professional models.

Agree…I have a mini Glidelock on one of my Oysterflex watches and it is the perfect setup.

[JSol1]

I recently purchased a Patek Aquanaut and as much as I love the watch, it highlights how much better Rolexes clasps are-especially on composite bands. There is no adjusting the Patek strap and came to appreciate micro adjustments in the past couple years weeks.

We’ve had a warm spell and I know the strap will be tight next summer. It’s my fault because I asked for it to be fitted snug and picked it up when it was cooler out…

[Belinus]

As others have said, the Glidelock is superb but the easy link is still excellent. In comparison, I have the Omega NTTD Seamaster on the Milanese bracelet and I can never get it sized right, it’s alway a little too tight or too slack.

[1st amg]

I wish they had Glidelock on all Rolex models.

[1William]

The Glide Lock clasp is great and gives you a perfect fit every time you wear the watch. The Easy Link System also works great once you get the adjustment dialed in but it is not the Glide Lock.

[fsprow]

Obviously opinions and wrist comfort differ - but I consider the glidelock very ugly and sold the watch that had it. There are “invisible” ways to have some limited adjustment (eg Patek 5811, Rolex EasyLink).

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by GMTmatt

The datejust has a half link that folds out of the clasp. Rolex calls it “easylink comfort extension link.” Have it on my GMT and works great no issues. Have a Sub with glidelock and it is better, but you give up comfort with the giant clasp in my opinion.

That’s exactly where I land on it Matt

I do like the glidelock clasp and I can see why on the divers they designed it with maximum amount of travel … I just wish they’d use the mini glidelock (like the OF Daytona and YM) on more professional references

[slide13]

Glidelock is fantastic! I love it not because I adjust it a lot, I rarely do, but because it easily allows me to dial in an exact fit and then adjust that maybe seasonally as needed. I do use it a few times here and there temporarily in the summer too.

Having had watches with EasyLink I found it far far inferior. The change was just too big for me and it didn't allow the toolless fine tuning of sizing like Glidelock. It's better than nothing though.

Clasp size doesn't bother me, clasp is still shorter then the folding blades of the clasp anywhere so it's not like much really changes in the wearing experience. I does seem like they could easily offer a smaller version with a more limited range of adjustability for watches like the Daytona, GMT, Explorer, etc. Even just half the range of the Subs Glidelock would be enough I'm sure.

[omar10213245]

Originally Posted by Roddypeepa

I think the glidelock on the sub is incredible and good to see Tudor following suit. It’s even forced others to follow - omega speedmaster (although not a diver clasp obviously). Micro adjust of some form should be standard across the industry. It really is that important.


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agreed 100%. Surprisingly, one brand in particular came up with their own take on a glidelock-esque mechanism, and they did it quite well, I might add. I'm referring to the microbrand Monta, specifically on their Oceanking diver. Monta makes excellent watches for the price point, and the adjustment system they have on their Oceanking clasp is about as good as Rolex's glidelock, it's fantastic.

[Mystro]

Glidelock is great but wish it had a smaller footprint. As it stands now, I find the smaller Easylink clasps more comfortable which translates into never needing to adjust it. The micro hole fine adjustment can get it spot on for me. Obviously a smaller more sleek glidelock is coming but only in the very calculated Rolex timeline.

[rob]

Agree 100% I have applied a 97200 bracelet for 116610LN on my 126710BLRO. Crazy thing is that it came with the Oyster and I purchased a Jubilee at the same time. Now I do not use either!!!!

I have the SD43, DSSD- JC, and a Sub-LV, all with the glidelock. After wearing my Pepsi with a easylink I feel that the easylink is ok for those that don’t want the longer clasp and want to stay stock. For me, I had to modify the Pepsi to what I would say is up to date. I have been spoiled with it!!! IMHO I believe all SS sports should come with it.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

The Glidelock has been revelatory for me; I hadn’t realized how much I’d been compromising with the fit of my Rolexes until I purchased my DSSD and later my SD4K. I seldom now wear anything else. My wrist is 6.75” and it took some dialing in including half-links but the watch head now sits where I want it with very little movement, and temperature related adjustments can be accomplished painlessly and in smaller increments. And I don’t notice the size of the clasp. I doubt I will be buying any other Rolex unless they come with a Glidelock.

[winst]

Had a Sub with the glidelock on and found it far too cumbersome. Strangely though, got the BB Pro with the T- fit on and it is more compact and works just as well.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by DoubleDeac

I never realized how important fit was to wearing a watch, but now that I have glidelock, I can't imagine not having a watch w/o it.

It's a deal maker or breaker for me. A Glidelock takes the guesswork away. For the GMT Master on Jubilee, the Easylink also works well for me. The Oyster needs to be just so for optimum comfort (for me) but a Jubilee feels OK if it's a little bit floppy.

[Roddypeepa]

Originally Posted by omar10213245

agreed 100%. Surprisingly, one brand in particular came up with their own take on a glidelock-esque mechanism, and they did it quite well, I might add. I'm referring to the microbrand Monta, specifically on their Oceanking diver. Monta makes excellent watches for the price point, and the adjustment system they have on their Oceanking clasp is about as good as Rolex's glidelock, it's fantastic.

Just checked them out on c24. Not a brand I was familiar with but looks well made for the price (sub 2k usd)

Possibly a little thick but I can forgive that - Tudor anyone ?

Another one I like is zero west.

Would be nice if they got more support - after all Rolex were tiny once!





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[D3R3K]

Originally Posted by rob

Agree 100% I have applied a 97200 bracelet for 116610LN on my 126710BLRO. Crazy thing is that it came with the Oyster and I purchased a Jubilee at the same time. Now I do not use either!!!!

I have the SD43, DSSD- JC, and a Sub-LV, all with the glidelock. After wearing my Pepsi with a easylink I feel that the easylink is ok for those that don’t want the longer clasp and want to stay stock. For me, I had to modify the Pepsi to what I would say is up to date. I have been spoiled with it!!! IMHO I believe all SS sports should come with it.

What does it take to fit the 97200 bracelet? Stock GMT Master II springbars?

[omar10213245]

Originally Posted by Roddypeepa

Just checked them out on c24. Not a brand I was familiar with but looks well made for the price (sub 2k usd)

Possibly a little thick but I can forgive that - Tudor anyone ?

Another one I like is zero west.

Would be nice if they got more support - after all Rolex were tiny once!





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For microbrand standards, Monta watches are excellent, I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking to add something on the less-expensive side.

[Obi Wan]

Easy link is a great idea and makes a watch to fit almost perfect. Glidelock is just perfect, one of the better improvements I have ever seen in watch industry.