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The Deep Sea Clasp - Still the only Rolex with it!
As a Deep Sea owner I have to say for some reason it makes me happy to know it's unique among the entire line.
The slide lock design is amazing and even after the Basel releases...it's still the only one. Deep Sea owners rejoice! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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I thought the new Subs were also being fitted with the glidelock?
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It's a modified glidelock clasp
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Please explain...it's modified how? Does the center of the clasp lift up and allow you to slide put the extension in 1.8mm increments like the Deep Sea?
Looking at the pictures of the new Sub the center does not appear to be the same and the parts look different than the DSSD...hence the modified that you are saying but how so?
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Can you post the pictures of the clasp. I still havent seen it. I thought the Daytona clasp was the best.
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they are not the same
the center lifts up and you can make adjustments while the watch is on your wrist
dssd1.jpg the center of the buckle does not lift up you have to remove the watch and tilt the buckle away from the bracelet and slide to the next position [ATTACH]IMG00284-20091004-1156.jpg[/ATTACH]
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Daytona's clasp is NICE ( I own all three versions ) but the DSSD is the best. Not only it feels solid, the glidelock gives you that micro adjustment likes none others.
<<Please explain...it's modified how? Does the center of the clasp lift up and allow you to slide put the extension in 1.8mm increments like the Deep Sea? >> I haven't seen one in real life, but from the pictures that Tools and James D. provided, the Sub clasp is one solid piece. The DSSD glidelock center piece can be lift up like you said. |
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I don't think the clasp lifts up for adjustment on the new subs. I think the adjusting bar unclips from the underside of the clasp and slides up and down for adjustment.
From Larrys thread.
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I am not aware of a difference between the two... but anyway here is a picture of the one on the super cased Submariner...
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Oops Ral, I added the pix as you were posting.
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I certainly can't say anything about other clasps, but I can vouch for the clasp on my Deepsea. It turns out that the "micro adjustments" work as advertised (or better) and in the end it is a quite comfortable bracelet.
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I would swear the are the same...
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Not even similar Mic and share no common parts IMO.
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[QUOTE=ral;1732284]I am not aware of a difference between the two... but anyway here is a picture of the one on the super cased Submariner...
Removed pic to shorten the thread... pic already posted. |
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The glidelock on the new subs definitely doesn't work like the Deepsea's does, with the lifting center clasp mechanism.
It works the way directioneng described, in that you have to unclasp it, and unclip the adjustment slide by pulling it up- then you are free to make micro-adjustments and snap the adjustment piece back in. It's a really nice feature, but IMO, the DSSD glidelock is superior in that you dont have to remove the watch from your wrist to adjust it. |
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U R Correct!
The glidelock on DSSD is unique.
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I am wearing the DSSD and the clasp is exactly whats pictured on the new Sub LN. I circled the area that clearly shows the central area is a separate piece of metal that can lift up and release the bracelet for adjustment. Besides, why would they have the same name (glidelock) for two different things?
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DSSD Clasp is different than the SUB
The DSSD clasp is a little different then the SUB.. Well I will not post more pics of the SUB but here is the clasp of the DSSD in details..
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I have to disagree and still say the Deep Sea is the only watch in the Rolex line with this amazing clasp. Unless I am proven otherwise.
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I've had the opportunity of studying and fiddling around with the GLIDELOCK clasp on a new TT Sub and was most impressed with its simplicity and excellent engineering. Not sure how that DSSD one works or why the centre bit pops out........but I'm sure when such a clasp has been incorporated into the best engineered watch in the world, it should be working smooth as silk!! ![]() JJ
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Yes, the Deep Sea clasp and the design with the center lifting to implement the glidelock is really remarkable. I'm really blown away by the way it works.
Don't even get me started on the lume on the dial...it is bright all night. Those blue circles right with me in the dark...it's really cool. Anyway, I guess this shows there still is some confusion about what the new glidelock is on the new Sub and how it differs from the Deep Sea or the currently TT and all gold Subs. And, why call it the same name if the mechanism is different?
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The centre bit pops out so that you can make the micro adjustments with the watch still on the wrist. ![]()
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Agree as well--very cool!!!
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Made me look at my DSSD. Agree with the above poster that these are different. The DSSD has springs on the clasp where the above referenced pic of the sub does not. I can't tell you how often I use the glidelock feature depending on need - it is super nice.
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To clarify a little confusion here(maybe)......
The DSSD and the newest Sub's both have what's called the GLIDELOCK clasp,but,they are different from each other!!! The newer subs glidelock can only be adjusted from underneath the buckle and has a total adjustment of 21mm and no longer an extension link!!! So 21mm is the total adjustment!! The DSSD glidelock adjustment can be accessed from the top(whist wearing) and has an adjustment of 18mm, + also has a divers foldout extension link like the old SD and Subs for a further 26mm adjustment!!(total of 44mm,the larger adjustment is for thicker divesuits needed at extreme depths!) Why Rolex named it the Glidelock for both is obvious although a little variation on both models..Hope that clears things up a little!!! ![]() ![]()
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Rob, great explanation ........ that clears it up for me!
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