WG Glidelock: what parts aren’t WG?

[bennytheshap]

Does anybody know what parts of the white gold Glidelock clasp are actually gold and which are not? For instance, is the component that attaches to an oysterflex and pivots up/down to lock into the clasp’s grooves WG or steel?

Asking because I’m wondering how harmful it could be to use an SS half link to extend an OF side.

Thank you

[SearChart]

Everything except for the two small plates that glide is made of WG, the plates are plastic.

[bennytheshap]

Thank you

[mokasyn]

In the white gold Glidelock clasp of a Rolex, the clasp itself is primarily made from 18k white gold, which includes the main body of the clasp and the part that locks into the grooves. However, the component that attaches to the Oysterflex strap and pivots to lock into the clasp’s grooves is generally not made from white gold. Instead, this component is typically made from a durable, corrosion-resistant steel or an alloy designed to withstand the stresses of daily use.

Using a stainless steel (SS) half-link to extend an Oysterflex strap should be generally fine. The stainless steel link would match the durability and strength needed for the adjustment mechanism, even though it's different from the white gold used in other parts of the clasp. The primary consideration would be to ensure that the SS link fits well with the existing setup and maintains the integrity of the clasp's locking mechanism.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Everything except for the two small plates that glide is made of WG, the plates are plastic.

This guy would know

[bennytheshap]

Originally Posted by mokasyn

In the white gold Glidelock clasp of a Rolex, the clasp itself is primarily made from 18k white gold, which includes the main body of the clasp and the part that locks into the grooves. However, the component that attaches to the Oysterflex strap and pivots to lock into the clasp’s grooves is generally not made from white gold. Instead, this component is typically made from a durable, corrosion-resistant steel or an alloy designed to withstand the stresses of daily use.

Using a stainless steel (SS) half-link to extend an Oysterflex strap should be generally fine. The stainless steel link would match the durability and strength needed for the adjustment mechanism, even though it's different from the white gold used in other parts of the clasp. The primary consideration would be to ensure that the SS link fits well with the existing setup and maintains the integrity of the clasp's locking mechanism.

Thanks! How sure are you of this? Getting conflicting info in this thread.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by bennytheshap

Thanks! How sure are you of this? Getting conflicting info in this thread.

It is unlikely to do any damage as it will probably hardly touch the inside of the clasp, if at all.

As long as the watch doesn't dangle around on your wrist and you keep it clean I think it should be fine to extend it with a ss half link.

[bennytheshap]

Originally Posted by SearChart

It is unlikely to do any damage as it will probably hardly touch the inside of the clasp, if at all.

As long as the watch doesn't dangle around on your wrist and you keep it clean I think it should be fine to extend it with a ss half link.

Thank you