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lhawli · 7 April 2017, 12:39 AM

Apologies if this was already discussed and I missed it, but my search found many results for fitting the new 116610 glide lock clasp on the old 16610 bracelet.

I find the new glide lock a little too big and was wondering can you fit the old 16610 clasp onto the new 116610 bracelet. Is this possible?

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mjclark32 · 7 April 2017, 12:48 AM

Sure you can.

esscaster · 7 April 2017, 12:59 AM

Yeah I think a couple aftermarket pins need to be used but I've seen the retrofit done for sure.

904VT · 7 April 2017, 01:05 AM

I feel like the weight distribution may be a bit off though, since the old clasps were more "dainty" and new watch so heavy. Would love to see pictures though if you make it happen

watchwatcher · 7 April 2017, 02:04 AM

There is no way I would do that...but hey, it's your watch.

And yes, I think it would be possible.

lhawli · 7 April 2017, 02:05 AM

Thanks all - really appreciate the feedback.

I will be looking to source a 16610 clasp and fit it on my 116610 SubC.

I heard there was "newer" clasp of the 16610 clasp. Am I correct in assuming it to be the 91350?

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saskmh · 7 April 2017, 02:32 AM

If you want to get rid of the glidelock I'm interested

lhawli · 7 April 2017, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saskmh

If you want to get rid of the glidelock I'm interested

I won't get rid of it - sorry! I just want to have the option to try out the older, smaller and slimmer clasp. Which I also love the look of more than the n w glide lock.

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doramas · 7 April 2017, 05:00 AM

I would not do it.

Robbyman · 7 April 2017, 05:25 AM

Use the clasp off the Ceramic GMT, I use one on my 16610 and it is perfect.

saskmh · 7 April 2017, 06:03 AM

I agree for some watches a glidelock is much to large. The flip lock on a yachtmaster for example is perfectly proportioned. I tried the glidelock off another watch on it once for comparison and it was just too big. On a sub however I think it balances the watch out nicely. I actually wore a 16610 once with a gildelock and to me it was perfection!

lhawli · 7 April 2017, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbyman

Use the clasp off the Ceramic GMT, I use one on my 16610 and it is perfect.

I like that idea! I would just brush the PCL.

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7 April 2017, 12:39 AM	#1
lhawli "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 1,256	16610 clasp on 116610 bracelet? Apologies if this was already discussed and I missed it, but my search found many results for fitting the new 116610 glide lock clasp on the old 16610 bracelet. I find the new glide lock a little too big and was wondering can you fit the old 16610 clasp onto the new 116610 bracelet. Is this possible? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ AP Royal Oak [15400ST.01] Rolex DateJust 41 [126334] Rolex Submariner Date [116610LV] Rolex GMT Master II [116710BLNR] Rolex Cosmograph Daytona [116500LN]

7 April 2017, 12:48 AM	#2
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Sure you can. __________________

7 April 2017, 02:05 AM	#6
lhawli "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 1,256	16610 clasp on 116610 bracelet? Thanks all - really appreciate the feedback. I will be looking to source a 16610 clasp and fit it on my 116610 SubC. I heard there was "newer" clasp of the 16610 clasp. Am I correct in assuming it to be the 91350? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ AP Royal Oak [15400ST.01] Rolex DateJust 41 [126334] Rolex Submariner Date [116610LV] Rolex GMT Master II [116710BLNR] Rolex Cosmograph Daytona [116500LN]

7 April 2017, 02:32 AM	#7
saskmh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,027	If you want to get rid of the glidelock I'm interested __________________ RCN (Canadian) Tudor Milsub database co-manager

7 April 2017, 06:03 AM	#11
saskmh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,027	I agree for some watches a glidelock is much to large. The flip lock on a yachtmaster for example is perfectly proportioned. I tried the glidelock off another watch on it once for comparison and it was just too big. On a sub however I think it balances the watch out nicely. I actually wore a 16610 once with a gildelock and to me it was perfection! __________________ RCN (Canadian) Tudor Milsub database co-manager

7 April 2017, 12:59 AM	#3
esscaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 98	Yeah I think a couple aftermarket pins need to be used but I've seen the retrofit done for sure.

7 April 2017, 01:05 AM	#4
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	I feel like the weight distribution may be a bit off though, since the old clasps were more "dainty" and new watch so heavy. Would love to see pictures though if you make it happen

7 April 2017, 02:04 AM	#5
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,002	There is no way I would do that...but hey, it's your watch. And yes, I think it would be possible.

7 April 2017, 05:00 AM	#9
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	I would not do it.

7 April 2017, 05:25 AM	#10
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	Use the clasp off the Ceramic GMT, I use one on my 16610 and it is perfect.

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