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Old 26 July 2007, 12:39 PM   #1
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Clasps

There is always talk on here about new clasps. I could not tell the difference really. Flip lock etc..

Can anybody give us a history or breakdown of the various Rolex clasps of late model Rolex? Pics would be great too.

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Old 26 July 2007, 12:43 PM   #2
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Here is a pic of the new clasp on my SS GMT II. Sorry the plastic is still on!!!
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Old 26 July 2007, 02:24 PM   #3
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Here is a pic of the new clasp on my SS GMT II. Sorry the plastic is still on!!!
The polished ss on the clasp is going to scratch easily.Should polish out nicely though.Like the looks of the polished ss,but not that practical as a daily watch.
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Old 26 July 2007, 12:46 PM   #4
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Robb, you didn't show the expand-a-link! That's probably the best part -- well, either that or the way that it "snaps" into place with a springlike tension.
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Old 26 July 2007, 12:48 PM   #5
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I had to charge my battery on my camera so I didnt get time to get that shot yet. But yes it is a cool feature!
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Old 26 July 2007, 12:50 PM   #6
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Robb, knowing you and your fear of scratches that plastic might be on there for a while Watch looks great and I'm happy for you.
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Old 26 July 2007, 12:53 PM   #7
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Robb, knowing you and your fear of scratches that plastic might be on there for a while Watch looks great and I'm happy for you.


Wow! You guys have already figured me out!!
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Old 26 July 2007, 12:55 PM   #8
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Is this clasp brand new? Even more new than say the ones on other sports models? I think I have a "flip lock" clasp on my TT Blue Sub and the Crown is on the bracelet portion of the clasp, not the actual clasp.
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Old 26 July 2007, 12:59 PM   #9
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Here are pics of both side by side..

1st pic---GMT II
2nd pic---LV
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Old 26 July 2007, 01:02 PM   #10
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Is this clasp brand new? Even more new than say the ones on other sports models? I think I have a "flip lock" clasp on my TT Blue Sub and the Crown is on the bracelet portion of the clasp, not the actual clasp.
This one is better. Lock up feels more "natural" instead of "forced". There's a spring action goin' on that makes everything feel more secure. Hard to describe really...
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Old 26 July 2007, 01:48 PM   #11
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Would somebody mind posting a picture of the comfort link? TY!
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Old 26 July 2007, 02:41 PM   #12
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Seems Rolex is just following the trend of all the other Swiss Watch makers in terms of having center polished links. Example of other Watch Companies that have polished centr or outer links on their Sport Watches: GP, GO, Panerai, UN, JLC, Blancpain, Omega (on some models).
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Old 26 July 2007, 03:47 PM   #13
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Seems Rolex is just following the trend of all the other Swiss Watch makers in terms of having center polished links. Example of other Watch Companies that have polished centr or outer links on their Sport Watches: GP, GO, Panerai, UN, JLC, Blancpain, Omega (on some models).
Some people have said that they do not like the polished center links since it

does take away from the "sporty" look that the watch is really about. My

opinion is that they should have kept the center links brushed on the stainless

steel version and polished only on the TT or YG version but I think the SS

does look sharp polished too. Its just a matter of preference.



This thought just occurred to me....how about a bracelet with polished center

links and polished links on both sides of the center as well?

It'll be like wearing a mirror on your wrist!!
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Old 26 July 2007, 03:57 PM   #14
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Some people have said that they do not like the polished center links since it

does take away from the "sporty" look that the watch is really about. My

opinion is that they should have kept the center links brushed on the stainless

steel version and polished only on the TT or YG version but I think the SS

does look sharp polished too. Its just a matter of preference.



This thought just occurred to me....how about a bracelet with polished center

links and polished links on both sides of the center as well?

It'll be like wearing a mirror on your wrist!!
Perhaps they could have kept the bracelet completely brushed.
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Old 26 July 2007, 10:14 PM   #15
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I only have one Rolex for myself

Here's a shot of my SD clasp and along side it the Omega SMP clasp. The SD clasp was not centered as I didn't want to scratch the side of the SD with the crown of the Omega.

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