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skprd13 · 8 April 2013, 01:09 PM

Aloha all,
Just had to say the Rolex glide lock clasp to me is the greatest thing since sliced butter. Not sure how your wrist is throughout the day, however mine will seem to fluctuate in size during the day. Having the easy to use glide lock I can either increase it or shrink the bracelet in no time at all and it fits perfect! I wish the glide lock was used on all of the oyster bracelets.
Aloha from Kauai.
Tom

Ashlar38 · 8 April 2013, 01:21 PM

I agree - want one for my YM I and not easily found.

paverman · 8 April 2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by skprd13

Aloha all,
Just had to say the Rolex glide lock clasp to me is the greatest thing since sliced butter. Not sure how your wrist is throughout the day, however mine will seem to fluctuate in size during the day. Having the easy to use glide lock I can either increase it or shrink the bracelet in no time at all and it fits perfect! I wish the glide lock was used on all of the oyster bracelets.
Aloha from Kauai.
Tom

Sliced butter?

Where have I been.

ecsub44 · 8 April 2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by paverman

Sliced butter?

Where have I been.

paverman · 8 April 2013, 01:29 PM

On a serious note, I agree that the glide lock is wonderful. I adjust mine on my wg sub at least once or twice a day, especially in the summer going in and out of ac.

Thatguy · 8 April 2013, 01:37 PM

Big fan of the glidelock and I just realized I am sick if slicing butter!

mmmk604 · 8 April 2013, 06:56 PM

I love my SubC with the Glidelock. I don't often adjust it, but when I do, it's a piece of cake!

Bangel · 8 April 2013, 07:03 PM

I'm a great fan of the functionality of the Glidelock.

My only criticism would be that it makes the length of the clasp quite substantial.

Psmith · 8 April 2013, 07:01 PM

I agree - should be standard (or at least optional) on all sport models

Rwc13 · 8 April 2013, 07:45 PM

.........until you experience the bracelet on the Tudor Pelagos - hands free continuous adjustment. Surely Rolex will us this sytem on other watches to pay for the investment in developing it?

mmmk604 · 8 April 2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rwc13

.........until you experience the bracelet on the Tudor Pelagos - hands free continuous adjustment. Surely Rolex will us this sytem on other watches to pay for the investment in developing it?

I'm not sure a lot of people will like using it since they don't dive. I haven't used it myself though.

I use the pinky finger rule when sizing my bracelet, so there's some slack when it comes to tightness.
Would the continuous adjustment always be adjusted a "no finger" gap?

Rwc13 · 9 April 2013, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mmmk604

I'm not sure a lot of people will like using it since they don't dive. I haven't used it myself though.

I use the pinky finger rule when sizing my bracelet, so there's some slack when it comes to tightness.
Would the continuous adjustment always be adjusted a "no finger" gap?

I dive very infrequently, but I wear the Pelagos a lot, and I leave it on the continuously variable setting all the time. The power of the spring seems to be just right to achieve a constant fitted but relaxed feel on the wrist no matter how much your wrist expands or contracts. I've had a SubC, and the glidelock system is a huge step forward over the previous adjustment mechanism, but I would suggest the Pelagos system moves the game on again.

bigwatchman · 8 April 2013, 09:08 PM

I get my butter in a tub...

metalsofwar · 8 April 2013, 10:27 PM

FYI Slice bred is only compatible sliced butter, if you have used anything else in the past you created a lot of incompatibility for your taste buds!

Psmith · 8 April 2013, 10:28 PM

I can't believe it's not butter...

Henrik G · 8 April 2013, 10:37 PM

Never heard of sliced butter, even during my visit to beautiful Kauaii, but the glidelock is a marvelous piece of engineering. I often adjust for a better fit during the day. Clever system indeed !

gpfps · 8 April 2013, 10:39 PM

With my DD and 14060 I just wear it a little loose when my wrist is normal size. When it gets hot or I work out it just gets a little tighter, no big deal to me. I think glidelock is hyped little and do not like at all the hugh clasp !

allen993 · 8 April 2013, 10:41 PM

I completley agree about the Glidelock. With such a perfect watch...I want the perfect fit...which is a bit of trial and error in the beginning. I've had my new Sub for a week now and am just getting the perfect fit dialed in. I don't adjust mine during the day. When my wrist is 'expanded'...the fit is very slightly tight...'contracted'...the fit is very slightly loose. I imagine I'll make an adjustment when Winter comes around again.

tifosi · 8 April 2013, 10:48 PM

I agree the Glidelock is amazing. I don't adjust mine at all in day to day wearing as I only use it for a diver's extension, but it is fun to mess around with every once in a while. I like to set my bracelet and forget it.

mmmmp · 8 April 2013, 11:37 PM

Wish Rolex would adapt the GL for use on the Super Jubilee. That would be great.
Now, if you'll excuse me I have some butter to slice. :)

VADanno · 9 April 2013, 12:00 AM

Glide-lock was developed so we would buy a watch from an AD, instead of using the pre-loved market. That, of course, is for those who are not willing to wait for more GL braceleted watches to and at DavidsW and other trusted sellers.

landroverking · 9 April 2013, 12:10 AM

Great until the weld breaks.

floater156 · 9 April 2013, 12:29 AM

I used to use my ezlink often. Now I almost never use it. I agree with you opinion of the glidelock,

nauticajoe · 9 April 2013, 12:45 AM

I love the glidelock.

Cru Jones · 9 April 2013, 12:53 AM

yes, glidelock is very cool, even if i find i don't fiddle with it much now that i have my "perfect" fit.

AK797 · 9 April 2013, 08:43 AM

I think the glidelock type clasp should be mandatory on all luxury sports watches over say £4K, as should AR, but Ive actually hardly ever adjusted it, guess my wrists dont change size much.

threemonkeys · 9 April 2013, 09:52 AM

One of those things you never knew you had to have.

xxthe_remedyxx · 9 April 2013, 10:06 AM

Sliced butter would be awesome with sliced bread!

tifosi · 9 April 2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by xxthe_remedyxx

Sliced butter would be awesome with sliced bread!

Wait!!!! Are you telling me they make sliced bread, now?????

TonyD · 9 April 2013, 11:07 PM

I HATE buying watches with a solid bracelet. Maybe I'm just weird but my wrist swells up like crazy every day.

Walk around for an hour shopping? Swinging my arm around seems to make all the blood rush to my wrist.

Hot day at the ballpark? Forget it!

Eat a ham sandwich? Within 10 minutes my watch looks like the bracelet will explode and fly across the room.

Seriously though, an adjustable bracelet is a must have in my world. If its not offered then normally I will opt for a strap. That's a shame because of some of the nicer bracelets out there.

8 April 2013, 01:09 PM	#1
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Glide lock greatest thing since sliced butter! Aloha all, Just had to say the Rolex glide lock clasp to me is the greatest thing since sliced butter. Not sure how your wrist is throughout the day, however mine will seem to fluctuate in size during the day. Having the easy to use glide lock I can either increase it or shrink the bracelet in no time at all and it fits perfect! I wish the glide lock was used on all of the oyster bracelets. Aloha from Kauai. Tom

8 April 2013, 07:01 PM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I agree - should be standard (or at least optional) on all sport models __________________

8 April 2013, 09:08 PM	#13
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	I get my butter in a tub... __________________ Waiting for Arrival... Omega Seamaster 120 Automatic Luminox 3950 Orange Luminox Field Watch Day-Date Casio G-Shock Analog/Chrono

8 April 2013, 10:28 PM	#15
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I can't believe it's not butter... Attached Images __________________

8 April 2013, 10:48 PM	#19
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I agree the Glidelock is amazing. I don't adjust mine at all in day to day wearing as I only use it for a diver's extension, but it is fun to mess around with every once in a while. I like to set my bracelet and forget it. __________________ Russ

8 April 2013, 01:21 PM	#2
Ashlar38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 18	I agree - want one for my YM I and not easily found.

8 April 2013, 01:29 PM	#5
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870	On a serious note, I agree that the glide lock is wonderful. I adjust mine on my wg sub at least once or twice a day, especially in the summer going in and out of ac.

8 April 2013, 01:37 PM	#6
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Big fan of the glidelock and I just realized I am sick if slicing butter!

8 April 2013, 06:56 PM	#7
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	I love my SubC with the Glidelock. I don't often adjust it, but when I do, it's a piece of cake!

8 April 2013, 07:03 PM	#8
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I'm a great fan of the functionality of the Glidelock. My only criticism would be that it makes the length of the clasp quite substantial.

8 April 2013, 07:45 PM	#10
Rwc13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 14	.........until you experience the bracelet on the Tudor Pelagos - hands free continuous adjustment. Surely Rolex will us this sytem on other watches to pay for the investment in developing it?

8 April 2013, 10:27 PM	#14
metalsofwar Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Gabe Location: Cork, Ireland Watch: GMT2c Posts: 36	FYI Slice bred is only compatible sliced butter, if you have used anything else in the past you created a lot of incompatibility for your taste buds!

8 April 2013, 10:37 PM	#16
Henrik G "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Denmark Watch: Explorer 39mm Posts: 112	Never heard of sliced butter, even during my visit to beautiful Kauaii, but the glidelock is a marvelous piece of engineering. I often adjust for a better fit during the day. Clever system indeed !

8 April 2013, 10:39 PM	#17
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	With my DD and 14060 I just wear it a little loose when my wrist is normal size. When it gets hot or I work out it just gets a little tighter, no big deal to me. I think glidelock is hyped little and do not like at all the hugh clasp !

8 April 2013, 10:41 PM	#18
allen993 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 173	I completley agree about the Glidelock. With such a perfect watch...I want the perfect fit...which is a bit of trial and error in the beginning. I've had my new Sub for a week now and am just getting the perfect fit dialed in. I don't adjust mine during the day. When my wrist is 'expanded'...the fit is very slightly tight...'contracted'...the fit is very slightly loose. I imagine I'll make an adjustment when Winter comes around again.

8 April 2013, 11:37 PM	#20
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	Wish Rolex would adapt the GL for use on the Super Jubilee. That would be great. Now, if you'll excuse me I have some butter to slice. :)

9 April 2013, 12:00 AM	#21
VADanno "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Dan Location: Austin, TX Watch: Rolex Turn-O-Graph Posts: 408	Glide-lock was developed so we would buy a watch from an AD, instead of using the pre-loved market. That, of course, is for those who are not willing to wait for more GL braceleted watches to and at DavidsW and other trusted sellers.

9 April 2013, 12:10 AM	#22
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Great until the weld breaks.

9 April 2013, 12:29 AM	#23
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	I used to use my ezlink often. Now I almost never use it. I agree with you opinion of the glidelock, __________________ Lead by example through production.

9 April 2013, 12:45 AM	#24
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I love the glidelock.

9 April 2013, 12:53 AM	#25
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	yes, glidelock is very cool, even if i find i don't fiddle with it much now that i have my "perfect" fit.

9 April 2013, 08:43 AM	#26
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I think the glidelock type clasp should be mandatory on all luxury sports watches over say £4K, as should AR, but Ive actually hardly ever adjusted it, guess my wrists dont change size much.

9 April 2013, 09:52 AM	#27
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	One of those things you never knew you had to have.

9 April 2013, 10:06 AM	#28
xxthe_remedyxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: George Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,105	Sliced butter would be awesome with sliced bread!

9 April 2013, 11:07 PM	#30
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,471	I HATE buying watches with a solid bracelet. Maybe I'm just weird but my wrist swells up like crazy every day. Walk around for an hour shopping? Swinging my arm around seems to make all the blood rush to my wrist. Hot day at the ballpark? Forget it! Eat a ham sandwich? Within 10 minutes my watch looks like the bracelet will explode and fly across the room. Seriously though, an adjustable bracelet is a must have in my world. If its not offered then normally I will opt for a strap. That's a shame because of some of the nicer bracelets out there. __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

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