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Old 27 April 2017, 01:04 PM   #1
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Glidelock bracelet...on a kermit!
Well,
After waiting a couple of months, I finally received my new glidelock bracelet from my local AD for my 'Kermit'. This thing is great!!
Here are some pics. I think I got all the stickers off.
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Old 27 April 2017, 01:06 PM   #2
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Looks great! Are those the original end links to the kermit or do the 6 digit end links fit the 5 digit case?
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Old 27 April 2017, 01:10 PM   #3
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Looks great! Are those the original end links to the kermit or do the 6 digit end links fit the 5 digit case?
Thanks. 6 digit endlinks. Picked up today and the rep at the AD put it on with no problems. It was as it was built for it.
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Old 27 April 2017, 01:13 PM   #4
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Looks great....that's surely a good combo, best of both worlds.
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Old 27 April 2017, 01:14 PM   #5
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Looks great....that's surely a good combo, best of both worlds.
Yes it is. Thanks
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Old 27 April 2017, 01:26 PM   #6
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Is the steel exactly the same colour? The first photo shows a small variation, but then again the light is not so good.
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Old 27 April 2017, 01:34 PM   #7
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Is the steel exactly the same colour? The first photo shows a small variation, but then again the light is not so good.
Yes it is. I simply swapped out the original bracelet for glidelock one.
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Old 27 April 2017, 02:17 PM   #8
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Yes it is. I simply swapped out the original bracelet for glidelock one.
I thought Rolex would only let you put original stock parts on a reference.
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Old 27 April 2017, 07:35 PM   #9
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I thought Rolex would only let you put original stock parts on a reference.
I didnt to thrpugh RSC, simply ordered the bracelet.
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Old 27 April 2017, 01:31 PM   #10
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Wish the glidelock came on all sports models
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Old 27 April 2017, 01:34 PM   #11
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Wish the glidelock came on all sports models
Me too. I also wish you could order it from every AD for $150 like the omega alternative.
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Old 27 April 2017, 01:41 PM   #12
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Me too. I also wish you could order it from every AD for $150 like the omega alternative.
Agreed. Especially in PM.
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Old 28 April 2017, 05:47 AM   #13
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Agreed. Especially in PM.

I would order several even if I did not need any!


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Old 27 April 2017, 01:33 PM   #14
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Nice modification....well done
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Old 28 April 2017, 06:30 AM   #15
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Nice modification....well done

Thank you Steve.
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Old 27 April 2017, 01:33 PM   #16
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So wait. You put the new submariner bracelet on the old submariner case, same end links and all?
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Old 27 April 2017, 01:45 PM   #17
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So wait. You put the new submariner bracelet on the old submariner case, same end links and all?
Yes.
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Old 27 April 2017, 01:59 PM   #18
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Congrats, looks great!!
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Old 27 April 2017, 02:06 PM   #19
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well done.
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Old 27 April 2017, 02:21 PM   #20
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Old 27 April 2017, 07:35 PM   #21
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Fantastic combo!!! Congrats!
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Old 27 April 2017, 07:50 PM   #22
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What is a kermit?
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Old 27 April 2017, 08:15 PM   #23
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What is a kermit?
You beat me to it!

I own a 'Z' 16610LV 50th Anniversary model, which I don't and will never confuse with a well loved character from the muppets. muppets ;)
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Old 27 April 2017, 08:16 PM   #24
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Old 27 April 2017, 08:26 PM   #25
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Well done. The Glidelock is an amazing bracelet.
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Old 27 April 2017, 08:51 PM   #26
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Old 27 April 2017, 09:26 PM   #27
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Very nice, best of both worlds!
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Absolutely the best of both worlds
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Enjoy that thing!

Now you got me wondering if I could do this with my YM
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That's great, I'm shocked they let you order one
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