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5 November 2013, 04:49 PM | #1 |
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my thoughts on my sub-c clasp
When I first bought my submariner about half a year ago, I noticed how long the clasp was, say compared to the GMT-IIC, Explorer and Daytona.
Well, it's been 6 months into it and whenever I have my sub on my wrist and turn it over to look at the crown, I feel like the clasp size is just perfect. I actually like how the large clasp is able to cover about 80% of the bottom of my wrist and I feel it looks really classy without showing its links. This is just a personal view and is not intended in insulting anyone who owns either of the above watches, which I think are gorgeous. Does anybody share my point of view on how perfect the size of the clasp is? When I look at the Exp II 216570, I feel the clasp is actually quite small. |
5 November 2013, 05:22 PM | #2 |
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It's all relative but I do like the easy glide clasp. Wish I could find an 18k YG one.
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5 November 2013, 05:33 PM | #3 |
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Yup, at first I thought the clasp was a bit long on the SubC and would definitely be a scratch magnet but 2 months down to wearing the SubC, I do believe the long clasp is just right for my 6.5 inch wrist and I just have 1 tiny hairline scratch so far. So it's all good.
No experience yet on the 42mm Expy and new GMT2c so I can't comment on their clasp. |
5 November 2013, 07:16 PM | #4 |
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yup, the clasp is a winner. and, for me, the little nicks and scratches it easily picks up add to my enjoyment of the watch.
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5 November 2013, 07:37 PM | #5 |
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I prefer the bigger clasp as well.
I wish it was on all models in the pro line. |
5 November 2013, 07:55 PM | #6 |
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I'm not bothered by the scratches on my Glidelock clasp, but I actually think the overall look would be better if the clasp was shorter and more of the bracelet was exposed.
I know this would reduce the functionality of the clasp, but I don't need the full range of adjustment it currently offers. (Yes, I wear a Submariner but I don't dive.... ) |
6 November 2013, 12:43 AM | #7 |
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I like the old clasp better it looks and feels part of the bracelet. the clasp on the DS is one half of the band. To big and bulky for me.
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6 November 2013, 12:47 AM | #8 |
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Love the features of the newer clasp, wish it could have been engineered tad shorter though.
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6 November 2013, 12:56 AM | #9 |
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I like it a lot, the precision manufacturing and engineering of it is fantastic!
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6 November 2013, 01:17 AM | #10 |
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Best bracelet-clasp ever made IMHO.
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6 November 2013, 10:13 AM | #11 |
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Glidelock aficionado here
It's a pity that Rolex don't offer it as an option for all the sporty models
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6 November 2013, 10:39 AM | #12 |
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6 November 2013, 11:58 AM | #13 |
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Hadn't given the size much thought; too impressed with how well it works.
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6 November 2013, 01:46 PM | #14 |
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I agree !
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6 November 2013, 02:08 PM | #15 |
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Couldn't agree more. I love every single thing about my Sub C. EVERYTHING!!!
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6 November 2013, 03:19 PM | #16 |
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somehow the glidelock is slightly more scratch resistant... |
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