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Old 14 November 2013, 12:03 PM   #1
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The perfect Sub for me :)

Well, I've been on a horological journey for a while and I think I've finally found my perfect watch. I've had several Rolexes over the past several years and every one of them lacked something for me. I really have a dislike for the 'super case', I think the proportions are all wrong and they look goofy to me (except for the DSSD but it's too big for me). I also dislike the old style 'tuna can' bracelets... not only do they pull my arm hair out but they sound cheap and feel cheap as they are hollow. The clasp has no real on the fly adjustment either. In my quest for my perfect watch I came to the conclusion that I had to meld old and new. After getting over the sticker shock (not to mention finding one!) of the glidelock clasp and bracelet I decided I had to have one to make my 16610LV complete.

There is just something about the original LV that I LOVE - the properly proportioned case, the maxi dial (which looks even larger in the non super case) and that rich green bezel that shimmers and changes shades depending on the light. Now that the LV and the glidelock have been mated, I can say that I have created a winner that feels great on the wrist. I can say that it is the solid band and clasp that make the new watches feel so solid and substantial - the older LV feels much like that now because of this band.

In short, the glidelock clasp is by far the best watch clasp ever created IMO Anyone who likes the older subs this is an amazing upgrade! It is worth the price of admission (at least to me) and puts the feel of the watch in a different league. Anyway, a few pics.









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Old 14 November 2013, 12:10 PM   #2
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Congratulations! I agree with you about the new bracelets. The quality is staggering. So much better.
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Old 14 November 2013, 12:31 PM   #3
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That's awesome. What a combo you have going there with the glidelock and LV.
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Old 14 November 2013, 12:34 PM   #4
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Great, the perfect watch is what's perfect for you. Enjoy it.
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Old 14 November 2013, 12:36 PM   #5
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glidelock clasp perfect!

Hi Scott, great combo. Could you please let us know where you sourced the glidelock clasp and roughly how much are they?
I am sure there are many of us out there who would appreciate some more details.
I want one for sure.
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Old 14 November 2013, 12:47 PM   #6
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Your going get a lot of haters on this one and I know the old bracelets did there Job but I couldn't agree more about what you said about the new clasp/bracelet. I would never buy an old Sub because of that bracelet. An expensive watch should come with a nice clasp.
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Old 14 November 2013, 12:52 PM   #7
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Great photos!
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Old 14 November 2013, 12:55 PM   #8
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Old 14 November 2013, 01:08 PM   #9
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Congrats! I agree with you the glidelock really is an amazing bracelet. The ease of use and the perfect fit day in and day out. My wrist changes in diameter during the day and being able to adjust on the fly most definitely makes it a winner in my book!
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Old 14 November 2013, 01:14 PM   #10
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I would also like to know the details of how you sourced the band. I also love the 16600LV but hate the hollow band.
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Old 14 November 2013, 01:17 PM   #11
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Hi Scott, great combo. Could you please let us know where you sourced the glidelock clasp and roughly how much are they?
I am sure there are many of us out there who would appreciate some more details.
I want one for sure.
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Seems about a year ago there were a LOT for sale, they go for ~$2k so not cheap by any means... I got mine here in the classifieds... I did contemplate buying a new no date subc, take the bracelet and just sell the head... that may be the only way to get one these days.
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Your going get a lot of haters on this one and I know the old bracelets did there Job but I couldn't agree more about what you said about the new clasp/bracelet. I would never buy an old Sub because of that bracelet. An expensive watch should come with a nice clasp.
What do they say, haters gonna hate? It's ok, it's just a band swap, I still have the original and have no intention of getting rid of it. Wait until I put a green date wheel in
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Congrats! I agree with you the glidelock really is an amazing bracelet. The ease of use and the perfect fit day in and day out. My wrist changes in diameter during the day and being able to adjust on the fly most definitely makes it a winner in my book!
Yes, that and it doesn't pull my arm hairs out
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Old 14 November 2013, 01:20 PM   #12
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That's a sweet setup for sure.
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Old 14 November 2013, 01:24 PM   #13
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Nice combo.
The glidlock is a great improvement.
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Old 14 November 2013, 01:25 PM   #14
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very nice
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Old 14 November 2013, 01:27 PM   #15
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Nice modification, congrats!
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Old 14 November 2013, 01:29 PM   #16
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I like that a lot and agree that is a perfect combo. I don't know why anyone would hate that. It's your watch.
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Old 14 November 2013, 02:27 PM   #17
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It seems like the perfect combination of old and new. Well done!
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Old 14 November 2013, 02:32 PM   #18
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Nicely done, congrats
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Old 14 November 2013, 03:42 PM   #19
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Old 14 November 2013, 05:31 PM   #20
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That's a great idea! You've created an awesome Sub!

Changing a bracelet isn't a "mod", so the anti-mod crowd shouldn't have any issue with it, either. Hell, I have a 93150 on my 1680, that's essentailly the same thing.
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Old 14 November 2013, 07:18 PM   #21
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Nice!
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Old 14 November 2013, 07:36 PM   #22
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Congrats - nicely done
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Old 14 November 2013, 08:01 PM   #23
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Adding the glidelock clasp is a great mod!
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Old 14 November 2013, 09:16 PM   #24
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Old 14 November 2013, 09:20 PM   #25
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Looks great and I bet it fits the same way
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Old 14 November 2013, 10:45 PM   #26
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Congratulations! Nice story about your journey too.
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Old 14 November 2013, 10:47 PM   #27
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Old 15 November 2013, 12:02 AM   #28
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Old 15 November 2013, 01:40 AM   #29
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Old 15 November 2013, 02:07 AM   #30
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The Glidelock is one idea I love. You have created a great combo indeed.
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