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Old 21 February 2013, 12:19 AM   #1
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Glidelock clasp

Hi all,

Does anyone know how to acquire a glidelock clasp? Will Rolex install one on a 93150 bracelet? Can I buy the clasp from Rolex and trade my Filplock? Or do I go the aftermarket?
Any help would be appreciated.

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Old 21 February 2013, 12:23 AM   #2
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You'll have to source one yourself as Rolex won't sell or install it on a model that doesn't have it. Try asking one of our members, Puffy. Be warned... It's crazy expensive.
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Old 21 February 2013, 12:26 AM   #3
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You'll have to source one yourself as Rolex won't sell or install it on a model that doesn't have it. Try asking one of our members, Puffy. Be warned... It's crazy expensive.
Have to agree with the crazy expensive its around $1650 on its own if I remember.
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Old 21 February 2013, 12:33 AM   #4
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as stated above + if you get one and it breaks, you are on your own!

rolex will not service it as you do not have a watch that it belongs to.

the glidelock clasps have been known to break, infrequently as it may be, it will come out of your pocket.
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Old 21 February 2013, 12:35 AM   #5
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buying a 97200 would be easier methinks - and sell on the 93150 afterward...
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Old 21 February 2013, 12:37 AM   #6
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Thanks Mike. I was in touch with Puffy, and he can't get anymore.
I can't believe Rolex would miss out on a great source of profit from the upgrade market.
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Old 21 February 2013, 12:42 AM   #7
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Wow expensive

...and I haven't heard of them breaking. Except for the weld...but all the newer Rolex clasps for the past 7 + years have that weld. Including DJ's Daytona etc...
The only thing I heard happened a few times in the screw backed out a little and made it very difficult to move.

Is that price for the Sub version or the DSSD version...probably even more for DSSD version.

I did see a post here within the last few months that someone sourced one and put on older style Sub

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Old 21 February 2013, 12:47 AM   #8
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Paul,
Will a 97200 fit a 14060?
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Old 21 February 2013, 12:49 AM   #9
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Paul,
Will a 97200 fit a 14060?
I don't believe so.
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Old 21 February 2013, 03:10 AM   #10
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buying a 97200 would be easier methinks - and sell on the 93150 afterward...
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I don't believe so.
I based my suggestion on work I read about on TRF when Nathan put a 97200 on an M s/n 16610 back in 2011. Take a look here: http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...74#post2965774

Is your 14060 that much different in the case lug hole positioning from a 16610?
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Old 21 February 2013, 03:14 AM   #11
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I based my suggestion on work I read about on TRF when Nathan put a 97200 on an M s/n 16610 back in 2011. Take a look here: http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...74#post2965774
Yes it works on the 16610 but the 14060/14060M won't take any of the SEL bracelets without modifications to the bracelet endlinks.
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Old 21 February 2013, 03:16 AM   #12
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love the glidelock clasp one of the best upgrades rolex has came up with.....dont know how to get one aftermarket, I would bite the bullet and buy a watch that came with it already
DSSD or subC I think are the only 2 models but don't quote me on that
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Old 21 February 2013, 03:17 AM   #13
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Yes - not a "bolt-on". But he was going to mod the 93150 anyway, right?
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Old 21 February 2013, 03:24 AM   #14
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Thanks Mike. I was in touch with Puffy, and he can't get anymore.
I can't believe Rolex would miss out on a great source of profit from the upgrade market.
Just a wild guess: it might just be that Rolex doesn't want to discourage the purchase of new models in any way. A buyer may delay the purchase of a new watch if s/he simply upgrades his/her current watch with the newer model's (improved) parts.
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Old 21 February 2013, 05:30 AM   #15
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rolex will not fit newer parts to older models as the parts wear differently

i'm out of favours via my contact at rolex, sorry guys
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Old 21 February 2013, 05:32 AM   #16
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Yes - not a "bolt-on". But he was going to mod the 93150 anyway, right?
i did that and it's an easy swap

see here

i'm not back to the 93150 as the glidelock was too long and heavy in the long run
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Old 21 February 2013, 06:30 AM   #17
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wow!

a few of those clasp can get you a used Rolex :p
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Old 21 February 2013, 03:20 PM   #18
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It is a great mod, that is for sure! My 93250 has been on the sidelines collecting dust for a long time!!!! My only regret, I should have bought more when I had the chance! :-)

Don't overlook the GMTc/Daytona bracelet or even clasp as a worthwhile mod, though very tough to source as well!
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Old 22 February 2013, 07:03 PM   #19
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I've got one..

...for sale if you need. Was going to post it in the FS section this weekend. PM if interested.

The Rolex glidelock clasp is a work of modern horological genius
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