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21 February 2013, 12:19 AM | #1 |
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Glidelock clasp
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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. Thanks |
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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21 February 2013, 12:26 AM | #3 |
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Have to agree with the crazy expensive its around $1650 on its own if I remember.
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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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buying a 97200 would be easier methinks - and sell on the 93150 afterward...
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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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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 Last edited by Brandon(phila); 21 February 2013 at 12:43 AM.. Reason: type o |
21 February 2013, 12:47 AM | #8 |
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Paul,
Will a 97200 fit a 14060? |
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Is your 14060 that much different in the case lug hole positioning from a 16610?
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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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Yes - not a "bolt-on". But he was going to mod the 93150 anyway, right?
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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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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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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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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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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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I've got one..
...for sale if you need. Was going to post it in the FS section this weekend. PM if interested.
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