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nikhsub1 · 14 November 2013, 12:03 PM

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.

Northbound · 14 November 2013, 12:10 PM

Congratulations! I agree with you about the new bracelets. The quality is staggering. So much better.

anothernewphone · 14 November 2013, 12:31 PM

That's awesome. What a combo you have going there with the glidelock and LV.

Jack T · 14 November 2013, 12:34 PM

Great, the perfect watch is what's perfect for you. Enjoy it.

knoffie · 14 November 2013, 12:36 PM

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.
Knoffie

Tooomey · 14 November 2013, 12:47 PM

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.

sea-dweller · 14 November 2013, 12:52 PM

Great photos!

nick c · 14 November 2013, 12:55 PM

Beauty

skprd13 · 14 November 2013, 01:08 PM

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!

BLACKHORSE 6 · 14 November 2013, 01:14 PM

I would also like to know the details of how you sourced the band. I also love the 16600LV but hate the hollow band.

nikhsub1 · 14 November 2013, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knoffie

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.
Knoffie

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tooomey

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by skprd13

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

Sixshooter · 14 November 2013, 01:20 PM

That's a sweet setup for sure.

paverman · 14 November 2013, 01:24 PM

Nice combo.

The glidlock is a great improvement.

Hairdude1 · 14 November 2013, 01:25 PM

very nice

viper9669 · 14 November 2013, 01:27 PM

Nice modification, congrats!

Chainring · 14 November 2013, 01:29 PM

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.

Bangel · 14 November 2013, 02:27 PM

It seems like the perfect combination of old and new. Well done!

Laszlo · 14 November 2013, 02:32 PM

Nicely done, congrats

HACKNSACK44 · 14 November 2013, 03:42 PM

Congrats!!

DCheeta · 14 November 2013, 05:31 PM

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.

bayerische · 14 November 2013, 07:18 PM

Nice!

Psmith · 14 November 2013, 07:36 PM

Congrats - nicely done

travisb · 14 November 2013, 08:01 PM

Adding the glidelock clasp is a great mod!

Jason71 · 14 November 2013, 09:16 PM

Congrats on finding your perfect Rolex

mailman · 14 November 2013, 09:20 PM

Looks great and I bet it fits the same way

Racerdj · 14 November 2013, 10:45 PM

Congratulations! Nice story about your journey too.

toph · 14 November 2013, 10:47 PM

Excellent!

mjclark32 · 15 November 2013, 12:02 AM

Well done

FTX I · 15 November 2013, 01:40 AM

Cc1966 · 15 November 2013, 02:07 AM

The Glidelock is one idea I love. You have created a great combo indeed.

14 November 2013, 12:03 PM	#1
nikhsub1 Server Advisor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA & NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,118	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.

14 November 2013, 12:34 PM	#4
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Great, the perfect watch is what's perfect for you. Enjoy it. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

14 November 2013, 12:36 PM	#5
knoffie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Paul Location: Australia Watch: sub 14060M cosc Posts: 174	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. Knoffie

14 November 2013, 12:47 PM	#6
Tooomey "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: JT Location: Mass Hole Watch: your step... Posts: 268	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. __________________ You wanna have a good time, you gotta have a good watch!

14 November 2013, 01:20 PM	#12
Sixshooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Caleb Location: Lubbock TX. USA Watch: Crude Prices Posts: 1,103	That's a sweet setup for sure. __________________ - VC - AP - Rolex - Omega

14 November 2013, 12:10 PM	#2
Northbound "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 39	Congratulations! I agree with you about the new bracelets. The quality is staggering. So much better.

14 November 2013, 12:31 PM	#3
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	That's awesome. What a combo you have going there with the glidelock and LV.

14 November 2013, 12:52 PM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Great photos!

14 November 2013, 12:55 PM	#8
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Beauty

14 November 2013, 01:08 PM	#9
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	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!

14 November 2013, 01:14 PM	#10
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,679	I would also like to know the details of how you sourced the band. I also love the 16600LV but hate the hollow band.

14 November 2013, 01:24 PM	#13
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870	Nice combo. The glidlock is a great improvement.

14 November 2013, 01:25 PM	#14
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	very nice

14 November 2013, 01:27 PM	#15
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Nice modification, congrats!

14 November 2013, 01:29 PM	#16
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	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.

14 November 2013, 02:27 PM	#17
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	It seems like the perfect combination of old and new. Well done!

14 November 2013, 02:32 PM	#18
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Nicely done, congrats __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

14 November 2013, 03:42 PM	#19
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

14 November 2013, 05:31 PM	#20
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	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.

14 November 2013, 07:18 PM	#21
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Nice! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

14 November 2013, 07:36 PM	#22
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats - nicely done __________________

14 November 2013, 08:01 PM	#23
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,500	Adding the glidelock clasp is a great mod!

14 November 2013, 09:16 PM	#24
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Congrats on finding your perfect Rolex __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

14 November 2013, 09:20 PM	#25
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Looks great and I bet it fits the same way __________________ JJ

14 November 2013, 10:45 PM	#26
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Congratulations! Nice story about your journey too. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

14 November 2013, 10:47 PM	#27
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Excellent! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

15 November 2013, 12:02 AM	#28
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Well done __________________

15 November 2013, 01:40 AM	#29
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15 November 2013, 02:07 AM	#30
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	The Glidelock is one idea I love. You have created a great combo indeed. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

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