Why Rolex does not use glidelock in all watches?

[JRique]

Glidelock is way better then the easylink adjustment, we can't even compare, I can't see why rolex does not use it in all sports models.

[teck21]

Theoretically, only divers need it for their wetsuits.

Tool watch and all.


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[Harry-57]

It replaced the diving extension on the Submariner. And it needed to. It looks like iterations of it are slowly emerging for some models, but it's original primary function was to go over wetsuits.

[Brew]

A properly sized bracelet requires 0 adjustment ~95% of the time. That other 5% can be handled via the salad bar.

[Stoffel]

I wouldn’t want the glide lock on anything other than a dive watch. The easy link is less bulky, looks better and is all the vast majority need.

[brandrea]

I hope eventually the mini glidelock as found on the YM2 Oysterflex set up, makes its way into the entire Rolex professional line up.

This might be the Goldilocks solution IMO

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I hope eventually the mini glidelock as found on the YM2 Oysterflex set up, makes its way into the entire Rolex professional line up.

This might be the Goldilocks solution IMO

Agree!!!


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[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I hope eventually the mini glidelock as found on the YM2 Oysterflex set up, makes its way into the entire Rolex professional line up.

This might be the Goldilocks solution IMO

Good point, Brian. The mini glide lock is a marvelous technical innovation that doesn't, for some reason, get a lot of air play around here.

It's also on the RG YM and the Sky-D models as well, which also gives me hope it's working it way into more of the professional line.

I was, however, disappointed they didn't retrofit it on the Daytona OF series, which, I must say, does not bode well for both of our hopes.

I hope I'm wrong.

[JSol1]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Agree!!!


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I also agree! Have all 3 clasps and the mini glide lock on my Everose YM is the perfect clasp to me...

[thenewrick]

I personally hate glidelock and love easylink. Glidelock just adds bulk to a bracelet and decreases comfort and I’m never needing to add anymore length than easylink provides

[JodyHighroller]

I have faith Rolex will eventually release the mini glide lock on the Daytona OF in the next few years. It’s literally the only OF model without it.

[JodyHighroller]

Originally Posted by thenewrick

I personally hate glidelock and love easylink. Glidelock just adds bulk to a bracelet and decreases comfort and I’m never needing to add anymore length than easylink provides

Mini glide lock is practically the same size as a normal clasp. Very negligible differences.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Good point, Brian. The mini glide lock is a marvelous technical innovation that doesn't, for some reason, get a lot of air play around here.



It's also on the RG YM and the Sky-D models as well, which also gives me hope it's working it way into more of the professional line.



I was, however, disappointed they didn't retrofit it on the Daytona OF series, which, I must say, does not bode well for both of our hopes.



I hope I'm wrong.

Agreed

I was a bit surprised that it didn't find its way onto the Daytona OF as well.

I wonder if it's just being put on the "heavier" references to accommodate a better fit?

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[samson66]

It adds bulk to the bracelet and clasp which would most likely not work with their dressier models.

Agree with others, if you get your watch properly sized you will rarely adjust the glidelock. I find the EZ link on my Datejust works just as well for me as a glidelock

[Stan Cooper]

Originally Posted by samson66

It adds bulk to the bracelet and clasp which would most likely not work with their dressier models.

Agree with others, if you get your watch properly sized you will rarely adjust the glidelock. I find the EZ link on my Datejust works just as well for me as a glidelock

This. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

[Chiboy]

I haven't extended the EZ link in over a year on my Daytona. Whether in hot humid, SW FL or less humid Chicagoland. And a platinum watch needs to fit "just right" given its weight.

So I don't know how many more adjustments one could want. I bet consuming less salt would help!

[Seddyspaghetti]

Ez link works fine and takes up less clasp space. Glidelock is great but are you really going to size up or down that much over ez link?

Although i can imagine glidelock giving you a better fit on oyster flex. But ive never owned OF so I cant confirm.

[mg18]

I find the Ez link to be too drastic of a difference and I rarely use it. However, I regularly adjust my sub by a notch on the glidelock. The clasp is rather large with glidelock and I can't see it suiting some of the more "sophisticated" looking sport models. However, a mini glidelock would be excellent!

[afmars]

+1 on mini glide lock. I wouldn’t want the larger sub clasp on my other models but it would be nice to have the feature.

[fsprow]

Ugly and not necessary. People happily wore watches for years without fiddling with adjustments.

[ArtNouveau]

I’m in the camp with all the others here that wouldn’t mind seeing the “mini” version on my sports models but the bulky Sub style Glidelock clasp would look silly on my GMT and Daytona. I haven’t actually seen the mini version in person, will have to make a point of seeking that out.

[JodyHighroller]

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the folks saying not necessary/not broke don’t fix are the ones who don’t own an Oysterflex model. If so, you’d know how difficult it is to size with the various different lengths and not to mention the potential case damage in the process.

Lots of people fall in between sizes. OF needs mini glide lock. There is a reason why Rolex INCLUDED it on the new SkyD on OF.

[djdm]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Good point, Brian. The mini glide lock is a marvelous technical innovation that doesn't, for some reason, get a lot of air play around here.

It's also on the RG YM and the Sky-D models as well, which also gives me hope it's working it way into more of the professional line.

I was, however, disappointed they didn't retrofit it on the Daytona OF series, which, I must say, does not bode well for both of our hopes.

I hope I'm wrong.

Agreed. Hopefully we’ll see the mini glidelock on next year’s oysterflex Daytonas.

I waited a year to purchase one in hopes that the 2021 models would include the mini glidelock. Now I wish I had purchased a year ago since they are now very difficult to find.

[JacksonRain]

Originally Posted by djdm

Agreed. Hopefully we’ll see the mini glidelock on next year’s oysterflex Daytonas.



I waited a year to purchase one in hopes that the 2021 models would include the mini glidelock. Now I wish I had purchased a year ago since they are now very difficult to find.

They are not. I already tried them on. No mini glidelock

sorry for the spelling and grammatical errors - using speech recognition and small mobile device

[wjed]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I hope eventually the mini glidelock as found on the YM2 Oysterflex set up, makes its way into the entire Rolex professional line up.

This might be the Goldilocks solution IMO

I agree

[ap1]

GL mini or otherwise > EL

[prnceofpersia23]

I think the same few members (including me) always come out and support the mini-Glidelock when a thread like this comes up. I had it with my 126655 and it was the best clasp I've ever experienced.

The mini-GL is an absolute must on ALL Oysterflex models.

PLEASE Rolex, for Hans Wilsdorf's sake, INCLUDE IT ON THE DAYTONA OF!!!

[JodyHighroller]

Originally Posted by prnceofpersia23

I think the same few members (including me) always come out and support the mini-Glidelock when a thread like this comes up. I had it with my 126655 and it was the best clasp I've ever experienced.

The mini-GL is an absolute must on ALL Oysterflex models.

PLEASE Rolex, for Hans Wilsdorf's sake, INCLUDE IT ON THE DAYTONA OF!!!

Lol at this point I’m tempted to do a comparison thread showcasing the standard OF clasp, mini glide lock OF clasp, and regular full size glide lock clasp. Perhaps that’ll get through to some!

[joli160]

Big and cumbersome to use in way of having to take the watch of your wrist to adjust. Whoever designed this was not the brightest Never fits right in one attempt.
Rolex is jewelry for me and this clasp just doesn’t look good.

[911991]

Originally Posted by Brew

A properly sized bracelet requires 0 adjustment ~95% of the time. That other 5% can be handled via the salad bar.

I agree, I find glide lock you will be tempted to adjust constantly instead of wearing and forgetting about adjusting, works easier and just as effective for me