Glidelock on 116519 Daytona??

[Jamitchbikes]

I was wondering if anyone can confirm if the Daytona will be getting the new glidelock introduced on the yachmaster?? I have seen conflicting views and can’t get solid information from the ADs I’ve visited. It seems like a common sense move to eliminate some of the sizing issues with fitting oysterflex.

[RichM]

Not sure. I just checked the Rolex website and it still shows EasyLink for the OF Daytona’s but know knows.

[macrowatch]

My understanding is that when it becomes available, it will just simply roll up to a new model number like 126519, no fan fair, probably about a 1k price pump (same delta seen on the YM RG OF). It's probably a while away though would be my guess since Rolex as a manufacturer is still busy rolling out new movements in the main date just line and the YM 42mm haven't even been fully distributed across the network yet and the regular RG YM OF hasn't even hit all the stores yet with the new glidelock model number. So lots of back log catch up as a factory so to say.

My main curiosity is if the YM 42MM glidelock can retro fit on old OF WG Daytona's or not. No confirmation gotten yet.

One of the members shows up close photos of the YM 42mm clasp up close, and it is an awesome clasp!

[904VT]

Honestly not sure in this day and age why an abbreviated Glidelock isn’t standard on all Professionals. Been saying for years Rolex is behind this curve

[jrs146]

Originally Posted by 904VT

Honestly not sure in this day and age why an abbreviated Glidelock isn’t standard on all Professionals. Been saying for years Rolex is behind this curve

They do add a lot of bulk. An easy link with the micro adjust works pretty well for me. Either way they’re both great clasps.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by jrs146

They do add a lot of bulk. An easy link with the micro adjust works pretty well for me. Either way they’re both great clasps.

I agree on the bulk, especially the full length Glidelock. Doesn’t bother me on a diver but the full size would be too much for a Daytona imo for sure

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by 904VT

Honestly not sure in this day and age why an abbreviated Glidelock isn’t standard on all Professionals. Been saying for years Rolex is behind this curve

To keep certain models from selling and selling certain ones that may not. Isnt it obvious?

[904VT]

Originally Posted by Etschell

To keep certain models from selling and selling certain ones that may not. Isnt it obvious?

Perhaps initially, but even LN GMT Masters are selling at premiums today over the LN Subs.

[quine]

I just got the call from an AD about the 116519ln - I'm going to pick it up this week. Not sure if I should be waiting for an updated clasp or not.

[Yzord]

Originally Posted by quine

I just got the call from an AD about the 116519ln - I'm going to pick it up this week. Not sure if I should be waiting for an updated clasp or not.

I think you have to wait long i'm afraid.

[cts]

If I were you I’d grab it before someone else does....

[stylinleems]

Originally Posted by macrowatch

... the regular RG YM OF hasn't even hit all the stores yet with the new glidelock model number. So lots of back log catch up as a factory so to say.

My main curiosity is if the YM 42MM glidelock can retro fit on old OF WG Daytona's or not. No confirmation gotten yet.!

A fellow TRF member actually tried on the new RG YM with the mini-Glidelock clasp at the end of April (pic below).



I have my doubts that the new WG clasp will fit on the WG 116519 as the OF part numbers are different. The older 116655 OF part numbers are: 35051 and the new YM42 OF part number is 351525; which I believe the OF strap on the YM42 is a bit bigger (pics below). I will try to confirm with my AD next weekend when I go to pick up a clasp.

116655


YM42


But with Rolex who knows. It could very well fit (just different part numbers).

[Tools]

The Glidelock is a Diver-clasp bracelet. Divers bracelets have always been different than the standard clasps, so why would Rolex put a diver bracelet on the Daytona?

[cts]

They won’t..

[jb335]

Originally Posted by Tools

The Glidelock is a Diver-clasp bracelet. Divers bracelets have always been different than the standard clasps, so why would Rolex put a diver bracelet on the Daytona?

I get your point, and you could very well be right, but they also put a cyclops on a SD. And made a TT SD.

I think all bets are off.

[SS Oyster]

Originally Posted by stylinleems

A fellow TRF member actually tried on the new RG YM with the mini-Glidelock clasp at the end of April (pic below).



I have my doubts that the new WG clasp will fit on the WG 116519 as the OF part numbers are different. The older 116655 OF part numbers are: 35051 and the new YM42 OF part number is 351525; which I believe the OF strap on the YM42 is a bit bigger (pics below). I will try to confirm with my AD next weekend when I go to pick up a clasp.

116655


YM42


But with Rolex who knows. It could very well fit (just different part numbers).

I would be very interested in learning if the YM42 Glidelock clasp would work on Daytona OF bracelet. The OF bracelet numbers are different on the YM42 because it is curved to fit case on the YM, whereas on the Daytona, the end is square, fitting under the end links. But, not sure if the clasp widths (or even spring bar sizes) are the same.

[watchwatcher]

I don't think they will, TBH.

A few years ago, at the beginning of the OF run, the RG YM had zero micro adjustment. Then the Daytona's came out with easy link. Would have been a simple matter to go ahead and put the easy link on the YM...but did they? Oh, no.

Now that the YM is getting the glide lock, I believe the same inflexibility and disregard for customer satisfaction will continue. After all, as another post alluded to, they won't have any trouble selling the Daytona's without glide lock.

[SS Oyster]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I don't think they will, TBH.

A few years ago, at the beginning of the OF run, the RG YM had zero micro adjustment. Then the Daytona's came out with easy link. Would have been a simple matter to go ahead and put the easy link on the YM...but did they? Oh, no.

Now that the YM is getting the glide lock, I believe the same inflexibility and disregard for customer satisfaction will continue. After all, as another post alluded to, they won't have any trouble selling the Daytona's without glide lock.

Rolex doesn't have to to sell Daytona, but if they did no one would care about paying $1k more for that feature. Plus, putting Glidelock on Daytona would allow them to standardize, and consumers would value that feature truly making the Daytona on OF the best wearing watch in the lineup, widening that margin even further!

[joli160]

Matter of taste, I find the glidelock way too big. All you can see is a clasp instead of some nice PCL's.
For me no added value.

The Oysterclasp with Easylink works as good as the glidelock from my Sub or DSSD

[Alan111]

A glidelock clasp on the Daytona (OF or bracelet model) would add much more flexibility for getting the perfect fit. The glidelock doesn't have to be specific to a diving watch.

[macrowatch]

Maybe more important than glidelock would be to cut little inlet holes on to expose the springbars so you can actually easily remove the straps when sizing or it comes time to replace the straps with new ones. A many horror story of damaged lugs with such a simple modification.

[bay-dweller]

My wife wishes all of my watches had glidelock so she could wear them

[i-spy]

Originally Posted by stylinleems

A fellow TRF member actually tried on the new RG YM with the mini-Glidelock clasp at the end of April (pic below).



I have my doubts that the new WG clasp will fit on the WG 116519 as the OF part numbers are different. The older 116655 OF part numbers are: 35051 and the new YM42 OF part number is 351525; which I believe the OF strap on the YM42 is a bit bigger (pics below). I will try to confirm with my AD next weekend when I go to pick up a clasp.

116655


YM42


But with Rolex who knows. It could very well fit (just different part numbers).

Hi stylinleems,

I just came across this old thread while researching on the same topic. Did you get any confirmation from your AD whether the YM42 OF glidelock will fit the 116519 Daytona? Thx!

[SS Oyster]

Originally Posted by macrowatch

My understanding is that when it becomes available, it will just simply roll up to a new model number like 126519, no fan fair, probably about a 1k price pump (same delta seen on the YM RG OF). It's probably a while away though would be my guess since Rolex as a manufacturer is still busy rolling out new movements in the main date just line and the YM 42mm haven't even been fully distributed across the network yet and the regular RG YM OF hasn't even hit all the stores yet with the new glidelock model number. So lots of back log catch up as a factory so to say.

My main curiosity is if the YM 42MM glidelock can retro fit on old OF WG Daytona's or not. No confirmation gotten yet.

One of the members shows up close photos of the YM 42mm clasp up close, and it is an awesome clasp!

Agree with first part

When I bought my 116519, I asked my AD if the YM42 Glidelock would fit. They said no.


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[Onikage]

Because it's a big ocker of a clasp that takes up about 90% of most peoples' under wrist. And the Daytona is a sleek, elegant beautiful watch.

[stylinleems]

Hello, I didn't receive a confirmation however, I doubt it will fit as the YM42 OF straps are a bit wider all round. I'll try to ask the AD when I go in sometime again.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by Onikage

Because it's a big ocker of a clasp that takes up about 90% of most peoples' under wrist. And the Daytona is a sleek, elegant beautiful watch.

The new version on the YM is smaller. So this should help if that bothers you. Really no practical difference between it and the EasyLink on Daytonas now. Diver Glidelock is too large though for sure for the Daytona.