Why Rolex does not use glidelock in all watches?

[214270Explorer]

My watches all fit properly, Rolex or otherwise.
Even in hot or cold weather with my arm size changing very slightly, the fits are great.

If your watch fits properly there is not even a need for quick-adjustment. (my experience; your mileage may vary)

One thing that IS VERY bad though, is the OysterFlex. Nothing but lug damage when they need to be changed for resizing. Rolex should have at least incorporated slots <notches> in the OF so the dang spring bars do not have to be PRIED out with crowbars, ruining the lugs. Dumb, dumb design.

[911991]

Originally Posted by 911991

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

the 1/2 link adjustment

[prnceofpersia23]

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

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!

Ha I'd be in full support of that.

I think people have to experience the nightmare of sizing an OF model without GL. Then they'd appreciate the value of the mini-GL on OF.

As for the crowd that thinks the full size GL is too bulky...they're not wrong, but they need to try the mini-GL. Game changer.

[Dirt]

I think it's simply a matter of the Glidelock is an absolute engineering masterpiece that was introduced and intended to be used on their full featured bracelets on their showcase watch.
I expect that Rolex will maintain the status quo until such time as they decide to permanently discontinue the DSSD. Then they'll have the option of puting it on other references without diluting their premium professional reference in any way.

[TheVTCGuy]

I tend to agree. I purchased my first sub six months ago and now wonder how I ever got along without the glidelock feature. I find myself making micro adjustments several times a day. Maybe I have water-retaining wrists

[kieselguhr]

Would be cool. Wouldn’t get used personally.

As to why? Cost reduction. Unnecessary bulk.

[Gab27]

Probably due to the size. It's bulky and it doesn't have the elegance of a microclasp. That said, I think it is brilliant and I use it when outside in the heat when my wrist swells. The Submariner doesn't need to be elegant.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by 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.

It’s just not needed. 5mm easy link is more than enough for most

[PJitz]

Mini-glidelock on everything would be my preference. Can't see a downside.

[mountainjogger]

The elves are at full capacity as it is.

[Harry-57]

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.

When Breitling started using their spring loaded version of it some years ago on some of their divers, I expect it was an innovation. Unless someone else was doing it before Breitling. Rolex are well behind this curve, but they do engineer them beautifully.

[1William]

I like to have adjustment on the fly and both the glide lock and EZ link are nice. Depending on the watch I can see why ez link works better based on the clasp.

[alweisenberger]

yeah would be too long of a clasp to look normal on most other of their watches. I agree, a mini-glidelock would be perfect, with have the adjustment points as a sub

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by prnceofpersia23

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

I approve this message.

[CashGap]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

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.

My December 2020 RG Sky-D has Easy Link...

[JodyHighroller]

Originally Posted by CashGap

My December 2020 RG Sky-D has Easy Link...

He’s referring to the OF SkyD, not the oyster bracelet variant.

[fixinbones]

Originally Posted by 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!

Yes, The easy link is useless it’s too much of an extension. Needs to be like 3 mm instead of 5mm

[fixinbones]

Originally Posted by fsprow

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

We also used cell phones without internet connectivity for years