Glidelock is incredible.

[Likestheshiny]

I'm also not sure what the fuss is about. My wife has never used hers on a new Datejust, it does bulk up the clasp. Maybe if you live somewhere humid it is useful.

I suspect the main reason she doesn't use the glidelock is that her watch doesn't have one.

[s7horton]

I love it. I wanted a changed from the old stamped clasp for so long. The wait was worth it. The glide lock is freakin awesome.


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[grymg]

The bay has pretty moderate temperatures and humidities all year round (good and bad thing), so haven't really needed to change the settings on my glidelock at all. But people are blown away by the craftsmanship and design if i show them the feature.

[skirsch]

I would put it this way. It makes me laugh when people talk about comparing the glide like clasp with the easy link. There’s no comparison in terms of being able to adjust the bracelet as the glidelock is far superior. I would rather put up with the longer clasp and have the flexibility and i own the Sea Dweller 43 with glidelock and the Root Beer GMT with easy link.


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[watchmework]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

I have owned quite a few glidelock bracelets and once you go glidelock, you never go back! IMO

Originally Posted by travisb

Best clasp going. The easy of adjustment is second to none.

Originally Posted by FTX I

Changed the game for me.

100% me too

Originally Posted by Tonks

I literally started a thread this morning on the same subject because I love my glidelock. If you are one of those lucky people who don’t swell or live in a non-hot and humid place, it wouldn’t be a big deal, but for those of us who swell and live in the South or a similar climate, it’s the difference that makes all the difference.

Originally Posted by denmanproject

I agree, if they could fit a lesser amount of adjustment increments into a GMT sized clasp would be perfect

I'd be curious of Rolex did this, only because if they made the glidelock the same size as the easy link why wouldn't they just replace the easy link with glidelock on all the models...at that point it'd be the same size but offer more versatility in terms of micro adjustment.

Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

I suspect the main reason she doesn't use the glidelock is that her watch doesn't have one.

Originally Posted by skirsch

I would put it this way. It makes me laugh when people talk about comparing the glide like clasp with the easy link. There’s no comparison in terms of being able to adjust the bracelet as the glidelock is far superior. I would rather put up with the longer clasp and have the flexibility and i own the Sea Dweller 43 with glidelock and the Root Beer GMT with easy link.


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I completely agree

[WARVET]

No sour grapes here; with a toothpick I can change my old 5 digit pretty quick.

[aknajera]

Totally agree. Hard to go back after getting used to it.

[Paul7]

Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

I suspect the main reason she doesn't use the glidelock is that her watch doesn't have one.

I stand corrected, it is the Easylink. She's never used it.

[Boaters]

I modded my 16710 with a glidelock clasp ... Love it ...

[dylan0024]

it is great

[Muzikman]

Ok guys since we all love the glidelock feature, I have a slight confusion about it and would like to know your opinion on it. I have a Sub ceramic date which I bought new from an AD in 2017. Been using the glidelock feature ever so often since then. But lately I've lost some weight and so push the glidelock all the way in, which I shouldn’t have done I suppose, as it scratched the last link on my bracelet! So are we supposed to push it max to the markings or can we push further in as there is clearly room for 3 more markings but they aren’t given by Rolex but it can be done. But by doing so unknowingly, as my wrist size decreased and so had to push all the way in to fit the watch properly, I’ve scratched the last link of the bracelet. The pictures will explain more clearly what I’m trying to say. I think I need to go to my AD and remove one link. Probably that scratched link. Currently have 5 whole links at 6 O’ clock and 5 and a half at 12 O’ clock side of the bracelet. But 5 and a half plus the half glidelock link makes it to 5+half+half actually. So I guess can remove that last scratched link, marked with in the pictures, and so it’ll be 4+half+half glidelock link. Because currently at the if I adjust it to the marked position and not the max position, the watch is pretty loose. Tell me what way and how ya’ll adjust your glidelock. Thanks.

[cdubg21]

MY opinion: Rolex should equip every sport model some small version of glidelock...even if just with 3-4 notches at 2 MM intervals. The EZ link is just too big of a jump in size at a time. If I needed 5MM more of breathing room, I probably would already have swapped my Daytona out for my Sub as the Daytona would have been way too tight to begin with that day.

[RMC12]

Totally Agree. Even the smaller glidelock on my YM42 is so much better than the easylink. I don't see why this sized clasp isn't used on all Oysters.

[fsprow]

As a minority voice, I do not like the glidelock feature. I think it makes the clasp long and clumsy and personally, once I have a bracelet adjusted after purchasing a watch I never touch it again. Perhaps it gets a bit tight in the summer and slightly looser in the winter, but that’s nothing difficult to live with. Maybe my wrist swells less than some.

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I agree with you to a point ... I think for the intended purpose (diver use), the glidelock is the perfect size / length. However, I’d like it if they came out with a shorter version for the other professional models like the GMT.

I never come close to using the 20 mm of adjustment. I’m guessing they could shorten the claps 50% and still offer as much or more adjustment than the easy link but with closer 2mm intervals. The easy link is nice, but I find 5mm is often too much extension when I just need to loosen the watch a touch

⬆️⬆️⬆️ Agreed! I like the length of the GMT clasp much more. As for glidelock & easylink....I think they’re both very useful, and I know many folks use them quite a bit. Personally, once I get a bracelet adjusted to my liking, I very rarely use either one.

[Dr. Robert]

Originally Posted by JayHantz

I really wish more models offered the glidelock, it is a game changer and so easy to get the perfect fit.

I concur. A great Basel release would be Rolex designing glidelock for all their models!

[Rori]

I agree. Great feature that takes the comfort of wearability to the next level.

Originally Posted by watchmework

I’ve been thinking about adding another watch to the collection at some point and it got me thinking how I totally underestimated the Glidelock feature on my SD43 when I first got it. Depending on the day, I may adjust the bracelet two or three times and I just don’t see how I could ever wear a watch without it now that I’ve gotten so used to it. It’s such a simple yet well executed piece of engineering.

[Timdogg6]

I live in South Florida. So often I am inside all day then outside for hours on a baseball field at the end of the day where it is hotter than the sun with rampant humidity. Glidelock is so helpful!

[pickettt]

I think I’m just blessed that my wrist size is pretty constant. I never need to adjust my clasps.

[tbk]

I absolutely love the glidelock, it's a life safer for someone like me whose wrists expand and contract a lot. They're usually around 8", but can go down to 7.5" or above 8" depending on whether it's cold, how much water I'm retaining, or where I'm at in my bulk/cut cycle. My weight fluctuates 30+ lbs in the span of a couple of months, so my wrist size is all over the place. Even from the morning to mid-day I can go from the watch sliding all over the place to being too tight.

[samson66]

It's really nice but I have to be honest when I say I rarely if every use it. If the watch is sized real good for you it usually can handle the fluctuation in wrist size without needing adjustment. At least that has been my experience.

[Rori]

When I got my watch resized I talked to the watchmaker to put the glide lock half way it's adjustability zone then remove links from both sides to make the watch fits my wrist while getting the clasp almost centered on the back of my wrist. we did a couple of trials until we get it right. Now i have plenty of spare space for the glide lock to be moved in or out in case my wrists changes diameter due to weather or activity.

Originally Posted by Muzikman

Ok guys since we all love the glidelock feature, I have a slight confusion about it and would like to know your opinion on it. I have a Sub ceramic date which I bought new from an AD in 2017. Been using the glidelock feature ever so often since then. But lately I've lost some weight and so push the glidelock all the way in, which I shouldn’t have done I suppose, as it scratched the last link on my bracelet! So are we supposed to push it max to the markings or can we push further in as there is clearly room for 3 more markings but they aren’t given by Rolex but it can be done. But by doing so unknowingly, as my wrist size decreased and so had to push all the way in to fit the watch properly, I’ve scratched the last link of the bracelet. The pictures will explain more clearly what I’m trying to say. I think I need to go to my AD and remove one link. Probably that scratched link. Currently have 5 whole links at 6 O’ clock and 5 and a half at 12 O’ clock side of the bracelet. But 5 and a half plus the half glidelock link makes it to 5+half+half actually. So I guess can remove that last scratched link, marked with in the pictures, and so it’ll be 4+half+half glidelock link. Because currently at the if I adjust it to the marked position and not the max position, the watch is pretty loose. Tell me what way and how ya’ll adjust your glidelock. Thanks.

[SubMarine]

Way too long, heavy, and bulky.

[Hendrikus]

I’m a big Glidelock fan but I agree with those who say the Pelagos is better. I cannot understand why Rolex allow Tudor to offer a better solution!

[HORNBLOWER]

Its a wonderful clasp but I still have a hankerin for my old pressed clasps.

[Boaters]

The best clasp IMPO

[Mihislau]

The glidelock is great. Once you try it, it’s difficult to consider a watch without it.

[Muzikman]

Originally Posted by Rori

When I got my watch resized I talked to the watchmaker to put the glide lock half way it's adjustability zone then remove links from both sides to make the watch fits my wrist while getting the clasp almost centered on the back of my wrist. we did a couple of trials until we get it right. Now i have plenty of spare space for the glide lock to be moved in or out in case my wrists changes diameter due to weather or activity.

Ah.. that makes sense. So you can go either way with having equal amount of spare room for adjustment either side. Thanks man. Will pay my AD a visit soon and do the same. 👍🏼

[abozz]

Y use the glidelock a LOT.

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