Where do you set your glidelock?

[seasubmariner]

Originally Posted by charlie135

Just got my new SubC with a date today! The AD put the glidelock onto the smallest setting and then removed links as needed (such that I could expand the size of the band as much as possible).

I am thinking of going back tomorrow to have them put the glidelock in the middle and then remove another band (so I can adjust the watch smaller/larger based on my wrist size, which does seem to change a slight bit from week to week).

Is this normal? Or is the glidelock supposed to be at the smallest setting by default?

Congrats on your purchase!

It is not normal! You should always use the end tooth of the glide lock clasp. Using the glide lock clasp for making the bracelet tighter will scratch the links as they will touch the clasp at every single move. Scratches because of ignorance would annoy me very much.

Better not to go back to that AD again. Get a good quality watch screwdriver set bracelet yourself. Be extra careful and slow never use extra force if you cant remove the screw at first try. Just play with the bracelet drop some hot water and try again and it will come, and make sure not to overtighten afterwards. Using treadlocker will be good but its optional.

Here is how my sub C bracelet looks like. I have a thin wrist. 3 links removed. Using clasp's last tooth. If I loose more weight I will probably remove the half link or one of the full links instead of pushing the links inside the clasp.

I bought the watch new in 2012...Photo taken a few days ago as I am thinking to sell it.



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[HereForWatches]

I just want to be clear: Do you size your Glidelock so that it is using the last notch? So you can’t make it any bigger, only smaller?

I understand that this prevents scratching of the links, but isn’t Glidelock’s purpose to allow for adjustment both ways?

Thanks for your help!

Originally Posted by seasubmariner

Congrats on your purchase!

It is not normal! You should always use the end tooth of the glide lock clasp. Using the glide lock clasp for making the bracelet tighter will scratch the links as they will touch the clasp at every single move. Scratches because of ignorance would annoy me very much.
Here is how my sub C bracelet looks like. I have a thin wrist. 3 links removed. Using clasp's last tooth. If I loose more weight I will probably remove the half link or one of the full links instead of pushing the links inside the clasp.

[Deepsea Florida]

I went to between one and two notches showing as I have gained some wrist thickness from weight lifting.
Before I started lifting I had one link removed from the 12 side (I added now).
I was wearing the watch too often on the fifth and sixth notch.

Personally I think wearing in notches 1, 2, or 3 is fine. If staring to wear a lot in notch five or six then I would add a link back IMO.

[Ranger67]

Originally Posted by HereForWatches

I just want to be clear: Do you size your Glidelock so that it is using the last notch? So you can’t make it any bigger, only smaller?

I understand that this prevents scratching of the links, but isn’t Glidelock’s purpose to allow for adjustment both ways?

Thanks for your help!

Got my Sub 3 weeks ago and as I have a large wrist the glide lock is fully extended, most of the time it’s ok but sometimes gets a bit uncomfortable when hot but not really a big issue, I was thinking to maybe have a link added but hearing the stories regarding RSC scratching the bracelet I’m a bit reluctant to do this.

[GB-man]

Dead center. Adjustability baby

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by Ranger67

I was thinking to maybe have a link added but hearing the stories regarding RSC scratching the bracelet I’m a bit reluctant to do this.

It's an easy DIY job if you have the right tools. I put a half link into a SS Sub bracelet last year (without damaging anything) and I routinely resize bracelets, move links around, etc. I bought the half link from WF and had it done in under 10 minutes. I've got two left hands and ten thumbs. If I can do it I would encourage anyone to at least research it and look at some videos, because I'm below average and I can do it like a pro.

Being brushed, they are a safe (ish) second hand bet providing they have not been badly biffed. Or you can buy a new half link from an AD.

[Ranger67]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

It's an easy DIY job if you have the right tools. I put a half link into a SS Sub bracelet last year (without damaging anything) and I routinely resize bracelets, move links around, etc. I bought the half link from WF and had it done in under 10 minutes. I've got two left hands and ten thumbs. If I can do it I would encourage anyone to at least research it and look at some videos, because I'm below average and I can do it like a pro.

Being brushed, they are a safe (ish) second hand bet providing they have not been badly biffed. Or you can buy a new half link from an AD.

Gives me confidence to do myself then as I am an ex precision engineer, we are at 34c here in sunny London as I expect you know, wrist is fully swollen at 9 inches, had to take the Bluesy off

[Rori]

Originally Posted by charlie135

Just got my new SubC with a date today! The AD put the glidelock onto the smallest setting and then removed links as needed (such that I could expand the size of the band as much as possible).

I am thinking of going back tomorrow to have them put the glidelock in the middle and then remove another band (so I can adjust the watch smaller/larger based on my wrist size, which does seem to change a slight bit from week to week).

Is this normal? Or is the glidelock supposed to be at the smallest setting by default?

Glidelock at the smallest setting is Not practical. What if you lose weight and your wrist becomes smaller!
Toward the middle is the best.
I’m moving the glidelock up to 2 notches up and down depending on wether and or training.


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[abozz]

I have to do miracles, because my two watches are SeaDweller and they have the Diver Extention, for me it is not an option to remove the DE, and the only way that is good is that it is as far inside the clasp as possible, I have to adjust the bracelet for me to be perfect like that (moving links, removing, using half link), I leave it in a single slot to be tightest to give it play in both directions.

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