Will the Glidelock band work on an older GMT?

[ssn767]

I was involved in a car accident on Monday and the GMT (mid-80's era) that I was wearing somehow became detached from my wrist and the band was destroyed. The band that was on it was a 93150 from a Submariner.

I was going to replace the band with another 93150, but got to thinking about the new Glidelock and if it would fit my GMT. I'm not sure if that combination will work, but if any group knows the answer it's the folks here that do.

I'm also thinking about a NATO strap (non-leather). Anyone have a recommendation on where or who to buy one from?

Thank you in advance...

[kilyung]

Bracelet - no. Clasp - yes. Maratac.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Bracelet - no. Clasp - yes. Maratac.

Yes clasp will fit but clasp alone is £1000 plus, that's if you could source one,and you can pay silly money for some Nato straps but they are no better quality than the ones from Eddie Platts timefactores.

[andromeda160]

im assuming your turning it into insurance since it happened during the crash. and in that case, go with the glidelock!

[alanc]

Originally Posted by andromeda160

im assuming your turning it into insurance since it happened during the crash. and in that case, go with the glidelock!

It may be that simple, but it also may not be. If the cost of a new bracelet plus a glidelock (assuming you can get one) is too high (i.e. more than the insurance company deems the watch to be worth), the insurance company may refuse to pay for such a repair. The insurance company might also refuse to reimburse for anything more than what was on the watch at the time of the damage, regardless of how much the glidelock would be.

[ssn767]

Many thanks for the replies and advice.

Knowing that the new style bracelet won't work, and that the Glidelock clasp is so expensive, I think I go ahead and get a NATO strap for now. At some point in the future I'll probably get another 93150 bracelet and clasp.

Right now I'm going to look at Eddie Platts timfactores for a strap.

[77T]

Hope you're OK after the accident; the unfortunate damage to the bracelet can possibly be repaired by Michael Young at a reasonable cost. Just a thought.

[ssn767]

Well, I sent the watch and band off to Rolex in Dallas for an estimate to repair/replace. I figure starting with the manufacturer will give me a baseline and I can work from there.

Still have a NATO band coming, just in case.

[Rmmiller1985]

Let me know how it turns out. I am looking to replace the clasp on my Explorer II.

[ssn767]

Forgot to update with the latest -

I got a call from Rolex-Dallas and I had a couple of options with them. Option 1 is to have the band repaired as best the technician could do free of charge, but there would be no guarantee of band longevity. Option 2 is to purchase a new band ($1050.00) and have it installed which, of course would come with a guarantee.

What option would you all go with?

Oh, my crystal had a chip in the cyclops which I was going to leave as-is seeing as it was just replaced last year when it went in for servicing. Well, RUSA said they will replace the crystal at no cost to me. Now that's customer service!

[sheldonsmith]

I would have the band repaired; they will probably replace bad links and maybe the tuna can clasp. If it is still too badly damaged after the repair, then purchase a new band later and reference the original repair quote. -Also you might be able to keep the original strap as well.