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tiesmith · 21 February 2013, 12:19 AM

Hi all,

Does anyone know how to acquire a glidelock clasp? Will Rolex install one on a 93150 bracelet? Can I buy the clasp from Rolex and trade my Filplock? Or do I go the aftermarket?
Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

kilyung · 21 February 2013, 12:23 AM

You'll have to source one yourself as Rolex won't sell or install it on a model that doesn't have it. Try asking one of our members, Puffy. Be warned... It's crazy expensive.

padi56 · 21 February 2013, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

You'll have to source one yourself as Rolex won't sell or install it on a model that doesn't have it. Try asking one of our members, Puffy. Be warned... It's crazy expensive.

Have to agree with the crazy expensive its around $1650 on its own if I remember.

subtona · 21 February 2013, 12:33 AM

as stated above + if you get one and it breaks, you are on your own!

rolex will not service it as you do not have a watch that it belongs to.

the glidelock clasps have been known to break, infrequently as it may be, it will come out of your pocket.

77T · 21 February 2013, 12:35 AM

buying a 97200 would be easier methinks - and sell on the 93150 afterward...

tiesmith · 21 February 2013, 12:37 AM

Thanks Mike. I was in touch with Puffy, and he can't get anymore.
I can't believe Rolex would miss out on a great source of profit from the upgrade market.

Brandon(phila) · 21 February 2013, 12:42 AM

...and I haven't heard of them breaking. Except for the weld...but all the newer Rolex clasps for the past 7 + years have that weld. Including DJ's Daytona etc...
The only thing I heard happened a few times in the screw backed out a little and made it very difficult to move.

Is that price for the Sub version or the DSSD version...probably even more for DSSD version.

I did see a post here within the last few months that someone sourced one and put on older style Sub

tiesmith · 21 February 2013, 12:47 AM

Paul,
Will a 97200 fit a 14060?

kilyung · 21 February 2013, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tiesmith

Paul,
Will a 97200 fit a 14060?

I don't believe so.

77T · 21 February 2013, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

buying a 97200 would be easier methinks - and sell on the 93150 afterward...

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiesmith

Paul,
Will a 97200 fit a 14060?

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I don't believe so.

I based my suggestion on work I read about on TRF when Nathan put a 97200 on an M s/n 16610 back in 2011. Take a look here: http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...74#post2965774

Is your 14060 that much different in the case lug hole positioning from a 16610?

kilyung · 21 February 2013, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

I based my suggestion on work I read about on TRF when Nathan put a 97200 on an M s/n 16610 back in 2011. Take a look here: http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...74#post2965774

Yes it works on the 16610 but the 14060/14060M won't take any of the SEL bracelets without modifications to the bracelet endlinks.

Rolexman28 · 21 February 2013, 03:16 AM

love the glidelock clasp one of the best upgrades rolex has came up with.....dont know how to get one aftermarket, I would bite the bullet and buy a watch that came with it already
DSSD or subC I think are the only 2 models but don't quote me on that

77T · 21 February 2013, 03:17 AM

Yes - not a "bolt-on". But he was going to mod the 93150 anyway, right?

brian8121 · 21 February 2013, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tiesmith

Thanks Mike. I was in touch with Puffy, and he can't get anymore.
I can't believe Rolex would miss out on a great source of profit from the upgrade market.

Just a wild guess: it might just be that Rolex doesn't want to discourage the purchase of new models in any way. A buyer may delay the purchase of a new watch if s/he simply upgrades his/her current watch with the newer model's (improved) parts.

Puffy · 21 February 2013, 05:30 AM

rolex will not fit newer parts to older models as the parts wear differently

i'm out of favours via my contact at rolex, sorry guys

Puffy · 21 February 2013, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Yes - not a "bolt-on". But he was going to mod the 93150 anyway, right?

i did that and it's an easy swap

see here

i'm not back to the 93150 as the glidelock was too long and heavy in the long run

stockae92 · 21 February 2013, 06:30 AM

wow!

a few of those clasp can get you a used Rolex :p

nch209 · 21 February 2013, 03:20 PM

It is a great mod, that is for sure! My 93250 has been on the sidelines collecting dust for a long time!!!! My only regret, I should have bought more when I had the chance! :-)

Don't overlook the GMTc/Daytona bracelet or even clasp as a worthwhile mod, though very tough to source as well!

Perpetuator · 22 February 2013, 07:03 PM

...for sale if you need. Was going to post it in the FS section this weekend. PM if interested.

The Rolex glidelock clasp is a work of modern horological genius

21 February 2013, 12:19 AM	#1
tiesmith "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Bryan Location: Walnut Creek, CA Watch: 14060M SS Daytona Posts: 165	Glidelock clasp Hi all, Does anyone know how to acquire a glidelock clasp? Will Rolex install one on a 93150 bracelet? Can I buy the clasp from Rolex and trade my Filplock? Or do I go the aftermarket? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

21 February 2013, 12:33 AM	#4
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	as stated above + if you get one and it breaks, you are on your own! rolex will not service it as you do not have a watch that it belongs to. the glidelock clasps have been known to break, infrequently as it may be, it will come out of your pocket. __________________

21 February 2013, 12:35 AM	#5
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	buying a 97200 would be easier methinks - and sell on the 93150 afterward... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

21 February 2013, 12:42 AM	#7
Brandon(phila) "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Brandon Location: Phila burbs Watch: DSSD Posts: 755	Wow expensive ...and I haven't heard of them breaking. Except for the weld...but all the newer Rolex clasps for the past 7 + years have that weld. Including DJ's Daytona etc... The only thing I heard happened a few times in the screw backed out a little and made it very difficult to move. Is that price for the Sub version or the DSSD version...probably even more for DSSD version. I did see a post here within the last few months that someone sourced one and put on older style Sub Last edited by Brandon(phila); 21 February 2013 at 12:43 AM.. Reason: type o

21 February 2013, 03:16 AM	#12
Rolexman28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tyler Location: USA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 245	love the glidelock clasp one of the best upgrades rolex has came up with.....dont know how to get one aftermarket, I would bite the bullet and buy a watch that came with it already DSSD or subC I think are the only 2 models but don't quote me on that __________________ -116613 TT SUBMARINERc BLUE DIAMOND DIAL "V" -16623 TT YACHTMASTER BLACK MOP "Z" -116688 YG YACHTMASTER 2 -116710 GMT2 CUSTOM VVS DIAMOND DIAL -326935 RG SKY-DWELLER

21 February 2013, 12:23 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	You'll have to source one yourself as Rolex won't sell or install it on a model that doesn't have it. Try asking one of our members, Puffy. Be warned... It's crazy expensive.

21 February 2013, 12:37 AM	#6
tiesmith "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Bryan Location: Walnut Creek, CA Watch: 14060M SS Daytona Posts: 165	Thanks Mike. I was in touch with Puffy, and he can't get anymore. I can't believe Rolex would miss out on a great source of profit from the upgrade market.

21 February 2013, 12:47 AM	#8
tiesmith "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Bryan Location: Walnut Creek, CA Watch: 14060M SS Daytona Posts: 165	Paul, Will a 97200 fit a 14060?

21 February 2013, 03:17 AM	#13
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Yes - not a "bolt-on". But he was going to mod the 93150 anyway, right? __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

21 February 2013, 05:30 AM	#15
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	rolex will not fit newer parts to older models as the parts wear differently i'm out of favours via my contact at rolex, sorry guys __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

21 February 2013, 06:30 AM	#17
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,964	wow! a few of those clasp can get you a used Rolex :p __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

21 February 2013, 03:20 PM	#18
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	It is a great mod, that is for sure! My 93250 has been on the sidelines collecting dust for a long time!!!! My only regret, I should have bought more when I had the chance! :-) Don't overlook the GMTc/Daytona bracelet or even clasp as a worthwhile mod, though very tough to source as well! __________________ nch209

22 February 2013, 07:03 PM	#19
Perpetuator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: California Posts: 489	I've got one.. ...for sale if you need. Was going to post it in the FS section this weekend. PM if interested. The Rolex glidelock clasp is a work of modern horological genius

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