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watchmework · 15 June 2019, 01:40 PM

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.

jrs146 · 15 June 2019, 02:10 PM

Agree. The glidelock is fantastic.

inadeje · 15 June 2019, 02:31 PM

Yes, I have the same on a few Rolex. I used it quite a bit at the beginning (novelty) and then forgot about it.

offrdmania · 15 June 2019, 02:34 PM

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

coleburns · 15 June 2019, 02:46 PM

Planning to get my first non-glide watch and i am really worried. #FirstWorldProblems

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Tampashooter · 15 June 2019, 03:08 PM

Will never own another timepiece without glide lock or easy link. Period.

steve k · 15 June 2019, 08:15 PM

Glidelock is the best

Ian Macdermott · 15 June 2019, 08:22 PM

However did we survive without it.

By the way the best ones on the Pelagos.

e dantes · 15 June 2019, 08:44 PM

I added a glidelock to my 16570 Polar and love it. With temperature, humidity, and activity-level variations, I use it just about every day.

nikesupremedunk · 15 June 2019, 09:26 PM

I do use it once in a while but IMO it’s overrated. In fact, if the sub wasn’t so thick and uncomfortable, you wouldn’t need glide lock in the first place. My last gmt and Daytona fits perfectly and way more comfortable than my sub and neither have glide lock.

Rosex · 15 June 2019, 09:35 PM

absolutely loved the Glidelock on my deep sea, I prefer the SD43 in general as a daily but do miss the deep sea system, both are good but the deep sea system is far superior. Does anyone know if they interchangeable?

Etschell · 15 June 2019, 09:48 PM

It is nice. The pelagos clasp is better.

Sublovin · 15 June 2019, 09:52 PM

Definitely a great design and bracelet

brandrea · 15 June 2019, 09:54 PM

I absolutely love it as well.

We just got back from travel in Italy and I chose to wear my 114060 for trip, mostly because of the glidelock feature and I wanted something under the radar.

When we arrived in Amalfi it was 20 and rainy. When we left Rome 15 days later, it was 37. I used the glidelock often during the trip due to the temperature swings and when we were hiking vs. shopping etc.

It’s simple, functional and built like a tank. Lots of LOVE here for the glidelock

JayHantz · 15 June 2019, 09:59 PM

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

Etschell · 15 June 2019, 10:10 PM

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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.

Yep. I think it is what the ym oysterflex, sd43, dssd and subc?

rominvicta · 15 June 2019, 10:16 PM

Totally agree!

travisb · 15 June 2019, 10:20 PM

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

Art 1 · 15 June 2019, 10:30 PM

It is very nice. The comfort link is just right too.

zapokee · 15 June 2019, 10:37 PM

Definitely a plus. I have a beautiful Day Date 1803, but the bracelet can't be adjusted at all. Sometimes it's rolling around my wrist, and at other times it's too tight (admittedly around the festive season and birthdays ;-)

FTX I · 15 June 2019, 11:50 PM

Changed the game for me.

JUSTIFIED · 15 June 2019, 11:52 PM

Def a great feature even if my watch will never be worn over a dive suit. lol.

Likestheshiny · 15 June 2019, 11:58 PM

I just wish the clasps with glidelock weren't so long. My 6.75" wrist is smaller but hardly tiny, and the clasp on a sub ends up being a significant chunk of the bracelet. I feel like a diver's extension and half the glidelock settings would allow essentially the same fit flexibility (that is, enough to still go over a wetsuit and adjust as it compresses) without requiring such a long clasp.

brandrea · 16 June 2019, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

I just wish the clasps with glidelock weren't so long. My 6.75" wrist is smaller but hardly tiny, and the clasp on a sub ends up being a significant chunk of the bracelet. I feel like a diver's extension and half the glidelock settings would allow essentially the same fit flexibility (that is, enough to still go over a wetsuit and adjust as it compresses) without requiring such a long clasp.

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

Paul7 · 16 June 2019, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by nikesupremedunk

I do use it once in a while but IMO it’s overrated. In fact, if the sub wasn’t so thick and uncomfortable, you wouldn’t need glide lock in the first place. My last gmt and Daytona fits perfectly and way more comfortable than my sub and neither have glide lock.

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.

Tonks · 16 June 2019, 12:14 AM

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.

Tampashooter · 16 June 2019, 12:31 AM

Quote:

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.

Anyone who doesn't get it definitely doesn't live in Florida. Or they are lying to themselves.

denmanproject · 16 June 2019, 12:40 AM

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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

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

epc2 · 16 June 2019, 12:45 AM

I love the Glidelock , living in a warm climate when I travel to cooler places it's a must.

Slowtoes · 16 June 2019, 12:58 AM

Can the Glidelock clasp be addd to the Jubilee on the new GMT? Pics please, if anyone has done this mod.

15 June 2019, 01:40 PM	#1
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Glidelock is incredible. 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.

15 June 2019, 02:10 PM	#2
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Agree. The glidelock is fantastic. __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

15 June 2019, 02:31 PM	#3
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	Yes, I have the same on a few Rolex. I used it quite a bit at the beginning (novelty) and then forgot about it. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

15 June 2019, 02:34 PM	#4
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	I have owned quite a few glidelock bracelets and once you go glidelock, you never go back! IMO __________________ TRF Member 11738

15 June 2019, 08:22 PM	#8
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	However did we survive without it. By the way the best ones on the Pelagos. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

15 June 2019, 02:46 PM	#5
coleburns "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: london Posts: 395	Planning to get my first non-glide watch and i am really worried. #FirstWorldProblems Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

15 June 2019, 03:08 PM	#6
Tampashooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: In the present Posts: 846	Will never own another timepiece without glide lock or easy link. Period.

15 June 2019, 08:15 PM	#7
steve k "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Watch: 116515LN OF Posts: 75	Glidelock is the best

15 June 2019, 08:44 PM	#9
e dantes 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: US Posts: 473	I added a glidelock to my 16570 Polar and love it. With temperature, humidity, and activity-level variations, I use it just about every day.

15 June 2019, 09:26 PM	#10
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	I do use it once in a while but IMO it’s overrated. In fact, if the sub wasn’t so thick and uncomfortable, you wouldn’t need glide lock in the first place. My last gmt and Daytona fits perfectly and way more comfortable than my sub and neither have glide lock. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

15 June 2019, 09:35 PM	#11
Rosex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: EU Posts: 320	absolutely loved the Glidelock on my deep sea, I prefer the SD43 in general as a daily but do miss the deep sea system, both are good but the deep sea system is far superior. Does anyone know if they interchangeable?

15 June 2019, 09:48 PM	#12
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	It is nice. The pelagos clasp is better. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

15 June 2019, 09:52 PM	#13
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	Definitely a great design and bracelet __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

15 June 2019, 09:54 PM	#14
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,123	I absolutely love it as well. We just got back from travel in Italy and I chose to wear my 114060 for trip, mostly because of the glidelock feature and I wanted something under the radar. When we arrived in Amalfi it was 20 and rainy. When we left Rome 15 days later, it was 37. I used the glidelock often during the trip due to the temperature swings and when we were hiking vs. shopping etc. It’s simple, functional and built like a tank. Lots of LOVE here for the glidelock

15 June 2019, 09:59 PM	#15
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	I really wish more models offered the glidelock, it is a game changer and so easy to get the perfect fit.

15 June 2019, 10:16 PM	#17
rominvicta 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: EU Watch: DSSD, BLNR, SM, GM Posts: 933	Totally agree!

15 June 2019, 10:20 PM	#18
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Best clasp going. The easy of adjustment is second to none.

15 June 2019, 10:30 PM	#19
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	It is very nice. The comfort link is just right too.

15 June 2019, 10:37 PM	#20
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,367	Definitely a plus. I have a beautiful Day Date 1803, but the bracelet can't be adjusted at all. Sometimes it's rolling around my wrist, and at other times it's too tight (admittedly around the festive season and birthdays ;-)

15 June 2019, 11:50 PM	#21
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Changed the game for me.

15 June 2019, 11:52 PM	#22
JUSTIFIED "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Texas Watch: RG Daytona Posts: 716	Def a great feature even if my watch will never be worn over a dive suit. lol. __________________ "Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change" Wayne Dyer

15 June 2019, 11:58 PM	#23
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	I just wish the clasps with glidelock weren't so long. My 6.75" wrist is smaller but hardly tiny, and the clasp on a sub ends up being a significant chunk of the bracelet. I feel like a diver's extension and half the glidelock settings would allow essentially the same fit flexibility (that is, enough to still go over a wetsuit and adjust as it compresses) without requiring such a long clasp.

16 June 2019, 12:14 AM	#26
Tonks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hogwarts Posts: 42	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.

16 June 2019, 12:45 AM	#29
epc2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fl Watch: 116610LV,Pam etc. Posts: 1,328	I love the Glidelock , living in a warm climate when I travel to cooler places it's a must.

16 June 2019, 12:58 AM	#30
Slowtoes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY Posts: 124	Can the Glidelock clasp be addd to the Jubilee on the new GMT? Pics please, if anyone has done this mod.

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