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Zmdr · 12 January 2017, 03:10 PM

Hi all.
I noticed that my sub c, dated June 2016, has a smooth finish over the rolex engraving on the clasp. In most pictures the finish is glossy. Is this normal?
Thanks in advance!

DCheeta · 12 January 2017, 03:13 PM

What's the difference beteeen "smooth" and "glossy"?

Zmdr · 12 January 2017, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

What's the difference beteeen "smooth" and "glossy"?

Smooth is a polished surface. Glossy is like a bead blasted surface

bradj · 12 January 2017, 03:20 PM

I don't think smooth, or glossy describes my Sub-C.. Maybe they've changed how they finish the clasp?

My two tone sub is polished like yours.

crowncollection · 12 January 2017, 03:22 PM

No idea what your talking about sorry.

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Zmdr · 12 January 2017, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bradj

I don't think smooth, or glossy describes my Sub-C.. Maybe they've changed how they finish the clasp?

My two tone sub is polished like yours.

Ya I meant the part with the rolex engraving. Mines a Polish, yours is a rougher finish. Starting to get some doubts about my preowned purchase...

Zmdr · 12 January 2017, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

No idea what your talking about sorry.

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The part with the tweezers. Mine is a smooth, polished surface. On the post before, it's a greyer, matte finish which is definitely different.
My question is whether rolex changed their finishing or do I have a fake on my hands.

kdphan · 12 January 2017, 03:28 PM

I think Rolex changed over to smooth inside clasp sometime in 2016.

Both my Jan 2016 smurf and Sep 2016 blnr have smooth inner clasp.

Zmdr · 12 January 2017, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kdphan

I think Rolex changed over to smooth inside clasp sometime in 2016.

Both my Jan 2016 smurf and Sep 2016 blnr have smooth inner clasp.

Thank you so much. This was what I was looking for.

bradj · 12 January 2017, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kdphan

I think Rolex changed over to smooth inside clasp sometime in 2016.

Both my Jan 2016 smurf and Sep 2016 blnr have smooth inner clasp.

Ah... sub is 2014, TT sub is 2016

ilovewatchestoo · 12 January 2017, 04:44 PM

It's totally normal. Rolex changed to polished sometime ago I think last year. Doesn't mean certain production dates will or won't have polished as Rolex puts the pieces together. Don't fret though your clasp is legit.

Zmdr · 12 January 2017, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovewatchestoo

It's totally normal. Rolex changed to polished sometime ago I think last year. Doesn't mean certain production dates will or won't have polished as Rolex puts the pieces together. Don't fret though your clasp is legit.

Thanks a lot for the input

JacksonStone · 12 January 2017, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Zmdr

Thanks a lot for the input

You already have your answer, but I'll just note that my 2016 Sub purchased from an AD has a polished inner clasp, like yours. No worries.

Zmdr · 12 January 2017, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

You already have your answer, but I'll just note that my 2016 Sub purchased from an AD has a polished inner clasp, like yours. No worries.

Thanks! I found the thread from 2015 about the change

Bigsykedaddy · 12 January 2017, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Zmdr

Hi all.
I noticed that my sub c, dated June 2016, has a smooth finish over the rolex engraving on the clasp. In most pictures the finish is glossy. Is this normal?
Thanks in advance!

You're okay, I had a 114060 and a 116610LN both from 2015-2016 and they both have a shiny mirror finish. The matte finish is from 2015 prior (IIRC) They could have changed half way through 2015 or 2016 but they definitely did change.

You're good to go, enjoy your purchase (unless you have any other doubts that is.)

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Originally Posted by Zmdr

Thanks! I found the thread from 2015 about the change

Oh good

OasisMS · 12 January 2017, 06:21 PM

My 2016 Sub has the smooth finish also (AD purchase). I much prefer the smooth finish!

watchwatcher · 13 January 2017, 12:15 AM

There have been many threads on this. Yes, Rolex has changed the finish on the clasp.

I liked the "frosted" finish better, but they didn't ask me.

kilyung · 13 January 2017, 01:05 AM

Agreed. Normal but prefer the frosted better. Shows dirt less.

RMC12 · 13 January 2017, 01:31 AM

You've gotta love this forum for putting your mind at ease on topics like this!!

GMT Aviator · 13 January 2017, 02:07 AM

I ordered a Sub Bracelet from my local AD to fit on my GMT2C.

It was ordered Jan 16 and arrived at the AD about six weeks later, new, in the packaging from Rolex.

It has the frosted clasp.

12 January 2017, 03:10 PM	#1
Zmdr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 33	Question about glidelock clasp Hi all. I noticed that my sub c, dated June 2016, has a smooth finish over the rolex engraving on the clasp. In most pictures the finish is glossy. Is this normal? Thanks in advance!

12 January 2017, 03:22 PM	#5
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,168	No idea what your talking about sorry. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

12 January 2017, 03:13 PM	#2
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	What's the difference beteeen "smooth" and "glossy"?

12 January 2017, 03:20 PM	#4
bradj "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 116610LN 116613LB Posts: 359	I don't think smooth, or glossy describes my Sub-C.. Maybe they've changed how they finish the clasp? My two tone sub is polished like yours.

12 January 2017, 03:28 PM	#8
kdphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Fitbit Posts: 265	I think Rolex changed over to smooth inside clasp sometime in 2016. Both my Jan 2016 smurf and Sep 2016 blnr have smooth inner clasp.

12 January 2017, 04:44 PM	#11
ilovewatchestoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: 114060 Posts: 425	It's totally normal. Rolex changed to polished sometime ago I think last year. Doesn't mean certain production dates will or won't have polished as Rolex puts the pieces together. Don't fret though your clasp is legit.

12 January 2017, 06:21 PM	#16
OasisMS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 115	My 2016 Sub has the smooth finish also (AD purchase). I much prefer the smooth finish!

13 January 2017, 12:15 AM	#17
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,598	There have been many threads on this. Yes, Rolex has changed the finish on the clasp. I liked the "frosted" finish better, but they didn't ask me.

13 January 2017, 01:05 AM	#18
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Agreed. Normal but prefer the frosted better. Shows dirt less.

13 January 2017, 01:31 AM	#19
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	You've gotta love this forum for putting your mind at ease on topics like this!!

13 January 2017, 02:07 AM	#20
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,290	I ordered a Sub Bracelet from my local AD to fit on my GMT2C. It was ordered Jan 16 and arrived at the AD about six weeks later, new, in the packaging from Rolex. It has the frosted clasp.

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