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Old 26 May 2018, 08:11 AM   #1
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New 126660 DSSD clasp question

Hello all. Well I’ve jumped in with both feet after picking up the SD43 I was able to get the new DSSD D-Blue. I prefer the clasp on the SD43.

My question on the clasp for the DSSD should the piece that is raised to make adjustments to the clasp click in to place when pressing it down? Mine seems very loose and not a lot of resistance when lifting and closing the lever.

This is not my pic but the lever I am taking about.



Thanks this is my first glidelock clasp.
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Old 26 May 2018, 08:40 AM   #2
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Mine (the older one) clicks gently.
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Old 26 May 2018, 11:07 AM   #3
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Yeah I had the same response when I got my DSSD. It doesn't really click unless you are holding the lever down. You'll get used to it. It's moves in 2mm increments so having mine for a while now I know how much to push in if it's too loose or if it's too tight I raise the lever and spin my wrist around and it loosens up just enough.
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Old 26 May 2018, 12:02 PM   #4
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No, on mine the 'center panel' overcomes a very small amount of leverage as you lower it back into the locked position, but it does not snap. It's buttery smooth. The safety catch does all the locking so there is no need for it to snap into place. I much prefer the glidelock on the DSSD to the standard one.



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Hello all. Well I’ve jumped in with both feet after picking up the SD43 I was able to get the new DSSD D-Blue. I prefer the clasp on the SD43.

My question on the clasp for the DSSD should the piece that is raised to make adjustments to the clasp click in to place when pressing it down? Mine seems very loose and not a lot of resistance when lifting and closing the lever.

This is not my pic but the lever I am taking about.

Thanks this is my first glidelock clasp.
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Old 26 May 2018, 01:05 PM   #5
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There doesn't necessarily need to be a sound when you close the clasp center piece.

All that clasp center piece really does is provide a hook that keeps the bracelet inner part from sliding out (expanding the bracelet). That hook doesn't have to "snap" onto the inner piece. The clasp center piece can quietly close if you position the inner piece appropriately. Any noise made probably comes with wear/contact that isn't absolutely necessary for the DSSD Glidelock to work.

On the other hand, with the design of the Glidelock on the SD43, SubC, and SDC, a part of the clasp needs to click into place. Could those parts that contact each other wear over time? Possibly.

I think the DSSD Glidelock is much more elegant in design and operation. But it does appear to have more components, including small springs, and so theoretically could be less durable in the long run.
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Old 26 May 2018, 01:26 PM   #6
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Thanks guys! Seems like all is working as it should.

Very happy with these!

Just got the 126660 yesterday.

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Old 26 May 2018, 03:08 PM   #7
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The clasp on the DSSD is quite sophisticated in operation.
Any noticeable click when closing is due to a very slight missalignment in the teeth.
An exact alignment would offer no resistance and be buttery smooth with no click into place required with the design.

As you note, all is normal with yours.
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Old 26 May 2018, 07:54 PM   #8
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soso which watch wears better for you?
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Old 26 May 2018, 09:04 PM   #9
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soso which watch wears better for you?


You know it’s funny. I was so impressed with the SD43 and the proportions I had to have it and love it!

Then when the 2018 Basel release of the revised DSSD came out I really wanted to get one as the old bracelet was the main reason I didn’t already have one. If the DSSD had come out first I’d probably think it was perfect but the SD43 might just be too good.

So far and I have only worn the DSSD for a couple of hours the SD43 just seems better proportioned. But it’s still too early. I plan on wearing the DSSD all weekend. I do find the lack of cyclops improves overall legibility.

I compared the DSSD to my Omega POC which I consider too thick and the the DSSD is thinner, has the same lug to lug length and as expected the diameter is just a bit smaller.





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Old 26 May 2018, 10:00 PM   #10
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You know it’s funny. I was so impressed with the SD43 and the proportions I had to have it and love it!

Then when the 2018 Basel release of the revised DSSD came out I really wanted to get one as the old bracelet was the main reason I didn’t already have one. If the DSSD had come out first I’d probably think it was perfect but the SD43 might just be too good.

So far and I have only worn the DSSD for a couple of hours the SD43 just seems better proportioned. But it’s still too early. I plan on wearing the DSSD all weekend. I do find the lack of cyclops improves overall legibility.

I compared the DSSD to my Omega POC which I consider too thick and the the DSSD is thinner, has the same lug to lug length and as expected the diameter is just a bit smaller.






Congrats. Can you post a few photos comparing case dimensions of the SD43 with the 126660, including height?
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Old 26 May 2018, 10:07 PM   #11
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Old 26 May 2018, 10:09 PM   #12
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Congrats on the D-Blue! My favorite diver. Your other two hold their own as well.
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Old 27 May 2018, 02:33 AM   #13
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Old 27 May 2018, 02:49 AM   #14
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You know it’s funny. I was so impressed with the SD43 and the proportions I had to have it and love it!

Then when the 2018 Basel release of the revised DSSD came out I really wanted to get one as the old bracelet was the main reason I didn’t already have one. If the DSSD had come out first I’d probably think it was perfect but the SD43 might just be too good.

So far and I have only worn the DSSD for a couple of hours the SD43 just seems better proportioned. But it’s still too early. I plan on wearing the DSSD all weekend. I do find the lack of cyclops improves overall legibility.

I compared the DSSD to my Omega POC which I consider too thick and the the DSSD is thinner, has the same lug to lug length and as expected the diameter is just a bit smaller.

Great collection!
Love that POC. Great combo of a dive watch and chrono, with a display back to boot.
Wish the DSSD minute extended a bit further, similar to that of the POC.
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Old 31 May 2018, 07:07 AM   #15
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Great collection!
Love that POC. Great combo of a dive watch and chrono, with a display back to boot.
Wish the DSSD minute extended a bit further, similar to that of the POC.
Looks like it does to me. The new Deepseas have a longer minute hand. I think the hands are perfect now, although I didn't think there was anything actually wrong before.
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Old 31 May 2018, 07:17 AM   #16
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Awesome pair they are both so nice congrats
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Old 31 May 2018, 07:24 AM   #17
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Amazing Duo. Is the clasp on the new 126660 the same width as the 126600? Reason I ask is the DSSD clasp on the Red SD would make the Red SD THE perfect dive watch IMO and I'll have to source one.
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Old 31 May 2018, 07:42 AM   #18
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Amazing Duo. Is the clasp on the new 126660 the same width as the 126600? Reason I ask is the DSSD clasp on the Red SD would make the Red SD THE perfect dive watch IMO and I'll have to source one.


Yes they are the same width.
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Old 31 May 2018, 08:10 AM   #19
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Yes they are the same width.
Perfect, I know what I am buying when my Daytona ceramic bezel sells.

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Old 31 May 2018, 08:24 AM   #20
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New 126660 DSSD clasp question

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Perfect, I know what I am buying when my Daytona ceramic bezel sells.





I did a comparison last week of the SD43 and the new DSSD.

SD43 and 2018 DSSD Comparison
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Hey! Let’s see that redesigned oyster bracelet???


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Old 31 May 2018, 02:21 PM   #22
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That's an awesome diving trio!
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Old 31 May 2018, 02:32 PM   #23
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No, on mine the 'center panel' overcomes a very small amount of leverage as you lower it back into the locked position, but it does not snap. It's buttery smooth. The safety catch does all the locking so there is no need for it to snap into place. I much prefer the glidelock on the DSSD to the standard one.
Exactly. When I adjust the glidelock on my DSSD 126660, I gently push towards the next slot with then just a little pressure down, and it drops in to place once the next tooth gap slides under. Amazingly engineered and simple.
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