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10 March 2009, 03:33 PM | #1 |
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GMT Master II 16710 with glidelock clasp = match made in heaven
So i was bored tonight and really bummed the Lakers lost by like 20 points, more bummed that Rudy Fernandez of the Trailblazers was injured..... I am a Lakers fan but i hate seeing injuries...
During the game i figured i would try to put the glidelock clasp off my deep sea on my GMT Master II 16710, the GMT is just such a great watch that it too deserves to have the best oyster clasp available for a Rolex. Makes me want to convert all my Rolexs to brushed oyster with glidelock on with the pics so i read here that the deep sea band is 21mm or so, too wide to directly fit on the 16710 so i begin by taking the clasp off, i leave one link on each side. The swap is very easy, similar to just removing a link, a 1.5mm flat head micro screwdriver does the trick. Now with the clasp off the deep sea, its time to do the same thing on the oyster band from the 16710, simply remove the clasp and install the glidelock, the fit is perfect. Now i use the Bergeon 6111 fork tool to reinstall the band on my 16710 (i originally had my oyster band off in lue of my nato band, my 16710 is my beater watch) And Voila, thats all there is to it. Hardest part is obviously getting the clasp but i figure many speak about doing it so im happy to provide the visuals thanks everyone for looking! |
10 March 2009, 03:35 PM | #2 |
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The best bastidization I've ever seen on TRF!!
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10 March 2009, 03:38 PM | #3 |
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wow the fastest reply as well haha! glad i could get a laugh out of you JJ!! how did i know you were going to hate on me! hahaha
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I can NEVER "hate" any of my friends, Brian. All in good fun......personally, I would not do it, but if it makes you happy, then it makes me happy too!!
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10 March 2009, 03:45 PM | #5 | |
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but back on topic, i think all brushed oyster bands should have this clasp, its that good!! |
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You too, buddy......take care!!
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It looks too long for my wrist. I really got to get into an AD and try on the new deepsea. Assuming they have one… I still like this one. |
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IMHO this one is.
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Good work Brian, all clasps should be as good as that one.
I wore my Daytona SS at the weekend and noticed that even with the easylink out it was now a bit tight so I will have to move the internal springbar to it's furthest position and that is a pain to do. The DSSD style clasp fixes this problem for good. As for you JJ, don't make me come over there.....again.
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x2 Man it looks interesting!!
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Excellent job, Brian. Looks great. I was afraid of a beating when I installed a super jubilee on my 16710. However, the reception was overwhelmingly positive.
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wow.. great job.... and by the way that foul by ariza was rough!!!!!
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10 March 2009, 11:21 PM | #13 |
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It looks nice but I am a sucker for comfort, and the original bracelet is so much more comfortable IMHO.
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11 March 2009, 12:51 AM | #16 | |
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Looks great! Completely agree that all professional line models deserve a better clasp Brian. That's why I swapped the Explorer II clasp for a GMTII-c. That is also why I will swap the current 16610 clasp for a Glidelock as soon as I get hold of one. |
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11 March 2009, 01:55 AM | #17 |
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thanks Dan! haha i was only afraid of the tounge lashing from JJ
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Very nice! I've always wanted to see that DSSD clasp on a GMT-IIC with a brushed GMT-IIC bracelet!
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11 March 2009, 01:58 AM | #19 | |
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yeah i really liked your post on the explorer with GMTIIc clasp. I loved also how you brushed out the polish. For me, i would love to get an old sea dweller bracelet and install the glidelock for my own GMTIIc. OR just polish out the center of the glidelock and put it on the GMTIIc |
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11 March 2009, 03:04 AM | #21 |
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haha! naw i knew for a fact that JJ frowns upon the DIY stuff as well.
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JJ did once try to put a new style jubillee bracelet on a SS/Platinum Yachtmaster - without success. IMO it is only a matter of time before he aspires to a NATO.
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Well done brian..by the way were did you buy your tools??
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all of my tools are from the snap-on truck here locally, i tinker with cars for a living and as a hobby so a lot of my tools work with my watches. The only tool i bought specifically for watches is the 6111 burgeon
For bezel swaps and interior trims For removing and installing links and clasps and small electronics May i suggest this size snap-on screwdriver 1.5mm , the tips are very fine and the rubber grips help with extra leverage. These screwdrivers are the best i have used as you run little risk or slippage and or chipping the link screws. |
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Cool pics of the GMT with the DSSD Glidelock. I just picked up a SubC Glidelock, and will be installing it on my 16710 on Friday when the watch gets back from a servicing.
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