Anyone prefer easy link to glide lock?

[Stan Cooper]

I have no experience with Glidelock, but it looks pretty bulky for what it does. I have an Easylink clasp on my DJ Turn-O-Graph bracelet and it works well for me.

[watchmework]

If you need something to go over a dive suit like the glide lock was intended, then that’s the obvious choice.

When I had my Sub I always messed around with the glidelock, constantly looking for that “perfect” fit. It was nice to have, but did I need it…not really, not to that variance in change at least.

Now that all I have is the easy link on my BLRO, I more or less set it and forget it…I might open up the clasp in the summer and close it back in the winter but there is much less fiddling. I also very much prefer how small the easy link is vs the glidelock, think it feels a lot better on the wrist.

[KBM]

The glidelock is much more precise and allows for a perfect fit every time. Can't say the say for the easy link, imo.

[ap1]

No way, GL

[London88]

With the easy link sometimes I'm not sure I even got it work until I put the watch back on and can feel the bracelet has been shortened.

With the glide lock the visual confirmation is reassuring to me.

[JSolution]

Originally Posted by London88

With the easy link sometimes I'm not sure I even got it work until I put the watch back on and can feel the bracelet has been shortened.

With the glide lock the visual confirmation is reassuring to me.

It should have a pretty satisfying snap into place.

[dontbeshort]

Easy lock is great and glide link is marginally similar

[London88]

Originally Posted by JSolution

It should have a pretty satisfying snap into place.

This is true. I do await the snap. However, I can't often tell if I've merely just re-snapped the link back into the same position it was. But I'm sure I'm in the minority here :).

[thesharkfactor]

I can't find a good fit with my Daytona easylink. It's too loose and if I adjust the clasp in one its' too tight. If I add another link and adjust the clasp either way it's too tight or too loose.
I much prefer the Glider on my Sub, I can get a perfect fit.

[Nikrnic]

I like my EZ link. It's more comfortable I guess im lucky as the 5mm difference works just the way it's supposed to for me. Glidelock is too long and heavy. If it could be shortened some that might make it better. I can't speak for folks who actually use it over a dive suit. I would imagine it's perfect for it's real intention.

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[Brny11]

In what universe can someone prefer the easy link over glidelock? It is useless and I LOVE my explorer.

Unless you need to wear it over a shirt, 5mm is too much. If it is humid and my watch gets tight I need barely one adjustment on the SubC. When I pop open the easy link it falls literally inches down my wrist. Literally useless.

I am not triggered easily! But I can’t imagine using my easy link for anything, let along preferring it to glidelock.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

I like my EZ link. It's more comfortable I guess im lucky as the 5mm difference works just the way it's supposed to for me. Glidelock is too long and heavy. If it could be shortened some that might make it better. I can't speak for folks who actually use it over a dive suit. I would imagine it's perfect for it's real intention.

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The abbreviated Glidelock will eventually replace the EasyLink. Fair to say 3 versions of the Glidelock now. DSSD, Sub/SD, and the newer Abbreviated GL. That latter from my experience, is indistinguishable from the EasyLink on the wrist. It would probably fit exactly what you're looking for.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by Brny11

In what universe can someone prefer the easy link over glidelock? It is useless and I LOVE my explorer.

Unless you need to wear it over a shirt, 5mm is too much. If it is humid and my watch gets tight I need barely one adjustment on the SubC. When I pop open the easy link it falls literally inches down my wrist. Literally useless.

I am not triggered easily! But I can’t imagine using my easy link for anything, let along preferring it to glidelock.

Lol I agree about the 5mm adjustment. It's way too large of an incremental adjustment. I never use the actual EasyLink on my watches with it. Should be 2 notches at min spaced 2.5mm apart.

[cvo]

Glidelock all the way.

[Rori]

Originally Posted by JSolution

I train hard 6 days a week and I’m always Bulking/cutting my weight so I know how you feel. The easy link is much more of a better setting it’s a perfect click one way or the other - definitely recommend if you haven’t owned one.

Good to know. Thank you. To Rolex boutique soon :-)


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[toneafficianado]

I way prefer the EZ and I have owned both. It’s a shorter less cumbersome clasp too and can be adjusted fast without looking. Wish I could put one on my old “ tuna can “ bracelet on my 14060M
All watches need adjustable clasps in my opinion.
What is the Abbreviated Glidelock?
I hadn’t heard of that till reading this post.


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[jaisonline]

Too bad Rolex doesn’t make a GlideLock clasp close to the EasyLink size for non-dive models

[904VT]

Originally Posted by toneafficianado

I way prefer the EZ and I have owned both. It’s a shorter less cumbersome clasp too and can be adjusted fast without looking. Wish I could put one on my old “ tuna can “ bracelet on my 14060M
All watches need adjustable clasps in my opinion.
What is the Abbreviated Glidelock?
I hadn’t heard of that till reading this post.


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Originally Posted by jaisonline

Too bad Rolex doesn’t make a GlideLock clasp close to the EasyLink size for non-dive models

First introduced on the YM42. More than likely coming to other models in the future unless negative feedback.

https://www.rolex.com/watches/yacht-...6659-0002.html

[JodyHighroller]

Originally Posted by 904VT

First introduced on the YM42. More than likely coming to other models in the future unless negative feedback.

https://www.rolex.com/watches/yacht-...6659-0002.html

Thank you. I’ve lost count on providing proof on here how Rolex makes a mini glide lock.

[Daytonaboy1977]

Originally Posted by JSolution

My two goto watches atm are a sky dweller and a sea dweller.

For adjustment purposes I’ve come to the conclusion I prefer the easy link, seems to be just the right amount and one simple click out and it’s perfect either way.

I find myself fiddling with the glide lock a little too much I think just because the option is there and it is also a little more fiddly to get it onto the actual notch you want.

Both are great just a personal preference.

I have heard the deep sea glide lock works a little differently but I’ve not owned one myself.

Love the glidelock on my LV, always get a perfect fit after a little fiddling about. The easy link is great but doesn't quite match up to the glidelock in my opinion. I always find its in-between fits somehow.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

Thank you. I’ve lost count on providing proof on here how Rolex makes a mini glide lock.

It's interesting how unknown it still is. I guess the WG YM42 isn't a mainstream release though.

[GMT Aviator]

Glidelock is great apart from the size of the clasp cover. It’s just too big, except for the newer version on the YM42. That’s just perfect.

Easylink is quick, simple and effective. It’s satisfactory for its purpose.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

Glidelock is great apart from the size of the clasp cover. It’s just too big, except for the newer version on the YM42. That’s just perfect.

Easylink is quick, simple and effective. It’s satisfactory for its purpose.

Agreed about the smaller being great, though I don't mind the larger on the dive watches. Unless you're a diver and need a ton of extension to go over a dive suit, the smaller version imo really is perfect. Can't wait to see it come to the GMT Master and Daytona especially. Could be nice on the Milgauss too with its thicker case back. Also, would be nice if Rolex moved the DSSD GlideLock to the SD43 along with the titanium case back. A few moves imo that can really increase the comfort and usability of the sports watches.

[amanbra]

glidelock, esp the smaller one on the YM40 OF.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

Thank you. I’ve lost count on providing proof on here how Rolex makes a mini glide lock.

[jaisonline]

Originally Posted by 904VT

It's interesting how unknown it still is. I guess the WG YM42 isn't a mainstream release though.

Exactly. Rolex doesn’t advertise it being a different glide lock (don’t blame them) & I haven’t read about the “mini” clasp in many WG YM42 reviews.

[JSol1]

Originally Posted by jaisonline

Exactly. Rolex doesn’t advertise it being a different glide lock (don’t blame them) & I haven’t read about the “mini” clasp in many WG YM42 reviews.

It’s also on the 12 series Everose YM OF...