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springbar · 15 May 2010, 08:19 AM

Despite the speculation that clasp failures are rare, they remain alarming to owners because the design LOOKs so failure-prone. The tiny, blind weldments are basically a pair of stress-risers located in what appears to be the worst possible place.

When we see something like that, we assure ourselves by assuming that the smart guys at Rolex have done their sums and it's going to be all right. But when you read about them breaking, right where you expected they would in the first place, that's a real confidence-sinker.

Rolex should take a page from the Firth of Forth railway bridge and come out with a new clasp that won't break and LOOKs like it won't break.

STEELINOX · 15 May 2010, 08:32 AM

I love this bridge work !

spuds · 15 May 2010, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Agree. If they kept the clasp section a tad simpler, sort of towards less processes and more straight forward functionality, it wuld be nicer. Some of these sections, like the glidelock have over a hundred parts to them, its really uncalled for. The GMTc has these weld spots...

Absolutely agree that "somewhere in between" would've been the ideal Randy mate....

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Originally Posted by Mirx

Reporting with regret that my clasp has failed as well. The lug came detached on one side away from the folding clasp...

Now that's a choker......
Your ExplorerII with the new clasp was just about perfect IMO....
Sorry to hear this Mirx mate I really am.

mpkRolex · 15 May 2010, 09:37 AM

The gmt2c and daytona clasps are supposed to be the best ones Rolex makes.

Might be just your piece..The RSC should be able to take care of it easily. Let us know

MitchSteel · 15 May 2010, 10:09 AM

Boomvader, glad to hear.Enjoy.

Mirx.....ouch.Sorry mate, take her in buddy.

2jabs · 15 February 2011, 11:34 PM

oops sorry was meant to start a new thread!

scrog10 · 16 February 2011, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexBuddy

Yeah, but after a $6,899 markup, Rolex doesn't have a lot of money to work with.

This is a very expensive ss wristwatch that should never fail in this way In or out of warranty. I have seen this happen in the forums a few times at least. It is definitely not an isolated incident.

cmr · 16 February 2011, 10:32 AM

my z series gmt2c and v series daytona are still just fine. i wear the gmt2c to work everyday and the daytona every night.

RoliSubMan · 16 February 2011, 08:08 PM

The new bracelet and clasp are very good, but let down by spot welds.
Classic tuna can system feels cheap but is indeed proven.
I have both 16610 and 116613, have to say the old classics have the soul, while new ceramic models have the look...hard choice.

Jusy can not trust the spot welds...they tend to break, just matter of time.

In term of durability, classic wins.

ahl2easy · 21 February 2011, 09:23 AM

March of 2010, just getting out of bed, my gmtIIc fell off my wrist. i was shocked, shocked i tell you. it was just out of warrenty, sent it to my AD. they sent it to RSC. they asked no questions and sent me a brand new band. the weld failed.

your AD should stand behind you on this and work with Rolex.

spuds · 21 February 2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ahl2easy

March of 2010, just getting out of bed, my gmtIIc fell off my wrist. i was shocked, shocked i tell you. it was just out of warrenty, sent it to my AD. they sent it to RSC. they asked no questions and sent me a brand new band. the weld failed.

your AD should stand behind you on this and work with Rolex.

But were you shocked at all though?

ahl2easy · 21 February 2011, 09:32 AM

[QUOTE=ahl2easy;2336730]March of 2010, just getting out of bed, my gmtIIc fell off my wrist. i was shocked, shocked i tell you. it was just out of warrenty, sent it to my AD. they sent it to RSC. they asked no questions and sent me a brand new band. the weld failed.

your AD should stand behind you on this and work with Rolex. "Dream Big...Dare to Fail" Col Vaun(Admiral Bird Expedition to the South Pole)

STEELINOX · 21 February 2011, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoliSubMan

The new bracelet and clasp are very good, but let down by spot welds.
Classic tuna can system feels cheap but is indeed proven.
I have both 16610 and 116613, have to say the old classics have the soul, while new ceramic models have the look...hard choice.

Jusy can not trust the spot welds...they tend to break, just matter of time.

In term of durability, classic wins.

Everytime !

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahl2easy

March of 2010, just getting out of bed, my gmtIIc fell off my wrist. i was shocked, shocked i tell you. it was just out of warrenty, sent it to my AD. they sent it to RSC. they asked no questions and sent me a brand new band. the weld failed.

your AD should stand behind you on this and work with Rolex.

And to have that happen before even having 'coffee' !
As a just punishment to ROLEX, they shuld buy you STARBUCKS for a year !

Steve748 · 13 September 2013, 10:48 PM

Mine is an '08 and when I had it serviced recently the repairer found the catch had broken and it cost £60 to have it repaired by welding it.
The replacement parts would have been £200 so he saved me a lot of money.

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16 February 2011, 10:32 AM	#218
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	my z series gmt2c and v series daytona are still just fine. i wear the gmt2c to work everyday and the daytona every night. __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

21 February 2011, 09:23 AM	#220
ahl2easy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: giterdonedawg Location: Montana Watch: 116610LN Posts: 13	gmtIIC clasp fell off March of 2010, just getting out of bed, my gmtIIc fell off my wrist. i was shocked, shocked i tell you. it was just out of warrenty, sent it to my AD. they sent it to RSC. they asked no questions and sent me a brand new band. the weld failed. your AD should stand behind you on this and work with Rolex.

15 May 2010, 08:19 AM	#211
springbar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, Ca Watch: 116400GV Posts: 834	Despite the speculation that clasp failures are rare, they remain alarming to owners because the design LOOKs so failure-prone. The tiny, blind weldments are basically a pair of stress-risers located in what appears to be the worst possible place. When we see something like that, we assure ourselves by assuming that the smart guys at Rolex have done their sums and it's going to be all right. But when you read about them breaking, right where you expected they would in the first place, that's a real confidence-sinker. Rolex should take a page from the Firth of Forth railway bridge and come out with a new clasp that won't break and LOOKs like it won't break.

15 May 2010, 09:37 AM	#214
mpkRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston USA Watch: BLRO Jubilee Posts: 1,776	The gmt2c and daytona clasps are supposed to be the best ones Rolex makes. Might be just your piece..The RSC should be able to take care of it easily. Let us know

16 February 2011, 08:08 PM	#219
RoliSubMan Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 88	The new bracelet and clasp are very good, but let down by spot welds. Classic tuna can system feels cheap but is indeed proven. I have both 16610 and 116613, have to say the old classics have the soul, while new ceramic models have the look...hard choice. Jusy can not trust the spot welds...they tend to break, just matter of time. In term of durability, classic wins.

21 February 2011, 09:32 AM	#222
ahl2easy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: giterdonedawg Location: Montana Watch: 116610LN Posts: 13	[QUOTE=ahl2easy;2336730]March of 2010, just getting out of bed, my gmtIIc fell off my wrist. i was shocked, shocked i tell you. it was just out of warrenty, sent it to my AD. they sent it to RSC. they asked no questions and sent me a brand new band. the weld failed. your AD should stand behind you on this and work with Rolex. "Dream Big...Dare to Fail" Col Vaun(Admiral Bird Expedition to the South Pole)

13 September 2013, 10:48 PM	#224
Steve748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: San Diego Watch: GMT2c & LVc Posts: 220	Mine is an '08 and when I had it serviced recently the repairer found the catch had broken and it cost £60 to have it repaired by welding it. The replacement parts would have been £200 so he saved me a lot of money.

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