Did Rolex Miss

[904VT]

That is did they miss an opportunity to launch a new clasp with the intro of the new GMT Master?

Should they have launched a new micro-adjust clasp or smaller version of the Glidelock for the GMT Master. Now that we have the next-gen GMT, does that mean we will not see a micro-adjust on the non-diver portion of the professional series for a long time to come.

If so I think that's a shame.

Thoughts?

[CRM114]

I find the Easy Link works fine for the very occasional times i adjust mine. Personally, I have no need for an over-engineered clasp and I frequently travel between hot/humid to cold/dry. Tiny micro-adjustments probably just encourage constant fiddling with it, or not having the bracelet correctly sized in the first place.

[Doood]

I would be open to new clasp engineering but easy link is quicker and smaller than glide-lock so not sure how it can be improved. With only two settings I can adjust on the fly. I have to pay more attention with glide-lock. I really only need two settings though.

[brucethemanlee]

I don't think Rolex missed... probably on purpose that they keep glidelock-type clasps for their divers.

As Rolex owner we are missing that kind of clasp. To be honest I wish glidelock was on ALL their watches. Love glidelock!!

[gt0279a]

As nice as the glidelock is, it also extends the overall length of the clasp.

Easylink is great and it keeps the clasp length compact.

[brandrea]

I’ve been wishing for an adjustable president clasp/ bracelet since I joined here

[904VT]

Originally Posted by gt0279a

As nice as the glidelock is, it also extends the overall length of the clasp.

Easylink is great and it keeps the clasp length compact.

I agree, I think the Glidelock in current form is too big for some other models. I was thinking Rolex would release an abbreviated form of it, perhaps EasyGlide for the non-divers. In my mind, that EasyGlide would be the same size as current Safety with EasyLink. Perhaps have 5 notches, spaced 2mm apart for adjustment.

Good comments everyone

[1WatchDawg]

I'm under the impression that clasps with the easy link extension have micro-adjustments also. Am I wrong?

[Dr.Smellody]

Why change? Should be food for another 20 years.

[RolexEDC]

Originally Posted by 1WatchDawg

I'm under the impression that clasps with the easy link extension have micro-adjustments also. Am I wrong?

There’s the easy link, and also the three micro adjustment but you need spring bar tool to adjust it. I actually don’t like the glidelock just bc it’s takes up too much oyster link space.

[101031-28]

Originally Posted by CRM114

I find the Easy Link works fine for the very occasional times i adjust mine. Personally, I have no need for an over-engineered clasp and I frequently travel between hot/humid to cold/dry. Tiny micro-adjustments probably just encourage constant fiddling with it, or not having the bracelet correctly sized in the first place.

Agreed.