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23 March 2018, 07:12 AM | #1 |
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Did Rolex Miss
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? |
23 March 2018, 07:27 AM | #2 |
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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.
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23 March 2018, 08:13 AM | #3 |
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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.
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23 March 2018, 08:16 AM | #4 |
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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!! |
23 March 2018, 08:21 AM | #5 |
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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.
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23 March 2018, 08:24 AM | #6 |
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I’ve been wishing for an adjustable president clasp/ bracelet since I joined here
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23 March 2018, 08:29 AM | #7 | |
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23 March 2018, 01:44 PM | #8 |
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I'm under the impression that clasps with the easy link extension have micro-adjustments also. Am I wrong?
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23 March 2018, 02:20 PM | #9 |
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Why change? Should be food for another 20 years.
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23 March 2018, 02:33 PM | #10 |
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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.
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