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Smartpup2001 · 23 January 2015, 11:24 PM

Hello everyone,

I have 116610LV and 116610LN, both are random serial, bought them in last year. But today I just see the different in glidelock. I am wondering which one is newer model, left or right ? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

mjclark32 · 23 January 2015, 11:33 PM

They look the same to me

one just looks fitted tighter than the other...

superdog · 24 January 2015, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

They look the same to me

one just looks fitted tighter than the other...

Yeah, I don't get it.

domrusso10 · 24 January 2015, 12:41 AM

I think there's only one type of glide lock. I just think they are set differently as the others have stated.

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Duey · 24 January 2015, 01:27 AM

Yes the Glidelock was updated a while back.

Looks like they re-engineered the mechanism for a cost savings by eliminating the female-female 1/2 link swivel. ( except on the TT which still has it ). You can now connect a full link directly to the mechanism. A standard 1/2 link is now included with the bracelet ( except on the TT ).

The folding clasp that sets against your wrist is now longer, which I see is a design improvement. With it sticking it out past the end of the glidelock itself, the bracelet pulls against your wrist forcing the back end of the glidelock to remain closed. In the original model, that was the major design flaw that I noticed, that the back end would flex open.

Here's some pictures of the updates.

mjclark32 · 24 January 2015, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duey

Yes the Glidelock was updated a while back.

Looks like they re-engineered the mechanism for a cost savings by eliminating the female-female 1/2 link swivel. ( except on the TT which still has it ). You can now connect a full link directly to the mechanism. A standard 1/2 link is now included with the bracelet ( except on the TT ).

The folding clasp that sets against your wrist is now longer, which I see is a design improvement. With it sticking it out past the end of the glidelock itself, the bracelet pulls against your wrist forcing the back end of the glidelock to remain closed. In the original model, that was the major design flaw that I noticed, that the back end would flex open.

Here's some pictures of the updates.

Ferdelious · 24 January 2015, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duey

Yes the Glidelock was updated a while back.

Looks like they re-engineered the mechanism for a cost savings by eliminating the female-female 1/2 link swivel. ( except on the TT which still has it ). You can now connect a full link directly to the mechanism. A standard 1/2 link is now included with the bracelet ( except on the TT ).

The folding clasp that sets against your wrist is now longer, which I see is a design improvement. With it sticking it out past the end of the glidelock itself, the bracelet pulls against your wrist forcing the back end of the glidelock to remain closed. In the original model, that was the major design flaw that I noticed, that the back end would flex open.

Here's some pictures of the updates.

Great post, thanks for the info.

mike · 24 January 2015, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duey

Yes the Glidelock was updated a while back.

Looks like they re-engineered the mechanism for a cost savings by eliminating the female-female 1/2 link swivel. ( except on the TT which still has it ). You can now connect a full link directly to the mechanism. A standard 1/2 link is now included with the bracelet ( except on the TT ).

The folding clasp that sets against your wrist is now longer, which I see is a design improvement. With it sticking it out past the end of the glidelock itself, the bracelet pulls against your wrist forcing the back end of the glidelock to remain closed. In the original model, that was the major design flaw that I noticed, that the back end would flex open.

Here's some pictures of the updates.

Excellent post.

sco · 24 January 2015, 01:36 AM

I was waiting for Duey's post... I had a feeling he would clear this up..

mfer · 24 January 2015, 01:54 AM

Nice! Still learning everyday.

FTX I · 24 January 2015, 02:08 AM

Glad Duey helped our buddy Sheldon here:

http://www.minus4plus6.com/glidelock.htm

tkerrmd · 24 January 2015, 02:11 AM

well that was new to me!!

brettpaul · 24 January 2015, 02:17 AM

Always learning on TRF - you guys ROCK!!

antbkny · 24 January 2015, 02:24 AM

another thing to get the ocd crowd going lol

mfer · 24 January 2015, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by antNYC

another thing to get the ocd crowd going lol

We prefer "enthusiast"!

T01 · 24 January 2015, 02:27 AM

Interesting, thanks for sharing!

watchwatcher · 24 January 2015, 02:47 AM

Nice. Thanks for the information, Duey.

fishingbear · 24 January 2015, 02:59 AM

I was aware of the change but I had heard that there was some weak point within the original Glidelock that was remedied. Does anyone know what that could've been?

FTX I · 24 January 2015, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishingbear

I was aware of the change but I had heard that there was some weak point within the original Glidelock that was remedied. Does anyone know what that could've been?

This is what Sheldon said on his minus4plus6:

"Perhaps this is the reason why for the update. with a solid link, there is no cantilevering off the end of the hinge.

In my experience with two original Gildelock clasps, I have never had any issues with them which leads me to question whether the modification was made because of a design fault, or for a production improvement, - time will tell."

fishingbear · 24 January 2015, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTX I

This is what Sheldon said on his minus4plus6:

"Perhaps this is the reason why for the update. with a solid link, there is no cantilevering off the end of the hinge.

Yes, but was there a spot weld issue as well?

SC11 · 24 January 2015, 03:48 AM

Due to the way in which the glidelock allows for fine adjustment in the fitting I do find I worn them quite fitted.

In having both to compare I do find the update version slightly more comfortable.

Brushpup · 24 January 2015, 03:49 AM

Interesting if you ask me. Much more so than bezel point alignment topics. Isn't this the stuff we should be talking about?

Thanks OP and Duey.

Duey · 24 January 2015, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brushpup

Interesting if you ask me. Much more so than bezel point alignment topics. Isn't this the stuff we should be talking about?

Thanks OP and Duey.

Patrick, I totally agree we should be talking about stuff like this.
I get so tired of the "look at me topics" or the "Isn't my watch pretty topics" or "I just bought a watch topics"

SC11 · 24 January 2015, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Duey

Patrick, I totally agree we should be talking about stuff like this.
I get so tired of the "look at me topics" or the "Isn't my watch pretty topics" or "I just bought a watch topics"

But which version is ok for use in the shower! Now that's a question that needs to be answered

fishingbear · 24 January 2015, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brushpup

Interesting if you ask me. Much more so than bezel point alignment topics. Isn't this the stuff we should be talking about?

Thanks OP and Duey.

Indeed.
However, as we all know, it's not common occurrence that Rolex goes to production with a design flaw. But it does make for very interesting conversation on the forum.

AS1 · 24 January 2015, 04:47 AM

awesome knowledge on this forum! thanks Duey

Cyclops888 · 24 January 2015, 04:56 AM

Good to know
Thanks Duey for the informative pics.

brandrea · 24 January 2015, 05:46 AM

I learn something new here so often, thanks!

Swaggy P · 24 January 2015, 09:51 AM

So when was the newer version released?

jnkay · 24 January 2015, 10:18 AM

Wow, had no idea. Thanks Duey. You would think we would be on top of this stuff...

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Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Interesting if you ask me. Much more so than bezel point alignment topics. Isn't this the stuff we should be talking about? Thanks OP and Duey. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

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24 January 2015, 12:41 AM	#4
domrusso10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: new york Watch: 116334 & 116610 Posts: 1,310	I think there's only one type of glide lock. I just think they are set differently as the others have stated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 January 2015, 01:36 AM	#9
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I was waiting for Duey's post... I had a feeling he would clear this up..

24 January 2015, 02:08 AM	#11
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	Glad Duey helped our buddy Sheldon here: http://www.minus4plus6.com/glidelock.htm

24 January 2015, 02:11 AM	#12
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	well that was new to me!!

24 January 2015, 02:24 AM	#14
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	another thing to get the ocd crowd going lol

24 January 2015, 02:27 AM	#16
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	Interesting, thanks for sharing!

24 January 2015, 02:47 AM	#17
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,478	Nice. Thanks for the information, Duey.

24 January 2015, 02:59 AM	#18
fishingbear 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,384	I was aware of the change but I had heard that there was some weak point within the original Glidelock that was remedied. Does anyone know what that could've been?

24 January 2015, 03:48 AM	#21
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	Due to the way in which the glidelock allows for fine adjustment in the fitting I do find I worn them quite fitted. In having both to compare I do find the update version slightly more comfortable.

24 January 2015, 04:47 AM	#26
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	awesome knowledge on this forum! thanks Duey

24 January 2015, 04:56 AM	#27
Cyclops888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Europe Posts: 320	Good to know Thanks Duey for the informative pics.

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brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,575	I learn something new here so often, thanks!

24 January 2015, 09:51 AM	#29
Swaggy P Banned Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 143	So when was the newer version released?

24 January 2015, 10:18 AM	#30
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,812	Wow, had no idea. Thanks Duey. You would think we would be on top of this stuff...

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