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23 January 2015, 11:24 PM | #1 |
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Glidelock question
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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. |
23 January 2015, 11:33 PM | #2 |
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They look the same to me
one just looks fitted tighter than the other...
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Yeah, I don't get it.
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24 January 2015, 12:41 AM | #4 |
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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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24 January 2015, 01:27 AM | #5 |
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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. |
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I was waiting for Duey's post... I had a feeling he would clear this up..
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Nice! Still learning everyday.
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well that was new to me!!
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another thing to get the ocd crowd going lol
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24 January 2015, 02:25 AM | #14 |
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We prefer "enthusiast"!
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Interesting, thanks for sharing!
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Nice. Thanks for the information, Duey.
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24 January 2015, 02:59 AM | #17 |
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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?
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"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." |
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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. |
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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.
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awesome knowledge on this forum! thanks Duey
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24 January 2015, 04:56 AM | #23 |
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Good to know
Thanks Duey for the informative pics. |
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I learn something new here so often, thanks!
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But which version is ok for use in the shower! Now that's a question that needs to be answered
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24 January 2015, 09:51 AM | #27 |
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So when was the newer version released?
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24 January 2015, 10:18 AM | #28 |
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Wow, had no idea. Thanks Duey. You would think we would be on top of this stuff...
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Great to know, no idea the glidelock has been updated.
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