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SubMarine · 3 October 2018, 01:42 AM

The length of the 5 digit sub clasp is perfect for me.

I would love for Rolex to release a shorter version of the Glidelock.

SWISSAHOLICS · 3 October 2018, 01:53 AM

I think it's perfect. I even purchased the 97200 bracelet with glidelock clasp and wear it on my 5 digit sub.

Odie-r · 3 October 2018, 01:55 AM

Interesting thought. I tend to agree, its definitely long. While I like the glidelock feature, I like the length of the clasp on my 6 digit GMT much more.

Jason71 · 3 October 2018, 02:06 AM

For those of us that have smaller wrists, the glidelock does wear rather large. My wrist is 7”, and the clasp covers virtually the entirety of the underside of my wrist. I definitely prefer the 5-digit clasp or the clasp on the 6-digit GMT with an easylink or the Milgauss with the same.

nektar · 3 October 2018, 02:20 AM

This is a very interesting thought

To me, it is PERFECT, and the reason I do not miss any more my 14060.

904VT · 3 October 2018, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SubMarine

The length of the 5 digit sub clasp is perfect for me.

I would love for Rolex to release a shorter version of the Glidelock.

I think this is why the Oyster bracelet and the 126710BLNR and LNs are lagging the 126710BLRO release date. My instinct says Rolex comes out with an Easy Adjust clasp to replace Easy Link. 5 notches spaced 2mm apart rather than the standard 10 notches. Rolex put the BLRO on the jubilee to give incentive to move the remaining Easy Link clasps. Also, the jubilee gives a better fit, so most owners wouldn't complain retroactively.

coralfarmer84 · 3 October 2018, 02:47 AM

I agree with you, it seems too big too me. Comfortwise thou I typically don't notice the difference between the rest of my collection

nikesupremedunk · 3 October 2018, 04:27 AM

I don’t get the issue because it doesn’t affect how it wears. The inner part of the clasp that folds is still the same length as easy link clasps so it shouldn’t wear any different. It wears the same to me as my gmt.

lenfried29 · 3 October 2018, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubMarine

The length of the 5 digit sub clasp is perfect for me.

I would love for Rolex to release a shorter version of the Glidelock.

I disagree, the glidelock is a nice feature to have. For divers must and for those who not diving it's still very useful to adjust the length during the day when wrist larger or smaller. I love it!

kauffee · 3 October 2018, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nikesupremedunk

I don’t get the issue because it doesn’t affect how it wears. The inner part of the clasp that folds is still the same length as easy link clasps so it shouldn’t wear any different. It wears the same to me as my gmt.

This is exactly right. I think the idea that it "feels" different is only in your head. If you're arguing that it looks too big on your wrist, that's valid. But since the blades of the clasp are the same it makes no difference how it feels.

|404| · 3 October 2018, 06:45 AM

I don't know what they call it but on my Explorer the easy link expansion (maybe?)

It's worthless... it can only expand to 5mm, not 4, not 3, not 2. Just 5... 5 is quite large. Totally worthless for me as in reality it becomes too loose.

Bigblu10 · 3 October 2018, 07:14 AM

What is your wrist size OP? I have 7.5" and wear a glide lock Sub daily. I don't even think about it.

LuminousMaximus · 3 October 2018, 07:22 AM

My wrist Size is 7" and I think for the Sub, it is appropriate length.

I can adjust it so that I can go over a wetsuit, and you need that length to do it.

Wools · 3 October 2018, 07:55 AM

Perfect for me, more comfortable than a NATO and the glidelock is the most comfortable metal bracket I’ve ever worn.

Can’t go back to any others now, glidelock or nothing.

R!$ · 3 October 2018, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubMarine

The length of the 5 digit sub clasp is perfect for me.

I would love for Rolex to release a shorter version of the Glidelock.

I concur

ppasiakos · 3 October 2018, 08:35 AM

I am confused. I mean, remove a link or two and then enjoy the ease and flexibility of the quick adjusting glide lock. I wish they all had that feature.

TimelessQuality · 3 October 2018, 08:48 AM

I agree.

My wrist is 6.3" (16cm) and I would be hesitant to wear a watch with the glidelock clasp due to its length.

frankfrazetta · 3 October 2018, 11:19 AM

Some variant of Glide lock should be standard.

Amochosto · 3 October 2018, 12:02 PM

The glidelock is not too big for my wrist, but it looks huge to me. It’s a nice feature, but I’m fine with easy link and I’d be even finer with a smaller glidelock with half the adjustment and closer to the size of an easy link.

Of all my Rolex bracelets the most comfortable is an easy link with a hidden clasp with no fine adjustment.

lenfried29 · 3 October 2018, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TimelessQuality

I agree.

My wrist is 6.3" (16cm) and I would be hesitant to wear a watch with the glidelock clasp due to its length.

my wrist is 6.5" and I wear DSSD. Have no problem with it. Love the possibility to adjust the bracelet depending on time of the day. Not to mention during the diving - irreplaceable

JacksonStone · 3 October 2018, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by |404|

I don't know what they call it but on my Explorer the easy link expansion (maybe?)

It's worthless... it can only expand to 5mm, not 4, not 3, not 2. Just 5... 5 is quite large. Totally worthless for me as in reality it becomes too loose.

Yes, Easylink. And I agree - 5mm is too much. On my Sub, I usually only need to adjust it 2mm one way or the other on any given day. Even moving it 4mm is usually too much. A binary 5 seems excessive, and ultimately pointless. I think 904VT's idea of a reduced Glidelock for non-diver models makes a lot of sense.

SubMarine · 3 October 2018, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ppasiakos

I am confused. I mean, remove a link or two and then enjoy the ease and flexibility of the quick adjusting glide lock. I wish they all had that feature.

Do you understand the difference between a bracelet and a clasp?

joli160 · 3 October 2018, 06:14 PM

I agree, much prefer the clasp on the GMT, DJ and SkyD with the easy link. More elegant and one hand operation.
If a glidelock than all the way Deepsea style

JSL420 · 3 October 2018, 06:19 PM

Yup definitely too long, for my 6.2” inches wrist I find it very difficult to wear.

Highjinx · 3 October 2018, 06:45 PM

Which one does the 6 digit blue face YM have ? Long sub or shorter GMT?

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roosvelt · 3 October 2018, 07:12 PM

The glide lock is to big. On a smaller wrist all you have the watch head the long bulky clasp and a few links to show. Direct opposite the president bracelet! All perfect links and the watch head seamlessly brought together !

easebak · 5 October 2018, 09:48 PM

My issue with the glidelock on my Sub is that it doesn't include the Diver Extension Link...

SS Oyster · 24 October 2018, 03:32 AM

Could not disagree more with premise. The Glidelock is the perfect clasp. If they shortened it slightly to 5 notches of 2mm each, it should go on all Sports models.

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mistercoach32 · 24 October 2018, 08:30 AM

A guy in another thread from today posted a picture of the GlideLock and Easylink side by side. The Easylink folding piece is actually longer than the length of the entire Glidelock. It's not my photo or I'd post it in here. The cover of the Glidelock is larger than the cover of the Easylink cover, but the overall length of the Easylink is longer than the overall length of the GlideLock.

For me personally, I absolutely love the GlideLock. So much so that I purchased the 97200 bracelet for my BLNR. It's perfect IMO. Sometimes the adjustment needs to be more or less than the 5mm of the Easylink for the perfect fit.

Snow-Dweller · 24 October 2018, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubMarine

The length of the 5 digit sub clasp is perfect for me.

I would love for Rolex to release a shorter version of the Glidelock.

I agree.

3 October 2018, 01:42 AM	#1
SubMarine Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: London, UK & USA Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 723	For all of the raving about the Glidelock clasp, I feel it’s too lengthy for comfort. The length of the 5 digit sub clasp is perfect for me. I would love for Rolex to release a shorter version of the Glidelock.

3 October 2018, 01:53 AM	#2
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	I think it's perfect. I even purchased the 97200 bracelet with glidelock clasp and wear it on my 5 digit sub. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

3 October 2018, 01:55 AM	#3
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Interesting thought. I tend to agree, its definitely long. While I like the glidelock feature, I like the length of the clasp on my 6 digit GMT much more. __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

3 October 2018, 02:06 AM	#4
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	For those of us that have smaller wrists, the glidelock does wear rather large. My wrist is 7”, and the clasp covers virtually the entirety of the underside of my wrist. I definitely prefer the 5-digit clasp or the clasp on the 6-digit GMT with an easylink or the Milgauss with the same. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

3 October 2018, 02:47 AM	#7
coralfarmer84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 1,198	I agree with you, it seems too big too me. Comfortwise thou I typically don't notice the difference between the rest of my collection __________________ Work hard in silence. Let your success make the noise

3 October 2018, 02:20 AM	#5
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	This is a very interesting thought To me, it is PERFECT, and the reason I do not miss any more my 14060.

3 October 2018, 04:27 AM	#8
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	I don’t get the issue because it doesn’t affect how it wears. The inner part of the clasp that folds is still the same length as easy link clasps so it shouldn’t wear any different. It wears the same to me as my gmt. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

3 October 2018, 06:45 AM	#11
\|404\| Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: James Location: Wimbledon, London Posts: 451	I don't know what they call it but on my Explorer the easy link expansion (maybe?) It's worthless... it can only expand to 5mm, not 4, not 3, not 2. Just 5... 5 is quite large. Totally worthless for me as in reality it becomes too loose.

3 October 2018, 07:14 AM	#12
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	What is your wrist size OP? I have 7.5" and wear a glide lock Sub daily. I don't even think about it.

3 October 2018, 07:22 AM	#13
LuminousMaximus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,502	My wrist Size is 7" and I think for the Sub, it is appropriate length. I can adjust it so that I can go over a wetsuit, and you need that length to do it. __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

3 October 2018, 07:55 AM	#14
Wools "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 374	Perfect for me, more comfortable than a NATO and the glidelock is the most comfortable metal bracket I’ve ever worn. Can’t go back to any others now, glidelock or nothing.

3 October 2018, 08:35 AM	#16
ppasiakos "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Peter Location: Phoenix, AZ Watch: Submariner Posts: 88	I am confused. I mean, remove a link or two and then enjoy the ease and flexibility of the quick adjusting glide lock. I wish they all had that feature. __________________ 2018 Rolex Submariner Date SS (Promise not to sell) 2021 Panerai PAM01033 GMT (Beautiful) 2021 Rolex Date Just 31 MOP Diamond Bezel & Markers (Wife's watch)

3 October 2018, 08:48 AM	#17
TimelessQuality "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 161	I agree. My wrist is 6.3" (16cm) and I would be hesitant to wear a watch with the glidelock clasp due to its length.

3 October 2018, 11:19 AM	#18
frankfrazetta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Norman, OK Watch: SubC, Explorer II Posts: 203	Some variant of Glide lock should be standard.

3 October 2018, 12:02 PM	#19
Amochosto "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Canada Watch: Me Posts: 1,168	The glidelock is not too big for my wrist, but it looks huge to me. It’s a nice feature, but I’m fine with easy link and I’d be even finer with a smaller glidelock with half the adjustment and closer to the size of an easy link. Of all my Rolex bracelets the most comfortable is an easy link with a hidden clasp with no fine adjustment. __________________ 1771036 Stupidity is doomed, therefore, to cringe at every syllable of wisdom Heraclitus of Ephesus

3 October 2018, 06:14 PM	#23
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,475	I agree, much prefer the clasp on the GMT, DJ and SkyD with the easy link. More elegant and one hand operation. If a glidelock than all the way Deepsea style __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

3 October 2018, 06:19 PM	#24
JSL420 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Asia Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 149	Yup definitely too long, for my 6.2” inches wrist I find it very difficult to wear.

3 October 2018, 06:45 PM	#25
Highjinx Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Vietnam Watch: Rolex Sub - 16610 Posts: 246	Which one does the 6 digit blue face YM have ? Long sub or shorter GMT? Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

3 October 2018, 07:12 PM	#26
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	The glide lock is to big. On a smaller wrist all you have the watch head the long bulky clasp and a few links to show. Direct opposite the president bracelet! All perfect links and the watch head seamlessly brought together !

5 October 2018, 09:48 PM	#27
easebak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London Watch: Sub 116610 Posts: 53	My issue with the glidelock on my Sub is that it doesn't include the Diver Extension Link...

24 October 2018, 03:32 AM	#28
SS Oyster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,928	Could not disagree more with premise. The Glidelock is the perfect clasp. If they shortened it slightly to 5 notches of 2mm each, it should go on all Sports models. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 October 2018, 08:30 AM	#29
mistercoach32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Wisconsin Watch: SD43 Posts: 894	A guy in another thread from today posted a picture of the GlideLock and Easylink side by side. The Easylink folding piece is actually longer than the length of the entire Glidelock. It's not my photo or I'd post it in here. The cover of the Glidelock is larger than the cover of the Easylink cover, but the overall length of the Easylink is longer than the overall length of the GlideLock. For me personally, I absolutely love the GlideLock. So much so that I purchased the 97200 bracelet for my BLNR. It's perfect IMO. Sometimes the adjustment needs to be more or less than the 5mm of the Easylink for the perfect fit.

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