Is it worth upgrading to the new band/clasp?

[TheVTCGuy]

Help me out here...

Some of you have the new GMT IIC with the new band, and as well have some other watches with the older clasps. I have a Z Daytona, with the older version that seems to work just fine, but I've heard several people say how much of an improvement the new clasp is. For those of you that have/had both, is it really worth spending the money (I think $900) to get a new band? Is it that much better?

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[bodybump]

paul...where are you getting the clasp???

[GBJIV]

Similar question from me.... Can Z or M accomdate new bracelet?

[Randy]

Many members here prefer the old clasp on the Daytona and it works fine!
Almost a grand for GMT clasp? I dont think so

[bardm]

I think the old Daytona clasp is just fine. It's a matter of taste. However, if I had a sub og YM I would definately change the clasp to the new GMTIIc (if possible)

[SLS]

$900 for a clasp? No, it's not worth it! I have both clasps, and while the GMT IIc clasp is nice, it's not worth it to upgrade IMHO.
~Scott

[TheVTCGuy]

Yeah, I'm begining to re-think about purchasing a new clasp... I am all for the latest and greatest, but I don't see the huge advantage.

To answer your guys questions, my AD told me they could order me the new one, that's where I got the $900 price.

Cheers to everyone!

[Randy]

You will be smiling at the dial, not the clasp

[daytona1]

I did the swap. I love the way the Daytona feels with the new clasp. It really beefs up the feel of the watch...

[Randy]

Did you swap clasps with your GMT llC ?
How easy was process?

[daytona1]

Originally Posted by Randy

Did you swap clasps with your GMT llC ?
How easy was process?

Simple. Just unscrew and remove the clasp and swap it. Easy as pie. Yes the clasp came from my GMTIIc. Be careful not to lose the sleave inside the links...

[ashu2289]

IMO, current Daytona clasp is much better and comfortable than the new one I own both as I got a GMT IIc clasp for my classic 16710 and seriously Daytona clasp is way more better. I would not spend a penny for this upgrade.

[TheVTCGuy]

Thanks Ashu, I tried on the new clasp in the AD this morning.... it's... interesting, but I couldn't feel the difference... at least not a $900 difference. If one were to fall from the sky in to my living room I would put it on my Daytona, but as to going out and purchasing one I really don't feel it's warrented.

[Klokke]

Originally Posted by ashu2289

IMO, current Daytona clasp is much better and comfortable than the new one I own both as I got a GMT IIc clasp for my classic 16710 and seriously Daytona clasp is way more better. I would not spend a penny for this upgrade.

I've owned the GMT-II C and the SS Daytona (early M-series) and while the clasp differences are minimal, I prefer the Daytona's.

The clasp on the Daytona feels more secure and robust but is also more elegant and simple. The inner folding elements are sculpted and tapered unlike those in the GMT II-C which have a very thin middle portion and fat edges. These same elements are nicely engraved on the wrist side on the Daytona and appear printed/cheaply scored on the GMT II-C away from the wrist.

When closed on the wrist, the Daytona clasp is more comfortable and appears smaller and more proportional than the longer one on the GMT II-C.

The Daytona (Z & early M series) clasp has a pressure fit round snap closure with no moving parts to fail. It closes/opens with an audible snap. Some complained that this design made it hard to open and is likely why the newer GMT II-C clasp has a spring loaded mechanism to make it easier to open. Springs can fail and get lost. The Daytona clasp is not hard to open. I've seen 4 year old do it.

Both have a "swing-out" or "flip-lock" adjustment feature, but neither have the "GLIDELOCK" mechanism found on the SDDS clasp.

A lot of these things involve personal preference and almost everyone would agree that the differences are much much fewer than the similarities. It's hard to see why it would be worth paying about 10% more for the GMT II-C style on the new Daytona when the current Daytona clasp is arguable better. However, you may soon have no choice as Rolex appears to be standardizing on the GMT II-C clasp. This might make the current Daytona clasp something of a rarity in a short time.

[ashu2289]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Thanks Ashu, I tried on the new clasp in the AD this morning.... it's... interesting, but I couldn't feel the difference... at least not a $900 difference. If one were to fall from the sky in to my living room I would put it on my Daytona, but as to going out and purchasing one I really don't feel it's warrented.

Great n wise decision