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Old 8 February 2011, 02:13 PM   #1
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Daytona ss buckle

Which is better the older or the newer buckle
I am trying to see if there is benefit of getting the newer style buckle
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Old 8 February 2011, 02:16 PM   #2
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For me i like the older clasp...its the only clasp that was made for the daytona..it makes it more iconic..well thats just me..:)
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Old 8 February 2011, 02:16 PM   #3
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Better is subjective.....

The new one is a standardized clasp used on the GMT II, and other models.. The original Daytona clasp is a classic with world class lines and design (think '63 XKE Jag) and I think that it is destined for the collector box..........
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Old 8 February 2011, 02:20 PM   #4
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go with current

obviously rolex thinks its the "better" of the two since they updated it
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Old 8 February 2011, 02:22 PM   #5
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I agreed too. Old classic clasp will one day be more collectible.
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Old 8 February 2011, 02:27 PM   #6
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I like the new clasp but I buy to wear not collect
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Better is subjective.....

The new one is a standardized clasp used on the GMT II, and other models.. The original Daytona clasp is a classic with world class lines and design (think '63 XKE Jag) and I think that it is destined for the collector box..........
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Better is subjective.....

The new one is a standardized clasp used on the GMT II, and other models.. The original Daytona clasp is a classic with world class lines and design (think '63 XKE Jag) and I think that it is destined for the collector box..........
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Old 8 February 2011, 02:33 PM   #10
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shut up adam im about to sell a daytona clasp...
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Old 8 February 2011, 02:39 PM   #12
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shut up adam im about to sell a daytona clasp...
Poor buyer... probably paying twice retail I love you man...Oscar Good to see you out of the FS section
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Poor buyer... probably paying twice retail I love you man...Oscar Good to see you out of the FS section
your the only one paying 2x the retail everyone gets 30% off
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Old 8 February 2011, 02:43 PM   #14
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your the only one paying 2x the retail everyone gets 30% off
:r ofl: I knew I must be paying for your great service somewhere I thought 14k for a new SS sub was good price
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Old 8 February 2011, 02:46 PM   #15
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:r ofl: I knew I must be paying for your great service somewhere I thought 14k for a new SS sub was good price
Adam you just high jack the thread!!! Go back to watchout and joke section...
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Old 8 February 2011, 03:00 PM   #16
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I like the older clasp on the daytona better.....the new one is tooo big/long.
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Old 8 February 2011, 10:29 PM   #17
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I can't compare as I have never had experience of the older one but the new one is great, sits well on the wrist and balances well with the Daytona in terms of size. From what i have heard (and can see in pictures), the main improvement is the thickness of the foldover part inside which should make it a little stonger.

I think it is an excellent clasp but it is sad to see that the Daytona no longer has its "own" clasp anymore.
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Old 9 February 2011, 04:14 AM   #18
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Old 9 February 2011, 05:10 AM   #19
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I'm for the new clasp, feels much more solid. All subjective though
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Old 9 February 2011, 06:27 AM   #20
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I like the older clasp on the daytona better.....the new one is tooo big/long.
a man is judge by the size of his clasp
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Old 9 February 2011, 06:35 AM   #21
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I tried them both and the new one is more stable and centered on your wrist.
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Old 9 February 2011, 06:46 AM   #22
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I looked in to it myself, but being kind of a traditionalist (is that a real word? ) I wanted to keep my watch as it was purchased, and honestly, didn't think the new clasp was worth the 800 dollar price to upgrade.
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Old 19 February 2011, 04:59 PM   #23
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I wish the Daytona clasp had that "bank door" feel of the new GMTc
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Old 19 February 2011, 10:59 PM   #24
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I have owned both and find the older style with the button and hole to sit flatter and be more comfortable on my wrist. Also, there far more welded parts on the new clasps and reports of failures on the GMT, which uses the same standard clasp as the new Daytona clasp. If I had a choice I prefer the older style.
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Old 19 February 2011, 11:42 PM   #25
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Better is subjective.....

The new one is a standardized clasp used on the GMT II, and other models.. The original Daytona clasp is a classic with world class lines and design (think '63 XKE Jag) and I think that it is destined for the collector box..........
X2

I have both styles of clasps on various watches, and for some reason they all work for me.
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Old 19 February 2011, 11:43 PM   #26
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Adam you just high jack the thread!!! Go back to watchout and joke section...
Ok you two, break it up.
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