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Old 3 September 2011, 05:36 AM   #1
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Rolex Yacht-Master "Still have old clasp"?
I've been wondering why Rolex has not changed the clasp on the Yacht-master. The Yacht-master was once the most prestigious sport models giving it a solid center link bracelet but for some reason never upgraded the clasp. Rolex took things a step further and has upgraded the Daytona clasp twice now..... Any thoughts?
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Old 3 September 2011, 05:38 AM   #2
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I think the clasp upgrade is coming. Rolex has to do things slowly to "hype" up people for basel every year! That's just my opinion.
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Old 3 September 2011, 05:39 AM   #3
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It really makes no sense...
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Old 3 September 2011, 05:47 AM   #4
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For how much it is, i agree!!
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Old 3 September 2011, 06:00 AM   #5
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A 16622 with a new clasp would be a dream watch for me.
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Old 3 September 2011, 06:00 AM   #6
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Because the current one works perfectly.


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Old 3 September 2011, 12:05 PM   #7
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Because the current one works perfectly.


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we all can tell time on our cellphones, I had a YG Yachtmaster, I sold it because the clasp was pitiful for a watch costing just shy of 30,000$
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Old 3 September 2011, 12:17 PM   #8
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we all can tell time on our cellphones, I had a YG Yachtmaster, I sold it because the clasp was pitiful for a watch costing just shy of 30,000$
Could not have said it better myself... Sure the clasp functions and works properly but for all the price increases including on this watch I think it is just craziness that it has not been ungraded
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Old 3 September 2011, 12:31 PM   #9
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Could not have said it better myself... Sure the clasp functions and works properly but for all the price increases including on this watch I think it is just craziness that it has not been upgraded
Thanx Adam I was starting to think I was the only one who felt this way... Its such a great watch, I don't understand why it has such a sub par clasp...
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I would buy a TT YM with white dial and onyx markers if it had the updated bracelet.
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I would buy a TT YM with white dial and onyx markers if it had the updated bracelet.
Pretty sure Rob did that mod Eddie.

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Old 3 September 2011, 12:50 PM   #12
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How much would it cost for just the new clasp from GMT/Subc? I wonder how much Rolex will charge for a YM with no other changes except the new clasp compared to getting a new clasp by yourself and updating the current YM which some members here have done. Although I foresee buying a new clasp is not an easy thing to do.
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oh I am sure it is on the way just like the rest have been going over the last few years
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Yep....But it's not for sale!!
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Yep....But it's not for sale!!

That's what a Yachtmaster should look like!!!
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Huge difference.
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