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TimeRookie · 15 November 2015, 01:20 PM

When did the Yachtmaster switch to the new clasp on the bracelet? I just got mine new this week and I'm wondering how long it sat at the AD. It was less money because of the clasp

WhatTheDeuce · 15 November 2015, 01:33 PM

Fall 2012, I believe. When the blue dial version was released (announced Basel 2012).

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TimeRookie · 15 November 2015, 01:41 PM

Thanks,
I think everything else is the same. It has the 5 year warranty. I'm not concerned, just curious.

Sal_UKSheffield · 15 November 2015, 04:42 PM

I saw this piece for the first time today and i have to say i was blown away... Not much talk about the YM1 on here but it is a beauty

Eric Chan · 15 November 2015, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sal_UKSheffield

I saw this piece for the first time today and i have to say i was blown away... Not much talk about the YM1 on here but it is a beauty

Fantastic shot. Love the blue dial on the YM.

I owned a 16622 for many years and while I loved that watch very much, I was always puzzled as to why Rolex never outfitted it with the clasp they use on the Daytona. It just felt incomplete as the rest of the watch had solid links.

Now with the 116622, the YM is complete in my opinion.

Sal_UKSheffield · 15 November 2015, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Chan

Fantastic shot. Love the blue dial on the YM.

I owned a 16622 for many years and while I loved that watch very much, I was always puzzled as to why Rolex never outfitted it with the clasp they use on the Daytona. It just felt incomplete as the rest of the watch had solid links.

Now with the 116622, the YM is complete in my opinion.

It felt amazing - time to do a bit of reading, i cant understand why there is little talk about such a great watch imo, im not sure if its the price point or something else.

Chadridv · 15 November 2015, 06:20 PM

I tried on the YM1 about a year ago and the AD rep told me the blue dial had the updated clasp while the original configuration still has the older style clasp. So based on what she said your watch could have been sitting at the AD for an hour, months or years. No way to tell. That's if she was correct.

joli160 · 15 November 2015, 07:30 PM

I have a 16622 and fitted a new clasp on the oyster bracelet and in addition bought a Super Jubilee.
All the new 6 digit references YM have the new clasp.
The newer references have the end lugs sitting flush with the case if compared with the older one.
Really like my YM and it is the most comfortable by far

YM1 copy.jpg

Chadridv · 15 November 2015, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by joli160

I have a 16622 and fitted a new clasp on the oyster bracelet and in addition bought a Super Jubilee.
All the new 6 digit references YM have the new clasp.
The newer references have the end lugs sitting flush with the case if compared with the older one.
Really like my YM and it is the most comfortable by far

Attachment 680580

That looks great on the jubilee! Won't have thought that I'd like that combo, it's pretty awesome.

WhatTheDeuce · 15 November 2015, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

I tried on the YM1 about a year ago and the AD rep told me the blue dial had the updated clasp while the original configuration still has the older style clasp. So based on what she said your watch could have been sitting at the AD for an hour, months or years. No way to tell. That's if she was correct.

She's incorrect. The platinum dial YM also has the updated clasp.

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Chadridv · 16 November 2015, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

She's incorrect. The platinum dial YM also has the updated clasp.

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But the reps at the ADs are ALWAYS right! Jk.

Good to know! Thanks.

WhatTheDeuce · 16 November 2015, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

But the reps at the ADs are ALWAYS right! Jk.

Good to know! Thanks.

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TimeRookie · 16 November 2015, 07:56 AM

Thanks folks. I think mine is from within the last two year or so. Platinum dial..

versatile1 · 16 November 2015, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeRookie

Thanks,
I think everything else is the same. It has the 5 year warranty. I'm not concerned, just curious.

It's a beauty that's for sure
Smaller end links are the only other changes I can distinguish
Enjoy it

LuminousMaximus · 16 November 2015, 08:57 AM

I may add a 116622 to the collection or possibly and more likely a 116655 and the 37mm for the wife

15 November 2015, 01:20 PM	#1
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WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Fall 2012, I believe. When the blue dial version was released (announced Basel 2012). Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

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TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,198	Thanks, I think everything else is the same. It has the 5 year warranty. I'm not concerned, just curious. __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

15 November 2015, 07:30 PM	#8
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,737	I have a 16622 and fitted a new clasp on the oyster bracelet and in addition bought a Super Jubilee. All the new 6 digit references YM have the new clasp. The newer references have the end lugs sitting flush with the case if compared with the older one. Really like my YM and it is the most comfortable by far YM1 copy.jpg __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

16 November 2015, 07:56 AM	#13
TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,198	Thanks folks. I think mine is from within the last two year or so. Platinum dial.. __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

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Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	I tried on the YM1 about a year ago and the AD rep told me the blue dial had the updated clasp while the original configuration still has the older style clasp. So based on what she said your watch could have been sitting at the AD for an hour, months or years. No way to tell. That's if she was correct.

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LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	I may add a 116622 to the collection or possibly and more likely a 116655 and the 37mm for the wife __________________ “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...

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