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1 March 2009, 04:51 PM | #1 |
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What's the difference between a Y Series and M Series Datejust?
Except for it's continuous bracelet on the M series. Does anyone know the difference between a Y and an M series DJ ?
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1 March 2009, 05:39 PM | #2 |
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A lot. . .
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1 March 2009, 05:54 PM | #3 |
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I agree, there were quite a few changes to the style
An M series Datejust has a wider looking case known as the supercase. The links on the bracelet are completely solid throughout, even on the middle. On the Y series Datejust, they were hollow throughout the center links. In addition to that, the center links on the M series are now high polished regardless of the bracelet style. The clasp was also redesigned on the M series. There are also new and different dial variations for the M series watches with a wider selection of dials. The minute and hour hands are also a little more thicker on the M series and some models have a black/red alternating date font instead of just all black on the Y series.
The movement used on the watches are still the same and the case diameter remains unchanged at 36 mm.
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1 March 2009, 06:25 PM | #4 |
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The M datejust is likely to have the RolexRolexRolex rehault as well.
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You've described exactly how my 2007 version is put together
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In summary, Y series watches had un- or less- polished center links?
Current production had highly polished center links. Might F, D, and Z series watches come either way? If one does not desire highly polished center bracelet links, what's the best plan of action? |
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Thank you for the enlightenment. I appreciate all your help.
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Whats why I love TRF.
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