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Old 11 March 2012, 06:26 AM   #1
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Hey guys, HS graduation is coming up and as promised a Rolex would be on the way. Im planning on getting the YM, but seeing how there were some improvements with the one showcased in Baselword 2012 (especially the clasp). I was wondering if I could get the latest YM and then just buy a GMTII clasp and switch it.

Any insight that you guys could bring would be great

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Old 11 March 2012, 06:34 AM   #2
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Welcome.

I don't follow. You like the YM...and the new clasp. However you want to switch in a "GMTII" clasp on it?
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Old 11 March 2012, 06:42 AM   #3
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Hey guys, HS graduation is coming up and as promised a Rolex would be on the way. Im planning on getting the YM, but seeing how there were some improvements with the one showcased in Baselword 2012 (especially the clasp). I was wondering if I could get the latest YM and then just buy a GMTII clasp and switch it.

Any insight that you guys could bring would be great

Thanks !
I would wait till Sept for the new model YM, or get something else, the clasp is pitiful for a watch in this price range... To answer your question about switching clasps, IF you could source one, the price would be prohibitive...
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Old 11 March 2012, 06:43 AM   #4
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Hey guys, HS graduation is coming up and as promised a Rolex would be on the way. Im planning on getting the YM, but seeing how there were some improvements with the one showcased in Baselword 2012 (especially the clasp). I was wondering if I could get the latest YM and then just buy a GMTII clasp and switch it.

Any insight that you guys could bring would be great

Thanks !
I concur that you wait, for the new YM to become available......get what you will REALLY be happy with, from the start!
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Old 11 March 2012, 06:45 AM   #5
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I don't follow. You like the YM...and the new clasp. However you want to switch in a "GMTII" clasp on it?
Woow. My bad. What I meant to say was that if I could get the latest YM to date right now that is currently on the market. And then switch the clasp to the one that the GMTII carries.

I say this because, my graduation is in May, a looong time until the new 2012 model is released. Realistically, the one I would get as a gift would be the "old" one. And if that were the case, I would like to update the clasp any way I can so that it could match the "new" as ive read on the forums that the "old" clasp has had some faulty issues over the years.
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Old 11 March 2012, 06:48 AM   #6
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Are you dead set with a Yachtmaster??? There are so many sport models....
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Old 11 March 2012, 06:51 AM   #7
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I would wait till Sept for the new model YM, or get something else, the clasp is pitiful for a watch in this price range... To answer your question about switching clasps, IF you could source one, the price would be prohibitive...
I am already receiving a 25-30% discount on the YM, from being an extremely close friend to the owner of the biggest AD here in Puerto Rico. The owner, who also owns a import-export company specific to jewelry in the Virgin Islands. My question is, could a person like that possibly know one to source the clasp to ?

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Old 11 March 2012, 06:53 AM   #8
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Are you dead set with a Yachtmaster??? There are so many sport models....
What other Rolex "sport" models are there besides the YM ?
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Old 11 March 2012, 06:54 AM   #9
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Old 11 March 2012, 06:56 AM   #10
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I am already receiving a 25-30% discount on the YM, from being an extremely close friend to the owner of the biggest AD here in Puerto Rico. The owner, who also owns a import-export company specific to jewelry in the Virgin Islands. My question is, could a person like that possibly know one to source the clasp to ?

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Go to your friends store and talk with him/try on a few
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Old 11 March 2012, 06:59 AM   #11
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Whats the retail price for a GMT. I always fell under the impression that it would cost a lot more than a YM
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Old 11 March 2012, 07:00 AM   #12
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Go to your friends store and talk with him/try on a few
Like the way you think
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Old 11 March 2012, 07:01 AM   #13
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What other Rolex "sport" models are there besides the YM ?
You need to hit up an AD. Sounds like you have some learning to do and don't know what u want. Good luck.
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