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Old 5 February 2009, 03:04 PM   #31
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no one forced me but...

I actually only learned about the new clasp on this forum. I joined a day after my purchase.

Ignorance on my part? Maybe

But with the special status given by rolex to an authorized dealer, you'd only hope to be given what you pay for; so if I was looking for the newest that Rolex has to offer, its upsetting to be given something else under the title "new".
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Old 5 February 2009, 03:06 PM   #32
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Old 5 February 2009, 03:09 PM   #33
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Old Clasp

is aesthetically more pleasing to me.
I love the simplicity of it's design and the "ring" lock mechanism is also a class of it's own
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Old 5 February 2009, 03:09 PM   #34
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don't feel bad-I ended up/w 2 old clasp Daytonas........ Crap! ;-)
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Old 5 February 2009, 03:33 PM   #35
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What makes the new clasp inferior or superior to the old?
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Old 5 February 2009, 06:06 PM   #36
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it's just the idea of buying something new only to learn that you didnt buy the newest that you would've expected in 2009?
My new V serial SS Daytona also came w/ the old clasp. I asked Rolex HK and they say the ADs can't control what Switzerland sends them and don't know when they will only start receiving Daytonas w/ the new clasp. Don't feel ripped off.... the old clasp is supposed to be better anyway.
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Old 5 February 2009, 06:25 PM   #37
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the older clasp will be more collectible in the future.thats the only rolex clasp with that design! my daytona has the same older clasp and i dont have any problem with it.you got the best so why feel bad at all!
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Old 5 February 2009, 06:59 PM   #38
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Congrats on the Daytona! Enjoy it, I personally like the older clasp better!
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Old 5 February 2009, 07:15 PM   #39
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I sort of know how you feel. I bought a Sub LV from my AD last August but on the same day discovered that it was the older series without the inscription on the inner dial. Some people might have just left it - after all, it's the same watch and no one can see the "ROLEXROLEXROLEX'' inscription but I still insisted on having it changed because I wanted the latest version. So if not having the latest clasp REALLY bothers you, then I'd say you should have it changed. Good luck!

(My AD swapped it for me within 24 hours despite the fact that my name had already been written on the warranty certificate, which incidentally is why I always deal with an AD).
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Old 5 February 2009, 08:37 PM   #40
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I agree with both of your points

It's not worth the extra $725 for the new clasp in my opinion.

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is aesthetically more pleasing to me.
I love the simplicity of it's design and the "ring" lock mechanism is also a class of it's own
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Old 6 February 2009, 02:53 AM   #41
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Old 6 February 2009, 02:57 AM   #42
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Nobody looks at the clasp, nor does it effect how the watch works.

Enjoy it!
Have to agree and the main important thing is the movement old clasp new clasp they both function the same to keep secure on wrist.
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Old 6 February 2009, 02:58 AM   #43
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Nobody forced you to buy that one

Bit harsh my man don't you think?

We all reserve the right to wait for something and hope it ticks all the boxes don't you agree? Anyway the OP saved himself $700 + another premium so he's probably glad it's the 78490 !!!
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Old 6 February 2009, 10:51 AM   #44
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thank you all for the replies. appreciate it :)
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Old 6 February 2009, 11:02 AM   #45
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Max did you ever check the watch before you bought it?? i understand how you feel buddy..its not a cheap watch...and to splurdge with that kind of money you should get what you want...a lot of people here might not mind the clasp..but hey at the end of the day if it doesnt make you happy then you should return it if you can...its not them thats wearing the watch its you..and only you will appreciate it...all of us might say old clasp looks better..(i love the old clasp too) but if it doesnt make you happy even if we love the old clasp then at the end of the day the watch will not smile back on you....
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Old 6 February 2009, 01:31 PM   #46
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Bit harsh my man don't you think?

We all reserve the right to wait for something and hope it ticks all the boxes don't you agree? Anyway the OP saved himself $700 + another premium so he's probably glad it's the 78490 !!!
Not harsh. When you are spending nearly 10K, you should do your research. If you walk into AD and they dont have exactly what you want, vote with your wallet and purchase exactly what you want elsewhere. Nobody but you can determine how you spend your money.

I walked into my AD to buy my watch. All they had was floor model from the case. I wanted BNIB so I had them order it and waited 2.5 weeks. I didnt buy something I wasnt 100% happy with.
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Old 6 February 2009, 01:34 PM   #47
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just enjoy your daytona. if you feel so strongly about the clasps. go check with your AD if there's a possibility of change. cheers!
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Old 6 February 2009, 01:55 PM   #48
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"You've come so far so far"
I agree with your sentiments, regarding BNIB.
I have changed my philosophy, when it comes to buying expensive timepiece's.
Instead of buying one that is in stock. I'm now prepared to wait, for it to come direct from the company.
I know that at the end of the day, a watch is just a material item and once you have it on your wrist that's it.
But for those few special seconds, when you remove all the protective wrapping, knowing that nobody has touched or played with the watch since it left the Watch House, is something worth waiting for.
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Old 6 February 2009, 02:08 PM   #49
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I think the old clasp is better looking. Original. Congrats...
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Old 6 February 2009, 02:11 PM   #50
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Old 6 February 2009, 06:18 PM   #51
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I agree completely. The older clasp is MUCH better! Slimmer, nicer... better in all ways!

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Old 6 February 2009, 07:01 PM   #52
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my 2 daytonas also old claps... happy at all...
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Old 6 February 2009, 07:23 PM   #53
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I would not worry about it personally. they can be sourced and probably will be available into the future. When this clasp wears down from life's experiences. Pick up the new and then you will have both! With Rolex it seems that Old is often the New... Look at anything with some years on it - premiums are almost always required.

Congrats on the Daytona it is a beautiful iconic and noteworthy timepiece.
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Old 6 February 2009, 08:28 PM   #54
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Enjoy your watch and appreciate its beauty. The clasp really does not matter in the long run because you bought the watch to wear and use. But if you are really upset I'll send you my address and you can mail it to me!!!
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Old 7 February 2009, 06:33 AM   #55
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I have not read through this entire thread so I am not sure what you paid, but my opinion is that you got a better deal scoring the old clasp versus the new clasp as long as you paid the correct price for the old clasp version. It is a $725 difference between the old and new clasp in the US and quite frankly I do not think it is worth the added $725. $9200 is the MSRP for the old clasp in the US and that is steep for this watch. Just my opinion though... There are many on this forum who would gladly pay MSRP for a BNIB SS Daytona from their AD.

If you did not get the old price, call your AD and request a refund for the difference in price.

Congrats on the watch and enjoy.

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Hey guys. Im a bit upset.... I purchased a brand new SS daytona a few days ago and it has the old clasp :(

How fair is that??? (from an AD)
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