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Rallyboat · 2 February 2018, 07:10 AM

Looking to get a yachtmaster I've decided it's going to be the platinum dial. Question is should I go for a late M or a V serial with the older style clasp or a random with a newer style clasp. The question isn't clasp I like them both doesn't bother me which one, I seem to have the habit of flipping watches after a few years not found the one just yet apart from the Daytona and the yachtmaster these are the two I haven't owned what's going for the yachtmaster is the date which I use a lot.

GMT Aviator · 2 February 2018, 07:27 AM

I went with the older style clasp with the Rolex Rolex rehaut, as the yachtmaster wasn’t produced for very long in that configuration before the modifications were made to it such as the newer clasp etc. Making the model I have probably one of the rarer variants of the reference......not that I think it makes a lot of difference, but the watch is now gaining in value.

Tangier11 · 2 February 2018, 08:06 AM

I am torn on these two. The older has the dial with more sparkle which I love, but the newer on has the upgraded and redesigned bracelet which I like much better than the old. I wish I could help but I am in the same quandary

watchwatcher · 2 February 2018, 08:19 AM

Well, if you're a flipper, get the one you can get the best deal on so you don't get hurt too bad when you flip it.

Or, better yet, figure out what you really want and get that.

roger0770 · 2 February 2018, 08:21 AM

I have the old style bracelet. FYI

pallindrome · 2 February 2018, 09:10 AM

I would say get the newer style bracelet. From a potential buyer's perspective, old style bracelet could mean greater requirement for servicing so that could chase away a few buyers.

Personally for myself I prefer the looks of the newer style bracelet.

I think the font for the word "yacht master" is also slightly different between the old & new versions.

AK797 · 2 February 2018, 10:06 AM

I would go for the newer bracelet and clasp, but if you prefer the dial of the old then that would take precedence for me.

DoctorA · 2 February 2018, 10:29 AM

I’d go with the newer clasp! Much better imo

GMT Aviator · 2 February 2018, 10:35 AM

The later versions with the older bracelet, have the newer dial.

As can be seen on my pic above.

SpyShopsNYC · 5 March 2018, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

I went with the older style clasp with the Rolex Rolex rehaut, as the yachtmaster wasn’t produced for very long in that configuration before the modifications were made to it such as the newer clasp etc. Making the model I have probably one of the rarer variants of the reference......not that I think it makes a lot of difference, but the watch is now gaining in value.

I have a 2008 m-series with the older style clasp & Rolex Rolex rehaut. I had a 2003 first model but paid $700 to upgrade in summer of 2016. It made sense bc the m-series was new and the dial looked stunning.

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miataguy · 5 March 2018, 10:59 AM

YM2 of bust

Nunez. Jacob · 5 March 2018, 12:59 PM

Also newer has a better bezel full platinum vs pressed in

DoctorA · 5 March 2018, 03:47 PM

YM Blue dial

2 February 2018, 07:10 AM	#1
Rallyboat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Wales, UK Posts: 176	Which yachtmaster Looking to get a yachtmaster I've decided it's going to be the platinum dial. Question is should I go for a late M or a V serial with the older style clasp or a random with a newer style clasp. The question isn't clasp I like them both doesn't bother me which one, I seem to have the habit of flipping watches after a few years not found the one just yet apart from the Daytona and the yachtmaster these are the two I haven't owned what's going for the yachtmaster is the date which I use a lot.

2 February 2018, 07:27 AM	#2
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	I went with the older style clasp with the Rolex Rolex rehaut, as the yachtmaster wasn’t produced for very long in that configuration before the modifications were made to it such as the newer clasp etc. Making the model I have probably one of the rarer variants of the reference......not that I think it makes a lot of difference, but the watch is now gaining in value. Attached Images

2 February 2018, 10:29 AM	#8
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	I’d go with the newer clasp! Much better imo __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

5 March 2018, 03:47 PM	#13
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	YM Blue dial __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

2 February 2018, 08:06 AM	#3
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	I am torn on these two. The older has the dial with more sparkle which I love, but the newer on has the upgraded and redesigned bracelet which I like much better than the old. I wish I could help but I am in the same quandary

2 February 2018, 08:19 AM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Well, if you're a flipper, get the one you can get the best deal on so you don't get hurt too bad when you flip it. Or, better yet, figure out what you really want and get that.

2 February 2018, 08:21 AM	#5
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	I have the old style bracelet. FYI

2 February 2018, 09:10 AM	#6
pallindrome "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cupertino, CA Watch: Apple Watch 42mm Posts: 833	I would say get the newer style bracelet. From a potential buyer's perspective, old style bracelet could mean greater requirement for servicing so that could chase away a few buyers. Personally for myself I prefer the looks of the newer style bracelet. I think the font for the word "yacht master" is also slightly different between the old & new versions.

2 February 2018, 10:06 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I would go for the newer bracelet and clasp, but if you prefer the dial of the old then that would take precedence for me.

2 February 2018, 10:35 AM	#9
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	The later versions with the older bracelet, have the newer dial. As can be seen on my pic above.

5 March 2018, 10:59 AM	#11
miataguy Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 107	YM2 of bust

5 March 2018, 12:59 PM	#12
Nunez. Jacob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hesperia Posts: 280	Also newer has a better bezel full platinum vs pressed in

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