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Old 4 July 2011, 12:31 AM   #1
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Any ideas if the Yachtmaster will be upgraded soon?
I always loved this piece but I just want to wait until they upgrade the clasp if they even plan on doing so. Thoughts?
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Old 4 July 2011, 12:44 AM   #2
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I always loved this piece but I just want to wait until they upgrade the clasp or dial if they even plan on doing so. Thoughts?
Well if they do it will be most probably Basel 2012 then around 3- 6 months later in 2012 before they arrive at AD.
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Well, it is one of two that haven't been "upgraded".....
Only Rolex really knows but I'd expect a bracelet and clasp refit sooner or later!!

As for the dial.....what would you upgrade with that?
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Old 4 July 2011, 12:49 AM   #4
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Well, it is one of two that haven't been "upgraded".....
Only Rolex really knows but I'd expect a bracelet and clasp refit sooner or later!!

As for the dial.....what would you upgrade with that?
Maybe tourbillon???
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Old 4 July 2011, 12:58 AM   #5
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Well, it is one of two that haven't been "upgraded".....
Only Rolex really knows but I'd expect a bracelet and clasp refit sooner or later!!

As for the dial.....what would you upgrade with that?
Well if they decided to make the markers larger or the hands larger like the maxi dial and hands on the sub c.
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Maybe tourbillon???

Now there's a thought...
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Well if they decided to make the markers larger or the hands larger like the maxi dial and hands on the sub c.
The YM dials (except the black onyx or diamond markers), already have the maxi markers and hands....
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Well if they do it will be most probably Basel 2012 then around 3- 6 months later in 2012 before they arrive at AD.
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Well, it is one of two that haven't been "upgraded".....
Only Rolex really knows but I'd expect a bracelet and clasp refit sooner or later!!

As for the dial.....what would you upgrade with that?
This sounds about right, well said.

By the way I have no problem with the one I have already, works just fine for me.
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I always loved this piece but I just want to wait until they upgrade the clasp or dial if they even plan on doing so. Thoughts?
I get the clasp upgrade but which YM model are you referring to? What 's wrong with the dials? I think they're all nice particularly the black MOP and Pt dials.
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Maybe tourbillon???



John, I think yours looks just fine without the tourbillon by the way.
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John, I think yours looks just fine without the tourbillon by the way.
Thanks Dan! You knew I was been silly.
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Thanks Dan! You knew I was been silly.
Wouldn't expect you to act any other way. Cheers!!!

Great watch Mate.
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Hmm, a supercased YACHTMASTER (I) - thats actually an intriguing idea...
Maybe a black dialed, "onyx"...
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Maybe tourbillon???
Tourbillon is a type of movement escapement and not really suited for a wrist watch great skill to make them and real expensive. But in reality no better accuracy than a standard chronometer watch,and very expensive to service, but by some think perhaps its good to look at.
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Tourbillon is a type of movement escapement and not really suited for a wrist watch great skill to make them and real expensive. But in reality no better accuracy than a standard chronometer watch,and very expensive to service, but by some think perhaps its good to look at.
I agree, it is great to look at, for the price, not worth it that is for sure.
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