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Old 18 May 2010, 01:35 AM   #1
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datejust model numbers

I am purchasing a 36MM datejust, white gold and steel, white face. I have read many things online about the various model numbers and I'm discussing with a dealer now what he has in stock. I wanted to know what I should be looking for model wise. I know some changes have been made in recent years and I wanted to know what I should be looking for model wise to ensure that I am not getting an older style. Your help is appreciated!
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also, what would a good price be......
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I am purchasing a 36MM datejust, white gold and steel, white face. I have read many things online about the various model numbers and I'm discussing with a dealer now what he has in stock. I wanted to know what I should be looking for model wise. I know some changes have been made in recent years and I wanted to know what I should be looking for model wise to ensure that I am not getting an older style. Your help is appreciated!
Well the 36 mm DJ has changed very very little since 1988, a few minor fonts details the rest hardly worth a mention same cal 3135 movement.
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I also keep reading about series letter not just model number. further explanation on this would be appreciated as well.
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Old 18 May 2010, 02:34 AM   #5
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I also keep reading about series letter not just model number. further explanation on this would be appreciated as well.
The letter will give you a rough idea of when the watch was produced.

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and what would a good price be on this watch? white face, stainless and white gold, jubilee bracelet, 36mm either with sticks or romans.
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I also keep reading about series letter not just model number. further explanation on this would be appreciated as well.
The series letters are a rough indication when a case was stamped and not necessarily when a completed watch was sent to AD for sale.And a good price will all depend on your bargaining skills don't be afraid to ask for a discount of any retail price.


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i have no problem negotiating and already have learned from this board to avoid torneau nyc for example if i have any hopes of getting something off. i'm not even sure what retail is for this watch though so i wouldn't know if they are starting at full retail to begin with.
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Here is some more info. I just asked some of these Q's.

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I am purchasing a 36MM datejust, white gold and steel, white face. I have read many things online about the various model numbers and I'm discussing with a dealer now what he has in stock. I wanted to know what I should be looking for model wise. I know some changes have been made in recent years and I wanted to know what I should be looking for model wise to ensure that I am not getting an older style. Your help is appreciated!
The latest model would be the 116234 - slightly chunkier case, polished lugs, and the bracelets (both Oyster and Jubilee) have improved clasps and solid centre links. The Oyster now has polished centre links as well - makes it a nice dressy watch.

The previous generation is the 16234, which stopped production c. 2003. This is a lighter watch on account of the use of hollow centre links, but this comes with the issue of stretch, far more so on the Jubilee bracelet. The clasps used are also the pressed metal-style, which, whilst perfectly functional, don't feel as nice (in my opinion) as the new ones. You can pick 16234s up for a great price though, so that may play a part in your decision.

If I was choosing, I'd go for the 116234 on Jubilee - great looking dress watch, and you have the added feeling of refinement over the 16234
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Here's some info I found and copied over
prices might
be outdated. Where there are 2 prices
it is jubilee (higher) and oyster price difference

Dome
116201 SS & Pink Gold $8,625.00 & $9000
116201 SS & Pink Gold 10 Diamond JUBILEE $10,650.00
116203 SS and 18K YG $8,700.00 & $8325
Fluted
116231 SS & Pink Gold $9,050.00 & $8675
116231 36 MM SS & Pink Gold 10 Diamonds $10,700.00
116231 36 MM SS & Pink Gold MOP Roman $10,400.00
116231 36 MM SS & Pink Gold MOP Diamond $12,950.00
116233 SS and 18K YG $8,750.00 & $8375
116233 SS and 18K YG *10 Diamond JUBILEE $10,400.00
116233 SS and 18K Yellow Gold MOP Roman $10,100.00
116233 SS and 18K Yellow Gold MOP Diamond $12,650.00
116233 SS and 18K YG 2D on Onyx Arabic $10,650.00
116234 SS & White Gold MOP Diamond $10,400.00
116234 SS & White Gold $6,500.00 & $6400
116234 SS & White Gold 10 Diamonds $8,150.00
116234 SS & White Gold MOP Arabic $7,850.00
116234 SS & WG 10 Diam Semi-precious $10,250.00
116261 SS & Pink Gold turno $9,425.00 & $9050*
116263 SS and 18K YG turno $9,125.00, $8750
116264 SS & White Gold turno $6,875.00 $6775
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