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Glockman131 · 3 May 2016, 08:37 AM

I have just purchased a 2015 18k Daytona PN Dial Alligator strap, my question is the deployment clasp is smaller and lighter gage gold than my 18k GMT II bracelet clasp, are all the Daytona deployment clasp a lighter gage and smaller than the 18k GMT bracelet clasp?

kilyung · 3 May 2016, 08:53 AM

It should be the same Easylink clasp in 18k.

Alpino · 3 May 2016, 08:55 AM

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not if you compare Gmt2 on Oyster and Daytona on leather strap. Clasp are different.

kilyung · 3 May 2016, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpino

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not if you compare Gmt2 on Oyster and Daytona on leather strap. Clasp are different.

Yes of course you're right. I'm just not a Rolex strap guy and not geared to think that way.

GerardoG · 3 May 2016, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Glockman131

I have just purchased a 2015 18k Daytona PN Dial Alligator strap, my question is the deployment clasp is smaller and lighter gage gold than my 18k GMT II bracelet clasp, are all the Daytona deployment clasp a lighter gage and smaller than the 18k GMT bracelet clasp?

YG and WG Daytonas on strap have a lighter clasp; only the RG Daytona on strap has a 'thick' clasp.

enjoythemusic · 3 May 2016, 09:09 AM

Thanks for posting about the RG version as it seemed thick to me on the 2016 Daytona yet had no other gold variant metal to compare.

Glockman131 · 3 May 2016, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

YG and WG Daytonas on strap have a lighter clasp; only the RG Daytona on strap has a 'thick' clasp.

Thank you for the response, would you mind elaborating a bit on the "RG" Daytona, why only the Rose Gold with the heavy clasp?

GerardoG · 3 May 2016, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Glockman131

Thank you for the response, would you mind elaborating a bit on the "RG" Daytona?

Sure. It is the 116515; rose gold with ceramic bezel.

Glockman131 · 3 May 2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

Sure. It is the 116515; rose gold with ceramic bezel.

Thank you, however, do you know why the RG gets the bolder clasp?

Solo118 · 3 May 2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Glockman131

Thank you, however, do you know why the RG gets the bolder clasp?

They simply never updated the YG/WG models, which actually got discontinued this year.

GerardoG · 3 May 2016, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Solo118

They simply never updated the YG/WG models, which actually got discontinued this year.

Exactly. RG clasp is also found on the new Yachtmaster with Oysterflex

Glockman131 · 3 May 2016, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Solo118

They simply never updated the YG/WG models, which actually got discontinued this year.

So all 2016> Daytonas YG/WG and RG have the new updated heavy clasp, mine being 2015, so I missed it by a year?

SC11 · 3 May 2016, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

Exactly. RG clasp is also found on the new Yachtmaster with Oysterflex

Gerardo

The 116515 and 116655 clasps are slightly different, the OysterFlex as found on the 116655 uses a clasp similar to the bracelet models.

Annoying as I'm not a fan of the clasp mounting on the 116655 and would of preferred it to be like the 116515

Alpino · 3 May 2016, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Glockman131

So all 2016> Daytonas YG/WG and RG have the new updated heavy clasp, mine being 2015, so I missed it by a year?

New clasp (identical to Gmt2-C clasp) is present on RG/YG/WG Daytona since 2008.

But we talk about Daytona on Oyster bracelet (116505/116528/116509).

Yours is (from your description) a 116518 on leather strap , and didn't got the "new" clasp until it was discontinued in 2015.

GerardoG · 3 May 2016, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SC11

Gerardo

The 116515 and 116655 clasps are slightly different, the OysterFlex as found on the 116655 uses a clasp similar to the bracelet models.

Annoying as I'm not a fan of the clasp mounting on the 116655 and would of preferred it to be like the 116515

Noted, thought they were the same

watchwatcher · 3 May 2016, 11:51 PM

Hmm...learn something new every day. Thanks, guys!

Alpino · 4 May 2016, 12:09 AM

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Regarding "Leather" Daytona 116518 , Rolex offers (offered) 2 size of clasp depending if it's for a women (Dame in French) or a man (Homme).

Maybe you got the women (D) version.

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Solo118 · 4 May 2016, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Glockman131

So all 2016> Daytonas YG/WG and RG have the new updated heavy clasp, mine being 2015, so I missed it by a year?

YG/WG strap models never got the updated clasp unfortunately. At least you have the latest Rolex offered before discontinuing these beautiful watches

enjoythemusic · 4 May 2016, 02:50 AM

Here's a few pics of the 2016 Everose clasp for the 116515. Hope this helps.

SC11 · 4 May 2016, 03:01 AM

116515 clasp

116655 clasp

enjoythemusic · 4 May 2016, 04:10 AM

Thanks for posting SC11 and it is interesting how the 116655 has a larger center 'notch' for the band and it sticks out a bit from the deployant clasp whereas the 116515 has a 2mm notch and stays hidden behind the clasp.

Glockman131 · 9 May 2016, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SC11

116515 clasp

116655 clasp

Great Photos, thank you for posting

Glockman131 · 9 May 2016, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpino

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Regarding "Leather" Daytona 116518 , Rolex offers (offered) 2 size of clasp depending if it's for a women (Dame in French) or a man (Homme).

Maybe you got the women (D) version.

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Great info, thank you for the photos

fskywalker · 10 May 2016, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SC11

116515 clasp

116655 clasp

Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻

henry333 · 10 May 2016, 05:40 AM

They never updated the Daytona with strap besides the RG w ceramic. The rest feels thinner because it was the older style. Pretty much like the older Gmt , DJ or sub etc the clasp is thinner style.

Glockman131 · 11 May 2016, 11:21 PM

Does anyone know if it is possible to purchase this new clasp in YG for my 2015 Daytona?

KBM · 12 May 2016, 12:04 AM

Wow, very informative thread, thanks guys!

3 May 2016, 08:37 AM	#1
Glockman131 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: My Name Location: NC Watch: 116688 YG YM II Posts: 58	Daytona Deployment Clasp Question I have just purchased a 2015 18k Daytona PN Dial Alligator strap, my question is the deployment clasp is smaller and lighter gage gold than my 18k GMT II bracelet clasp, are all the Daytona deployment clasp a lighter gage and smaller than the 18k GMT bracelet clasp? __________________ Glockman USA

3 May 2016, 09:09 AM	#6
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,180	Thanks for posting about the RG version as it seemed thick to me on the 2016 Daytona yet had no other gold variant metal to compare. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

4 May 2016, 12:09 AM	#17
Alpino "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Posts: 2,557	. Regarding "Leather" Daytona 116518 , Rolex offers (offered) 2 size of clasp depending if it's for a women (Dame in French) or a man (Homme). Maybe you got the women (D) version. . Attached Images

4 May 2016, 02:50 AM	#19
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,180	Here's a few pics of the 2016 Everose clasp for the 116515. Hope this helps. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

4 May 2016, 04:10 AM	#21
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,180	Thanks for posting SC11 and it is interesting how the 116655 has a larger center 'notch' for the band and it sticks out a bit from the deployant clasp whereas the 116515 has a 2mm notch and stays hidden behind the clasp. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

3 May 2016, 08:53 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	It should be the same Easylink clasp in 18k.

3 May 2016, 08:55 AM	#3
Alpino "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Posts: 2,557	. not if you compare Gmt2 on Oyster and Daytona on leather strap. Clasp are different.

3 May 2016, 11:51 PM	#16
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Hmm...learn something new every day. Thanks, guys!

4 May 2016, 03:01 AM	#20
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	116515 clasp 116655 clasp

10 May 2016, 05:40 AM	#25
henry333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Hendricks Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 826	They never updated the Daytona with strap besides the RG w ceramic. The rest feels thinner because it was the older style. Pretty much like the older Gmt , DJ or sub etc the clasp is thinner style.

11 May 2016, 11:21 PM	#26
Glockman131 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: My Name Location: NC Watch: 116688 YG YM II Posts: 58	Does anyone know if it is possible to purchase this new clasp in YG for my 2015 Daytona? __________________ Glockman USA

12 May 2016, 12:04 AM	#27
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Wow, very informative thread, thanks guys!

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