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schwartz914 · 8 April 2015, 06:18 AM

I was thinking of getting the 40mm yachtmaster grey dial. Besides the clasp any diffrence over the years? Is it worth the extra money? Any idea of what discount i can expect on a new one? thanks everyone

kilyung · 8 April 2015, 06:40 AM

The big differences were the clasp, the end links, and IIRC the bezel mechanism. Justifiable increase in price? Entirely up to you but I think the "old" version is just fine.

Cru Jones · 8 April 2015, 07:17 AM

Early YMs with the more sparkly dials are the way to go, IMO.

watchwatcher · 8 April 2015, 07:48 AM

I really like the upgraded bracelet and clasp on the new model...makes a huge difference in the comfort and fit, two very important criteria for me when choosing a watch. However, if this is not important to you, then I would suggest you get more bang for your buck with an older model.

The bezel is supposedly redone and improved on the new as well, but I was rather disappointed in that.

breitlings · 8 April 2015, 07:52 AM

Very similar imo. Some like the earlier dials they are more coarse i think. Also some evidence that the entire bezel is platinum on the earlier versions and only the insert is platinum on the later

aquajoe · 8 April 2015, 07:52 AM

If I'm not mistaken the bezel on the new models are solid platinum where the older models had a platinum insert in a steel bezel.

And of course like the others have mentioned, the new bracelet and clasp. The dials are different in the way they reflect light as well.

Sent from some sort of electronic device probably not much better than a carrier pigeon.

8 April 2015, 06:18 AM	#1
schwartz914 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Location: NY Watch: Rolex Posts: 917	Yachtmaster Question I was thinking of getting the 40mm yachtmaster grey dial. Besides the clasp any diffrence over the years? Is it worth the extra money? Any idea of what discount i can expect on a new one? thanks everyone

8 April 2015, 06:40 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	The big differences were the clasp, the end links, and IIRC the bezel mechanism. Justifiable increase in price? Entirely up to you but I think the "old" version is just fine.

8 April 2015, 07:17 AM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	Early YMs with the more sparkly dials are the way to go, IMO.

8 April 2015, 07:48 AM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I really like the upgraded bracelet and clasp on the new model...makes a huge difference in the comfort and fit, two very important criteria for me when choosing a watch. However, if this is not important to you, then I would suggest you get more bang for your buck with an older model. The bezel is supposedly redone and improved on the new as well, but I was rather disappointed in that.

8 April 2015, 07:52 AM	#5
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	Very similar imo. Some like the earlier dials they are more coarse i think. Also some evidence that the entire bezel is platinum on the earlier versions and only the insert is platinum on the later

8 April 2015, 07:52 AM	#6
aquajoe Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: Texas Posts: 107	If I'm not mistaken the bezel on the new models are solid platinum where the older models had a platinum insert in a steel bezel. And of course like the others have mentioned, the new bracelet and clasp. The dials are different in the way they reflect light as well. Sent from some sort of electronic device probably not much better than a carrier pigeon.

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