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17 October 2015, 11:03 PM | #1 |
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I am in the process of purchasing a daydate 118206. My two options are an earlier version which still has the heavy bracelet(k series) or a newer p series with the rolex engraved inner circle. There is a ten percent difference between the two.
Would like to get some input from the community if it is worth the difference. Both watches are in similar condition. Thanks Peter |
17 October 2015, 11:16 PM | #2 |
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Go with the P ... You will love the "inner circle" everyday
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17 October 2015, 11:18 PM | #3 |
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PLUS you're name is Peter, so match made in heaven.. Ha
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A P serie is older than a K serie ... |
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18 October 2015, 02:07 AM | #7 |
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I'd get the "P"...
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18 October 2015, 02:19 AM | #8 |
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both are good. i think the big diff is if it has new style clasp...thats the one i'd go for
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18 October 2015, 02:40 AM | #9 |
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Agree with Daytonaman. You definitely want the new clasp; it's wider and contoured
and more comfortable than the older one. When they changed from 18206 to 118206 they went to the heavy bracelet with the old-style clasp, then updated to the new clasp a couple of years later. I've seen both K and P versions with both old and new clasps, so there was no clean switchover point that I can tell. Also, I didn't realize they were doing the rehaut that early; thought it started around 2005/6. Are you sure it's a 'P' series; might it be an 8-digit random serial number which happens to start with P? That's a possibility. I love that model; I've been on the lookout for a while; blue-stick dial for me. Hopefully you're going for one of the blue dials too... Last edited by sigguy; 18 October 2015 at 02:41 AM.. Reason: formatting |
18 October 2015, 10:08 PM | #10 |
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The "older" watch has the 83206 clasp...
I believe this is the newset clasp avaliable Thanks Peter |
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Purchase the newest model available.
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19 October 2015, 02:03 AM | #12 |
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Yes, the 83206 is the newest clasp.
If it's more than about 5 years difference I'd go with the newer one; check the dates on the papers as they are slow movers so can be at the dealer for a while before selling; the sale dates are often several years later than the date range indicated by the serial number. Let us know what you decide (pictures preferred ) |
19 October 2015, 08:15 AM | #13 |
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Thanks!! Ill let everyone know !! |
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