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julioa007 · 19 June 2009, 09:11 AM

I posted this message in the WatchTech forum then realized that there are a lot of folks that can probably answer my question... might not be very 'techie'.

I'm about t make the big transition to a Daytona.
I have seen some great buys on this forum and will probably go ahead and buy fromn one of our trustworthy members.
Question is is there any differences between a M serial and a V serial ? I assume they both have the 'rolex, rolex, rolex on inner bezel/case. but I found a post from one of the members saying :

''It is a "V" Serial which is the newest production
This one comes with the new braclet no# 78590''

Does the M serial have a different bracelet? I thought they both would have the Oysterclap with easylink...

I'm looking at the 116520 ( steel ) in black dial

Any help to clarify this is appreciated.

Cheers,
JULIO

The GMT Master · 19 June 2009, 10:21 AM

They have updated the clasp on it, they've changed it to one more similar to the GMT IIc. But either clasp is pretty decent, I wouldn't worry about it too much, if I'm honest.

Bulltrapper · 19 June 2009, 10:31 AM

I have a brand new "M" serial black dialed daytona and it has the new style clasp on it. So, in my case, there's no difference. however, I did puchase a "V" serial black dial from an AD and it had the old style clasp! no kidding! I sent it back and they sent me an M serial with the new one, weird huh,

Grant

DAVIDSW · 19 June 2009, 10:48 AM

Hopefully this helps..

95% of M Series has the old buckle . If you buy a M Series and it has the new buckle it is probably a M8 or M9 serial (8 or 9 Being the first number after the serial prefix)

About 2% of V Series has the old buckle. V0 you may find the odd old buckle but once it is a V1 and up it has the new buckle..

The easiest thing to so is just ask the seller what is the braclet number and there will be no surprises

78490- Old Buckle
78590- New Buckle

Best

bodybump · 19 June 2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAVIDSW

Hopefully this helps..

95% of M Series has the old buckle . If you buy a M Series and it has the new buckle it is probably a M8 or M9 serial (8 or 9 Being the first number after the serial prefix)

About 2% of V Series has the old buckle. V0 you may find the odd old buckle but once it is a V1 and up it has the new buckle..

The easiest thing to so is just ask the seller what is the braclet number and there will be no surprises

78490- Old Buckle
78590- New Buckle

Best

yeah!!! what he said...

vh_bu98 · 19 June 2009, 02:33 PM

Expect to pay more for the new buckle.

Z-Sub · 19 June 2009, 02:38 PM

No mechanical difference for the movement.

19 June 2009, 09:11 AM	#1
julioa007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: JULIO Location: Melb - Australia Watch: 116523,16613,16800 Posts: 201	Is there any technical difference between the Daytona M series and the V series? I posted this message in the WatchTech forum then realized that there are a lot of folks that can probably answer my question... might not be very 'techie'. I'm about t make the big transition to a Daytona. I have seen some great buys on this forum and will probably go ahead and buy fromn one of our trustworthy members. Question is is there any differences between a M serial and a V serial ? I assume they both have the 'rolex, rolex, rolex on inner bezel/case. but I found a post from one of the members saying : ''It is a "V" Serial which is the newest production This one comes with the new braclet no# 78590'' Does the M serial have a different bracelet? I thought they both would have the Oysterclap with easylink... I'm looking at the 116520 ( steel ) in black dial Any help to clarify this is appreciated. Cheers, JULIO

19 June 2009, 02:38 PM	#7
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	No mechanical difference for the movement. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

19 June 2009, 10:21 AM	#2
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	They have updated the clasp on it, they've changed it to one more similar to the GMT IIc. But either clasp is pretty decent, I wouldn't worry about it too much, if I'm honest.

19 June 2009, 10:31 AM	#3
Bulltrapper "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 164	I have a brand new "M" serial black dialed daytona and it has the new style clasp on it. So, in my case, there's no difference. however, I did puchase a "V" serial black dial from an AD and it had the old style clasp! no kidding! I sent it back and they sent me an M serial with the new one, weird huh, Grant

19 June 2009, 10:48 AM	#4
DAVIDSW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: David Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: 1655 EXP Posts: 36,189	Hopefully this helps.. 95% of M Series has the old buckle . If you buy a M Series and it has the new buckle it is probably a M8 or M9 serial (8 or 9 Being the first number after the serial prefix) About 2% of V Series has the old buckle. V0 you may find the odd old buckle but once it is a V1 and up it has the new buckle.. The easiest thing to so is just ask the seller what is the braclet number and there will be no surprises 78490- Old Buckle 78590- New Buckle Best

19 June 2009, 02:33 PM	#6
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	Expect to pay more for the new buckle.

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