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Old 27 June 2017, 09:36 PM   #1
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Sub / YM2 Interchangeable Clasps?

I'm thinking of getting a gold YM2 (116688) or gold Sub blue dial (116618LR). I like them both and am unsure of which I prefer, although it may be the YM2. However, apart from price, a big plus of the Sub is the Glidelock, whereas unfortunately (and without any apparent logic) the YM2 has the much less useful flip lock.

Does anyone know if the clasp from the Sub could be interchanged onto the YM2, if I could buy a spare gold clasp and how much such might be?
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Old 28 June 2017, 12:12 AM   #2
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I believe it would be interchangeable...I think all the oyster bracelets taper to the same size so the removable links and clasps are the same size. (Although I will stand corrected if this is not accurate). The exception being the new SD43, which I believe has a different bracelet size...although I don't know for sure.

The problem would be sourcing the clasp. And if you did, the expense, being precious metal, would be tremendous.

I think you'd be better off with the sub if the clasp was a concern to you. Personally, I would rather have the sub any day of the week.
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Old 28 June 2017, 02:02 AM   #3
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Great choices! Yes, the clasps are interchangeable as are the full and half links. I love wearing the YM2 with my Sub glidelock. Sadly it's near impossible to source a YG glidelock and it's expensive (I believe it was north of $2k last I checked). I've been hunting for an extra for a while now.

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Old 28 June 2017, 02:08 AM   #4
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Thanks, Larry. I'm going to try both and make a decision. It's just I'm one of those people that actually really likes the unusual dial of the YM2 and its chrono look, but can't argue the Sub would be the safer bet.
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Old 28 June 2017, 02:14 AM   #5
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Thanks Kilyung. Well there you go right there - from your pic of the two together I'm heading towards the YM2! I already have the gold and steel version but do like the all gold.

$2,000 is a lot but I think I'd pay that to transform the 'wearability' of the watch. I just wish Rolex put it on there from the start. Is it not possible to order one from Rolex?
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Old 28 June 2017, 02:25 AM   #6
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Thanks Kilyung. Well there you go right there - from your pic of the two together I'm heading towards the YM2! I already have the gold and steel version but do like the all gold.

$2,000 is a lot but I think I'd pay that to transform the 'wearability' of the watch. I just wish Rolex put it on there from the start. Is it not possible to order one from Rolex?
I tried ordering from Rolex. Since I have both, I thought it'd be a simple matter of ordering a "replacement" for my Sub as Rolex requires the serial number of the watch. Nope. It's on a swap basis apparently. But I haven't given up hope yet.

If you find a source for the YG glidelock, let me know and I'll do the same.
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Old 28 June 2017, 02:29 AM   #7
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Will do...
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Old 28 June 2017, 04:30 AM   #8
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Thanks, Larry. I'm going to try both and make a decision. It's just I'm one of those people that actually really likes the unusual dial of the YM2 and its chrono look, but can't argue the Sub would be the safer bet.
Oh, I'm one of those people too...count me in the pro-YM2 camp. Love its eye-catching looks, wrist presence, and unique-ness (for lack of a better word).

At the end of the day, though, I'm just more of a sub guy than a chrono guy.
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Old 28 June 2017, 04:34 AM   #9
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Nope. It's on a swap basis apparently. But I haven't given up hope yet.
Why would Rolex put parts on a swap basis? So that people don't go building their own or creating frankens?
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Why would Rolex put parts on a swap basis? So that people don't go building their own or creating frankens?
Probably. That or to make more money. Or maybe both.
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Old 28 June 2017, 09:03 PM   #11
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I think it's bonkers that Rolex don't allow people to buy individual components such as clasps without it being part-for-part. It does nothing for brand loyalty either.

In my case they'd make less money, as I can't do a like for like swap, as I'd need a glidelock, not fliplock, so would simply be buying, at a premium, the component from them.
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