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ronricks · 31 May 2018, 04:12 AM

Trying to decide between the 18238 and the 118238. I know the differences as far as non-polished vs polished lugs, non solid vs solid link bracelet and the domed vs non-domed sapphire crystal etc. I know the 118238 'wears' a little bigger because the lugs are a little wider and the fluted bezel is also a little wider. My question is the bracelet on the 118238 a little wider than the bracelet on the 18238? It appears to be but am not sure.

Maiden · 31 May 2018, 04:21 AM

I made this same decision a year and a half ago. I was fortunate my dealer had both a 118238 and 18238 to choose from. I was able to hold both in hand and spend a good amount of time comparing them. You have captured most of the differences except it is only the lugs that are fatter to give the appearance of a little more size. Bezel width is the same as well as the width of the bracelet. Goes with what sings. I went 18238 for a number of reasons. A pic of mine below.

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THC · 31 May 2018, 08:06 AM

118238 ... the band on the newer model is far better and worth the extra

fskywalker · 31 May 2018, 08:25 AM

Links on 118238 are solid gold and hollow on 18238 so more weight on the newer model. What is the price difference?

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BentleyReese · 11 June 2018, 04:45 AM

you have to feel them and touch them. 11 is heavier... I prefer the 1 series because it is lighter and I like the brushed lugs. I am also right in between the link sizes so...I actually need to stretch the bracelet by 2mm which 1 series will accommodate over time. 11 much harder to stretch. so stretch to me is good.

watchmebuy · 29 June 2018, 10:11 AM

Go with 6 digit if you can afford it!

DahMan · 29 June 2018, 11:41 AM

Always six digit, always

31 May 2018, 04:12 AM	#1
ronricks 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL Watch: 126610LV Posts: 2,644	Info Needed From The Day-Date Experts On Here Trying to decide between the 18238 and the 118238. I know the differences as far as non-polished vs polished lugs, non solid vs solid link bracelet and the domed vs non-domed sapphire crystal etc. I know the 118238 'wears' a little bigger because the lugs are a little wider and the fluted bezel is also a little wider. My question is the bracelet on the 118238 a little wider than the bracelet on the 18238? It appears to be but am not sure.

31 May 2018, 04:21 AM	#2
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	I made this same decision a year and a half ago. I was fortunate my dealer had both a 118238 and 18238 to choose from. I was able to hold both in hand and spend a good amount of time comparing them. You have captured most of the differences except it is only the lugs that are fatter to give the appearance of a little more size. Bezel width is the same as well as the width of the bracelet. Goes with what sings. I went 18238 for a number of reasons. A pic of mine below. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

31 May 2018, 08:25 AM	#4
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,589	Info Needed From The Day-Date Experts On Here Links on 118238 are solid gold and hollow on 18238 so more weight on the newer model. What is the price difference? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

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31 May 2018, 08:06 AM	#3
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,479	118238 ... the band on the newer model is far better and worth the extra

11 June 2018, 04:45 AM	#5
BentleyReese "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles Watch: YachtMaster 116622 Posts: 337	you have to feel them and touch them. 11 is heavier... I prefer the 1 series because it is lighter and I like the brushed lugs. I am also right in between the link sizes so...I actually need to stretch the bracelet by 2mm which 1 series will accommodate over time. 11 much harder to stretch. so stretch to me is good.

29 June 2018, 10:11 AM	#6
watchmebuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 12	Go with 6 digit if you can afford it!

29 June 2018, 11:41 AM	#7
DahMan Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 635	Always six digit, always

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