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juanm770 · 7 December 2019, 06:53 AM

Hi!
Anyone can help me ?

Why do some 78200 gmt master 2 (116710) bracelets come with mat finish inside the clasp and some come polished ?

What is the difference ?

Thanks in advance

Tools · 7 December 2019, 09:17 AM

Different production runs.

juanm770 · 7 December 2019, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Different production runs.

Im coming from a jubilee , and this one makes a little bit of rattle , is this normal?

Rushhour · 7 December 2019, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Different production runs.

But would they change the finish between runs?

Not saying they don’t since I am new to Rolex and have no clue. But just seems odd to me to have 2 different finishes for the same watch, given everything else is held to be the same setup.

Steve

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Tools · 7 December 2019, 09:35 AM

There are plenty of cosmetic changes from one production run to another for the same model.

The clasp cosmetic change is well known.

Rushhour · 7 December 2019, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

There are plenty of cosmetic changes from one production run to another for the same model.

The clasp cosmetic change is well known.

Thanks for letting me know.

I love this site for the ability of “newbies” like me to gain knowledge.

Steve

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Notsoprobro · 7 December 2019, 09:42 AM

Funny enough the early (2007) 116713 came with that portion polished, while the early 116710 came sand blasted. Dunno why.

Roger1079 · 7 December 2019, 10:30 AM

My 116610LN Sub bought new in late 2012 has the matte finish on the inside of the clasp. I’ve seen others from the same time frame with the polished finish. They change all the time.

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gunhose · 7 December 2019, 09:06 PM

From a practical standpoint the course texture will trap debris easier and more difficult to clean. Maybe Rolex thought of that after production. Me I like my polished clasp on my DS for that reason.

padi56 · 7 December 2019, 09:21 PM

Plus the clasps are made separate to the bracelets and matched up later, so no 100% time line for any cosmetic change to any Rolex whether dials hands or most all slight cosmetic changes to any watch.

Nikrnic · 8 December 2019, 01:27 AM

Polished is newer, thinking 2015 on...

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7 December 2019, 06:53 AM	#1
juanm770 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 28	Rolex oyster bracelet 78200 Hi! Anyone can help me ? Why do some 78200 gmt master 2 (116710) bracelets come with mat finish inside the clasp and some come polished ? What is the difference ? Thanks in advance

7 December 2019, 09:17 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	Different production runs. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 December 2019, 09:35 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	There are plenty of cosmetic changes from one production run to another for the same model. The clasp cosmetic change is well known. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 December 2019, 09:42 AM	#7
Notsoprobro "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 376	Funny enough the early (2007) 116713 came with that portion polished, while the early 116710 came sand blasted. Dunno why. __________________ Rolex GMT 116719BLRO Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15510st Omega Seamaster 210.30.42.20.04.001 Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope 329.30.43.51.03.001

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7 December 2019, 10:30 AM	#8
Roger1079 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South FL Posts: 444	My 116610LN Sub bought new in late 2012 has the matte finish on the inside of the clasp. I’ve seen others from the same time frame with the polished finish. They change all the time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

7 December 2019, 09:06 PM	#9
gunhose Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Belgium/ USA now Watch: what's on my wrist Posts: 575	From a practical standpoint the course texture will trap debris easier and more difficult to clean. Maybe Rolex thought of that after production. Me I like my polished clasp on my DS for that reason.

8 December 2019, 01:27 AM	#11
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	Polished is newer, thinking 2015 on... Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

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