Finally! (18k bezel Exclusive)

[Shane paradis]

Hey everyone! Ever since I received my Exclusive Chrono, I’ve been really digging the exclusive range, and have been eying one of these with the solid 18k bezel. After looking around on eBay, I found one in good enough condition for pretty cheap. After a good cleaning, bezel click adjustment, and a light polishing of the bezel (I was careful not disturb the brushing of the gold), and it’s ready to go! I must say… this might be #1! And I plan for it to be my vacation watch!

 

[Aquagraph]

Is that the white dial version? Looks different to mine (which is silver)..

 

[Jim Dollares]

Congrats man, I am so jealous of this watch

 

[Shane paradis]

Aquagraph

Is that the white dial version? Looks different to mine (which is silver)..

Indeed it is! I couldn’t find it in any of the old catalogs, but seems to be a common model? The movement is stamped 3.98 so I’m guessing it’s a 1999 or 2000 using back stock movement (like most brands do). I also see them on this, older bracelet a lot. I actually prefer this bracelet on this model for some reason. I’ve always loved the old 2000 bracelet! Even the old OLD 2000 “president” bracelet

 

[Shane paradis]

Jim Dollares

Congrats man, I am so jealous of this watch

Thank you! I still can’t believe I snagged this for such a good price. I ended up getting it on a strap, and putting it on the bracelet I had at home to save a buck lol

 

[Aquagraph]

Shane paradis

Indeed it is! I couldn’t find it in any of the old catalogs, but seems to be a common model? The movement is stamped 3.98 so I’m guessing it’s a 1999 or 2000 using back stock movement (like most brands do). I also see them on this, older bracelet a lot. I actually prefer this bracelet on this model for some reason. I’ve always loved the old 2000 bracelet! Even the old OLD 2000 “president” bracelet

Oh yeah, that was very confusing when I was researching the model, that they had some of them on the non-Exclusive bracelet. To start with I just thought it was people putting them on the wring bracelet, but the earlier models did have that bracelet. Looks nice but I much prefer the proper Exclusive bracelet, it looks much more.... exclusive. And expensive.

 

[Shane paradis]

Aquagraph

Oh yeah, that was very confusing when I was researching the model, that they had some of them on the non-Exclusive bracelet. To start with I just thought it was people putting them on the wring bracelet, but the earlier models did have that bracelet. Looks nice but I much prefer the proper Exclusive bracelet, it looks much more.... exclusive. And expensive.

It’s kinda like when Rolex went from using hollow end links and a pressed clasp to solid links, end links, and upgraded clasp. Totally feels more solid. I like them both, but the classic bracelet is soooo comfortable!

 

[Jim Dollares]

Aquagraph

Oh yeah, that was very confusing when I was researching the model, that they had some of them on the non-Exclusive bracelet. To start with I just thought it was people putting them on the wring bracelet, but the earlier models did have that bracelet. Looks nice but I much prefer the proper Exclusive bracelet, it looks much more.... exclusive. And expensive.

Could you post a photo of yours with the exclusive bracelet for comparison?

 

[Aquagraph]

 

[Aquagraph]

Damned bezel is one click off.

 

[Shane paradis]

Oh wow that thing is CLEAN!!!! It’s crazy how different they look! Polished vs brushed bezel, rose vs yellow, white vs silver dial, bracelets are different, and even the indexes are polished steel on mine, and polished gold on yours. I might need to add one of those to the collection too lol

 

[Aquagraph]

Yeah, it does look quite different doesn't it.

 

[Jim Dollares]

I gotta be honest with you, for some reason I find Rob's version a bit more holy. There is some true magic to that dial. Nice touch also with some gold on the bracelet.

I think indeed this means Shane needs to get both.

 

[Shane paradis]

Jim Dollares

I gotta be honest with you, for some reason I find Rob's version a bit more holy. There is some true magic to that dial. Nice touch also with some gold on the bracelet.

I think indeed this means Shane needs to get both.

You speak truth, Jim. Already on the lookout, haha!