new jubilee bracelet

[seiko.citizen]

Guys,

When did the new jubilee bracelet with hidden clasp first released?

Did the F series (mid 2004- mid2006) have the new bracelet as standard?

I'm looking to one preowned, and it seems that the papers were dated 5/05 - which makes the series correct, but not sure if it came with the new bracelet

Thanks in advance.

[Darkangel]

HEard it was 2001?

F series should have the new jubilee la...but note dealers can change the bracelet and sell you the old 1

You say you looking at a preowned,then you should ask the seller la...

[seiko.citizen]

HEard it was 2001?

F series should have the new jubilee la...but note dealers can change the bracelet and sell you the old 1

You say you looking at a preowned,then you should ask the seller la...

That what I hear too, also according to the Rolex booklet given by the Oz AD (2001) it was showing the new bracelet.

But if you change the old bracelet, the case will look funny ... the new 116233 has the bulkier case.

Actually I looking at preowned "private" sale. and the seller is selling as part of estate sale . Ill keep you updated on how that purchase went.
I meet him in person yesterday, and he show me the watch, so far look ok, but need to open up and see.