Real or fake clasps?

[dblor]

I have two jubilee bracelets and I would appreciate opinions regarding authenticity of clasps on both. I'm new to the Forum and so I'll thank in advance any help offered.

[thesharkfactor]

Left one looks like a Rolex clasp, no red flags buddy. Right one not so sure, it’s vintage I’m not sure but I'd say it was genuine..

[dblor]

Thanks for the quick response. BTW, on the left one, the endlinks on the bracelet are 555's with no cut out for springbar access. The mark on the clasp would indicate production year of 2005. I don't think that in 2005 there were any cases made by Rolex, particularly DJ models, that would have had holes in the case where a sealed endlink would be usable. The endlinks should have a cutout for springbar access for a 2005 bracelet?? Correct?

[thesharkfactor]

I'd imagine so. Clasps can be be replaced, old ones sold as parts.. is this why you ask about the clasps and not the rest of the watch(es)?

[dblor]

One is just a bracelet that I have and the other is on a 16030 and I have no doubt about the head. Just the bracelet. The bracelet only is the one with a 2005 marked clasp and endlinks that will only work on a case without lugholes, such as would have been made in 2005.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by dblor

One is just a bracelet that I have and the other is on a 16030 and I have no doubt about the head. Just the bracelet. The bracelet only is the one with a 2005 marked clasp and endlinks that will only work on a case without lugholes, such as would have been made in 2005.

Clasps and end links are often changed around, it doesn't make either one fake, just not originally with that part.

I agree that the one on the right photo is sketchy.

[dblor]

Thank you