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robinmgb · 22 March 2021, 02:47 AM

Yesterday I bought a Day Date 1803 circa 1972 with hacking seconds and concealed clasp, serial number 2.9 million.
Upon close inspection today I’ve noticed the end links are 53 which I believe is correct but the clasp has f18000.
From what I read that would have been late 1970s on the early 18038 models.
Can anyone please confirm that is correct and if so is the wrong clasp a major negative or common and to be expected?
If it’s a problem I’d like to know so I can return the watch to my local dealer ASAP for a refund.

Tools · 22 March 2021, 02:54 AM

It would be very unusual to find a 50 year old watch without a few upgraded or changed parts.

zapokee · 22 March 2021, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

It would be very unusual to find a 50 year old watch without a few upgraded or changed parts.

Agree. Just enjoy that baby without worrying. How about a pic?

Here's mine from 1969, if I may...Also concealed clasp President bracelet.

robinmgb · 22 March 2021, 04:08 AM

https://postimg.cc/gallery/CVynzXZ

Here’s some pics

crowncollection · 22 March 2021, 07:59 AM

Replaced at some time

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David cote · 22 March 2021, 08:07 AM

yes, makes sense. Need a pic of that bad boy?

bman381 · 28 June 2021, 02:04 PM

Mine is 1971 with original band also stamped F18000 folding clasp. Beautiful band and not much stretch.

L.K Johnson · 28 June 2021, 04:36 PM

For 1803 I find that people are less picky with things like this…the amount of stretch on the bracelet seems more important…

22 March 2021, 02:47 AM	#1
robinmgb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Kent, England Watch: Hublot BB Unico Posts: 1,089	Day Date 1803 with f18000 clasp Yesterday I bought a Day Date 1803 circa 1972 with hacking seconds and concealed clasp, serial number 2.9 million. Upon close inspection today I’ve noticed the end links are 53 which I believe is correct but the clasp has f18000. From what I read that would have been late 1970s on the early 18038 models. Can anyone please confirm that is correct and if so is the wrong clasp a major negative or common and to be expected? If it’s a problem I’d like to know so I can return the watch to my local dealer ASAP for a refund.

22 March 2021, 02:54 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,142	It would be very unusual to find a 50 year old watch without a few upgraded or changed parts. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

22 March 2021, 07:59 AM	#5
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,165	Replaced at some time Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

22 March 2021, 04:08 AM	#4
robinmgb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Kent, England Watch: Hublot BB Unico Posts: 1,089	https://postimg.cc/gallery/CVynzXZ Here’s some pics

22 March 2021, 08:07 AM	#6
David cote 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Cote Location: USA 603 Watch: Watches etc Posts: 2,300	yes, makes sense. Need a pic of that bad boy?

28 June 2021, 04:36 PM	#8
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,735	For 1803 I find that people are less picky with things like this…the amount of stretch on the bracelet seems more important…

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