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A. Jacobs · 29 June 2016, 10:16 PM

I've seen a couple of threads about what I'm about to ask, but they seem somewhat inconclusive.

After much research and several questions asked to a couple of people that I consider experts on preowned and vintage Rolex, I decided to purchase a 16220 DateJust from Bobswatches.com.

This particular watch is a W serial.

I have no doubts about the watch itself, but the bracelet has me a bit concerned because of the markings on the clasp.

The markings and engravings are extra clean and crisp, just like on the new Rolexes I've purchased from authorized ADs.

BUT this clasp is missing the word PATENTED next to the word REGISTERED.
It also has the extra coronet engraved at the bottom right corner.

I'll let the pictures tell the rest of the story.
Thanks for any help that may be provided.

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77T · 29 June 2016, 11:21 PM

There was a time when Rolex let the clasp patent expire in favor of using registered trademark.
But that is where honest disagreement and opinions vary.
Your W head comports with a V clasp code.

A. Jacobs · 29 June 2016, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

There was a time when Rolex let the clasp patent expire in favor of using registered trademark.
But that is where honest disagreement and opinions vary.
Your W head comports with a V clasp code.

Does it look authentic to you? I seem to think so, but I'm not as familiar with the DJ as I am with Submariners.

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77T · 29 June 2016, 11:41 PM

It appears to be ok.

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michael067 · 30 June 2016, 12:06 AM

bracelet is good.

A. Jacobs · 30 June 2016, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael067

bracelet is good.

Thanks

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29 June 2016, 10:16 PM	#1
A. Jacobs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Watch: SS Sub Date 16610 Posts: 629	Help needed with Jubilee bracelet I've seen a couple of threads about what I'm about to ask, but they seem somewhat inconclusive. After much research and several questions asked to a couple of people that I consider experts on preowned and vintage Rolex, I decided to purchase a 16220 DateJust from Bobswatches.com. This particular watch is a W serial. I have no doubts about the watch itself, but the bracelet has me a bit concerned because of the markings on the clasp. The markings and engravings are extra clean and crisp, just like on the new Rolexes I've purchased from authorized ADs. BUT this clasp is missing the word PATENTED next to the word REGISTERED. It also has the extra coronet engraved at the bottom right corner. I'll let the pictures tell the rest of the story. Thanks for any help that may be provided. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Submariner 16610 "Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity."

29 June 2016, 11:21 PM	#2
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,941	There was a time when Rolex let the clasp patent expire in favor of using registered trademark. But that is where honest disagreement and opinions vary. Your W head comports with a V clasp code. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

29 June 2016, 11:41 PM	#4
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,941	It appears to be ok. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

30 June 2016, 12:06 AM	#5
michael067 Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas Watch: TT DJ 16233 Posts: 1,002	bracelet is good.

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