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uracowman · 25 April 2018, 01:25 AM

All,

Is there a database that shows what the appropriate bracelet and end links for a 1978 GMT?

Fabrice M · 25 April 2018, 02:08 AM

Most likely ref:78360
or on a jubilee ref:62510

uracowman · 25 April 2018, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Fabrice M

Most likely ref:78360
or on a jubilee ref:62510

yes, mine came with a 78360 coded bracelet. Originally, I thought the bracelet and watch were not original to each other, but my stance is starting to change because the brown colored patina is fairly uniform and matches on the watch, bracelet and clasp. FWIW, the clasp is VB coded, which looks like a 1977-1978 production date unit.

Regarding the end links, did the 1978 GMTs come with 580 end links?

lee fowler · 25 April 2018, 04:34 AM

As mentioned a 78360 would have 580 end links and if on a Jubilee, 62510H they would be 550 I believe, clasp code VB is from 1977.

springer · 25 April 2018, 05:10 AM

USA Jubilees and USA C&I Oysters were also available in 1978.

uracowman · 25 April 2018, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee fowler

As mentioned a 78360 would have 580 end links and if on a Jubilee, 62510H they would be 550 I believe, clasp code VB is from 1977.

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

USA Jubilees and USA C&I Oysters were also available in 1978.

ok thanks. Is there a way to prove the watch and the bracelet are original, or is period correct the best estimate if you don't have the original paperwork? Would the VB clasp be considered too old for this watch since it was manufactured in 1977?

FWIW, below are pics of mine. It's a 1978~ MK5 with a 5.4M serial.

lee fowler · 25 April 2018, 05:44 AM

No way to tell 100% but it all looks good to me, don't worry just wear it!!

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springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,194	USA Jubilees and USA C&I Oysters were also available in 1978. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

25 April 2018, 05:44 AM	#7
lee fowler 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 2,508	No way to tell 100% but it all looks good to me, don't worry just wear it!! __________________ Instagram: @lee1563

25 April 2018, 02:08 AM	#2
Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,640	Most likely ref:78360 or on a jubilee ref:62510

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