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9 February 2015, 01:36 AM | #1 |
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Rolex 5552 from 1961
Hey guys, I have a steel oyster perpetual from 1961 and would like to find a bracelet to match. What bracelet with end links should I be looking for? I'm not so concerned about being period perfect, but I would like to use a rolex bracelet and I'd like the end links to match the watches profile.
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9 February 2015, 01:37 AM | #2 |
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You probably meant 5512
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9 February 2015, 01:39 AM | #3 |
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9 February 2015, 04:02 AM | #4 |
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Something like this?
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9 February 2015, 04:09 AM | #5 |
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Yes sir.
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9 February 2015, 10:44 AM | #6 |
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Here's a shot of the cute little guy. I really want to dress it up with a bracelet.
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9 February 2015, 11:43 AM | #7 |
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7205 with 57 endlinks, they run around $300-500. although i'd reccomend the folded link 7835 which is the next version after the rivet link, but is much comfier for daily wear IMO. I have both bracelets though since I prefer period correct bracelets. I'm pretty sure the clasps weren't stamped on the bracelet until 1963 so I think you should have a bit easier time finding a period correct clasp, I found a folded link bracelet made in 1-63, and had to jump on it since I probably wouldn't have found another period correct bracelet for some time, but due to me focusing on age, I had to sacrifice condition a bit, which isn't a worry since michael young in hong kong does such a great job restoring them.
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9 February 2015, 11:30 PM | #9 |
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9 February 2015, 11:37 PM | #10 |
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nice looking watch
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12 February 2015, 10:04 AM | #11 |
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One more question guys... Is there a modern Rolex alternative that will work with this watch? Something with end links that match up, but that is more adjustable than an early rivet or bent link?
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12 February 2015, 10:12 AM | #12 |
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18 February 2015, 12:51 PM | #13 |
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Thank you so much... and an update:
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