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Old 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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Old 9 February 2015, 01:37 AM   #2
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You probably meant 5512
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Old 9 February 2015, 01:39 AM   #3
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You probably meant 5512
Nope. Reference number is 5552.
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Old 9 February 2015, 04:02 AM   #4
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Something like this?
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Old 9 February 2015, 04:09 AM   #5
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Yes sir.
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Old 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.

Can anyone tell me what I should be looking for?
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Old 9 February 2015, 11:43 AM   #7
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Here's a shot of the cute little guy. I really want to dress it up with a bracelet.

Can anyone tell me what I should be looking for?
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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Old 9 February 2015, 11:50 AM   #8
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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.
Thanks so much. One more... Is the 357 end link the same as the 57?
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Old 9 February 2015, 11:30 PM   #9
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Thanks so much. One more... Is the 357 end link the same as the 57?
yes just a different number since it's for a newer bracelet.
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Old 9 February 2015, 11:37 PM   #10
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nice looking watch
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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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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?
78350 with 557 endlinks
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78350 with 557 endlinks
Thank you so much... and an update:
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