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marie · 27 March 2010, 12:47 AM

Look at the back of this watch... is that the way the bracelet is supposed to attach to the case back??

http://cgi.ebay.com/GENTS-18K-ROLEX-...item3ca25555f0

TheBluePrince · 27 March 2010, 02:35 AM

Yes, i believe it is. After-market dial and bezel disclosed which imo are not very good one's. Shabby condition though and pretty ugly imo!

marie · 27 March 2010, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBluePrince

Yes, i believe it is. After-market dial and bezel disclosed which imo are not very good one's. Shabby condition though and pretty ugly imo!

I hear you that the dial and bezel are aftermarket... but please tell me you are not serious about the back of that case?? Rolex actually had those raised sort of half oval hunks on the back?? Wouldn't that get uncomfortable and leave marks???

marie · 27 March 2010, 03:19 AM

you think these are original to the watch and that Rolex did this?

At least I'm getting better with the pictures ;-)

TheBluePrince · 27 March 2010, 03:26 AM

Yes they did!

marie · 27 March 2010, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBluePrince

Yes they did!

That my friend, is an abomination imho.

Thanks for putting up with all my questions though.

TheBluePrince · 27 March 2010, 03:32 AM

No problem. I think it's because of gold being a lot softer than steel and needing more security/stiffness to hold the bracelet securely.

marie · 27 March 2010, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBluePrince

No problem. I think it's because of gold being a lot softer than steel and needing more security/stiffness to hold the bracelet securely.

That isn't the case anymore though correct? I have been looking at pearlmasters lately, both WG and YG of different sizes, and I haven't noticed them... I think I would have...at least.

TheBluePrince · 27 March 2010, 04:23 AM

Sorry, I don't know about Pearlmasters as i haven't ever looked at them.

jnmarshall · 27 March 2010, 04:24 AM

If the dial is aftermarket and it has the crown and Rolex doesn't that make this a trademark infringement?
As for the endlinks I've seen those on many 18K solid gold bands that are market as "Italian Custom" aftermarket or replacement. Again if that has the crown that would be a trademark infringment.

TheBluePrince · 27 March 2010, 04:31 AM

I get the idea that the dial is genuine with after-market diamonds.

There are 3 types of DD end link by Rolex i'm aware of. The newer, current smooth type, the type in this thread and another older type used on vintage pieces.

TimeToGo · 27 March 2010, 04:36 AM

TheBluePrince - Excellent explanation/information

ibsober · 27 March 2010, 06:48 AM

One thing is for sure...that watch has had a hard life...the endlinks are real. Rolex stuck them out like that because gold is soft and they will bend and break...I bet that bracelet looks like one of those old twistoflex band when its not supported.

Earl Camembert · 27 March 2010, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mcl

Rolex actually had those raised sort of half oval hunks on the back?? Wouldn't that get uncomfortable and leave marks???

They are recessed by the back and curve of the watch head and don't come into contact with the skin. Just the weight of the gold leaves a mark but not from that part of the band.

27 March 2010, 02:35 AM	#2
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	Yes, i believe it is. After-market dial and bezel disclosed which imo are not very good one's. Shabby condition though and pretty ugly imo!

27 March 2010, 03:26 AM	#5
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	Yes they did!

27 March 2010, 03:32 AM	#7
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	No problem. I think it's because of gold being a lot softer than steel and needing more security/stiffness to hold the bracelet securely.

27 March 2010, 04:23 AM	#9
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	Sorry, I don't know about Pearlmasters as i haven't ever looked at them.

27 March 2010, 04:24 AM	#10
jnmarshall "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 364	If the dial is aftermarket and it has the crown and Rolex doesn't that make this a trademark infringement? As for the endlinks I've seen those on many 18K solid gold bands that are market as "Italian Custom" aftermarket or replacement. Again if that has the crown that would be a trademark infringment.

27 March 2010, 04:31 AM	#11
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	I get the idea that the dial is genuine with after-market diamonds. There are 3 types of DD end link by Rolex i'm aware of. The newer, current smooth type, the type in this thread and another older type used on vintage pieces.

27 March 2010, 04:36 AM	#12
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,593	TheBluePrince - Excellent explanation/information

27 March 2010, 06:48 AM	#13
ibsober "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Posts: 237	One thing is for sure...that watch has had a hard life...the endlinks are real. Rolex stuck them out like that because gold is soft and they will bend and break...I bet that bracelet looks like one of those old twistoflex band when its not supported.

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