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Old 4 August 2010, 10:26 AM   #1
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Rolex band question, auth or no?

I currently own a vintage 86' Datejust, where the two halfs of the deployment clasp meet, there is a pin. This pin on all new Rolex models is capped/finished.. On a lot of vintage pics and on my Datejust it is not finished quite the same/at all.

Did they not finish older pins? The Rolex Report just says 'Fake' and little else on the matter.. but I would be amazed at how many fake bracelets are about!

I also just purchased a 91' Explorer that seems to have the same thing going on...

Please advise :)

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Old 4 August 2010, 10:36 AM   #2
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Is there anyway that you could also post a picture ? also welcome to the Rolex Forum!
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Old 4 August 2010, 10:57 AM   #3
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This is the area I speak of, Thanks for taking the time :)
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Old 4 August 2010, 10:58 AM   #4
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Some have it some don't.. many people stressing AUTH and yet... Naturally it's a concern for me because I own two.. I get conflicting reports. I've seen them capped and uncapped on both styles of bracelets too.. I'm hoping it's date related.
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Old 4 August 2010, 10:59 AM   #5
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Is there anyway that you could also post a picture ? also welcome to the Rolex Forum!
And... More importantly.. THANKS! You folks have really given' me a warm welcome :)
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Old 4 August 2010, 11:10 AM   #6
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Mine was purchased by me new in 1980 and the pins are exactly like yours.
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Old 4 August 2010, 11:14 AM   #7
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I see... Well my friend, thank you for the feedback :)
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Old 4 August 2010, 12:49 PM   #8
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I have a 1986 and a 1988....they both have the non-finished pins...both bought new from an AD.....no worries there
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