Authenticity of Rolex Sub 16618 bracelet

[bobby81]

Hello all, I need a bit of advice. I maybe in the market for a Sub 16618 but I am having second thoughts now that I’ve seen the bracelet. My concern is there is no Rolex Crown on the clasp could this still be genuine.


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[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by bobby81

Hello all, I need a bit of advice. I maybe in the market for a Sub 16618 but I am having second thoughts now that I’ve seen the bracelet. My concern is there is no Rolex Crown on the clasp could this still be genuine.


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If it has been polished by a heavy hand, yes it could be genuine. I have seen many 16618's badly polished. The coronet on the buckle certainly can be polished smooth. Pics would help.

[bobby81]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

If it has been polished by a heavy hand, yes it could be genuine. I have seen many 16618's badly polished. The coronet on the buckle certainly can be polished smooth. Pics would help.

These photos are the best I could do



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[Pballkm21]

I’d stay away.


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[bobby81]

Originally Posted by Pballkm21

I’d stay away.


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Thanks for the input i think I will give it a miss


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[Alan111]

You could have just posted the Chrono24 link. https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/oyste...US&SETCURR=USD

[rodo]

Id pass

[bobby81]

Originally Posted by Alan111

You could have just posted the Chrono24 link. https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/oyste...US&SETCURR=USD

I am not to well up when it comes to posting photos


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[csaltphoto]

If that sub is genuine it has had a hard life...

[bobby81]

Originally Posted by csaltphoto

If that sub is genuine it has had a hard life...

I would tend to agree, there are no papers with it & it’s going for a very good price but as they say probably too good to be true


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[Bladeshot]

Run away.

[Kostas]

How many adjustment holes do 5 digit clasps have ?

[Cookie88888]

It has been heavily polished or polished many many times in its life. I have seen loads where the coronet has partly worn but not actually worn away - it’s a good way to tell how used the watch actually is.


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[Hotrod297]

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

Run away.

[Cookie88888]

I don’t doubt the authenticity. Seller seems to have good reviews.


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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by bobby81

Hello all, I need a bit of advice. I maybe in the market for a Sub 16618 but I am having second thoughts now that I’ve seen the bracelet. My concern is there is no Rolex Crown on the clasp could this still be genuine.


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Seriously man? Seller 3-4 countries away? Lot of money. Sketchy looking. Cmon.


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[Cookie88888]

Originally Posted by Kostas

How many adjustment holes do 5 digit clasps have ?

My 1989 has more adjustment holes the same as the one the OP is questioning.


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[Kostas]

Originally Posted by Cookie88888

My 1989 has more adjustment holes the same as the one the OP is questioning.


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Fair enough, so there are variables

[Cookie88888]

Originally Posted by Kostas

Fair enough, so there are variables

1989 is a “holes case”. Maybe the bracelet clasp adjustment holes changed when then changed the case to “no holes case”.


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[Kostas]

Originally Posted by Cookie88888

1989 is a “holes case”. Maybe the bracelet clasp adjustment holes changed when then changed the case to “no holes case”.


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The pic I posted with less adj is also a holes case but with Swiss made dial so it might be newer.