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AJDay · 17 April 2019, 04:31 AM

Hi All,

After selling my 1803 on a strap I've been looking for a champagne or gray dial 1803 or 18038 on the bracelet. I see an early 1803 (1.4XX serial - mid-60's) on a hidden clasp bracelet.

From what I've read it seems that the hidden clasp didn't come about until the 70's? So can I assume this bracelet is not original? Am I missing something?

JustinK · 17 April 2019, 05:03 AM

I think your right on. The bracelet was probably taken from a later 1803 or possibly aftermarket.

offrdmania · 17 April 2019, 05:23 AM

I think the rule of thumb is 1960s is a regular clasp, 1970s and onward is hidden clasp but I want to say I recall a really old thread stating that the changeover was around 1972.

AJDay · 17 April 2019, 07:25 AM

Thanks!

Racer X · 19 April 2019, 02:24 AM

I have an 1803 from, I believe 1971, and it has a hidden clasp. Can't check the serial rn as it's currently at LAWW.

lupus66 · 19 April 2019, 09:34 PM

More like 75-76

Bigcigardan · 21 April 2019, 06:18 AM

The non hidden clasps aka fold over buckles were available upon request until late 80s I believe because I own catalogs from that era and it’s listed as an option.

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17 April 2019, 04:31 AM	#1
AJDay "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 88	Hidden Clasp on 1803? Hi All, After selling my 1803 on a strap I've been looking for a champagne or gray dial 1803 or 18038 on the bracelet. I see an early 1803 (1.4XX serial - mid-60's) on a hidden clasp bracelet. From what I've read it seems that the hidden clasp didn't come about until the 70's? So can I assume this bracelet is not original? Am I missing something?

17 April 2019, 05:23 AM	#3
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,838	I think the rule of thumb is 1960s is a regular clasp, 1970s and onward is hidden clasp but I want to say I recall a really old thread stating that the changeover was around 1972. __________________ TRF Member 11738

17 April 2019, 05:03 AM	#2
JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,053	I think your right on. The bracelet was probably taken from a later 1803 or possibly aftermarket.

17 April 2019, 07:25 AM	#4
AJDay "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 88	Thanks!

19 April 2019, 02:24 AM	#5
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	I have an 1803 from, I believe 1971, and it has a hidden clasp. Can't check the serial rn as it's currently at LAWW.

19 April 2019, 09:34 PM	#6
lupus66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: holland Posts: 285	More like 75-76

21 April 2019, 06:18 AM	#7
Bigcigardan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Dan H Location: PA Watch: 18248,9630 Posts: 403	The non hidden clasps aka fold over buckles were available upon request until late 80s I believe because I own catalogs from that era and it’s listed as an option. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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