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Tinyheidi · 9 December 2018, 04:22 AM

Hello all. I've been lurking for a few months now. Finally decided to make an account...

I need your help guys!

I currently have a 28mm ladies dj and I'm looking to upgrade to the 36mm. I like the look of the hidden clasp on the 36mm, but I keep on hearing from my AD that they're going to discontinue the hidden clasp. Is this true or is it a strategy for them to have me buy?

zjd168 · 9 December 2018, 04:32 AM

judging by this year's TT DJ 36 release, I have to believe that the hidden clasp won't be in the new SS DJ 36

Tinyheidi · 9 December 2018, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by zjd168

judging by this year's TT DJ 36 release, I have to believe that the hidden clasp won't be in the new SS DJ 36

What was this year's release like?

BT1985 · 9 December 2018, 04:50 AM

The hidden clasp will be gone. This is confirmed. New TT 36mm with new movement has same clasp style as DJ41 with easylink extension feature. This will be the same for SS models as the roll out with new movement.

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squatchy · 9 December 2018, 04:55 AM

The updated DJ36 was announced at Baselworld in 2018, so they will no longer be shipping any more product with the old clasp. There's still plenty of product at ADs with the Jubilee hidden clasp which will continue to dry up over the coming months. If that clasp is important to you and you don't care about the new movement, you may be able to get into one for a reasonable price if you act quickly.

AConnolly · 9 December 2018, 05:31 AM

You can probably always get a hidden clasp if you get the day-date 36 at least :)

CPRWATCH · 9 December 2018, 06:53 AM

36 MM hidden clasp ,

wisguy · 10 December 2018, 01:57 AM

If you like it buy one now.

I like the hidden clasp better but the new models have the easylink extension, a better integration on the lugs and also a softer case shape.

Overall the new model is better, but I do miss the hidden clasp. Especially for women.

Tinyheidi · 11 December 2018, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squatchy

The updated DJ36 was announced at Baselworld in 2018, so they will no longer be shipping any more product with the old clasp. There's still plenty of product at ADs with the Jubilee hidden clasp which will continue to dry up over the coming months. If that clasp is important to you and you don't care about the new movement, you may be able to get into one for a reasonable price if you act quickly.

Thank you for this info. My dealer had a 36 with hidden clasp but not the one I want. Time to go shopping.

Tinyheidi · 11 December 2018, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

36 MM hidden clasp ,

Looks nice!

Sgooter · 10 January 2019, 07:11 AM

Perused the Rolex site today; spent time looking over the Datejust configurations. Only the Ladies Datejust 28mm and 31mm still offer the Jubilee band with a concealed clasp.
I much prefer the hidden clasp over the newer Oysterclasp, especially for the Gold/SS Jubilee bracelet. IMO, the Oysterclasp on a Jubilee bracelet is a "head-banging" mismatch in style.

RolexPD · 10 January 2019, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgooter

Perused the Rolex site today; spent time looking over the Datejust configurations. Only the Ladies Datejust 28mm and 31mm still offer the Jubilee band with a concealed clasp.
I much prefer the hidden clasp over the newer Oysterclasp, especially for the Gold/SS Jubilee bracelet. IMO, the Oysterclasp on a Jubilee bracelet is a "head-banging" mismatch in style.

This is not true. At least for now, the stainless steel Datejust 36 still has the old movement, old case, and concealed clasp. Only the TT Datejust 36 has the new clasp and upgraded movement. It's possible, maybe even likely, that the changes made to this year's TT 36 will be announced for the SS model at Baselworld, but the 2018 SS model still has the hidden clasp. And it's still listed that way on the Rolex website, for what it's worth.

RolexPD · 10 January 2019, 01:03 PM

grymg · 10 January 2019, 01:36 PM

Even from a male point of view I love the look on my 36mm 116234. The solid link, virtually no stretch bracelet was the main reason I chose the 116234 over the 16234. All of my other SST bracelets have your typical machined or tunacan clasp but the hidden jubilee definitely stands out from the bunch and is always a joy to wear. It took a couple of link adjustments but I was able to center the blades on my wrist (hence the crown should be offcentered) and fit is just as good as my other watches with micro adjustments.

TswaneNguni · 10 January 2019, 01:59 PM

Pity they are doing away with the hidden clasp.

Number3 · 10 January 2019, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Pity they are doing away with the hidden clasp.

Agreed.

Sgooter · 10 January 2019, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexPD

This is not true. At least for now, the stainless steel Datejust 36 still has the old movement, old case, and concealed clasp. Only the TT Datejust 36 has the new clasp and upgraded movement. It's possible, maybe even likely, that the changes made to this year's TT 36 will be announced for the SS model at Baselworld, but the 2018 SS model still has the hidden clasp. And it's still listed that way on the Rolex website, for what it's worth.

Thanks for the correction.

Brew · 10 January 2019, 11:16 PM

I wear a new 36mm TT DJ with the new clasp. I wish it had the old, as I have little to no need for the easylink that comes with the new version.

However, the case is much more nicely proportioned, imo.

Ced4jets · 10 January 2019, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Pity they are doing away with the hidden clasp.

Agreed. I like my 36 TT with Jubilee hidden clasp and roulette date. Hope they don't get rid of the roulette date too.

Tangier11 · 11 January 2019, 05:06 AM

The hidden clasp at least on the DJ 36 came out in the early 2000s when the watch was upgraded with the heavier bracelet and new case among other things.

Tangier11 · 11 January 2019, 05:10 AM

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soulbrother44 · 15 June 2019, 10:22 AM

Hey all. I am resurrecting this thread to ask if this hidden clasp will fit on a 16234?

Lgear080 · 15 June 2019, 10:41 AM

It will if the case has no holes.

soulbrother44 · 15 June 2019, 11:45 AM

Oh perfect! Can I get this ordered and fitted at an AD?

Lgear080 · 15 June 2019, 09:53 PM

Unfortunately you’ll only be able to purchase from the aftermarket.

soulbrother44 · 15 June 2019, 10:51 PM

Ok, from a trusted source. But who would you suggest I have it fitted by?

Calatrava r · 15 June 2019, 11:42 PM

Hidden clasp on the SS Jubilee is no longer made. Rolex responded to customers who prefer the fine adjustability within the clasp. With the hidden clasp the watch can be too tight or too loose and really nothing one can do about.

Lgear080 · 16 June 2019, 11:25 PM

The super jubilees are readily available. Any watchmaker that works on fine time pieces can install it easily. There are literally hundreds of thousands of 63600 and 63200 bracelets out there.

RolexFan007 · 16 June 2019, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinyheidi

Hello all. I've been lurking for a few months now. Finally decided to make an account...

I need your help guys!

I currently have a 28mm ladies dj and I'm looking to upgrade to the 36mm. I like the look of the hidden clasp on the 36mm, but I keep on hearing from my AD that they're going to discontinue the hidden clasp. Is this true or is it a strategy for them to have me buy?

I believe hidden clasp is already gone...

big daddy rooster · 18 June 2019, 08:30 PM

will the hidden clasp go up in price in a few years due to it being discontinued?

9 December 2018, 04:22 AM	#1
Tinyheidi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Plano TX Posts: 25	36mm Hidden Clasp Hello all. I've been lurking for a few months now. Finally decided to make an account... I need your help guys! I currently have a 28mm ladies dj and I'm looking to upgrade to the 36mm. I like the look of the hidden clasp on the 36mm, but I keep on hearing from my AD that they're going to discontinue the hidden clasp. Is this true or is it a strategy for them to have me buy?

9 December 2018, 04:50 AM	#4
BT1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,911	36mm Hidden Clasp The hidden clasp will be gone. This is confirmed. New TT 36mm with new movement has same clasp style as DJ41 with easylink extension feature. This will be the same for SS models as the roll out with new movement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 December 2018, 01:57 AM	#8
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	If you like it buy one now. I like the hidden clasp better but the new models have the easylink extension, a better integration on the lugs and also a softer case shape. Overall the new model is better, but I do miss the hidden clasp. Especially for women. __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

15 June 2019, 10:22 AM	#22
soulbrother44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: DC Posts: 12	This bracelet on a 16234? Hey all. I am resurrecting this thread to ask if this hidden clasp will fit on a 16234?

9 December 2018, 04:32 AM	#2
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	judging by this year's TT DJ 36 release, I have to believe that the hidden clasp won't be in the new SS DJ 36

9 December 2018, 04:55 AM	#5
squatchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Minnesota Watch: SS/WG DJ41 Posts: 93	The updated DJ36 was announced at Baselworld in 2018, so they will no longer be shipping any more product with the old clasp. There's still plenty of product at ADs with the Jubilee hidden clasp which will continue to dry up over the coming months. If that clasp is important to you and you don't care about the new movement, you may be able to get into one for a reasonable price if you act quickly.

9 December 2018, 05:31 AM	#6
AConnolly "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: Canada Watch: DATEJUST Posts: 235	You can probably always get a hidden clasp if you get the day-date 36 at least :)

10 January 2019, 07:11 AM	#11
Sgooter 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Maui Posts: 327	Perused the Rolex site today; spent time looking over the Datejust configurations. Only the Ladies Datejust 28mm and 31mm still offer the Jubilee band with a concealed clasp. I much prefer the hidden clasp over the newer Oysterclasp, especially for the Gold/SS Jubilee bracelet. IMO, the Oysterclasp on a Jubilee bracelet is a "head-banging" mismatch in style.

10 January 2019, 01:03 PM	#13
RolexPD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Hawaii Posts: 253

10 January 2019, 01:59 PM	#15
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	Pity they are doing away with the hidden clasp.

10 January 2019, 11:16 PM	#18
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I wear a new 36mm TT DJ with the new clasp. I wish it had the old, as I have little to no need for the easylink that comes with the new version. However, the case is much more nicely proportioned, imo.

11 January 2019, 05:06 AM	#20
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	The hidden clasp at least on the DJ 36 came out in the early 2000s when the watch was upgraded with the heavier bracelet and new case among other things.

15 June 2019, 10:41 AM	#23
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	It will if the case has no holes.

15 June 2019, 11:45 AM	#24
soulbrother44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: DC Posts: 12	Oh perfect! Can I get this ordered and fitted at an AD?

15 June 2019, 09:53 PM	#25
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Unfortunately you’ll only be able to purchase from the aftermarket.

15 June 2019, 10:51 PM	#26
soulbrother44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: DC Posts: 12	Ok, from a trusted source. But who would you suggest I have it fitted by?

15 June 2019, 11:42 PM	#27
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,630	Hidden clasp on the SS Jubilee is no longer made. Rolex responded to customers who prefer the fine adjustability within the clasp. With the hidden clasp the watch can be too tight or too loose and really nothing one can do about.

16 June 2019, 11:25 PM	#28
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	The super jubilees are readily available. Any watchmaker that works on fine time pieces can install it easily. There are literally hundreds of thousands of 63600 and 63200 bracelets out there.

18 June 2019, 08:30 PM	#30
big daddy rooster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Rooster Location: Liverpool Watch: Datejust Posts: 12	will the hidden clasp go up in price in a few years due to it being discontinued?

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