16613 Clasp Gold

[chaw6125]

Hi Guys,

I have a question about the 16613 clasp.

My friend has that watch from 1988 and it is in nice condition. One of the early ones with the 3135 from what I understand.

Anyway the clasp should have gold running down the middle and it doesn't.

I didn't get a chance to look at the stamp on the inside to see if it was replaced from a 16610 or the code.

Am I wrong in thinking that the clasp has only plated gold? Maybe it has been polished off?

The rest of the bracelet is nice and is heavy and well finished.

One of those common rules on the internet about spotting fake watches says that rolex never plate anything. Now that makes perfect sence for the crown, bezel, mid links etc. but you do you get a two tone clasp without it being plated?

Thanks

Craig

[roadie1]

The clasp is not plated and can't be polished off. It is a solid strip of gold bonded to the SS metal clasp. If it doesn't have the gold running through the clasp, it's simply an older model made before Rolex introduced the gold through clap models.

[Sublover2166]

1988 year did not have gold on the clasp. It was only stainless steel . My 1996 Bluesy is the same way.

[swatty]

Originally Posted by Sublover2166

1988 year did not have gold on the clasp. It was only stainless steel . My 1996 Bluesy is the same way.

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[chaw6125]

Awesome. Thanks guys.