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RazorD · 27 January 2021, 10:13 AM

Hello,
I just got this bracelet for my 1603 off eBay and planned to send it to Michael Young for restoration. I was hoping to get some opinions first. The end-links are marked 55 but the clasp is marked 62510H. My suspicion is the clasp was replaced at some point in time and the rest of the bracelet came from a 6251, but looking for other help here. Thoughts?

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RazorD · 27 January 2021, 10:16 AM

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Dan S · 27 January 2021, 10:28 AM

Your suspicion sounds very plausible to me.

swaini3 · 27 January 2021, 10:57 AM

Yup and heres some info and comparison of both bracelets

https://www.watchprosite.com/rolex/r...98728.8184883/

MorningTundra · 27 January 2021, 11:06 AM

The 62510H was typically sold on the GMT Master.

The "S10" would indicate a 1994 clasp.

But the double S, "S S10" suggests a service clasp.

Even if this is a mismatch of parts, it's worth reconditioning if you plan to wear it. If you plan to flip it, you probably won't make your money back.

RazorD · 27 January 2021, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MorningTundra

The 62510H was typically sold on the GMT Master.

The "S10" would indicate a 1994 clasp.

But the double S, "S S10" suggests a service clasp.

Even if this is a mismatch of parts, it's worth reconditioning if you plan to wear it. If you plan to flip it, you probably won't make your money back.

Wasn’t planning on flipping. I have a nice 1603 that needs a bracelet, but didn’t want to spend the money if it wasn’t worth it. I bid at the last minute and didn’t want to throw good money after bad if it was junk.

springer · 27 January 2021, 12:02 PM

Razor, the bracelet is a 6251 Jubilee which came with 55 end links. This was a common bracelet found on many Datejusts or similar models. At some point, a watchmaker or someone, changed the clasp and added a service replacement Jubilee 62510 clasp.

Additionally, the Jubilee 62510 was a very common bracelet found on the Datejusts during the 1980s and later years and to a lesser extent on the GMT 16750 and 16700 as well as the GMT II 16710 and 16760.

RazorD · 4 February 2021, 02:11 AM

Thanks guys! It’s in Michael Young’s hands now and can’t wait to get it on my old 1603 and bring it back in the rotation.

27 January 2021, 10:13 AM	#1
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	Bracelet info help (6251/62510H) Hello, I just got this bracelet for my 1603 off eBay and planned to send it to Michael Young for restoration. I was hoping to get some opinions first. The end-links are marked 55 but the clasp is marked 62510H. My suspicion is the clasp was replaced at some point in time and the rest of the bracelet came from a 6251, but looking for other help here. Thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 January 2021, 10:16 AM	#2
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	Bracelet info help (6251/62510H) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 January 2021, 10:28 AM	#3
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,893	Your suspicion sounds very plausible to me. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

27 January 2021, 12:02 PM	#7
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,194	Razor, the bracelet is a 6251 Jubilee which came with 55 end links. This was a common bracelet found on many Datejusts or similar models. At some point, a watchmaker or someone, changed the clasp and added a service replacement Jubilee 62510 clasp. Additionally, the Jubilee 62510 was a very common bracelet found on the Datejusts during the 1980s and later years and to a lesser extent on the GMT 16750 and 16700 as well as the GMT II 16710 and 16760. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

27 January 2021, 10:57 AM	#4
swaini3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Mo Location: Dubai Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD Posts: 1,432	Yup and heres some info and comparison of both bracelets https://www.watchprosite.com/rolex/r...98728.8184883/

27 January 2021, 11:06 AM	#5
MorningTundra "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Morningtundra Location: USA, UK & HKG Posts: 1,037	The 62510H was typically sold on the GMT Master. The "S10" would indicate a 1994 clasp. But the double S, "S S10" suggests a service clasp. Even if this is a mismatch of parts, it's worth reconditioning if you plan to wear it. If you plan to flip it, you probably won't make your money back.

4 February 2021, 02:11 AM	#8
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	Thanks guys! It’s in Michael Young’s hands now and can’t wait to get it on my old 1603 and bring it back in the rotation.

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