Jubilee bracelet question

[Tan]

Hi,

I have a 6251H bracelet in front of me with a 62510H clasp. Is this common? I would assume that th 62510H was the natural service replacement for the previous model. I was just unsure whether Rolex solely did a clasp replacement because I would assume they would ask to replace the entire bracelet.

Thanks!


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[Max72]

It could have been done by a watchsmith at the AD

[crowncollection]

It was not a service replacement


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[Tan]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

It was not a service replacement


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Franken replacement? I've seen a few kicking around with this clasp on it so I was wondering why it was the case.

[Tan]

Pic of bracelet (which I believe is 6251H) and clasp to be 62510H


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[watchcrank]

Probably repaired with what was available at the time. Many blades break from wear.
Before laser welding it was not easy to repair the broken tubes. Those buckles are not expensive and you see for sale.

[Tan]

Originally Posted by watchcrank

Probably repaired with what was available at the time. Many blades break from wear.
Before laser welding it was not easy to repair the broken tubes. Those buckles are not expensive and you see for sale.

The question then becomes is it considered "franken" or an actual service work replacement. Rolex has serviced this watch numerous times in the past so I am a bit at odds with how to qualify it.


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[southtexas]

It's no big deal. If you plan to sell it, just disclose it and discount it a bit. If you want to keep it, just leave it as-is, or find a correct one. They aren't hard or expensive to come by. You might even be able to trade yours for one.


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[Tan]

Originally Posted by southtexas

It's no big deal. If you plan to sell it, just disclose it and discount it a bit. If you want to keep it, just leave it as-is, or find a correct one. They aren't hard or expensive to come by. You might even be able to trade yours for one.


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Thanks. It was more of a question of whether RSC would actually replace a clasp only on a 6251H. I spoke to my watchmaker at my AD and he said that generally Rolex would replace bracelets but he himself has ordered 62510H clasps for older bracelets. I don't mind if its a legitimate service replacement, I wanted confirmation if anyone has ever seen that occur on this particular bracelet.

[southtexas]

Sorry about that! I don't know if Rolex would provide a clasp only. I do know you can find them online and most any jeweler should be able to get it on there for you.

Sorry I misunderstood your first post, I hope this second helps.


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[Tan]

Originally Posted by southtexas

Sorry about that! I don't know if Rolex would provide a clasp only. I do know you can find them online and most any jeweler should be able to get it on there for you.

Sorry I misunderstood your first post, I hope this second helps.


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Crowncollection messaged me and mentioned that service replacement clasps would have an S with the clasp code. I believe mine fits the bill, pic below. Hoping crowncollection or anyone else in the know can confirm. I have no issues if Rolex changed the clasp on service, I'd just rather not have someone else do it. Hope the pic can verify that its service replacement.




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[crowncollection]

Originally Posted by Tan

Crowncollection messaged me and mentioned that service replacement clasps would have an S with the clasp code. I believe mine fits the bill, pic below. Hoping crowncollection or anyone else in the know can confirm. I have no issues if Rolex changed the clasp on service, I'd just rather not have someone else do it. Hope the pic can verify that its service replacement.




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This is s service clasp in the above pic


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[J!m]

Yes- the "S" with the date code indicates it was a service replacement. Date code indicates when it was made; not necessarily when it was installed.

Entire bracelets or just clasps can be replaced and in both cases (that I have seen) there is an "S" with the date code.

I recently saw an "in the package" replacement clasp (that one for a 93150) but point being parts of bracelets are available through the parts network if you have an account. Just like additional links do not require you to buy a complete second bracelet- you can get individual links.

This has been my experience anyway.

[Tan]

Thanks crowncollection and J!m. My worry was that the 6251H bracelet was not genuine or a franken that somebody had just slapped on a non-correct clasp. I also ran this by my AD watchmaker and he confirmed that Rolex at some point had replaced the clasp at service. This is fine by me as Rolex deems it an appropriate part replacement for the 6251H clasp that did not make it through the test of time. Mystery solved!