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Phil 4305 · 15 May 2018, 07:14 PM

I have a Gold Rolex Submariner with oyster bracelet - bought it new in
1990 - its a daily wear too. I have diffeerent people telling me, the bracelet is only plated - not real gold 18k or 14 k. Which is it ? bought the watch from a dealer who is not in business any more back in 1990. cost then was 12,500 dollars -

any help is appreciated !

Phil

swatty · 15 May 2018, 08:12 PM

If you have a genuine gold Rolex it’s solid gold , any pics ?

brandrea · 15 May 2018, 08:14 PM

Welcome

tyler1980 · 15 May 2018, 08:17 PM

what does the hallmark on the back of the case say?

However if its a gold watch it will be way heavier than a SS one so its not hard to tell if its solid 18K gold or not.

Glidelock · 15 May 2018, 08:44 PM

If it was purchased in 1990, then your friends are right!

The 1st layer of the plating should be 18k Gold! And underneath that layer should be....wait for it....wait for it...Gold too!!!

Rolex never made a Gold Plated Oyster Bracelet!!! So...assuming your watch and bracelet are authentic...you have no chance of having a Gold plated Rolex Sub!

The only part of this equation I’m having a hard time with...is of this really were your watch, and not...say someone else’s watch that your just trying to find out about, then it seems to me you would already know this to be true...as would show on your papers?!

As a previous poster suggested...why not show us some pics?

Old Geezer · 15 May 2018, 09:14 PM

Get new friends.

1William · 15 May 2018, 09:53 PM

Cool watch and it is all gold. Not plated.

mjclark32 · 15 May 2018, 10:10 PM

From your other thread in the Watch Gallery:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil 4305

here is a photo of the gold rolex - - its a daily wearer - not for special times

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil 4305

here is a photo of the watch and bracelet - just in case I mentioned the wrong type of Bracelet

Good looking well worn 16618! Links are gold through and through.
Keep wearing it well

abozz · 15 May 2018, 10:14 PM

In pictures I see in your preious post it´s a genuine Rolex Sub all solid gold!

offrdmania · 15 May 2018, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glidelock

If it was purchased in 1990, then your friends are right!

The 1st layer of the plating should be 18k Gold! And underneath that layer should be....wait for it....wait for it...Gold too!!!

Rolex never made a Gold Plated Oyster Bracelet!!! So...assuming your watch and bracelet are authentic...you have no chance of having a Gold plated Rolex Sub!

The only part of this equation I’m having a hard time with...is of this really were your watch, and not...say someone else’s watch that your just trying to find out about, then it seems to me you would already know this to be true...as would show on your papers?!

As a previous poster suggested...why not show us some pics?

Not so fast, Rolex most certainly did make gold plated oyster bracelets. They did for their gold capped watches in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. The solid gold bracelet may have been swapped out for a plated bracelet a long time ago. The plated bracelets have distinct marking to show plating as compared to stainless or solid gold so photos will put the issue to rest.

Jason71 · 16 May 2018, 12:03 AM

Solid gold baby

printrep · 16 May 2018, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by offrdmania

Not so fast, Rolex most certainly did make gold plated oyster bracelets. They did for their gold capped watches in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. The solid gold bracelet may have been swapped out for a plated bracelet a long time ago. The plated bracelets have distinct marking to show plating as compared to stainless or solid gold so photos will put the issue to rest.

True, I have a gold capped (plated) 1550 with an oyster bracelet.

T01 · 16 May 2018, 02:11 AM

Solid gold.

Phil 4305 · 16 May 2018, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatty

If you have a genuine gold Rolex it’s solid gold , any pics ?

I will post a photo tomorrow -

Phil 4305 · 16 May 2018, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

what does the hallmark on the back of the case say?

However if its a gold watch it will be way heavier than a SS one so its not hard to tell if its solid 18K gold or not.

Its very heavy - probably double the weight of my two tone Oyster Submariner day date

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR COMMENTS - The watch was bought New from a authorized Rolex dealer - it had a green label on the back of the case -

I do appreciate all your comments !

Phil

Phil 4305 · 16 May 2018, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glidelock

If it was purchased in 1990, then your friends are right!

The 1st layer of the plating should be 18k Gold! And underneath that layer should be....wait for it....wait for it...Gold too!!!

Rolex never made a Gold Plated Oyster Bracelet!!! So...assuming your watch and bracelet are authentic...you have no chance of having a Gold plated Rolex Sub!

The only part of this equation I’m having a hard time with...is of this really were your watch, and not...say someone else’s watch that your just trying to find out about, then it seems to me you would already know this to be true...as would show on your papers?!

As a previous poster suggested...why not show us some pics?

I am just confirming that what I was told when I bought it -

Phil 4305 · 16 May 2018, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatty

If you have a genuine gold Rolex it’s solid gold , any pics ?

Here is a photo taken today - Thanks for your comment !

Phil

watchmework · 16 May 2018, 03:06 AM

Solid gold!

15 May 2018, 07:14 PM	#1
Phil 4305 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: PHIL Location: New Jersey USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 8	Gold Oyster bracelet Plated or real gold ? I have a Gold Rolex Submariner with oyster bracelet - bought it new in 1990 - its a daily wear too. I have diffeerent people telling me, the bracelet is only plated - not real gold 18k or 14 k. Which is it ? bought the watch from a dealer who is not in business any more back in 1990. cost then was 12,500 dollars - any help is appreciated ! Phil

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Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,941	If it was purchased in 1990, then your friends are right! The 1st layer of the plating should be 18k Gold! And underneath that layer should be....wait for it....wait for it...Gold too!!! Rolex never made a Gold Plated Oyster Bracelet!!! So...assuming your watch and bracelet are authentic...you have no chance of having a Gold plated Rolex Sub! The only part of this equation I’m having a hard time with...is of this really were your watch, and not...say someone else’s watch that your just trying to find out about, then it seems to me you would already know this to be true...as would show on your papers?! As a previous poster suggested...why not show us some pics?

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1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	Cool watch and it is all gold. Not plated.

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abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	In pictures I see in your preious post it´s a genuine Rolex Sub all solid gold!

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