Authenticity check on this 18K - 7206

[Trimapa]

Hello to all on this forum , thank you to the administrators for allowing me to join and post .
I have inherited a Rolex Submariner 16618 in 2010 but only now I can afford to have it restored - serviced at Rolex in Madrid . I was told that if it is only the complete "standard" overhaul with polish it would cost me around 600 euro . I guess that is correct and I should have it returned to me in about 3 weeks . The main problem is that the original gold bracelet is missing from the watch . I have been to see a Rolex dealer and he said I'm looking at a small fortune to get the correct yellow gold original bracelet from Rolex . So I decided naively to check Ebay and several forums dedicated to Rolex . I stopped here as it looks user friendly and I found many instructive posts .
I have no papers relative to the watch but I was led to believe that the watch is from the 80's which seems plausible .
My question is : What model of bracelet would be correct one for this watch . I'm sure it should be of the oyster type 20mm between the lugs , but there seems to be sooooo many variations .
I have found a nice looking one ,18K model 7206 with "rivets " on Ebay . The seller has sent me several pictures , but before taking the plunge for 5000 euro I'd rather have it checked out . Maybe start here ?

[Trimapa]

Update : This bracelet has since been sold on Ebay for 5700 euro . I'll have to find another one .

[crowncollection]

It was good for what it's worth

[Lgear080]

I believe there a handful of period bracelets avail on the market at $6k
Retail. Post a pic of the watch head... You've gotta be careful about colorization,
I've seen many variants - some from age, but mostly born a unique tone.
Try to get your watch head on the donor band before committing.

I'd also recommend passing on rivet bands unless you really want that
Vintage look.

[Trimapa]

Thank you for the input . Lgear080 : you are right about the rivets bracelet . Having done some research I don't think my watch came originally with such a bracelet but more likely the modern look oyster similar to what is fitted on today's YG Submariners .
You are right : I don't want to get one that doesn't fit properly or is of a different tone gold .
Not at these prices !
The one sold was the only one I found on Ebay within the EEC .(I want to avoid buying outside EEC because of import duties etc.. ) and it's starting price was within my 5000 euro set limit budget .

[crowncollection]

Yes you need a newer style bracelet.


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[Trimapa]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

Yes you need a newer style bracelet.


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