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29 April 2020, 01:44 AM | #1 |
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Clasp code later than warranty?
Hi all,
Firstly hoping everyone is staying safe and sound! Have a quick question and hoping to get the input of fellow TRFers: Would it be possible that a N serial with papers dated Aug 1992 have a R6 clasp code? Is this a cause for concern or is clasp code dating in reality, not 100% foolproof? Appreciate any opinions! Thanks, Den |
29 April 2020, 01:49 AM | #2 |
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Clasp codes, and even "dating", has never been absolute, or "100% foolproof".
Charts were developed from when enthusiasts first saw a particular code in the market place, or cross referenced them with receipts and case back stamps, since Rolex has never released actual production data. They have always been +/- a year or two.
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29 April 2020, 01:54 AM | #3 |
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I have a 1978 GMT Master. When I acquired it, there was no bracelet with it. So I sent to RSC to service it and purchased a 78360 party bracelet, which is correct for the watch I believe. The clasp coffee however is CX11. I really have no clue what that means but I think after a certain year the clasp code is randomized.
If that's the case, I don't think the clasp code is consequential to the watch itself. But that's my own observation/opinion. I'm not an expert. Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk |
29 April 2020, 08:15 AM | #4 |
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Certainly not 100% foolproof. Don't worry about it - it's not a deal breaker as long as the bracelet is authentic.
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29 April 2020, 08:38 AM | #5 |
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an R clasp being 1992 is possible from what I understand, although the 6 is meant to represent the month of production.
It's also likely that the bracelet was just attached later by someone who took the time to source the correct-ish clasp. Many will tell you that if the bracelet is correct to the watch that the clasp being a different code shouldn't matter much and some will say it does. Up to everyone to decide on this personally. @smithdg13 78360 is correct for a GMT Master, a 2-letter clasp typically indicates it was a rolex service replacement clasp or bracelet. I will note that the more important matching component when it comes to the bracelet would be the endlinks. 78360's are fitted on explorers, EXII's, GMT's, Daytona's, all of which used different end links. https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-serial-numbers https://watch-collector.co.uk/rolex-...nd-link-codes/
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29 April 2020, 12:50 PM | #6 |
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Thank you all for the helpful insights! Really appreciated :)
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29 April 2020, 02:03 PM | #7 |
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As Larry mentioned, nothing is absolute. With that said, and based on your serial number and clasp code, I'd say that the clasp or complete bracelet was changed from the original.
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