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3omar · 30 May 2022, 07:25 AM

I have a SS Daytona with a 78490 bracelet and clasp. Production Date: PJ6, which puts it in June 2008. I always thought that the crown on my clasp does not look as well-defined as some other clasps that I have seen in pictures.

Here are two pictures of my clasp. For comparison, I am also including two pictures of two different original clasps that were sold right here on TRF. I think that my crown does not look as sharp as TRF Clasp #1, but does look a little similar to TRF Clasp #2. Are these all true variations in the quality and sharpness of Rolex crowns on clasps, or is it just a good photo versus a bad one?

I would be interested to hear opinions about whether my clasp is real or fake.

Cambo · 30 May 2022, 07:31 AM

I’m having trouble seeing a problem

3omar · 30 May 2022, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Cambo

I’m having trouble seeing a problem

- TRF Clasp #1 shows a very well-defined crown, with deep gaps between the spikes. it looks almost like the crown is a separate object placed on top of the clasp.

- TRF Clasp #2 (and my clasp as well) look like the crown is made of half-melted chocolate, with a "puddle" of raised metal surrounding it. Am I imagining this?

Cambo · 30 May 2022, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 3omar

- TRF Clasp #1 shows a very well-defined crown, with deep gaps between the spikes. it looks almost like the crown is a separate object placed on top of the clasp.

- TRF Clasp #2 (and my clasp as well) look like the crown is made of half-melted chocolate, with a "puddle" of raised metal surrounding it. Am I imagining this?

Polishing can do this

Walster · 30 May 2022, 07:48 AM

Looks fine.

EvelynWaugh · 30 May 2022, 07:54 AM

lol this is some next level OCD.

3omar · 30 May 2022, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by EvelynWaugh

lol this is some next level OCD.

Ok... Maybe, I deserve that :)

J_1964 · 30 May 2022, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 3omar

Ok... Maybe, I deserve that :)

Yeah, I think they are right. Polishing is probably responsible for the differences you are seeing. Put The Loupe Away and Enjoy Your Watch!

huncho · 30 May 2022, 08:06 AM

looks polished

mountainjogger · 30 May 2022, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by huncho

looks polished

Agree.

wetsum3 · 30 May 2022, 09:04 AM

Polished

inadeje · 30 May 2022, 11:49 AM

Another polish and that crown will look like melted ice cream on that clasp.

Other than that its OEM and kosher.

Michael T · 30 May 2022, 11:51 AM

Looks polished.

omar-rye · 30 May 2022, 12:18 PM

Did anybody say polished yet?

brucethemanlee · 30 May 2022, 12:46 PM

seems polished to death

Laszlo · 30 May 2022, 01:09 PM

Looks fake but who knows.

Firex · 30 May 2022, 03:42 PM

Polish issue

Number3 · 31 May 2022, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Firex

Polish issue

Yup.

Moondoggy · 30 May 2022, 04:18 PM

Ignore the previous replies, it's been polished.

Donkos · 31 May 2022, 04:32 AM

Polished

AFinchMustang · 31 May 2022, 07:03 AM

Polished by someone inexperienced or polished multiple times. If it snips and snaps tightly it’s genuine, but can’t tell without it in hand.

M116520 · 31 May 2022, 07:14 AM

Real-ly polished

J-rob · 31 May 2022, 10:05 AM

Don’t underestimate angles playing a factor in these photos. They can make a polished crown look more or less defined.

30 May 2022, 11:49 AM	#12
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	Another polish and that crown will look like melted ice cream on that clasp. Other than that its OEM and kosher. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

30 May 2022, 01:09 PM	#16
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Looks fake but who knows. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

30 May 2022, 07:25 AM	#1
3omar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: United States Posts: 61	Does my clasp crown look real or fake? I have a SS Daytona with a 78490 bracelet and clasp. Production Date: PJ6, which puts it in June 2008. I always thought that the crown on my clasp does not look as well-defined as some other clasps that I have seen in pictures. Here are two pictures of my clasp. For comparison, I am also including two pictures of two different original clasps that were sold right here on TRF. I think that my crown does not look as sharp as TRF Clasp #1, but does look a little similar to TRF Clasp #2. Are these all true variations in the quality and sharpness of Rolex crowns on clasps, or is it just a good photo versus a bad one? I would be interested to hear opinions about whether my clasp is real or fake. Attached Images

30 May 2022, 07:31 AM	#2
Cambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Cam Location: North of 49th Watch: Rolex/Grand Seiko Posts: 1,934	I’m having trouble seeing a problem __________________ 16618 126710BLRO 116500 LN (White) 228235 228239 SBGK002

30 May 2022, 07:48 AM	#5
Walster "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 149	Looks fine.

30 May 2022, 07:54 AM	#6
EvelynWaugh "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: USA Posts: 420	lol this is some next level OCD.

30 May 2022, 08:06 AM	#9
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,720	looks polished

30 May 2022, 09:04 AM	#11
wetsum3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 257	Polished

30 May 2022, 11:51 AM	#13
Michael T 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 1,243	Looks polished.

30 May 2022, 12:18 PM	#14
omar-rye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Underground Posts: 2,669	Did anybody say polished yet?

30 May 2022, 12:46 PM	#15
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	seems polished to death

30 May 2022, 03:42 PM	#17
Firex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 94	Polish issue

30 May 2022, 04:18 PM	#19
Moondoggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Knackers Location: NI/Aust/USA Watch: and wait Posts: 3,299	Ignore the previous replies, it's been polished.

31 May 2022, 04:32 AM	#20
Donkos Banned Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Ukrain Watch: Rolex Hulk Posts: 121	Polished

31 May 2022, 07:03 AM	#21
AFinchMustang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 48	Polished by someone inexperienced or polished multiple times. If it snips and snaps tightly it’s genuine, but can’t tell without it in hand.

31 May 2022, 07:14 AM	#22
M116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Marc Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 52	Real-ly polished

31 May 2022, 10:05 AM	#23
J-rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Southeast Posts: 357	Don’t underestimate angles playing a factor in these photos. They can make a polished crown look more or less defined.

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