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dimag333 · 21 January 2021, 04:14 AM

I have owned a few of these, but never saw one with a clasp like this, example is from 2015, thoughts?

steve

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Bort · 21 January 2021, 04:36 AM

I have an Explorer from 2015 with a blasted finish on the inside of the clasp also.

dimag333 · 21 January 2021, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bort

I have an Explorer from 2015 with a blasted finish on the inside of the clasp also.

Cool, thanks! Never owned one this “old”

Bezel protector was different too than I ever seen

steve

sleddog · 21 January 2021, 04:40 AM

Normal, and on many other models also....no need for concern.

dimag333 · 21 January 2021, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

Normal, and on many other models also....no need for concern.

Cool, again first time seeing, I got from reputable source on trf but sometimes you never know!

steve

dimag333 · 21 January 2021, 09:39 AM

Hmm one other issue, never seen a bracelet loose like this, could it be the springs? See the gap? It’s shakes a bit too, never had a Rolex with play like that. Other side is tight as expected

steve

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mike morris · 21 January 2021, 09:46 AM

It was in in modern clasp from 2008 to 2014

dimag333 · 21 January 2021, 09:49 AM

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It was in in modern clasp from 2008 to 2014

Yep just gotta find a spring bar, the one side is worn out it seems. Funny I have been looking for a watch with a particular serial and this one has it, crazy how that worked out

steve

NeoAnderson · 21 January 2021, 10:59 AM

my sea dweller has this. got it in 2015.

DESH · 21 January 2021, 11:05 AM

those are the OG 1st edition ceramic bezels i believe. My HULK and GMT LN shares that finish.

Mausbiber · 21 January 2021, 04:25 PM

Rolex did these kind of Clasp until June 2015 and then replaced it with the polished.

PSTW · 21 January 2021, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dimag333

I have owned a few of these, but never saw one with a clasp like this, example is from 2015, thoughts?

steve

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I have a 116610LN from 2012 with the same finish to the clasp... nothing unusual for me there.

Macnavara · 21 January 2021, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dimag333

I have owned a few of these, but never saw one with a clasp like this, example is from 2015, thoughts?

steve

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Totally normal....i actually much prefer this clasp....makes the rolex text really pop

RayRay89 · 21 January 2021, 08:39 PM

My 114060 is the same.

Larry81 · 21 January 2021, 08:57 PM

tattoo on the palm of your hand! Respect, my friend, respect.

Stevie_Goodlife · 21 January 2021, 09:27 PM

Learned something new. Thanks fellow forumers!

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smym18 · 22 January 2021, 01:40 AM

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=581317

I had some questions about the two clasps a few years ago as well. My January 2016 Sub has the frosted one. So it was really a 2015 and back then could have been sitting in the case for some time since not everyone and their great grandmothers wanted to hoard Rolex watches.

Etschell · 22 January 2021, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dimag333

I have owned a few of these, but never saw one with a clasp like this, example is from 2015, thoughts?

steve

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it is legit as others have said. mine has it well. it was produced from 2012 to 2015. the 2016 production models switched to the polished interior.

i doubt it ever becomes a collector sought thing. but who really knows.

destr0y26 · 22 January 2021, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dimag333

Hmm one other issue, never seen a bracelet loose like this, could it be the springs? See the gap? It’s shakes a bit too, never had a Rolex with play like that. Other side is tight as expected

steve

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Could be an issue with the spring bar, whether it be bent or a non-oem spring bar of an incorrect thickness. For example: Everest straps come with 20mm spring bars that are thinner than Rolex OEM spring bars so the strap isn't jammed up against the bezel. This could be an example of a former owner who unknowingly placed a 20mm spring bar of incorrect thickness on the piece while swapping back to the oyster.

Are both end links gapped/loose? Or just this one?

Jackie Daytona · 22 January 2021, 03:10 AM

This thread is actually far more interesting than I expected. I always had assumed the newer 6 digit clasps were all the same.

This actually is enlightening as I was always confused about the warranty card with my watch stating date of purchase 2018 with a 2 year warranty. Now that I read the differences in the clasp I never realized before I can surmise my watch was serviced at that time and is really from before 2015ish since there isn’t a really easy way to date 6 digits.

Crazy Lugs · 22 January 2021, 03:34 AM

FWIW, the finish is “bead blasted”

dba · 22 January 2021, 05:58 AM

My 2012 EXP II has the bead blasted finish.

joli160 · 22 January 2021, 06:19 AM

My DSSD 2014 has the same

Buckaroo Banzai · 22 January 2021, 07:29 AM

Its on my 2018 DSSD, but not on my 2019 114060 nor my 2019 126710 BLRO

GMT Aviator · 22 January 2021, 07:46 AM

I ordered a sub bracelet from my AD when I bought my GMT LN. This was at the time when the polished clasps had just become the standard going forward.
The bracelet when it arrived sealed in its factory packaging was of the frosted variety. I guess Rolex were still rolling old stock at the time but I’m happy with it.

Alliy · 22 January 2021, 09:00 AM

Oh wow. Didn't know about this.

Utomow · 22 January 2021, 09:03 AM

Good to have knowledge that there is this variation

21 January 2021, 04:14 AM	#1
dimag333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: IN Posts: 1,979	“Frosted” 114060 clasp I have owned a few of these, but never saw one with a clasp like this, example is from 2015, thoughts? steve Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 January 2021, 04:40 AM	#4
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Normal, and on many other models also....no need for concern. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

21 January 2021, 11:05 AM	#10
DESH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Desh Location: in a car driving Watch: ing the numbers.. Posts: 1,223	those are the OG 1st edition ceramic bezels i believe. My HULK and GMT LN shares that finish. __________________ Instagram: wristkink

21 January 2021, 09:27 PM	#16
Stevie_Goodlife "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Esteban Location: New York Watch: Five Digit GMT Posts: 114	Learned something new. Thanks fellow forumers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ IG: what_stevie_likes

22 January 2021, 03:10 AM	#20
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,618	This thread is actually far more interesting than I expected. I always had assumed the newer 6 digit clasps were all the same. This actually is enlightening as I was always confused about the warranty card with my watch stating date of purchase 2018 with a 2 year warranty. Now that I read the differences in the clasp I never realized before I can surmise my watch was serviced at that time and is really from before 2015ish since there isn’t a really easy way to date 6 digits. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

21 January 2021, 04:36 AM	#2
Bort "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: South Carolina Watch: 16803 Posts: 229	I have an Explorer from 2015 with a blasted finish on the inside of the clasp also.

21 January 2021, 09:39 AM	#6
dimag333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: IN Posts: 1,979	Hmm one other issue, never seen a bracelet loose like this, could it be the springs? See the gap? It’s shakes a bit too, never had a Rolex with play like that. Other side is tight as expected steve Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 January 2021, 09:46 AM	#7
mike morris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Mike Location: New York-Miami Watch: SUB40-DJ36-YM40 Posts: 1,068	It was in in modern clasp from 2008 to 2014

21 January 2021, 10:59 AM	#9
NeoAnderson "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: NeoAnderson Location: Tax Free Shopping Posts: 725	my sea dweller has this. got it in 2015.

21 January 2021, 04:25 PM	#11
Mausbiber "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Sven Location: Germany Watch: EX2 216570 BD Posts: 92	Rolex did these kind of Clasp until June 2015 and then replaced it with the polished.

21 January 2021, 08:39 PM	#14
RayRay89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA Posts: 237	My 114060 is the same.

21 January 2021, 08:57 PM	#15
Larry81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Guildford Watch: sub, ex2, mg white Posts: 34	tattoo on the palm of your hand! Respect, my friend, respect.

22 January 2021, 01:40 AM	#17
smym18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,376	https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=581317 I had some questions about the two clasps a few years ago as well. My January 2016 Sub has the frosted one. So it was really a 2015 and back then could have been sitting in the case for some time since not everyone and their great grandmothers wanted to hoard Rolex watches.

22 January 2021, 03:34 AM	#21
Crazy Lugs "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 855	FWIW, the finish is “bead blasted”

22 January 2021, 05:58 AM	#22
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,706	My 2012 EXP II has the bead blasted finish. __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

22 January 2021, 06:19 AM	#23
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,758	My DSSD 2014 has the same __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

22 January 2021, 07:29 AM	#24
Buckaroo Banzai 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Steve Location: Katy Watch: 12671 Posts: 379	Its on my 2018 DSSD, but not on my 2019 114060 nor my 2019 126710 BLRO

22 January 2021, 07:46 AM	#25
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	I ordered a sub bracelet from my AD when I bought my GMT LN. This was at the time when the polished clasps had just become the standard going forward. The bracelet when it arrived sealed in its factory packaging was of the frosted variety. I guess Rolex were still rolling old stock at the time but I’m happy with it.

22 January 2021, 09:00 AM	#26
Alliy Banned Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA Posts: 141	Oh wow. Didn't know about this.

22 January 2021, 09:03 AM	#27
Utomow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Jakarta Watch: 116610LN, 126334 Posts: 338	Good to have knowledge that there is this variation

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