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AndersB · 5 September 2010, 12:35 AM

Hi guys - I recently ordered a new Oyster bracelet through my AD. It came in the customary clear plastic packaging.

I've read that there's usually an 'S' stamped before the clasp code on replacement bracelets to indicate they're service parts, but there isn't one on mine. Any ideas as to why..? Is the 'S' stamped on replacement bracelets put on during RSC service only?

The clasp code says CL12, which I think indicates December 2004.

Sorry if this has been discussed here before.

CoopJr · 5 September 2010, 03:27 AM

I have not heard this Anders. The only thing that I can add is that a replacement crystal will have an "S" inside the LEC.

z32turbo · 5 September 2010, 03:31 AM

My guess is that you are right and that since it was not replaced during service it does not get the S stamp.

AndersB · 5 September 2010, 11:36 PM

Thanks for your replies Allan and Marcus!

Anyone who has purchased a replacement bracelet recently which has (or hasn't) got the extra 'S' ?

Johny · 5 September 2010, 11:47 PM

hi a what year is your watch?

AndersB · 5 September 2010, 11:51 PM

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hi a what year is your watch?

Hi John - watch is pre-2000.

Johny · 6 September 2010, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AndersB

Hi John - watch is pre-2000.

was wondering if you can order the same date code as the one on your old clasp or if you have to take what they have.

AndersB · 6 September 2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

was wondering if you can order the same date code as the one on your old clasp or if you have to take what they have.

I didn't ask actually but at least for some bracelet models you have to take what they have I think. Was hard enough to get the one I wanted with non-SELs.... Normally come with SELs these days.

Johny · 6 September 2010, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by AndersB

I didn't ask actually but at least for some bracelet models you have to take what they have I think. Was hard enough to get the one I wanted with non-SELs.... Normally come with SELs these days.

i am waiting to find out if i can put my fliplock clasp onto the new subc bracelet with the solid centre links and would it fit the sub 16610.

roger0770 · 6 September 2010, 01:26 AM

nope, no s on the service bracelet (at least not one mine). i just got a new 78790a bracelet from the rolex service center, too. i examined the bracelet carefully, and no s stamped on anywhere. my watch is a r-serial, and the bracelet is letter code pj. so the watch and bracelet are about 20 years apart.

Johny · 6 September 2010, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by roger0770

nope, no s on the service bracelet (at least not one mine). i just got a new 78790a bracelet from the rolex service center, too. i examined the bracelet carefully, and no s stamped on anywhere. my watch is a r-serial, and the bracelet is letter code pj. so the watch and bracelet are about 20 years apart.

did you just buy the bracelet or did the rsc replace your old one during some other work.

roger0770 · 6 September 2010, 01:52 AM

i just went to the rsc and told giovanni i want a new bracelet. he looked it up and told me how much it is. he faxed the order to new york, and the bracelet came 2 weeks later. giovanni is the man!

Johny · 6 September 2010, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by roger0770

i just went to the rsc and told giovanni i want a new bracelet. he looked it up and told me how much it is. he faxed the order to new york, and the bracelet came 2 weeks later. giovanni is the man!

i think the s is when it is a service exchange.

AndersB · 6 September 2010, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

i think the s is when it is a service exchange.

Seems so John. And thanks Roger.
Anyone else who can contribute with info?

AndersB · 7 September 2010, 04:33 AM

Anyone...?

PanosI · 7 September 2010, 05:01 AM

I asked the RSC Athens to change the oyster bracelet (78790A) of my 16710 with a jubilee (62510H with 502T end links) and the jubilee that the watchmaker installed to my 16710 it has a clasp code MA7 without the S.....

Jocke · 7 September 2010, 05:04 AM

I'm not sure about the bracelet but I got a S on my service clasp.

DT11S means made in November 2002 and the S is for service.

AndersB · 7 September 2010, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I'm not sure about the bracelet but I got a S on my service clasp.

DT11S means made in November 2002 and the S is for service.

Looking at the pic (

) it seems the S was actually engraved separately (doesn't quite look like the other letters). Interesting!

Jocke · 7 September 2010, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AndersB

Looking at the pic (

) it seems the S was actually engraved separately (doesn't quite look like the other letters). Interesting!

Maybe the S will be added at the Rolex factory when a AD order it as a service claps?

AndersB · 7 September 2010, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Maybe the S will be added at the Rolex factory when a AD order it as a service claps?

Yes seems like that's how it's done.

5 September 2010, 12:35 AM	#1
AndersB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 603	S for Service bracelet Hi guys - I recently ordered a new Oyster bracelet through my AD. It came in the customary clear plastic packaging. I've read that there's usually an 'S' stamped before the clasp code on replacement bracelets to indicate they're service parts, but there isn't one on mine. Any ideas as to why..? Is the 'S' stamped on replacement bracelets put on during RSC service only? The clasp code says CL12, which I think indicates December 2004. Sorry if this has been discussed here before.

5 September 2010, 03:31 AM	#3
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	My guess is that you are right and that since it was not replaced during service it does not get the S stamp. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

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7 September 2010, 05:04 AM	#17
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I'm not sure about the bracelet but I got a S on my service clasp. DT11S means made in November 2002 and the S is for service. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

5 September 2010, 03:27 AM	#2
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	I have not heard this Anders. The only thing that I can add is that a replacement crystal will have an "S" inside the LEC.

5 September 2010, 11:36 PM	#4
AndersB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 603	Thanks for your replies Allan and Marcus! Anyone who has purchased a replacement bracelet recently which has (or hasn't) got the extra 'S' ?

6 September 2010, 01:26 AM	#10
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	nope, no s on the service bracelet (at least not one mine). i just got a new 78790a bracelet from the rolex service center, too. i examined the bracelet carefully, and no s stamped on anywhere. my watch is a r-serial, and the bracelet is letter code pj. so the watch and bracelet are about 20 years apart.

6 September 2010, 01:52 AM	#12
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	i just went to the rsc and told giovanni i want a new bracelet. he looked it up and told me how much it is. he faxed the order to new york, and the bracelet came 2 weeks later. giovanni is the man!

7 September 2010, 04:33 AM	#15
AndersB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 603	Anyone...?

7 September 2010, 05:01 AM	#16
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	I asked the RSC Athens to change the oyster bracelet (78790A) of my 16710 with a jubilee (62510H with 502T end links) and the jubilee that the watchmaker installed to my 16710 it has a clasp code MA7 without the S.....

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