Vintage Bracelet codes starting with V

[JustinK]

Does anyone know why the charts for bracelet codes in the late 70's early 80's show the possibility of a V as part of the code? For instance I have a 1980 16753 that the charts show the correct bracelet code as E or VE.

[Tools]

All charts are guesses extrapolated from watches that have verified paperwork..

Both codes have been seen for that span, so either could be correct..

[JustinK]

Originally Posted by Tools

All charts are guesses extrapolated from watches that have verified paperwork..

Both codes have been seen for that span, so either could be correct..

Agree! Thanks however I was wondering if the V meant something (like the S does for a service bracelet) other than the year as it mirrors the single letter bracelet codes:

A or VA 1976
B or VB 1977
C or VC 1978
D or VD 1979
E or VE 1980

Could it be a certain location the bands were manufactured or identify the manufacturer (if Rolex outsourced them). Just wondering as it seems odd to have more than one bracelet code for these years.