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BobD · 17 November 2008, 11:57 AM

Hello friends,

Are Rolex bracelets made in Mexico inferior in quality....more rare....more valuable?????

JJ Irani · 17 November 2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BobD

Hello friends,

Are Rolex bracelets made in Mexico inferior in quality....more rare....more valuable?????

As far as I know, a ROLEX is ENTIRELY made in Switzerland!!

JJ

Dalton · 17 November 2008, 12:16 PM

some vintage bracelets were made in Mexico and believe it or not they are made of better stuff than the some of the US and European bands of the time. I've worked on Mexican Oyster bands and they have held well over the years. No they are not inferior, same quality, but some experts will argue that the mexican Bands were stronger.

Tools · 17 November 2008, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

As far as I know, a ROLEX is ENTIRELY made in Switzerland!!

JJ

True..true..

But in the 60's Rolex had bracelets made both in Mexico and in the USA, apparently to avoid "complete" watch tariffs...

They were made to exacting specifications and quality control so I do not think that they are inferior..

I'm not sure about any value differences, although I know that on some references the USA made C&I bracelets are preferred..

Oddly, both the Mexican and the C&I bracelets are faked today...

JJ Irani · 17 November 2008, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalton

some vintage bracelets were made in Mexico and believe it or not they are made of better stuff than the some of the US and European bands of the time. I've worked on Mexican Oyster bands and they have held well over the years. No they are not inferior, same quality, but some experts will argue that the mexican Bands were stronger.

That's some interesting info there, Dalton. Thanks for sharing. Do you have an old pic of a Rolex bracelet made in Mexico?

Thanks - JJ

Dalton · 17 November 2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

That's some interesting info there, Dalton. Thanks for sharing. Do you have an old pic of a Rolex bracelet made in Mexico?

Thanks - JJ

I was intrigued too. No I dont have any "hecho en mexico" pics but I sure do hope someone here does.

stevemulholland3 · 17 November 2008, 03:33 PM

I have one for sale in the sale section...feel free to look at your leisure..

stevemulholland3 · 17 November 2008, 03:37 PM

oh yeah,and I have to agree,the quality is definitely a cut above the swiss made ones.

akhamdani · 17 November 2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

True..true..

But in the 60's Rolex had bracelets made both in Mexico and in the USA, apparently to avoid "complete" watch tariffs...

They were made to exacting specifications and quality control so I do not think that they are inferior..

I'm not sure about any value differences, although I know that on some references the USA made C&I bracelets are preferred..

Oddly, both the Mexican and the C&I bracelets are faked today...

Interesting.Thanks for sharing.

stevemulholland3 · 17 November 2008, 09:27 PM

I would love to see one of the hecho en mexico oyster bracelets...anyone have one??

Randy Marsh · 17 November 2008, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

As far as I know, a ROLEX is ENTIRELY made in Switzerland!!

JJ

not entirely. Some gold bracelet parts for the EU market are assembled in the region of Veneto,Italy. Nothing wrong with that,Veneto's jewelmakers are skilled folks,no doubt about it.

BobD · 19 November 2008, 12:42 PM

Thanks all for your very helpful input on Mexican bracelets!

BobD

Bisquitlips · 19 November 2008, 12:46 PM

Great info.

Nica64 · 19 November 2008, 01:10 PM

Great info, very interesting.

Dalton · 20 November 2008, 03:37 AM

thanks for the pics Steve!

charliec · 20 November 2008, 03:52 AM

So the moustache isn't the best thing to come out of Mexico after all!!

padi56 · 20 November 2008, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalton

some vintage bracelets were made in Mexico and believe it or not they are made of better stuff than the some of the US and European bands of the time. I've worked on Mexican Oyster bands and they have held well over the years. No they are not inferior, same quality, but some experts will argue that the mexican Bands were stronger.

Have to agree and the Rolex bands made in the UK were very high quality,Rolex was UK based before and after the move to Switzerland.

Dalton · 20 November 2008, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by charliec

So the moustache isn't the best thing to come out of Mexico after all!!

I think they also invented the Colour TV

charliec · 20 November 2008, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dalton

I think they also invented the Colour TV

And the last place to make the VW Beetle !!!! Viva la mexico !!!

f16570 · 20 November 2008, 06:37 AM

Interesting stuff.

GerardoG · 20 November 2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by charliec

So the moustache isn't the best thing to come out of Mexico after all!!

No. Also tequila, tacos and amazingly beautiful women.

GerardoG · 20 November 2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dalton

I think they also invented the Colour TV

Yes.

GerardoG · 20 November 2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by charliec

And the last place to make the VW Beetle !!!! Viva la mexico !!!

Si, as well. Viva my beautiful country!

Quicksilver · 20 November 2008, 08:04 AM

Fascinating - learn something new here every day

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17 November 2008, 12:16 PM	#3
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	some vintage bracelets were made in Mexico and believe it or not they are made of better stuff than the some of the US and European bands of the time. I've worked on Mexican Oyster bands and they have held well over the years. No they are not inferior, same quality, but some experts will argue that the mexican Bands were stronger.

17 November 2008, 03:33 PM	#7
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	I have one for sale in the sale section...feel free to look at your leisure..

17 November 2008, 03:37 PM	#8
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	oh yeah,and I have to agree,the quality is definitely a cut above the swiss made ones.

17 November 2008, 09:27 PM	#10
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	I would love to see one of the hecho en mexico oyster bracelets...anyone have one??

19 November 2008, 12:42 PM	#12
BobD Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Duchin Location: Southern Cal Watch: Sub 5512 Posts: 24	Thanks all for your very helpful input on Mexican bracelets! BobD

19 November 2008, 01:10 PM	#14
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Great info, very interesting.

20 November 2008, 03:37 AM	#15
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	thanks for the pics Steve!

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charliec "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 969	So the moustache isn't the best thing to come out of Mexico after all!!

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