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Nicko · 7 February 2010, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Justin buddy, he stopped a long time ago and left with his tail between his legs without even a goodby.

Well, he should be wearing his ba11$ as a hat!!!! This guy pisses me off to no avail!!!

Nicko · 7 February 2010, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by valentine

just STOP...you have no clue what you are talking about..

Thanks Justin, you took the words outta my mouth......Yes STOP!!!!!!! I have said this before about you and your somewhat skewed opinion on just about everything posted here on this forum. You have nothing nice ever to say about anybody or anything and are quick to pop you little nose in and make some sort of asinine comment. KEEP THEM TO YOURSELF! No one wants to listen to your little rants.

CoopJr · 7 February 2010, 01:39 AM

That crown does have 5 points. I hope authenticating Rolex watches is not how you make your living!

Idle Swede · 7 February 2010, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopJr

That crown does have 5 points. I hope authenticating Rolex watches is not how you make your living!

InVision · 7 February 2010, 01:47 AM

Also it is weird that every link is marked .375

Mike

Idle Swede · 7 February 2010, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by InVision

Also it is weird that every link is marked .375

Mike

Can you shoot some better pics of it?

rolexsubdate · 7 February 2010, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopJr

That crown does have 5 points. I hope authenticating Rolex watches is not how you make your living!

take the first pic ... save iit and enlarge it ... I only see 4 lines ....ok, if you think there are 5, point them out with redlines and post the pic....here is my pic... I am only seeing 4 ....

FlyingMoose · 7 February 2010, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

take the first pic ... save iit and enlarge it ... I only see 4 lines ....ok, if you think there are 5, point them out with redlines and post the pic....here is my pic... I am only seeing 4 ....

You are pointing to the spaces between the points.

PeteNYC13 · 7 February 2010, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

take the first pic ... save iit and enlarge it ... I only see 4 lines ....ok, if you think there are 5, point them out with redlines and post the pic....here is my pic... I am only seeing 4 ....

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Using your math, I just checked and I only have four fingers!

I hope you post this stuff just to ruin our Saturday morning

-Pete

InVision · 7 February 2010, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by PeteNYC13

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Using your math, I just checked and I only have four fingers!

I hope you post this stuff just to ruin our Saturday morning

-Pete

Pete it is me, every time I post I create havoc...

Mike

PeteNYC13 · 7 February 2010, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by InVision

Pete it is me, every time I post I create havoc...

Mike

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well, you have some nerve coming on a Rolex Forum and asking about Rolex... cut it out!

-Pete

DRAWTOOL · 7 February 2010, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by InVision

Pete it is me, every time I post I create havoc...

Mike

I think it's that eyeball thing you got goin' on.

acce1999 · 7 February 2010, 02:17 AM

Too funny!

I've heard about those bracelets as well.

Best,

A

CoopJr · 7 February 2010, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

take the first pic ... save iit and enlarge it ... I only see 4 lines ....ok, if you think there are 5, point them out with redlines and post the pic....here is my pic... I am only seeing 4 ....

Those are indentations you blind numbnuts!

rolexsubdate · 7 February 2010, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopJr

Those are indentations you blind numbnuts!

OOOH>>>>> Name calling ...... Where are the moderators????

I didn't call anyone names .... I was mistaken with the product and I admitted my mistake ......

Your maturity comes shining through my friend!!!

Nicko · 7 February 2010, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

OOOH>>>>> Name calling ...... Where are the moderators????

I didn't call anyone names .... I was mistaken with the product and I admitted my mistake ......

Your maturity comes shining through my friend!!!

Down boy!

mikefrmnj · 7 February 2010, 02:06 AM

That's sweet. Any idea on year of production?

Rscmaine · 7 February 2010, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mikefrmnj

That's sweet. Any idea on year of production?

Nope...I'm tapped out.

My guess is that you have something pretty rare and valuable. Somewhere there is a watch crying out for that bracelet and an owner who REALLY wants it!

Cap · 7 February 2010, 02:12 AM

A thead just doesn't get any btter then this.

wcl884 · 7 February 2010, 02:26 AM

Wow! This is one entertaining thread.

Thanks Pete for the clarification :) 4 spaces breaking up into 5 lines!

rolexsubdate · 7 February 2010, 02:31 AM

yes, i see where I was wrong on the crown ... i appologize for that ...
Now if you can find it documented that bracelets were made somewhere else othre than sitwzerland, then that would seal the case that I rushed to judgement ..... but it has to be documented .....

I had no ill intentions ... it is jst that somethings raised my eyebrows ....

thank you ...

buz-lh · 7 February 2010, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

yes, i see where I was wrong on the crown ... i appologize for that ...
Now if you can find it documented that bracelets were made somewhere else othre than sitwzerland, then that would seal the case that I rushed to judgement ..... but it has to be documented .....

I had no ill intentions ... it is jst that somethings raised my eyebrows ....

thank you ...

Here's a couple of pictures of a USA C&I bracelet clasp from 1972 that has been documented as being original from Rolex.

Dan Pierce · 7 February 2010, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

I'm the first to admit my knowledge about bracelets could be better, but back in the day bracelets were not only made in England, but Mexico and the USA for two others.

I believe USA bracelets could be had into the mid 70s.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

yes, i see where I was wrong on the crown ... i appologize for that ...
Now if you can find it documented that bracelets were made somewhere else othre than sitwzerland, then that would seal the case that I rushed to judgement ..... but it has to be documented .....

I had no ill intentions ... it is jst that somethings raised my eyebrows ....

thank you ...

As Mike says, there was a time when Rolex had their bracelets produced in other countries.

dP

Idle Swede · 7 February 2010, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

yes, i see where I was wrong on the crown ... i appologize for that ...
Now if you can find it documented that bracelets were made somewhere else othre than sitwzerland, then that would seal the case that I rushed to judgement ..... but it has to be documented .....

I had no ill intentions ... it is jst that somethings raised my eyebrows ....

thank you ...

You were also wrong on your steel/aluminum falling apart & scrape off assumption.

Rscmaine · 7 February 2010, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

yes, i see where I was wrong on the crown ... i appologize for that ...
Now if you can find it documented that bracelets were made somewhere else othre than sitwzerland, then that would seal the case that I rushed to judgement ..... but it has to be documented .....

I had no ill intentions ... it is jst that somethings raised my eyebrows ....

thank you ...

You mean like this lovely JB Champion 1960's USA manufactured bracelet?

Or this nice Mexican C&I 7206 (worth well over $1,000 to the right buyer?)

Sheesh.

InVision · 7 February 2010, 02:50 AM

Well I sketched out what I see for the marking. I wish a had a good macro camera. Thanks for all the help and havoc...

rolexsubdate · 7 February 2010, 02:50 AM

ok folks ... if people start telling me that rolex outsourced its bracelets to mexico or south america or whatever country other than switxerland, then I am gonna run the other way ... I thought ROLEX was 100% swiss made ...it is just a red flag for those of us who do not know the history too well ....
But in all the rolex books I have read, I never came across this outsourcing....it is news to me .... but I have to see it documented somewhere to believe it, otherwise it is a red flag ...

Tylden Reed · 7 February 2010, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

ok folks ... if people start telling me that rolex outsourced its bracelets to mexico or south america or whatever country other than switxerland, then I am gonna run the other way ... I thought ROLEX was 100% swiss made ...it is just a red flag for those of us who do not know the history too well ....
But in all the rolex books I have read, I never came across this outsourcing....it is news to me .... but I have to see it documented somewhere to believe it, otherwise it is a red flag ...

I'm sorry but it is true, I worked for them. You don't have to believe me, it won't hurt me. Tylden.

Tools · 7 February 2010, 03:09 AM

Every student of Rolex should know that Rolex had bracelets made in the destination country in the 50's and60's to avoid taxes.. the watch heads were shipped there as parts rather than a complete watch, the bracelets were then attached and sent to market..

US, Mexico, and UK bracelets are well documented within vintage circles..

It's a fact...but, no, I'm not going to go find somebody a bunch of "documentation"... It's all out there..

However, here is an excerpt from "Best of Time" ;Dowling-Hess

"Rolex had their dress watch cases made in Britain, France, and Canada as well as in Switzerland, but all Oyster cases came only from the Geneva Rolex factory. While this was true, Rolex had no problems with the Oyster or Jubilee bracelets being made overseas. To save on the onerous import duties bracelets were made in the U.S., Britain, Japan, and Argentina. All of these bracelets differed slightly from their Swiss originals ......."

edit: I guess I was typing while the previous concurring posts were made...

Idle Swede · 7 February 2010, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

ok folks ... if people start telling me that rolex outsourced its bracelets to mexico or south america or whatever country other than switxerland, then I am gonna run the other way ... I thought ROLEX was 100% swiss made ...it is just a red flag for those of us who do not know the history too well ....
But in all the rolex books I have read, I never came across this outsourcing....it is news to me .... but I have to see it documented somewhere to believe it, otherwise it is a red flag ...

How about open up Dowling & Hess's book and go to page 309?

Enough document for you or shall I have Jeff Hess send you a sworn statement?

7 February 2010, 03:09 AM	#29
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Every student of Rolex should know that Rolex had bracelets made in the destination country in the 50's and60's to avoid taxes.. the watch heads were shipped there as parts rather than a complete watch, the bracelets were then attached and sent to market.. US, Mexico, and UK bracelets are well documented within vintage circles.. It's a fact...but, no, I'm not going to go find somebody a bunch of "documentation"... It's all out there.. However, here is an excerpt from "Best of Time" ;Dowling-Hess "Rolex had their dress watch cases made in Britain, France, and Canada as well as in Switzerland, but all Oyster cases came only from the Geneva Rolex factory. While this was true, Rolex had no problems with the Oyster or Jubilee bracelets being made overseas. To save on the onerous import duties bracelets were made in the U.S., Britain, Japan, and Argentina. All of these bracelets differed slightly from their Swiss originals ......." edit: I guess I was typing while the previous concurring posts were made... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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7 February 2010, 01:39 AM	#3
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	That crown does have 5 points. I hope authenticating Rolex watches is not how you make your living!

7 February 2010, 01:47 AM	#5
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	Also it is weird that every link is marked .375 Mike

7 February 2010, 02:17 AM	#13
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Too funny! I've heard about those bracelets as well. Best, A

7 February 2010, 02:06 AM	#17
mikefrmnj Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ USA Posts: 267	That's sweet. Any idea on year of production?

7 February 2010, 02:12 AM	#19
Cap Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ft Worth, TX Posts: 49	A thead just doesn't get any btter then this.

7 February 2010, 02:26 AM	#20
wcl884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 353	Wow! This is one entertaining thread. Thanks Pete for the clarification :) 4 spaces breaking up into 5 lines!

7 February 2010, 02:31 AM	#21
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	yes, i see where I was wrong on the crown ... i appologize for that ... Now if you can find it documented that bracelets were made somewhere else othre than sitwzerland, then that would seal the case that I rushed to judgement ..... but it has to be documented ..... I had no ill intentions ... it is jst that somethings raised my eyebrows .... thank you ...

7 February 2010, 02:50 AM	#26
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	Well I sketched out what I see for the marking. I wish a had a good macro camera. Thanks for all the help and havoc...

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