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Spilchy · 3 April 2010, 10:58 PM

Hi guys, I have in my possession a vintage stretch rivet bracelet marked "Rolex USA C+I 74" on the inside clasp.

I know the bracelets have a matte stainless finish. This one however, was polished to a mirror-like shine. It belonged to my grandfather and was barely worn. There is zero stretch or scuffs and nicks. There is just an ever so slight dent in one of the links which is not very noticeable.

My question is, does this polish job negatively impact the value if I want to sell it?

Thanks for any help

Here is the revers with the matte finish.

padi56 · 4 April 2010, 03:35 AM

Speaking personally I would have it re-brushed matt as original, but please remember the forum for sale rules below.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=9423

kyle L · 4 April 2010, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Speaking personally I would have it re-brushed matt as original, but please remember the forum for sale rules below.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=9423

+1, to a collector they would probably want the bracelet as close to original as possible.

Nicko · 4 April 2010, 04:10 AM

Exactly like mine, yes, brushed.

Renoir · 4 April 2010, 04:36 AM

I don't think that the finish would affect its' value too much, as it is asthetic and could easily be corrected.

3 April 2010, 10:58 PM	#1
Spilchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2	Help with stretch rivet bracelet condition Hi guys, I have in my possession a vintage stretch rivet bracelet marked "Rolex USA C+I 74" on the inside clasp. I know the bracelets have a matte stainless finish. This one however, was polished to a mirror-like shine. It belonged to my grandfather and was barely worn. There is zero stretch or scuffs and nicks. There is just an ever so slight dent in one of the links which is not very noticeable. My question is, does this polish job negatively impact the value if I want to sell it? Thanks for any help Here is the revers with the matte finish.

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4 April 2010, 04:10 AM	#4
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Exactly like mine, yes, brushed.

4 April 2010, 04:36 AM	#5
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	I don't think that the finish would affect its' value too much, as it is asthetic and could easily be corrected.

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