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Poloplayer · 27 November 2012, 07:44 PM

Hi everyone,
My '68 GMT Master has a 78360 bracelet which I understand is too late for it.
I've seen this on eBay and would appreciate your comments please.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/vie...id=93345206706
Thanks for any help you can offer.

TimeToGo · 27 November 2012, 08:06 PM

The 78360 is fine and probably sturdier.

The one on the auction looks fine as well but it does not specify the year of production. It only specifies that it is from the early 70's.

joe100 · 28 November 2012, 12:21 AM

A C+I would be great!

yessir69 · 28 November 2012, 04:45 AM

For that year it should be a 7206 rivet bracelet with 58 end links. The one in the auction is wrong. There are some C&I that would be period correct as well.

Warnsboy · 28 November 2012, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poloplayer

Hi everyone,
My '68 GMT Master has a 78360 bracelet which I understand is too late for it.
I've seen this on eBay and would appreciate your comments please.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/vie...id=93345206706
Thanks for any help you can offer.

If you are going to spend the $$ for a C&I or 7206 be patient for one that is from 1968. Watch for re-pinned clasps which could indicate a later date bracelet that has been modded to your time frame.

I would be very patient, as I have found that being a year or two off, while close, still leaves me looking for that proper year.

For daily wear, I prefer the 78360, for show or special occasions, I swap out to the older jubilee or C&I.

linesiders · 28 November 2012, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warnsboy

If you are going to spend the $$ for a C&I or 7206 be patient for one that is from 1968. Watch for re-pinned clasps which could indicate a later date bracelet that has been modded to your time frame.

I would be very patient, as I have found that being a year or two off, while close, still leaves me looking for that proper year.

For daily wear, I prefer the 78360, for show or special occasions, I swap out to the older jubilee or C&I.

Can we get some pics of the C&I on the GMT please? When you have a chance?

Poloplayer · 28 November 2012, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warnsboy

If you are going to spend the $$ for a C&I or 7206 be patient for one that is from 1968. Watch for re-pinned clasps which could indicate a later date bracelet that has been modded to your time frame.

I would be very patient, as I have found that being a year or two off, while close, still leaves me looking for that proper year.

For daily wear, I prefer the 78360, for show or special occasions, I swap out to the older jubilee or C&I.

Hi, and thanks for taking the time to respond everyone.
I totally agree with what you've said about the year and I've decided to wait until I can find a '68.
Unless a C&I is really cool instead....(someone please tell me what a C&I is :-) )

Giles

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crowncollection · 28 November 2012, 02:47 PM

C an I is a bracelet made by a company in the USA, they made them in a rivett oyster style, they are a product of the taxes impossed at the time importing into USA, rolex contractracted, (licenesed) a few other companies to make the bands in the USA to avoid these taxes.. C & I was one of these companies. JB another.

Poloplayer · 28 November 2012, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crowncollection

C an I is a bracelet made by a company in the USA, they made them in a rivett oyster style, they are a product of the taxes impossed at the time importing into USA, rolex contractracted, (licenesed) a few other companies to make the bands in the USA to avoid these taxes.. C & I was one of these companies. JB another.

Brilliant info -
Thanks

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Poloplayer · 29 November 2012, 06:02 AM

So now I need a 1968 7206 with 58 End Links.... Anyone....?

Balu · 29 November 2012, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warnsboy

If you are going to spend the $$ for a C&I or 7206 be patient for one that is from 1968. Watch for re-pinned clasps which could indicate a later date bracelet that has been modded to your time frame.

I would be very patient, as I have found that being a year or two off, while close, still leaves me looking for that proper year.

For daily wear, I prefer the 78360, for show or special occasions, I swap out to the older jubilee or C&I.

Sorry, but for what stands C&I?
Thx

crowncollection · 30 November 2012, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balu

Sorry, but for what stands C&I?
Thx

look at my post above for an explanation

toph · 30 November 2012, 07:51 AM

Just to jump in, I can't remember exactly but could this bracelet at this age not also come with 280 or 380 end links?

springer · 30 November 2012, 10:40 AM

The band does not have to be dated 1968 to be correct. While your serial number might indicate 1968 production, the case back could be stamped 1969, 1970 or possibly 1967. Further, the date on the band would correspond to whenever the band was produced. It is anybody's guess how long bracelets were around the factory before they were placed on a watch.

Poloplayer · 30 November 2012, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

The band does not have to be dated 1968 to be correct. While your serial number might indicate 1968 production, the case back could be stamped 1969, 1970 or possibly 1967. Further, the date on the band would correspond to whenever the band was produced. It is anybody's guess how long bracelets were around the factory before they were placed on a watch.

So if I want to be pedantic, find out what date is in the case back, and get a bracelet that's maybe a couple of years earlier but not later than that date - does that sound fair enough?

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springer · 2 December 2012, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poloplayer

So if I want to be pedantic, find out what date is in the case back, and get a bracelet that's maybe a couple of years earlier but not later than that date - does that sound fair enough?

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One or two years either way should work just fine.

Warnsboy · 17 December 2012, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poloplayer

Hi, and thanks for taking the time to respond everyone.
I totally agree with what you've said about the year and I've decided to wait until I can find a '68.
Unless a C&I is really cool instead....(someone please tell me what a C&I is :-) )

Giles

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Giles:

Sorry to take so long for pics, my bracelet was in my safe deposit box in a tin of parts.

Pics with the C&I:

Poloplayer · 18 December 2012, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warnsboy

Giles:

Sorry to take so long for pics, my bracelet was in my safe deposit box in a tin of parts.

Pics with the C&I:

Thanks so much for that - I wish I had a similar "tin of parts"!
I'll keep my eyes open for a bracelet like that as I really think I should have one
Giles

lhanddds · 18 December 2012, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warnsboy

Giles:

Sorry to take so long for pics, my bracelet was in my safe deposit box in a tin of parts.

Pics with the C&I:

That's a beautiful watch Michael. I just got this C&I for my GMT.

linesiders · 18 December 2012, 07:18 AM

imono · 18 December 2012, 07:47 AM

Found an old picture of a C&I Bracelet from 1969.

RC2 · 18 December 2012, 01:24 PM

1978 c&i

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27 November 2012, 07:44 PM	#1
Poloplayer Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: England Watch: '72 Rolex Red Sub Posts: 169	Bracelet for my '68 GMT Master Hi everyone, My '68 GMT Master has a 78360 bracelet which I understand is too late for it. I've seen this on eBay and would appreciate your comments please. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/vie...id=93345206706 Thanks for any help you can offer.

28 November 2012, 12:21 AM	#3
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	A C+I would be great! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

28 November 2012, 02:47 PM	#8
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	C an I is a bracelet made by a company in the USA, they made them in a rivett oyster style, they are a product of the taxes impossed at the time importing into USA, rolex contractracted, (licenesed) a few other companies to make the bands in the USA to avoid these taxes.. C & I was one of these companies. JB another. __________________ watches many

30 November 2012, 07:51 AM	#13
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Just to jump in, I can't remember exactly but could this bracelet at this age not also come with 280 or 380 end links? __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

30 November 2012, 10:40 AM	#14
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	The band does not have to be dated 1968 to be correct. While your serial number might indicate 1968 production, the case back could be stamped 1969, 1970 or possibly 1967. Further, the date on the band would correspond to whenever the band was produced. It is anybody's guess how long bracelets were around the factory before they were placed on a watch. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

27 November 2012, 08:06 PM	#2
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	The 78360 is fine and probably sturdier. The one on the auction looks fine as well but it does not specify the year of production. It only specifies that it is from the early 70's.

28 November 2012, 04:45 AM	#4
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,289	For that year it should be a 7206 rivet bracelet with 58 end links. The one in the auction is wrong. There are some C&I that would be period correct as well.

29 November 2012, 06:02 AM	#10
Poloplayer Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: England Watch: '72 Rolex Red Sub Posts: 169	So now I need a 1968 7206 with 58 End Links.... Anyone....?

18 December 2012, 07:18 AM	#20
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	__________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

18 December 2012, 07:47 AM	#21
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	Found an old picture of a C&I Bracelet from 1969. Attached Images

18 December 2012, 01:24 PM	#22
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	1978 c&i __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

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