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17 January 2014, 11:41 PM
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Rolex Stainless bracelet
New to the forum. I received my fathers stainless Rolex he bought during the Korean War when he was stationed in the south pacific. (mid1950's) The bracelet had been replaced some time ago and is not original. I want to get a used genuine bracelet, and saw one currently on Ebay from Hess Fine Auctions. The picture showing the clasp has a stamp "Rolex USA" on one side of the crown and "CI" on the other side. Is this a legit bracelet or a replica? Any help from the experts would be appreciated
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18 January 2014, 02:31 AM
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C&I bracelets are US made and were from the time that high tariffs made it more profitable to import watch heads only.
Hess is the co-author of the Dowling-Hess Rolex book Best of Time and a member of TRF.
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18 January 2014, 07:57 AM
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Legit bracelet
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18 January 2014, 08:34 AM
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Thank you very much. Good info.
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18 January 2014, 09:11 AM
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Nothing wrong with a C&I bracelet except that it's cheaper than the swiss brother...
Now show us some pics of that Korean War beauty ! |
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18 January 2014, 10:11 AM
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Off getting serviced! When I have it back for sure will post.
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18 January 2014, 10:55 AM
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18 January 2014, 12:52 PM
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Nice to know you are restoring it correctly. :)
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19 January 2014, 02:27 AM
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Go with Hess, he's definitely one of the good guys...
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