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Old 28 August 2020, 08:58 AM   #1
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Genuine President Band???

The seller says its not a 8385 but is original to the 1803, I would like to get TRF opinion if it is genuine Rolex? Thanks TRF!!








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Old 28 August 2020, 09:10 AM   #2
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Provide better photos please

Front on of the endlinks and engravings on the clasp


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Old 28 August 2020, 11:11 AM   #3
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Provide better photos please

Front on of the endlinks and engravings on the clasp


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Thanks David! I'll ask for better photos of engravings but does a president band without the "8385" marking exist?
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Old 28 August 2020, 05:27 PM   #4
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Looks good to me
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Old 28 August 2020, 05:46 PM   #5
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Well unless proven otherwise, I think this is genuine.
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Old 28 August 2020, 11:51 PM   #6
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Ask for a pic of the engravings on the end links
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Old 29 August 2020, 05:50 AM   #7
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Ask for a pic of the engravings on the end links
Thanks guys, heres the photos of the engravings on the end links requested.




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Old 29 August 2020, 06:47 AM   #8
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See my post #29 in this thread:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=753414

My new YG bracelet, (which was purchased to go on an 1803) looks identical to the one you picture. No stamps on the links, but the same end link stands that are visible from the inside. in the hand, it sure seemed genuine to me too.
If you private message me, I’d love to know how much you’re paying for it....
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Old 29 August 2020, 09:37 AM   #9
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If that thing isnt genuine then I give up
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Old 29 August 2020, 09:52 AM   #10
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While it seems to look legit, I wonder about it being original to the 1803...


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Old 29 August 2020, 03:58 PM   #11
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The seller says its not a 8385 but is original to the 1803, I would like to get TRF opinion if it is genuine Rolex? Thanks TRF!!
You sure do have a knack for finding "questionable" President bracelets!

As I've mentioned previously, every (original) 1803 bracelet I've seen with the hidden-clasp option has had a flat-bottom coronet, and reference number present. Could there be examples out there with later-style coronets and missing reference numbers? Maybe, but even if that were a true, I'd personally want one with the former characteristics anyway.

So, a hard-to-find bracelet in seemingly "new old stock" and unworn condition, missing the reference number with a later style coronet? It would be another "pass" for me. YMMV...
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Old 30 August 2020, 10:00 AM   #12
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Old 30 August 2020, 08:43 PM   #13
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Photos need more reference points shown and greater detail on the hallmarks in pics.

Clasp seems a mismatch at the very least


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