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taljamil · 22 January 2010, 08:51 AM

I remember hearing something about a rivet bracelet. Can anyone tell me what it is? I've never a vintage Rolex on one.

snow_rocks · 22 January 2010, 08:57 AM

Rivet expandable bracelet used on Rolexes in the '50s and '60s.

Google Rolex rivet bracelet!

Nicko · 22 January 2010, 09:06 AM

Here's mine...

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=110530

Not cheap I may add....

snow_rocks · 22 January 2010, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicko

Here's mine...

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=110530

Not cheap I may add....

Does that have a date of 1-71 on the clasp?

Nicko · 22 January 2010, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snow_rocks

Does that have a date of 1-71 on the clasp?

Yes..Why?

taljamil · 22 January 2010, 09:21 AM

Thanks guys! By the way, I meant to say I've never "seen" a vintage Rolex on one.

snow_rocks · 22 January 2010, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicko

Yes..Why?

Thought use of this bracelet stopped mid '60s.
I was so WRONG!

Alcan · 22 January 2010, 09:30 PM

From timekeeper:

"There's not much information regarding the Rolex USA C&I riveted bracelet, so I thought I'd post what little information I was able to drag up during my own personal research.

The C&I bracelet is very similar to the ref. 7206 bracelet. The C&I bracelet was made in the USA, so Rolex could save money by not paying import taxes on them.

The C&I bracelet, as well as its endlinks, have no stamped reference numbers. It also contains no decorations on the clasp blades, whereas the 7206 does. The only markings on the C&I bracelet are on the inner clasp blade. These marking are: a Rolex USA stamp, a small Rolex coronet, a C&I stamp, and a date of manufature. Another difference between these two bracelets is that the C&I rivet ends are hollow, whereas the 7206 rivet ends are solid."

Photo by CaveDiver:

22 January 2010, 08:51 AM	#1
taljamil "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Tariq Location: Swarthmore, PA Watch: 14060,16570,16220 Posts: 124	What is a rivet bracelet? I remember hearing something about a rivet bracelet. Can anyone tell me what it is? I've never a vintage Rolex on one.

22 January 2010, 09:30 PM	#8
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	From timekeeper: "There's not much information regarding the Rolex USA C&I riveted bracelet, so I thought I'd post what little information I was able to drag up during my own personal research. The C&I bracelet is very similar to the ref. 7206 bracelet. The C&I bracelet was made in the USA, so Rolex could save money by not paying import taxes on them. The C&I bracelet, as well as its endlinks, have no stamped reference numbers. It also contains no decorations on the clasp blades, whereas the 7206 does. The only markings on the C&I bracelet are on the inner clasp blade. These marking are: a Rolex USA stamp, a small Rolex coronet, a C&I stamp, and a date of manufature. Another difference between these two bracelets is that the C&I rivet ends are hollow, whereas the 7206 rivet ends are solid." Photo by CaveDiver: Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

22 January 2010, 08:57 AM	#2
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Rivet expandable bracelet used on Rolexes in the '50s and '60s. Google Rolex rivet bracelet!

22 January 2010, 09:06 AM	#3
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Here's mine... http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=110530 Not cheap I may add....

22 January 2010, 09:21 AM	#6
taljamil "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Tariq Location: Swarthmore, PA Watch: 14060,16570,16220 Posts: 124	Thanks guys! By the way, I meant to say I've never "seen" a vintage Rolex on one.

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