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cruvon · 19 August 2011, 11:06 AM

Hi, was looking at possibly getting a vintage Rolex buckle which are only available in 16mm I believe (for a strap will be getting soon). Think they are also available gold plated and in steel. Anyone here has pictures of those and how do you tell if they are original? How rare are they to find and what prices am I looking at approx?
Is this real?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NOS-Genui...#ht_689wt_1139

Thanks

adam78 · 19 August 2011, 12:31 PM

I would be wary of perfect "NOS" Rolex buckles originating from Thailand (not to disparage all Thais), Vietnam, China, etc. I'm pretty sure these are fakes, but perhaps someone else could chime in.

springer · 19 August 2011, 12:52 PM

Check with Tudorman here on the forum. He seems to have the most knowledge about buckles.

Kokyuryoku · 19 August 2011, 01:21 PM

Is there a big difference between the older buckles and the newer ones? If there isn't, I'd just order one through the RSC. They're not that expensive. I picked one up for only 5000 yen.

cruvon · 19 August 2011, 04:04 PM

Thanks for the advice guys.

@Rye: Didn't know the Rolex RSC supplied new ones too, thanks, maybe will check with them.

19 August 2011, 11:06 AM	#1
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Vintage Rolex Buckles Hi, was looking at possibly getting a vintage Rolex buckle which are only available in 16mm I believe (for a strap will be getting soon). Think they are also available gold plated and in steel. Anyone here has pictures of those and how do you tell if they are original? How rare are they to find and what prices am I looking at approx? Is this real? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NOS-Genui...#ht_689wt_1139 Thanks __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

19 August 2011, 12:31 PM	#2
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	I would be wary of perfect "NOS" Rolex buckles originating from Thailand (not to disparage all Thais), Vietnam, China, etc. I'm pretty sure these are fakes, but perhaps someone else could chime in. __________________ Cheers, Adam

19 August 2011, 12:52 PM	#3
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Check with Tudorman here on the forum. He seems to have the most knowledge about buckles. __________________ 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.

19 August 2011, 01:21 PM	#4
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	Is there a big difference between the older buckles and the newer ones? If there isn't, I'd just order one through the RSC. They're not that expensive. I picked one up for only 5000 yen. __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

19 August 2011, 04:04 PM	#5
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Thanks for the advice guys. @Rye: Didn't know the Rolex RSC supplied new ones too, thanks, maybe will check with them. __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

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