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Old 5 December 2011, 12:52 AM   #1
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First watch, school me on bracelets

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I've been on my quest do my first watch and i love the hidden clasp Rolex bracelet. Whichever watch I purchase must have this. I've narrowed it down to two choices, the daydate or the datejust. Do you guys have any info on the bracelet? Like is it able to fit on older styles of these two watches? And if so, how would one cost?
Thanks guys I appreciate the help
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Old 5 December 2011, 01:14 AM   #2
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I'm not sure as my DJ has the jubilee bracelet with the micro adjustments which I love. I've never tried on a super jubilee so I don't know how it feels on but I like the option of the micro adjustments.
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Old 5 December 2011, 01:43 AM   #3
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I like the Oyster on my Datejust.
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Old 5 December 2011, 03:08 AM   #4
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Hey guys
I've been on my quest do my first watch and i love the hidden clasp Rolex bracelet. Whichever watch I purchase must have this. I've narrowed it down to two choices, the daydate or the datejust. Do you guys have any info on the bracelet? Like is it able to fit on older styles of these two watches? And if so, how would one cost?
Thanks guys I appreciate the help
The Day Date has had the hidden clasp for many years.. The bracelet alone runs around $15,000 if you choose to buy one for an older Day Date..

The Datejust has had the hidden clasp on the SS models for several years.. A new one runs around $1,500 (yes, no typos, 1/10th the cost of the DD). New hidden clasp bracelets will fit on older Datejusts if you don't go back more than the '90s - the cases on older models are not compatible with newer bracelets..
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Old 5 December 2011, 03:57 AM   #5
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The Day Date has had the hidden clasp for many years.. The bracelet alone runs around $15,000 if you choose to buy one for an older Day Date..

The Datejust has had the hidden clasp on the SS models for several years.. A new one runs around $1,500 (yes, no typos, 1/10th the cost of the DD). New hidden clasp bracelets will fit on older Datejusts if you don't go back more than the '90s - the cases on older models are not compatible with newer bracelets..
This was exactly the answer I was looking for, so if I get a datejust no older than lets say 95, a super jubilee band will fit. Thanks for your help on this journey bro
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Old 5 December 2011, 04:05 AM   #6
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I just spoke to mayor jewelers in atlanta and they told me that this is not possible. I'm assuming they are mistaken
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Old 5 December 2011, 04:55 AM   #7
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Super Jubiliee does not have micro adjustments, however the links are smaller so you should be able to get a decent fit.
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Old 5 December 2011, 10:58 PM   #8
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Thanks guys, do you guys know which older dj fit? This conflicting info has me nervouse and I would hate to buy one and the bracelet doesn't for for whatever reason
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Old 6 December 2011, 12:10 AM   #9
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You will have a hard time sourcing one in the US as no AD or RSC should sell you a non replacement bracelet. They will only sell you the model for your watch.

Might have luck in Europe or with a non official source.
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I just spoke to mayor jewelers in atlanta and they told me that this is not possible. I'm assuming they are mistaken
never trust "Joe Jewelers" as they 90 percent of the time dont know what the heck is really up !

And - YES - it shuld slide right on in and the spring bars shuld snap snuggly into place, no problemo...
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Old 6 December 2011, 12:33 AM   #11
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Cool last thing guys, any tips on how to get te dupe jubilee on the dj? Since a AD won't do it
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If ATL area is your base, try Peter @ Ermitage, or Jake @ Swiss Watch Expo. I would go into each store though - talking over the phone with experts leaves too much room for miscommunication.
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Old 6 December 2011, 12:59 AM   #13
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Make some international calls. You may get lucky.
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