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dieselgeek · 26 June 2012, 11:46 AM

From my google fu, I can see that they used to be outsourced, but as far as I can tell they are now made at Rolex. I had a conversation with a guy who says his friend makes bracelets for Rolex in Thailand. I told him I was pretty sure this is not the case, because AFAIK Rolex makes them in house. He said he'd check w/ his friend and get back to me. Today he comes back and says they make the parts for the bracelet , but that they are assembled at Rolex.

Does this sound right? I told him I still disagreed, and was almost sure that rolex made the entire bracelet in house. Soo to keep from putting my foot in my mouth, I figured I'd ask here.

ecsub44 · 26 June 2012, 12:02 PM

I surely don't "know"...

But I'd wager that they are made in-house. They do their own smelting for crying out loud!

Hairdude1 · 26 June 2012, 12:14 PM

I am also in agreement with it being made in house.

DJJon · 26 June 2012, 12:31 PM

The bracelet clasp is marked Rolex with a date code. Doesn't sound outsourced to me.

The precious metals are made to their exacting metallurgy. The ss is 904L.

Case closed. In-House.

MortgageGuy · 26 June 2012, 12:31 PM

Good question, I believe the boxes the watches (Rolex) come in are from China so it would not surprise me one bit if the parts for the bracelet are outsourced as well... But of course I do not know

GradyPhilpott · 26 June 2012, 12:49 PM

I have an ESQ Chronograph that is marked Swiss Quartz on the dial, which is the equivalent of Swiss Made for a mechanical watch, I have read.

However, the band is clearly marked as being made in Hong Kong.

I would hope that Rolex would be at least as forthcoming as Movado.

Dr. Robert · 26 June 2012, 12:55 PM

Rolex boxes made in China!

z32turbo · 26 June 2012, 01:19 PM

By bracelet parts do you mean the links or the screws that hold them together?

Z-Sub · 26 June 2012, 02:28 PM

Bracelet clasp states Swiss Made, so sounds like BS.

BTW, Ryan, glad to see you've resurfaced and well after hiding for a year.

dieselgeek · 26 June 2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Sub

Bracelet clasp states Swiss Made, so sounds like BS.

BTW, Ryan, glad to see you've resurfaced and well after hiding for a year.

Ha, I was hiding! Well hiding my checkbook. Spent the last year shooting long range tactical rifle matches. It's just to freaking hot in the summer to go shooting!

padi56 · 26 June 2012, 04:44 PM

At one time back in the 1960-70s the bracelets were made in many parts of the world ranging from England, USA, and even Mexico.Some gold bracelets were made in Italy and some gold cases were made in England.This was mainly to save on import tax at that time now all bracelets cases are all Swiss made by Rolex.Not 100% sure now the only part Rolex still out source is the mainspring and perhaps they still out source some hairsprings.

DJJon · 26 June 2012, 08:04 PM

Thanks Peter. You always seem to have the knowledge.

26 June 2012, 11:46 AM	#1
dieselgeek "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Ryan Location: DFW Watch: GMT II C Pepsi Posts: 244	Rolex Bracelets made in house. From my google fu, I can see that they used to be outsourced, but as far as I can tell they are now made at Rolex. I had a conversation with a guy who says his friend makes bracelets for Rolex in Thailand. I told him I was pretty sure this is not the case, because AFAIK Rolex makes them in house. He said he'd check w/ his friend and get back to me. Today he comes back and says they make the parts for the bracelet , but that they are assembled at Rolex. Does this sound right? I told him I still disagreed, and was almost sure that rolex made the entire bracelet in house. Soo to keep from putting my foot in my mouth, I figured I'd ask here.

26 June 2012, 12:02 PM	#2
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	I surely don't "know"... But I'd wager that they are made in-house. They do their own smelting for crying out loud! __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

26 June 2012, 12:31 PM	#5
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Good question, I believe the boxes the watches (Rolex) come in are from China so it would not surprise me one bit if the parts for the bracelet are outsourced as well... But of course I do not know __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

26 June 2012, 12:49 PM	#6
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I have an ESQ Chronograph that is marked Swiss Quartz on the dial, which is the equivalent of Swiss Made for a mechanical watch, I have read. However, the band is clearly marked as being made in Hong Kong. I would hope that Rolex would be at least as forthcoming as Movado. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

26 June 2012, 12:55 PM	#7
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	Rolex boxes made in China! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 June 2012, 12:14 PM	#3
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I am also in agreement with it being made in house.

26 June 2012, 12:31 PM	#4
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	The bracelet clasp is marked Rolex with a date code. Doesn't sound outsourced to me. The precious metals are made to their exacting metallurgy. The ss is 904L. Case closed. In-House.

26 June 2012, 01:19 PM	#8
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	By bracelet parts do you mean the links or the screws that hold them together? __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

26 June 2012, 02:28 PM	#9
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Bracelet clasp states Swiss Made, so sounds like BS. BTW, Ryan, glad to see you've resurfaced and well after hiding for a year. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

26 June 2012, 04:44 PM	#11
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	At one time back in the 1960-70s the bracelets were made in many parts of the world ranging from England, USA, and even Mexico.Some gold bracelets were made in Italy and some gold cases were made in England.This was mainly to save on import tax at that time now all bracelets cases are all Swiss made by Rolex.Not 100% sure now the only part Rolex still out source is the mainspring and perhaps they still out source some hairsprings. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

26 June 2012, 08:04 PM	#12
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	Thanks Peter. You always seem to have the knowledge.

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