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jmcu12 · 3 January 2015, 12:48 AM

Anyone ever see this watch bracelet in hand? I am not expecting OEM quality but otherwise I am wondering if the quality is there from an aftermarket standpoint.

There are other similar bracelets out there which are plated vs gold filled and are about 1/10 the cost. Does GF guarantee it to be a better product than a plated model? I know this might be taboo to some but I am not going to spend the money to get an OEM product.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/201243256428?_...r=1&rmvSB=true

Thanks everyone!

watchwatcher · 3 January 2015, 01:43 AM

Only OEM for me. I can't imagine a scenario where putting an aftermarket bracelet on a Rolex is a good idea. I can't answer your question, sorry.

jmcu12 · 3 January 2015, 02:27 AM

Understood - but I am as the rolex I am buying this for I purchased very cheaply so adding an OEM bracelet would not be justified. And thanks for the constructive reply

GradyPhilpott · 3 January 2015, 02:55 AM

I can't speak to the quality of that band, but there's no more wrong in putting an aftermarket bracelet on a Rolex than there is in putting on a NATO band or a leather band.

Just make sure that you're getting what you're paying for.

Ebay can be challenging in that department.

Karahana · 3 January 2015, 03:21 AM

Gold plated is different from gold filled. I cannot speak about the quality of that particular bracelet. I must say it does look good. As for the plating technique, gold filled technically is a much thicker layer of gold wrapping a base metal. You can see this in mid century watches. If you do an ebay search for Bulovas, Benrus or Gruens, you will notice that many of this watches were daily beaters and the gold of the rolled gold plating has wore off. But just to give you an idea of how thick is the layer of gold is, is it doesn't just "fade" it literally wears off.

I sort of disagree with watchwatcher, IMHO wear your watch with whatever you like and can afford. Is not that Rolex bracelets are of an unparalleled high quality either, only the later versions with SELs and solid links look like respectable compared to the quality of the cases and movements of their historical legacy.

Enjoy your watch.

kooltzar · 3 January 2015, 03:53 AM

This bracelet is way overpriced, you almost get some beaten original ones for that price and that is what I would look for. Aftermarket only up to max. 100 $. Qualitywise though, older Rolex bands are no better than the aftermarket ones.

Karahana · 3 January 2015, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kooltzar

this bracelet is way overpriced, you almost get some beaten original ones for that price and that is what i would look for. Aftermarket only up to max. 100 $. Qualitywise though, older rolex bands are no better than the aftermarket ones.

+1

jvmartin · 3 January 2015, 01:03 PM

Gold Filled on aftermarket bracelets is complete bull. That thing is probably plated and a $40 band at most. Cannot speak to the quality of this exact bracelet but every single aftermarket I have ever seen has been a piece of junk!

crowncollection · 3 January 2015, 03:38 PM

Overpriced

jmcu12 · 3 January 2015, 11:48 PM

Thanks for the responses!

Any suggestions on who else has a decent quality aftermarket bracelet? My price point is at $300 or less. That is why this one was so appealing to me.

A couple of you mentioned that one might be had - even stretched is ok - for $100 or so?

3 January 2015, 12:48 AM	#1
jmcu12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 8	14k gold filled two tone oyster on eBay Anyone ever see this watch bracelet in hand? I am not expecting OEM quality but otherwise I am wondering if the quality is there from an aftermarket standpoint. There are other similar bracelets out there which are plated vs gold filled and are about 1/10 the cost. Does GF guarantee it to be a better product than a plated model? I know this might be taboo to some but I am not going to spend the money to get an OEM product. http://m.ebay.com/itm/201243256428?_...r=1&rmvSB=true Thanks everyone!

3 January 2015, 02:55 AM	#4
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I can't speak to the quality of that band, but there's no more wrong in putting an aftermarket bracelet on a Rolex than there is in putting on a NATO band or a leather band. Just make sure that you're getting what you're paying for. Ebay can be challenging in that department. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

3 January 2015, 03:38 PM	#9
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Overpriced __________________ watches many

3 January 2015, 01:43 AM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Only OEM for me. I can't imagine a scenario where putting an aftermarket bracelet on a Rolex is a good idea. I can't answer your question, sorry.

3 January 2015, 02:27 AM	#3
jmcu12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 8	Understood - but I am as the rolex I am buying this for I purchased very cheaply so adding an OEM bracelet would not be justified. And thanks for the constructive reply

3 January 2015, 03:21 AM	#5
Karahana "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: AE/SG Posts: 316	Gold plated is different from gold filled. I cannot speak about the quality of that particular bracelet. I must say it does look good. As for the plating technique, gold filled technically is a much thicker layer of gold wrapping a base metal. You can see this in mid century watches. If you do an ebay search for Bulovas, Benrus or Gruens, you will notice that many of this watches were daily beaters and the gold of the rolled gold plating has wore off. But just to give you an idea of how thick is the layer of gold is, is it doesn't just "fade" it literally wears off. I sort of disagree with watchwatcher, IMHO wear your watch with whatever you like and can afford. Is not that Rolex bracelets are of an unparalleled high quality either, only the later versions with SELs and solid links look like respectable compared to the quality of the cases and movements of their historical legacy. Enjoy your watch.

3 January 2015, 03:53 AM	#6
kooltzar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Zürich Watch: Submariner 5512 Posts: 922	This bracelet is way overpriced, you almost get some beaten original ones for that price and that is what I would look for. Aftermarket only up to max. 100 $. Qualitywise though, older Rolex bands are no better than the aftermarket ones.

3 January 2015, 01:03 PM	#8
jvmartin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,349	Gold Filled on aftermarket bracelets is complete bull. That thing is probably plated and a $40 band at most. Cannot speak to the quality of this exact bracelet but every single aftermarket I have ever seen has been a piece of junk!

3 January 2015, 11:48 PM	#10
jmcu12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 8	Thanks for the responses! Any suggestions on who else has a decent quality aftermarket bracelet? My price point is at $300 or less. That is why this one was so appealing to me. A couple of you mentioned that one might be had - even stretched is ok - for $100 or so?

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