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djmusicman · 23 October 2017, 07:30 AM

Hey,

Could anyone tell me if this bracelet looks ok. It's a 78360 bracelet for a GMT with, end links are 580. For some reason it has the wrong 78790 clasp with code S DE2 which means it's a service clasp from 2001, but why would they put the wrong clasp on if they changed it at service.

The bracelet itself has no stretch and doesn't feel as smooth as others I have had, but those were stretched. It kinks on certain links.

Here are some pics..

Thanks!

springer · 23 October 2017, 09:10 AM

It has the wrong clasp because there are millions more Rolex owners than collectors and in typical fashion, they take the watch to their watchmaker or jeweler for a repair and tell them to repair what's broken. Most are not concerned with originality but more with function.

The other possibility exists that the owner wanted a flip-lock clasp so the standard clasp was changed out for the current clasp. I've seen this occur with many Oyster bracelets.

Haywood_Milton · 23 October 2017, 09:41 AM

Mix of parts but appear genuine - wouldn't worry me as an owner but in any deal it would simply be a matter of ensuring disclosure.

23 October 2017, 07:30 AM	#1
djmusicman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: David Location: paris Posts: 72	GMT bracelet 78360 bracelet authentication Hey, Could anyone tell me if this bracelet looks ok. It's a 78360 bracelet for a GMT with, end links are 580. For some reason it has the wrong 78790 clasp with code S DE2 which means it's a service clasp from 2001, but why would they put the wrong clasp on if they changed it at service. The bracelet itself has no stretch and doesn't feel as smooth as others I have had, but those were stretched. It kinks on certain links. Here are some pics.. Thanks! Attached Images

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springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	It has the wrong clasp because there are millions more Rolex owners than collectors and in typical fashion, they take the watch to their watchmaker or jeweler for a repair and tell them to repair what's broken. Most are not concerned with originality but more with function. The other possibility exists that the owner wanted a flip-lock clasp so the standard clasp was changed out for the current clasp. I've seen this occur with many Oyster bracelets. __________________ 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.

23 October 2017, 09:41 AM	#3
Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,330	Mix of parts but appear genuine - wouldn't worry me as an owner but in any deal it would simply be a matter of ensuring disclosure. __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

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