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Old 17 November 2008, 11:57 AM   #1
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Hola: Mexican Rolex Bracelets?
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Are Rolex bracelets made in Mexico inferior in quality....more rare....more valuable?????
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Old 17 November 2008, 12:05 PM   #2
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Hello friends,

Are Rolex bracelets made in Mexico inferior in quality....more rare....more valuable?????
As far as I know, a ROLEX is ENTIRELY made in Switzerland!!

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Old 17 November 2008, 12:16 PM   #3
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some vintage bracelets were made in Mexico and believe it or not they are made of better stuff than the some of the US and European bands of the time. I've worked on Mexican Oyster bands and they have held well over the years. No they are not inferior, same quality, but some experts will argue that the mexican Bands were stronger.
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Old 17 November 2008, 12:20 PM   #4
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As far as I know, a ROLEX is ENTIRELY made in Switzerland!!

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True..true..

But in the 60's Rolex had bracelets made both in Mexico and in the USA, apparently to avoid "complete" watch tariffs...

They were made to exacting specifications and quality control so I do not think that they are inferior..

I'm not sure about any value differences, although I know that on some references the USA made C&I bracelets are preferred..

Oddly, both the Mexican and the C&I bracelets are faked today...
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Old 17 November 2008, 12:20 PM   #5
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some vintage bracelets were made in Mexico and believe it or not they are made of better stuff than the some of the US and European bands of the time. I've worked on Mexican Oyster bands and they have held well over the years. No they are not inferior, same quality, but some experts will argue that the mexican Bands were stronger.
That's some interesting info there, Dalton. Thanks for sharing. Do you have an old pic of a Rolex bracelet made in Mexico?

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Old 17 November 2008, 12:25 PM   #6
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That's some interesting info there, Dalton. Thanks for sharing. Do you have an old pic of a Rolex bracelet made in Mexico?

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I was intrigued too. No I dont have any "hecho en mexico" pics but I sure do hope someone here does.
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I have one for sale in the sale section...feel free to look at your leisure..
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Old 17 November 2008, 03:37 PM   #8
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oh yeah,and I have to agree,the quality is definitely a cut above the swiss made ones.
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True..true..

But in the 60's Rolex had bracelets made both in Mexico and in the USA, apparently to avoid "complete" watch tariffs...

They were made to exacting specifications and quality control so I do not think that they are inferior..

I'm not sure about any value differences, although I know that on some references the USA made C&I bracelets are preferred..

Oddly, both the Mexican and the C&I bracelets are faked today...
Interesting.Thanks for sharing.
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I would love to see one of the hecho en mexico oyster bracelets...anyone have one??
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Old 17 November 2008, 09:32 PM   #11
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As far as I know, a ROLEX is ENTIRELY made in Switzerland!!

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not entirely. Some gold bracelet parts for the EU market are assembled in the region of Veneto,Italy. Nothing wrong with that,Veneto's jewelmakers are skilled folks,no doubt about it.
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Old 19 November 2008, 12:42 PM   #12
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Thanks all for your very helpful input on Mexican bracelets!

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Great info, very interesting.
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thanks for the pics Steve!
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So the moustache isn't the best thing to come out of Mexico after all!!
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some vintage bracelets were made in Mexico and believe it or not they are made of better stuff than the some of the US and European bands of the time. I've worked on Mexican Oyster bands and they have held well over the years. No they are not inferior, same quality, but some experts will argue that the mexican Bands were stronger.
Have to agree and the Rolex bands made in the UK were very high quality,Rolex was UK based before and after the move to Switzerland.
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So the moustache isn't the best thing to come out of Mexico after all!!
I think they also invented the Colour TV
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I think they also invented the Colour TV
And the last place to make the VW Beetle !!!! Viva la mexico !!!
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So the moustache isn't the best thing to come out of Mexico after all!!
No. Also tequila, tacos and amazingly beautiful women.
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Yes.
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And the last place to make the VW Beetle !!!! Viva la mexico !!!
Si, as well. Viva my beautiful country!
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