BLNR Clasp Interior

[dave_dave]

This is good to know.

[modee]

Right GMT Aviator what you call the frosted clasp (I called it the raised black script) is definitely something new.

The engraved/polished clasp could be on an old Rolex, or could be on a new one - there is no way to tell that I can see. Engraved/polished clasp looks the same on my older ones, and on my newest 2015 ones.

But the raised black script stands out as something new.

[GMT Aviator]

Originally Posted by modee

Right GMT Aviator what you call the frosted clasp (I called it the raised black script) is definitely something new.

The engraved/polished clasp could be on an old Rolex, or could be on a new one - there is no way to tell that I can see. Engraved/polished clasp looks the same on my older ones, and on my newest 2015 ones.

But the raised black script stands out as something new.

All I know is that on GMT's the frosted clasp disappeared about 6-9 months ago and they now all ship from Rolex with the polished/engraved clasp.
I don't know what the situation is with Submariners as I don't possess one, but the sub bracelet I received via my AD direct from Rolex UK has the frosted type.
Maybe my bracelet was still old stock from Rolex? I have no idea?

[GB-man]

Yeah I like the old one too. Wouldn't stop me from buying new ones though

[modee]

Well then it seems that the raised black script (frosted) clasp appeared sometime after 2010 (I say 2010 because the Hulk did not exist before 2010), stayed for a period of time and perhaps has now disappeared.

But the engraved/polished clasp, from staring at a number of my very new and older Rolexes, seems like this engraved/polished version has been the same. In other words, that having an engraved/polished clasp in itself doesn't mean anything as far as dating the clasp or the Rolex.