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Kingair · 12 March 2012, 08:32 AM

I have the Day Date 1810 now for some weeks and it is on a black leather strap.
But (as you'll have been reading in my previous posts) I would like to buy a YG President bracelet.
My wrist are kind of sweating in the summer and that is the main reason to get a President.
I know . . . leather bracelets are not (that) expensive.
Still if you want a nice looking croc, doesn't have to be an ABP, France, it still will cost some money.

So :
Summer time -> President
Winter time -> back on a leather strap.
Also than I have 2 different Day Dates ;-)

Now my question :

Would you buy a President with (visible) clasp or go for the hidden clasp ?

Visible is correct with the age of the watch
But I think the hidden looks better

Any advice please . . .

drockadam · 12 March 2012, 11:47 AM

Gorgeous Day-Date!

dddrees · 12 March 2012, 11:53 AM

If you are able to source one, I would probably opt for the hidden clasp personally.

1bad750 · 12 March 2012, 11:54 AM

Hidden is just iconic, looks great too.

FeelingTheBlues · 12 March 2012, 12:13 PM

Both look very nice, I personally have the TT Jubilee with the non hidden clasp and really love it, however I must admit that the hidden one has something quite special and if I had the choice I'd probably look for it.

Christiaan · 13 March 2012, 02:56 AM

Hidden

Kingair · 13 March 2012, 03:12 AM

Just found a President YG with hidden clasp.
Really good shape
Slightly used
At an reasonable price
Need to confirm it in the next 3 days if I take it or not . . .

Kingair · 13 March 2012, 04:01 AM

This is what I am looking for

The Rolex President YG bracelet

Kingair · 13 March 2012, 04:03 AM

To get this result

FYI : this not my Day Date but I hope to have soon a similar combo ;-)

Paladin · 13 March 2012, 04:11 AM

You need to be careful buying a used president bracelet by itself. If the bracelet is in good condition, separating it from the watch head greaty impacted the value of the watch head for the owner and as a result I have never heard of it happening. Usually stand alone president bracelets are so well worn they are usually just a step away from being scrap gold.

I would be VERY suspicious of a stand alone president bracelet in good condition at a reasonable price. With all the Day-Date watch heads in the market, their 18k gold bracelets long stretched out and removed, an original rolex president bracelet in good usable condition should command a premium in the market.

Beware there are a lot of unscrupulous sellers willing to put an original clasp on an after market president bracelet and steal your money from you.

I suggest you do a LOT of research on how to authenticate a president bracelet and or find someone who can reliably do it for you. Make sure you pay by credit card or PayPal and only buy from a seller in a country you can have legal recourse to.

DO NOT BUY ANYTHING OUT OF RUSSIA, CHINA AND EASTERN EUROPE!

Kingair · 13 March 2012, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladin

You need to be careful buying a used president bracelet by itself. If the bracelet is in good condition, separating it from the watch head greaty impacted the value of the watch head for the owner and as a result I have never heard of it happening. Usually stand alone president bracelets are so well worn they are usually just a step away from being scrap gold.

I would be VERY suspicious of a stand alone president bracelet in good condition at a reasonable price. With all the Day-Date watch heads in the market, their 18k gold bracelets long stretched out and removed, an original rolex president bracelet in good usable condition should command a premium in the market.

Beware there are a lot of unscrupulous sellers willing to put an original clasp on an after market president bracelet and steal your money from you.

I suggest you do a LOT of research on how to authenticate a president bracelet and or find someone who can reliably do it for you. Make sure you pay by credit card or PayPal and only buy from a seller in a country you can have legal recourse to.

DO NOT BUY ANYTHING OUT OF RUSSIA, CHINA AND EASTERN EUROPE!

Thanks for the info

I'll keep continuing my quest !

HANM

Paul Raposo · 14 March 2012, 02:56 AM

I might be in the minority here, but I love the folding buckle on the Day-Date. It creates a beautiful classic look, and is easily adjusted via the spring bar holes on the buckle.

Paladin · 14 March 2012, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Raposo

I might be in the minority here, but I love the folding buckle on the Day-Date. It creates a beautiful classic look, and is easily adjusted via the spring bar holes on the buckle.

I am sure you are in the minority but you make two very good points!

Scary Hat · 14 March 2012, 05:03 AM

Check with HQ Milton in San Francisco. Jacek can probably a nice bracelet for you and you'd know it was real and straight. (I'm sure that some of the
other trusted sellers on the sight could help you as well!).

Beautiful watch!

Kingair · 14 March 2012, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scary Hat

Check with HQ Milton in San Francisco. Jacek can probably a nice bracelet for you and you'd know it was real and straight. (I'm sure that some of the
other trusted sellers on the sight could help you as well!).

Beautiful watch!

Thanks for the info

Going to check HQ Milton

Paul Raposo · 14 March 2012, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladin

I am sure you are in the minority but you make two very good points!

Cheers, Paladin

Here's a B&W ad I lifted off eBay, showing the President bracelet with a buckle. Something about that bracelet just looks so good in gold:

And a Day-Date on a Jubilee bracelet

12 March 2012, 08:32 AM	#1
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	President YG bracelet for a Day Date 1810 I have the Day Date 1810 now for some weeks and it is on a black leather strap. But (as you'll have been reading in my previous posts) I would like to buy a YG President bracelet. My wrist are kind of sweating in the summer and that is the main reason to get a President. I know . . . leather bracelets are not (that) expensive. Still if you want a nice looking croc, doesn't have to be an ABP, France, it still will cost some money. So : Summer time -> President Winter time -> back on a leather strap. Also than I have 2 different Day Dates ;-) Now my question : Would you buy a President with (visible) clasp or go for the hidden clasp ? Visible is correct with the age of the watch But I think the hidden looks better Any advice please . . . Attached Images

12 March 2012, 11:53 AM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	If you are able to source one, I would probably opt for the hidden clasp personally. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

12 March 2012, 11:54 AM	#4
1bad750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NewYork Posts: 634	Hidden is just iconic, looks great too. __________________ Rolex 116233 TT Datejust Super Jubilee Rolex 18038 Yg DD President Whiteface,roman Rolex 69173 TT Datejust Factory red Vignette diamond Rolex 118238 Yg DD White roman. Rolex 16613 2 Tone Bluesey

12 March 2012, 12:13 PM	#5
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Both look very nice, I personally have the TT Jubilee with the non hidden clasp and really love it, however I must admit that the hidden one has something quite special and if I had the choice I'd probably look for it. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

13 March 2012, 02:56 AM	#6
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	Hidden __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

12 March 2012, 11:47 AM	#2
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Gorgeous Day-Date!

13 March 2012, 03:12 AM	#7
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Just found a President YG with hidden clasp. Really good shape Slightly used At an reasonable price Need to confirm it in the next 3 days if I take it or not . . .

13 March 2012, 04:01 AM	#8
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	This is what I am looking for The Rolex President YG bracelet Attached Images

13 March 2012, 04:03 AM	#9
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	To get this result FYI : this not my Day Date but I hope to have soon a similar combo ;-) Attached Images

13 March 2012, 04:11 AM	#10
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	You need to be careful buying a used president bracelet by itself. If the bracelet is in good condition, separating it from the watch head greaty impacted the value of the watch head for the owner and as a result I have never heard of it happening. Usually stand alone president bracelets are so well worn they are usually just a step away from being scrap gold. I would be VERY suspicious of a stand alone president bracelet in good condition at a reasonable price. With all the Day-Date watch heads in the market, their 18k gold bracelets long stretched out and removed, an original rolex president bracelet in good usable condition should command a premium in the market. Beware there are a lot of unscrupulous sellers willing to put an original clasp on an after market president bracelet and steal your money from you. I suggest you do a LOT of research on how to authenticate a president bracelet and or find someone who can reliably do it for you. Make sure you pay by credit card or PayPal and only buy from a seller in a country you can have legal recourse to. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING OUT OF RUSSIA, CHINA AND EASTERN EUROPE! __________________ 1601, 1675/3, 16753, 16750, 16750, 16700, 16610, 18238

14 March 2012, 02:56 AM	#12
Paul Raposo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 123	I might be in the minority here, but I love the folding buckle on the Day-Date. It creates a beautiful classic look, and is easily adjusted via the spring bar holes on the buckle.

14 March 2012, 05:03 AM	#14
Scary Hat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 262	Check with HQ Milton in San Francisco. Jacek can probably a nice bracelet for you and you'd know it was real and straight. (I'm sure that some of the other trusted sellers on the sight could help you as well!). Beautiful watch!

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