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AlBacon!974 · 20 March 2014, 08:31 AM

I came across a 1974(Birth Year) DJ with a jubilee band that says "Hecho En Mexico". I understand that Rolex authorized some manufacturers to produce bracelets and buckles under the Rolex name. My question is are they very rare? Are they collectable? Is their a price difference between them and the Swiss made ones? And are they consider authentic even though they weren't Swiss Made? I would love to get this DJ and the price seems decent just not sure about the bracelet. Just wanted some feedback before I pull the trigger. Thanks.

Nareco · 20 March 2014, 08:47 AM

Wesley Crusher · 20 March 2014, 08:51 AM

You learn something new every day.

AlBacon!974 · 20 March 2014, 08:57 AM

Here's a screen shot from the website. I would be more than happy to buy from a trusted seller on TRF but no one has a 1974 Rolex hence the reason I was looking at this one.

mjclark32 · 20 March 2014, 09:21 AM

I'm no expert, nor claim to be, but I've been around this site for some time now and this is the first time I've heard of this. I'd wait for the experts before coming anywhere close to buying it...

DrTom · 20 March 2014, 09:21 AM

this doesn't make sense to me....but if you search other threads, theres reference to bands made in mexico by rolex....id want a letter from rolex to that extent

swils8610 · 20 March 2014, 09:32 AM

Be Leary.....sounds like BS to me. I wouldn't take the chance.

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nauticajoe · 20 March 2014, 09:49 AM

First time I've heard of this....

GerardoG · 20 March 2014, 09:51 AM

It is true. They were made in several countries, including México.

springer · 20 March 2014, 01:25 PM

The Mexican bracelets are 100% genuine. Most of them you see now are stretched fairly bad. There has never been a "collector" value for these bracelets, anymore than the USA bracelets.

Looks like you might have found a winner.

joe100 · 20 March 2014, 03:09 PM

Yep, I concur. I've seen many Mexican Rolex bracelets. I've always put them in the same category as the USA bracelets. Same quality really.

I like 'em though.

Hairdude1 · 20 March 2014, 03:25 PM

I learned something new

Lamone · 20 March 2014, 03:44 PM

Hecho en Mexico bands are 100% genuine.

RLX-lvr · 20 March 2014, 03:45 PM

Definitely legit.

I think they are better.

They are solid links instead the the folded links of the swiss counterparts during the 70's time period.
I specifically sought one out for my gmt, and love it.

Love it even more when it came back from Michael all shiny and new.

crowncollection · 20 March 2014, 04:15 PM

They are 100% genuine. Made for Joske.

Explorador · 20 March 2014, 05:09 PM

Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

mjclark32 · 20 March 2014, 11:27 PM

Whelp, learned something new.

cop414 · 20 March 2014, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Whelp, learned something new.

Yep, schooled by TRF once again!

swils8610 · 21 March 2014, 02:27 AM

Wow. Learned something new today. Good to know.

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Beef · 21 March 2014, 03:55 AM

Definitely legit. I had a two tone jubilee (1972ish?) on my 1967 Rootbeer. I traded it to a trusted and very knowledgable seller on this forum for an SS GMT. Seller that got it loved it.

rmfnla · 21 March 2014, 07:14 AM

Yeah, there are lots of variations from way back when, including the "Big Logo" clasps:

RFFG · 21 March 2014, 07:45 AM

Learned something new!

thrones4fun · 6 August 2018, 02:40 AM

I just got a vintage GMT Pepsi Master. The bracelet reads Hecho en Mexico. I am glad I run into this thread. I thought the bracelet was a fake.

thrones4fun · 6 August 2018, 02:47 AM

BTW, the bracelet is pretty stretched out. I am planning on fixing it/restoration instead of a replacement. Is this Micheal from HK reliable?

20 March 2014, 08:31 AM	#1
AlBacon!974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Nunyo Location: Texas Watch: 1803 Day-Date Posts: 427	Hecho In Mexico Jubilee Band I came across a 1974(Birth Year) DJ with a jubilee band that says "Hecho En Mexico". I understand that Rolex authorized some manufacturers to produce bracelets and buckles under the Rolex name. My question is are they very rare? Are they collectable? Is their a price difference between them and the Swiss made ones? And are they consider authentic even though they weren't Swiss Made? I would love to get this DJ and the price seems decent just not sure about the bracelet. Just wanted some feedback before I pull the trigger. Thanks.

20 March 2014, 09:21 AM	#5
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I'm no expert, nor claim to be, but I've been around this site for some time now and this is the first time I've heard of this. I'd wait for the experts before coming anywhere close to buying it... __________________

20 March 2014, 01:25 PM	#10
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	The Mexican bracelets are 100% genuine. Most of them you see now are stretched fairly bad. There has never been a "collector" value for these bracelets, anymore than the USA bracelets. Looks like you might have found a winner. __________________ 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.

20 March 2014, 03:09 PM	#11
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Yep, I concur. I've seen many Mexican Rolex bracelets. I've always put them in the same category as the USA bracelets. Same quality really. I like 'em though. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

20 March 2014, 03:44 PM	#13
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Hecho en Mexico bands are 100% genuine. Attached Images

20 March 2014, 08:47 AM	#2
Nareco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Nahue Location: Argentina Watch: 116613ln Posts: 124

20 March 2014, 08:51 AM	#3
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	You learn something new every day.

20 March 2014, 08:57 AM	#4
AlBacon!974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Nunyo Location: Texas Watch: 1803 Day-Date Posts: 427	Here's a screen shot from the website. I would be more than happy to buy from a trusted seller on TRF but no one has a 1974 Rolex hence the reason I was looking at this one.

20 March 2014, 09:21 AM	#6
DrTom "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Canada Watch: gmt master Posts: 428	this doesn't make sense to me....but if you search other threads, theres reference to bands made in mexico by rolex....id want a letter from rolex to that extent

20 March 2014, 09:32 AM	#7
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Be Leary.....sounds like BS to me. I wouldn't take the chance. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

20 March 2014, 09:49 AM	#8
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	First time I've heard of this....

20 March 2014, 09:51 AM	#9
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	It is true. They were made in several countries, including México.

20 March 2014, 03:25 PM	#12
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I learned something new

20 March 2014, 03:45 PM	#14
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Definitely legit. I think they are better. They are solid links instead the the folded links of the swiss counterparts during the 70's time period. I specifically sought one out for my gmt, and love it. Love it even more when it came back from Michael all shiny and new.

20 March 2014, 04:15 PM	#15
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	They are 100% genuine. Made for Joske. __________________ watches many

20 March 2014, 05:09 PM	#16
Explorador "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Switzerland Watch: 16710LN,PO 8900 Posts: 227	Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

20 March 2014, 11:27 PM	#17
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Whelp, learned something new. __________________

21 March 2014, 02:27 AM	#19
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Wow. Learned something new today. Good to know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 March 2014, 03:55 AM	#20
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	Definitely legit. I had a two tone jubilee (1972ish?) on my 1967 Rootbeer. I traded it to a trusted and very knowledgable seller on this forum for an SS GMT. Seller that got it loved it. __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

21 March 2014, 07:14 AM	#21
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Yeah, there are lots of variations from way back when, including the "Big Logo" clasps: Attached Images __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

21 March 2014, 07:45 AM	#22
RFFG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 197	Learned something new! __________________ Omega 311.12.42.30.01.001 - 311.10.39.30.01.001 - 3559.32.00 - 311.30.44.50.01.002 - 2503.50.00 Rolex Datejust 1601 (ca.'69) TT/Jubilee Tudor Black Bay GMT M79830RB-0001 Seiko SRPA21 - SKZ253K1 - SNZH53K1 Citizen Ecozilla BJ8050

6 August 2018, 02:40 AM	#23
thrones4fun "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: usa Posts: 3	Rolex GMT Pepsi bracelet I just got a vintage GMT Pepsi Master. The bracelet reads Hecho en Mexico. I am glad I run into this thread. I thought the bracelet was a fake.

6 August 2018, 02:47 AM	#24
thrones4fun "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: usa Posts: 3	Rolex GMT Pepsi bracelet BTW, the bracelet is pretty stretched out. I am planning on fixing it/restoration instead of a replacement. Is this Micheal from HK reliable?

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