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Old 26 March 2024, 07:14 AM   #1
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Question About 1978 Rolex 18039

Recently picked up a Rolex 18039 but am concerned about the bracelet fitted to the watch. Everything seems perfect. Can find the head of the lady of helvetia on the lug with the g. Looks legit. Even the bracelet engravings on the clasp look perfect minus missing the St bernard or the lady stamp. I can only find 2 or 3 other examples online that do not have these markings which is why I am concerned. Does anyone have any information on this?
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Old 27 March 2024, 12:38 AM   #2
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https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=907410

Here is a thread I started a while back, the consensus seemed to be there was no consistence to the stampings.

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Old 18 September 2024, 11:08 AM   #3
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My 18039 is stamped the exact same way. Was there ever resolution on this?
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Old 18 September 2024, 11:14 AM   #4
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Looks fine in my opinion. Nothing out of place.
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Old 18 September 2024, 07:08 PM   #5
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The early 18038/9’s came with the F18000 stamped bracelets that were missing the two other hallmarks. It’s normal and correct.
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Old 18 September 2024, 09:25 PM   #6
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Like dials, there were variations in stamps on the bracelets I noticed
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Old 19 September 2024, 01:07 AM   #7
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Thank you all. I was in fear of having another vintage daydate with an incorrect bracelet.
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Old 20 September 2024, 08:23 PM   #8
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As above its period correct stamping variation


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