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Old 19 October 2024, 04:44 AM   #1
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Two-tone bracelet center links on 16613 - rolled gold over stainless?

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As the title states, I've been trying to figure out if the center links on the 16613 bracelet (93253) are all 18K gold or if they are rolled/wrapped 18K gold around stainless steel. I have done some research that would indicate it's the latter. It appears that with the 116613 and onward, they are solid gold. Thanks for the clarification.
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Old 19 October 2024, 06:45 AM   #2
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All gold tubes.
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Old 19 October 2024, 07:12 AM   #3
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The notion that they are "rolled" gold is incorrect. They are, indeed, solid.
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. . .I have done some research that would indicate it's the latter. It appears that with the 116613 and onward, they are solid gold. Thanks for the clarification.
Your research is incorrect.

Early "hollow" center links are a solid gold tube that is formed into the familiar center-link shape, but they are indeed solid gold.

The later "solid" center links are a billet shape with drilled holes through the centers
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Hey all,

As the title states, I've been trying to figure out if the center links on the 16613 bracelet (93253) are all 18K gold or if they are rolled/wrapped 18K gold around stainless steel. I have done some research that would indicate it's the latter. It appears that with the 116613 and onward, they are solid gold. Thanks for the clarification.
Like others have said solid 18Kt tube's

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Thank you for the clarification, all. Much appreciated.
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