Most interesting leak!

[russ86]

Wow this is very interesting! Also , just because they filed a patent doesn't mean they will end up using it

[norcalctr]

Certainly interesting if Rolex goes this route, but I’m not a fan of the butterfly clasp

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by rmwill

Look what Rolex attorneys did to La Californienne prior to the launch of the color dial OP's Now they are reduced to selling straps and an outsourced microbrand watch. Ouch.

https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-...californienne/

Now we know what Rolex was up to. Protecting their future OP launch

[RJRJRJ]

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

Supposedly this is the clasp they used on the Rolex Prince Cellini. OP might’ve pulled a fast one on us.

Random pic off the interwebs

If you see this link I posted earlier, the patent was filed in 2020.

https://www.lens.org/lens/patent/144...frontpage?l=en

[TheDapperYank]

I mean, I like butterfly clasps, several of my watches have one. I think this would be good in something like a Datejust as long as they make some sort of microadjustment which most butterfly clasps don't have.

[RolexSimon]

Cellini is dead - lots of strong rumours of a new dress chronograph. This butterfly clasp would work well with that. However, lots of Rolex patents never make it to production.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by subtona

Agree Looks like datejust type simple clasp design x2.

Adds twice the moving parts and springs?

It might look good which to me I kind of don't think so, but I agree, double the moving parts seems counter productive. The hidden clasp design on DD is beautiful and serves it's purpose, would actually prefer DJs still used it. Butterfly clasp are also one step extra in difficulty to put on compared to a standard clasp. I'm not saying it's that difficult, but just see many youtube videos with people trying close a butterfly clasp, much more retakes than a standard clasp.

[cszy67]

Complex solutions to simple problems historically fail.

[Tbird]

Next prediction: when will the new releases be?? Or is that already known, april or so?

[fskywalker]

Doesn’t seem to have any size adjustability on it, so similar to the oke in the president band in that respect


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[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

https://www.lens.org/lens/patent/144...frontpage?l=en

(Take note of pending status and applicant)

Thanks for that. Filed in mid 2020. We will see if anything comes of it and if so, when.

[samson66]