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Old 7 May 2024, 01:55 PM   #1
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Help identifying a vintage bracelet.

G’Day Everybody,

I have come into possession of what I believe to be a vintage Rolex stainless bracelet and I was hoping someone might be able to offer some insights as to its origins, original mode association etc.

My grandfather had it fitted to an Omega Triple Date which I have since restored and put on a leather band.

Per the photos, this bracelet is five links wide and was fitted to a watch with approximately 18mm lugs. The links are a folded type link. The clasp features an emblem that sits proud of the end of the clasp. Inside of the bracelet is stamped:

Steelinox “Rolex Motive” Swiss Made 4(?) 53

Can anyone help?

Regards,

Brenton
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Old 8 May 2024, 01:28 AM   #2
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It might be a vintage GF manufactured bracelet. You need to place some clear, close-up photos of both sides of the clasp blades .
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Old 8 May 2024, 03:09 AM   #3
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See if you can get your camera to focus on the bracelet instead of the background details by tapping your finger on the place you want to focus. Otherwise, we will not be able to see the engraving details.
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Old 12 May 2024, 08:55 AM   #4
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Thankyou for the replies so far. I will try to take some more detailed photos and post them soon.
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Old 12 May 2024, 03:06 PM   #5
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Hi All,

I’m hoping these photos may allow those who might be in the know to see the bracelet in greater detail. They are still not the best quality as I use an iPhone still in the single digits. No 15 Pro for me.
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Old 12 May 2024, 03:09 PM   #6
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Old 12 May 2024, 03:56 PM   #7
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You need photos that are closer to the bracelet showing more detail not one’s showing it from further away
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Old 12 May 2024, 04:15 PM   #8
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I posted some others but they seem to be waiting for approval.
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Old 12 May 2024, 04:35 PM   #9
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I have taken these with a proper camera. Hopefully they offer the detail necessary.
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Old 12 May 2024, 06:28 PM   #10
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Very nice Swiss bracelet referred as Tiny or Small Logo.

What do the straight ends measure ?
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Old 12 May 2024, 06:53 PM   #11
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Approx 15-16mm across the last set of links prior to the final link through which the bracelet would connect to the watch.
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Old 12 May 2024, 10:05 PM   #12
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Interesting to see non-tapered sections and as you mention the last link about 16mm. you would normally see these tapered to larger links to about 18-19mm - to be able to fit 19mm or 20mm ends. The last part is a T-connector for the end links. See my pictures below for an illustration of the T-link.
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