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elderboy02 · 3 December 2013, 02:49 AM

I recently bought this watch on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321262934350...84.m1423.l2648

I am wondering what year Rolex started introducing the gold thru the buckle? A buddy of mine said he thought the gold thru buckle didn't start until 2003. The eBay ad says this was manufactured in 2001. It says that the watch is Solid End Link but the picture shows holes in the case?

What do you think?

Sorry for the dumb questions, but I am a first time Rolex buyer.

elderboy02 · 3 December 2013, 01:30 PM

Anyone?

Broker Boy · 3 December 2013, 01:53 PM

I can't speak to the buckle question, but a sub can have lug holes and solid end links. I have a sub that has both.

JUSTROLEXES · 3 December 2013, 01:56 PM

it started in the very late A serial so 1999 very few has the gold and then 2000+

elderboy02 · 3 December 2013, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by justrolexes

it started in the very late A serial so 1999 very few has the gold and then 2000+

Ok cool. I think I got a legit watch then. The holes on the case make sense since this is a 2001. I just got a bit worried when a friend of mine said the gold thru the buckle started in 2003. Everything I read online said A serial 1999.

77T · 3 December 2013, 02:26 PM

Enjoy your Bluesy!
I predict you'll get a lot of admiring comments.

Alpino · 3 December 2013, 09:49 PM

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The "gold thru the buckle" was introduced with the new SEL bracelet 93253. It replaced 93153 in 1999.

So all SEL bracelet use this clasp.

dysondiver · 3 December 2013, 10:14 PM

i think it makes a huge difference looks great , but then there will be others who just think its flash....

bsprtsgrp · 13 October 2015, 11:48 PM

Can anyone tell me what it would cost to swap out my 93153 bracelet on my 1999 A Series Submariner to the newer 93253 bracelet with the YG through the oyster clasp that started in 2000?

padi56 · 14 October 2015, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bsprtsgrp

Can anyone tell me what it would cost to swap out my 93153 bracelet on my 1999 A Series Submariner to the newer 93253 bracelet with the YG through the oyster clasp that started in 2000?

I would expect just the 93253 clasp on its own would fit and a far cheaper option.

RichM · 14 October 2015, 12:36 AM

My 14233M is a Two-Tone with a SS buckle just like the one shown above. It's a P serial number. When I sent the watch to RSC NYC for service, I asked if they would change the buckle to the TT one. Absolutely not, was their response.

Alpino · 14 October 2015, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

My 14233M is a Two-Tone with a SS buckle just like the one shown above. It's a P serial number. When I sent the watch to RSC NYC for service, I asked if they would change the buckle to the TT one. Absolutely not, was their response.

For your 14233M it's another story as bracelet 78353 have always had ss clasp, and have never been updated to a SEL version. Its clasp, without oysterlock, never existed in two tones. Only the links were TT.

For a TT 93250 bracelet, MSRP is 4.700 us$

Kingsking · 13 February 2019, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

I would expect just the 93253 clasp on its own would fit and a far cheaper option.

Hard to find tho, ive been looking for a while

watchwatcher · 13 February 2019, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

My 14233M is a Two-Tone with a SS buckle just like the one shown above. It's a P serial number. When I sent the watch to RSC NYC for service, I asked if they would change the buckle to the TT one. Absolutely not, was their response.

Well, now there's a shock.

kirksingleton · 14 October 2015, 06:51 AM

On the tt clasp...is the center plated or solid?
I guess that I have never seen it warn through to ss but I assume it is plated.
??

bman381 · 13 February 2019, 11:26 AM

It is a piece of gold glued on just like the old end link glued pieces of gold before solid link.

Chaching · 13 February 2019, 01:09 PM

Congrats mine says hi it’s a 2008 M one of the last before redesign.

3 December 2013, 02:49 AM	#1
elderboy02 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Watch: 16613 Blue TT Sub Posts: 71	Gold thru buckle start date? I recently bought this watch on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321262934350...84.m1423.l2648 I am wondering what year Rolex started introducing the gold thru the buckle? A buddy of mine said he thought the gold thru buckle didn't start until 2003. The eBay ad says this was manufactured in 2001. It says that the watch is Solid End Link but the picture shows holes in the case? What do you think? Sorry for the dumb questions, but I am a first time Rolex buyer.

3 December 2013, 01:56 PM	#4
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 50,995	it started in the very late A serial so 1999 very few has the gold and then 2000+ __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

3 December 2013, 02:26 PM	#6
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,914	Enjoy your Bluesy! I predict you'll get a lot of admiring comments. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

14 October 2015, 12:36 AM	#11
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,610	My 14233M is a Two-Tone with a SS buckle just like the one shown above. It's a P serial number. When I sent the watch to RSC NYC for service, I asked if they would change the buckle to the TT one. Absolutely not, was their response. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

3 December 2013, 01:30 PM	#2
elderboy02 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Watch: 16613 Blue TT Sub Posts: 71	Anyone?

3 December 2013, 01:53 PM	#3
Broker Boy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Marcus Location: Texas Gulf Coast Watch: 116610 Posts: 248	I can't speak to the buckle question, but a sub can have lug holes and solid end links. I have a sub that has both.

3 December 2013, 09:49 PM	#7
Alpino "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Posts: 2,555	. The "gold thru the buckle" was introduced with the new SEL bracelet 93253. It replaced 93153 in 1999. So all SEL bracelet use this clasp.

3 December 2013, 10:14 PM	#8
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	i think it makes a huge difference looks great , but then there will be others who just think its flash....

13 October 2015, 11:48 PM	#9
bsprtsgrp "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boston & Maui Watch: Rolex Sub, GMT II Posts: 69	Can anyone tell me what it would cost to swap out my 93153 bracelet on my 1999 A Series Submariner to the newer 93253 bracelet with the YG through the oyster clasp that started in 2000?

14 October 2015, 06:51 AM	#15
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	On the tt clasp...is the center plated or solid? I guess that I have never seen it warn through to ss but I assume it is plated. ??

13 February 2019, 11:26 AM	#16
bman381 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 35	It is a piece of gold glued on just like the old end link glued pieces of gold before solid link.

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