Don't you just love

[rolex_DateJust]

.... The coronet on the oysterlock bracelets?!?!?? IMHO I think rolex did very well putting the coronet on all the oysterlock bracelets just like the GMT's, subs etc... I know before it was only the daytonas and the yacht masters that had it. It's so nice to look at giving it a "3D" effect! Looks even nicer on the bracelets that have PCL's as the coronet is also polished

Am I the only one that feels like this towards something so simple??

Pictures below are of my actual clasp and not from the internet

[Jack T]

I see your point on the PCL's. I guess it's the little things that make the overall designs so appealing

[badass09]

I know i love mine...!!

[rolex_DateJust]

Originally Posted by badass09

I know i love mine...!!

Great pic!! Sure does shine being that the 18k YG is polished

[thewatchguy93]

Nope, I completely agree Its the smaller details that really make something special IMO




Dino

[rolex_DateJust]

Originally Posted by Dingoo93

Nope, I completely agree Its the smaller details that really make something special IMO




Dino

You certainly are right about that! It's the small things that count and that's what makes it more special!

[Ken B]

I would rather it was engraved. It catches on stuff and scuffs up fast. After a short time of regular wear it shows more wear than the rest of the watch.

[rolex_DateJust]

Originally Posted by Ken B

I would rather it was engraved. It catches on stuff and scuffs up fast. After a short time of regular wear it shows more wear than the rest of the watch.

This is very true! And I've seen some posts where their coronet has even fallen from the clasp as well from the factory glue wearing off. I wonder if rolex sells these coronets seperately. I highly doubt it but wouldn't it be cool? I would buy some and glue them on the back of my iPhone case and right on top of my clock in the car

[cop414]

Originally Posted by rolex_DateJust

This is very true! And I've seen some posts where their coronet has even fallen from the clasp as well from the factory glue wearing off. I wonder if rolex sells these coronets seperately. I highly doubt it but wouldn't it be cool? I would buy some and glue them on the back of my iPhone case and right on top of my clock in the car

That is something I've wondered about. While my Sub has the old style "tuna can" clasp my next Rolex purchase will have the newer style clasp. The coronet catching and or falling off is the only negative that I could see with this style clasp. I agree that it would be great if Rolex would sell the coronet separately but I doubt that they would. That could be an expensive fix if it fell off and you lost it...

[rolex_DateJust]

Originally Posted by cop414

That is something I've wondered about. While my Sub has the old style "tuna can" clasp my next Rolex purchase will have the newer style clasp. The coronet catching and or falling off is the only negative that I could see with this style clasp. I agree that it would be great if Rolex would sell the coronet separately but I doubt that they would. That could be an expensive fix if it fell off and you lost it...

Well if I'm not mistaken, I think rolex will cover that if the watch is under warranty. I know "Muzz" from here had said that his coronet had fallen just months after buying a BNIB rolex (don't remember the model) and the coronet had fallen because the adhesive wore off. I had a subC before and daily wore it for 2 1/2 years and nothing ever happened to it (thank god). And I've banged it up against everything (home, work, working on my car etc..)

[cop414]

Originally Posted by rolex_DateJust

Well if I'm not mistaken, I think rolex will cover that if the watch is under warranty. I know "Muzz" from here had said that his coronet had fallen just months after buying a BNIB rolex (don't remember the model) and the coronet had fallen because the adhesive wore off. I had a subC before and daily wore it for 2 1/2 years and nothing ever happened to it (thank god). And I've banged it up against everything (home, work, working on my car etc..)

Good to know, I guess that if it falls off and you realize it and have it that's not too much of a problem, my fear would be having it fall off and losing it what it would cost to "repair" it if out of warranty, although it doesn't seem like a widespread problem at all.

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by rolex_DateJust

This is very true! And I've seen some posts where their coronet has even fallen from the clasp as well from the factory glue wearing off. I wonder if rolex sells these coronets seperately. I highly doubt it but wouldn't it be cool? I would buy some and glue them on the back of my iPhone case and right on top of my clock in the car

This is exactly why Rolex will never sell them seperately...

[rolex_DateJust]

Originally Posted by rmfnla

This is exactly why Rolex will never sell them seperately...

Yeah I know, tell me about it

I wish though

[Rackness]

Originally Posted by Ken B

I would rather it was engraved. It catches on stuff and scuffs up fast. After a short time of regular wear it shows more wear than the rest of the watch.

I too fall in the engraving camp. The thick stock of the newer clasps would allow for a detailed deep engraving. I feel it would wear better and look better but I still find the current coronet acceptable.

[rolex_DateJust]

Originally Posted by Rackness

I too fall in the engraving camp. The thick stock of the newer clasps would allow for a detailed deep engraving. I feel it would wear better and look better but I still find the current coronet acceptable.

I also like the old school engraved clasps as well. They look sleek and don't really have nothing to worry about as far as losing it. The only downfall to the engraved coronet would be the older the watch (or even newer ones), the more you polish the clasp, the crown will start disappearing

[Racerdj]

I like the design.

[brandrea]

Yes I agree, I'd say everything Rolex does is exemplified in the details

[tkerrmd]

agree!

[rolex_DateJust]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

agree!

Great shots as usual Tom!

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by rolex_DateJust

Great shots as usual Tom!

thanks, you too my friend!

[FTX I]

If my coronet fall it will be 'cause it was bored to death simply because I never touch it. I grab both sides of the oysterlock to open and close. Works like a charm.

[submariner66]

Someone's in love??

[rolex_DateJust]

Originally Posted by submariner66

Someone's in love??

I guess I can say I'm still in the honeymoon phase with my yacht master lol

When I had the subC, I still loved the fact that they made it like that. Just now I made a thread about it haha!

[jnkay]

The coronet is a nice feature. Leaves no doubt to anyone that you are wearing a Rolex. Haven't heard of a coronet falling off.

[tylerad1]

That's funny.... I've been under the impression for years that the coronet was milled into the clasp locker, and not glued on. In other words, the lock and the coronet would have been milled from a single slug of 904 SS, and not two pieces adhered to each other. Could've sworn that i read this somewhere....anybody else heard of this? Seems like the forces involved in the daily prying up on the coronet with a fingernail would cause its bond to weaken in no time, if simply glued on. Does this make sense at all, or am i crazy?

[Rock]

I am a bit shocked to hear that the Coronet is 'glued' on.
I thought it would have been 'welded' on somehow.
The new bracelet is a thing of beauty and I regret that as I am not 'into' the new-style watches I will never own one with that bracelet.

[tylerad1]

Seems to me that it would be considered a "high-wear" part and not simply glued on. I thought that the whole reason that the new style clasps were milled instead of stamped was to make them more rugged and durable......and now they are gluing them together? Doesn't make sense to me.....

[rolexnub]

Originally Posted by tylerad1

Seems to me that it would be considered a "high-wear" part and not simply glued on. I thought that the whole reason that the new style clasps were milled instead of stamped was to make them more rugged and durable......and now they are gluing them together? Doesn't make sense to me.....

I have to agree with this ...

[Hairdude1]

I agree!

[rolex_DateJust]

Originally Posted by tylerad1

That's funny.... I've been under the impression for years that the coronet was milled into the clasp locker, and not glued on. In other words, the lock and the coronet would have been milled from a single slug of 904 SS, and not two pieces adhered to each other. Could've sworn that i read this somewhere....anybody else heard of this? Seems like the forces involved in the daily prying up on the coronet with a fingernail would cause its bond to weaken in no time, if simply glued on. Does this make sense at all, or am i crazy?

I thought the same thing. I had thought before reading a couple of threads here about the coronet falling that it was in fact one solid piece of steel but I'm afraid it's not. Try to look up "coronet clasp" or something like that and see if you find the posts about them. I would do it now but I'm kinda stuck at work and it's pretty busy. I'll look it up once it calms down here at work

Originally Posted by Rock

I am a bit shocked to hear that the Coronet is 'glued' on.
I thought it would have been 'welded' on somehow.
The new bracelet is a thing of beauty and I regret that as I am not 'into' the new-style watches I will never own one with that bracelet.

Yeah a lot of people seem to like the older style bracelets and clasps but once you try a newer model with the upgraded bracelet you're going to fall in love. Especially the way the coronet sticks out of the oysterlock. It really is nice

Originally Posted by tylerad1

Seems to me that it would be considered a "high-wear" part and not simply glued on. I thought that the whole reason that the new style clasps were milled instead of stamped was to make them more rugged and durable......and now they are gluing them together? Doesn't make sense to me.....

The new style clasps are more rugged and you can definitely feel that it's much more tough than the older style clasps. Only thing is the coronet being "glued" on instead of welded

Originally Posted by Hairdude1

I agree!

Great picture