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imgbyap · 4 January 2020, 12:32 AM

Happy New Year to all!

I need help determining wether this vintage Jubilee bracelet is legit. There's no model number stamped (presumably it should be 6251H 20mm)
Theres a 4/64 reverse stamp to the Rolex logo on clasp. 55 end links.
Any help is much appreciated.

offrdmania · 4 January 2020, 01:23 AM

Looks legit to me. Produced in the 4th quarter of 1964. It looks like it is in desperate need of a rebuild so hopefully the price reflects how stretched out it is.

Claven2 · 4 January 2020, 03:52 AM

Interesting. Most 55 end link have only 2 slots, not 4 where the bracelet is joined.
Might just be a different variant?

offrdmania · 4 January 2020, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Claven2

Interesting. Most 55 end link have only 2 slots, not 4 where the bracelet is joined.
Might just be a different variant?

Ive seen the end links both ways with 2 notches and with 4 notches.

imgbyap · 4 January 2020, 04:53 AM

Thank you all. Another thing to note is the end link doesn’t separate from the bracelet. Is that normal? The last center jubilee link turns into a solid piece running through the end link.

springer · 4 January 2020, 06:05 AM

The general consensus seems to be, based on my experience, that Swiss bracelets did not contain the model numbers until after or around 1962 (maybe it was 1964). On Jubilee Rolex Swiss bracelets (not the USA version), the model number 6251 was stamped on the clasp. Based on the 55 end links, this bracelet was for a 20mm Datejust/Oyster Perpetual style watch.

abarth750 · 10 January 2020, 10:45 AM

The "4 notch" fixed 55 end link with spring bar tube seems to appear on the earlier versions of the 6251H bracelet.

1665fan · 10 January 2020, 06:06 PM

Looks legit to me...stampings are clean

jatco · 19 January 2020, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

Looks legit to me...stampings are clean

x2 ..tho Im no expert but seen enough to agree..!

bncapass1 · 27 December 2020, 05:08 PM

F.Y.I...
55's with 4 Slots on back are 1965 and older.
55's with 2 lots 66 and up.

Vlad · 28 December 2020, 10:24 AM

If you have sources to back it up - that's wonderful! and thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bncapass1

F.Y.I...
55's with 4 Slots on back are 1965 and older.
55's with 2 lots 66 and up.

4 January 2020, 01:23 AM	#2
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,989	Looks legit to me. Produced in the 4th quarter of 1964. It looks like it is in desperate need of a rebuild so hopefully the price reflects how stretched out it is. __________________ TRF Member 11738

4 January 2020, 06:05 AM	#6
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,307	The general consensus seems to be, based on my experience, that Swiss bracelets did not contain the model numbers until after or around 1962 (maybe it was 1964). On Jubilee Rolex Swiss bracelets (not the USA version), the model number 6251 was stamped on the clasp. Based on the 55 end links, this bracelet was for a 20mm Datejust/Oyster Perpetual style watch. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

4 January 2020, 03:52 AM	#3
Claven2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: OTTAWA Posts: 374	Interesting. Most 55 end link have only 2 slots, not 4 where the bracelet is joined. Might just be a different variant?

4 January 2020, 04:53 AM	#5
imgbyap "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: A.P. Location: New York Watch: 5513 Submariner Posts: 14	Thank you all. Another thing to note is the end link doesn’t separate from the bracelet. Is that normal? The last center jubilee link turns into a solid piece running through the end link.

10 January 2020, 10:45 AM	#7
abarth750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 3	The "4 notch" fixed 55 end link with spring bar tube seems to appear on the earlier versions of the 6251H bracelet.

10 January 2020, 06:06 PM	#8
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,659	Looks legit to me...stampings are clean

27 December 2020, 05:08 PM	#10
bncapass1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Midwest Watch: Rolex Pepsi 1675 Posts: 62	F.Y.I... 55's with 4 Slots on back are 1965 and older. 55's with 2 lots 66 and up.

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