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Old 24 October 2014, 05:13 AM   #1
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180838 president with made in japan bracelet??

Sorry typo 18038:)
Anyone knows history about the made in japan president bracelet?

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Old 24 October 2014, 05:35 AM   #2
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Ive seen them before and its authentic rolex. I thiught the fold over clasp was a bit earlier than your watch head though but I could be wrong
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Old 24 October 2014, 05:44 AM   #3
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It's authentic rolex did the same and made bands in Argentina also at this time due to taxes.
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Old 24 October 2014, 06:59 AM   #4
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Yes due to taxes and gold importation rules meant gold bracelets and even cases were made in some other countries at certain times.
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Old 24 October 2014, 07:03 AM   #5
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Thanks guys i knew was authentic just wondering if it brings more value or less to the watch.
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Old 24 October 2014, 07:34 AM   #6
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I for one will not pay more for it. If given a choice of the same bracelet, I would prefer swiss made. Also I prefer hidden clasp which is always swiss made. That said, there is nothing wrong with yours. Wear it in good health.


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Old 24 October 2014, 07:38 AM   #7
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Old 24 October 2014, 07:52 AM   #8
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Thanks guys the watch stunning for 1981
I also have a 18238 with roman

Next one will be a 1803 :)
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Old 24 October 2014, 10:19 AM   #9
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Back in the 1980s, backpackers staying in Hong Kong could make a little pocket money and get a free weekend in Japan and a couple of other Asian countries by wearing a gold Rolex through customs.
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Old 24 October 2014, 10:31 AM   #10
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Yokoyama band?
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Old 24 October 2014, 10:42 AM   #11
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Yokoyama band?
Yes bought it from a TRF seller.
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Old 24 October 2014, 10:47 AM   #12
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Is that the famous Yokoyama that had its own thread a while back?
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Old 24 October 2014, 10:55 AM   #13
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Is that the famous Yokoyama that had its own thread a while back?
Yes anyone have the link to thread?

Anything bad about it? Lol hope not...
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Old 24 October 2014, 11:05 AM   #15
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I just read it lol
Yea probably someone last name but wtv I got the cheapest 18038 and it's gonna be worn as daily :)
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