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gregdolley · 14 March 2009, 11:01 PM

I've seen some pics of pre-owned 18k President models in which the folding parts of the clasp (the two metal pieces which fold under the bracelet that have the Rolex logo and bracelet stamp) look a little strange. The color of the gold was lighter than the rest of the bracelet and watch. These were on the bracelets with the hidden clasp. Is this normal? I don't remember seeing this color variation on ones at the AD. Could this be a sign of a fake?

-Greg

Wolfgang427 · 15 March 2009, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gregdolley

I've seen some pics of pre-owned 18k President models in which the folding parts of the clasp (the two metal pieces which fold under the bracelet that have the Rolex logo and bracelet stamp) look a little strange. The color of the gold was lighter than the rest of the bracelet and watch. These were on the bracelets with the hidden clasp. Is this normal? I don't remember seeing this color variation on ones at the AD. Could this be a sign of a fake?

-Greg

It's correct and also a sign of a genuine clasp

as yellow gold President bracelets have a rose gold folding clasp from the factory.

The rose gold is not as rosey as the rose gold used by Rolex on there rose gold models, but has enough of a hint of rose gold for you to see the difference.

BeeMee · 15 March 2009, 07:22 AM

On my original President (I am the only owner) the clasp folding sections are a different shade of 18K gold (slightly pinkish) than the watch and bracelet.

train-time · 15 March 2009, 07:50 AM

Earlier versions of the 18K hidden clasp on the 118238 had a "rose" tint to the inner clasp piece. Later versions were all the same yellow color. Mine is a Y series and it is all the same "butter like" yellow gold throughout the clasp.

I know what you are saying. The color difference looks suspicious, but it's for real.

gregdolley · 15 March 2009, 12:07 PM

Thanks Tim, Barry, and Wolfgang for the good info!

14 March 2009, 11:01 PM	#1
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	Clasp Color Variation on YG President Bracelet? Possible Fake? I've seen some pics of pre-owned 18k President models in which the folding parts of the clasp (the two metal pieces which fold under the bracelet that have the Rolex logo and bracelet stamp) look a little strange. The color of the gold was lighter than the rest of the bracelet and watch. These were on the bracelets with the hidden clasp. Is this normal? I don't remember seeing this color variation on ones at the AD. Could this be a sign of a fake? -Greg

15 March 2009, 07:22 AM	#3
BeeMee "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT IIC Posts: 153	On my original President (I am the only owner) the clasp folding sections are a different shade of 18K gold (slightly pinkish) than the watch and bracelet. __________________ Rolex GMT IIC SS, Tudor Grantour Chrono, 18K/SS, Breitling "Old" Navitimer", SS. Rolex Day-Date, Bark Finish (recently gifted to son #2) Rolex Daytona, 18K/SS (recently gifted to son #1)

15 March 2009, 07:50 AM	#4
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,151	Earlier versions of the 18K hidden clasp on the 118238 had a "rose" tint to the inner clasp piece. Later versions were all the same yellow color. Mine is a Y series and it is all the same "butter like" yellow gold throughout the clasp. I know what you are saying. The color difference looks suspicious, but it's for real.

15 March 2009, 12:07 PM	#5
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	Thanks Tim, Barry, and Wolfgang for the good info!

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