Gold Bracelet For 1550 Perpetual #78351 Genuine?

[CJS57]

Just got this in on approval. Correct bracelet for my 1550 Gold shell Perpetual. Looking for opinions of those with more experience, is it genuine Rolex? Nice features are removable links have built in spring loaded pins for easy link changes. The solid end links have a mounting "ledge" and open spring pin slots for easy mounting to the watch head. Temporary pin at the clasp just for fitting. It feels like quality and fits the watch head perfect. I will need 3 more links to make it 210mm. If anyone knows where to look for them. But mainly is it genuine Rolex? Thanks!

[CJS57]

Anyone have an opinion on this bracelet?

[Rafabond]

for the inscription that puts in a link ... gold is not

[CJS57]

I am sorry but I don't understand? I know it is gold plated, not solid gold. Which is correct for my gold shell watch. But is it a real Rolex gold plated bracelet?

[CTech]

There is very little knowledge on this forum about gold plated cases or bracelets as they were sold in limited numbers and were not popular.

Any opinions voiced are likely to be split 50/50 and so you won't be much further forward.

Having said that, here's my opinion:

The UNROC goldelectroplated inscription on one of the links appears on several of the genuine bracelets sold in the past, so that in itself is not necessarily a red flag. It appears that UNROC is on a lot of gold plated bracelets and clasps, but I don't know if UNROC is the manufacturer or if it is signifying that is not sold gold but is plated.

The area that concerns me the most is the stainless steel blade assembly of the clasp. More photographs of the stamped scroll area and any other stamped marks would be helpful, but I'm concerned that the bracelet number 78351 looks very odd. Apart from the 7 being incomplete and the 1 being misaligned, the font looks wrong.

If this was genuine, the date code I would indicate that the bracelet was made in 1984, so you need to evaluate whether this looks and feels like a 37 year old bracelet or if it is a more recent replica.

A complete evaluation is going to be difficult as it is relatively easy to swap bracelet parts and so this might have genuine gold plated parts with a replica clasp, or just replica blades, or it might be the whole thing is a replica.

There are enough points of alarm in the photos you posted for me to either return it or alternatively have a discussion with the vendor to see if he can provide any more information to prove its authenticity.

[Dan S]

I sold a similar bracelet that was in virtually mint condition. You can take a look at the listing to see if it helps at all.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=737560

[CJS57]

Thanks so much all. I realized I could simply research the bracelet myself by googling watches for sale with this same bracelet. What I found was quite a bit of variation on the markings, plating etc. on the originals but I am convinced mine is original too. Additionally several things like the spring loaded removable links and the solid SELS are not seen of the fakes. Also the age and quality feel is saying original as well. Anyway thanks and now it will be on to a search for extra links.