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lvuserhere · 28 June 2013, 08:57 AM

Just a quick question...

I am looking at the 16613 TT Sub Black Dial.

I noticed that on the older bracelet...
I see it two different ways.
The clasp is either all stainless.
Or the center of the clasp is yellow gold.

Did they make it both ways?
Or is one of them a mod?

Thanks!!

landroverking · 28 June 2013, 09:36 AM

Newer models have the gold. Don't know the year that it started, but late models without lug holes would have gold on the clasp.

Tools · 28 June 2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by lvuserhere

. . .

Did they make it both ways?
Or is one of them a mod?

Thanks!!

Yes.. they made them both ways..

lvuserhere · 28 June 2013, 09:43 AM

Thanks guys!

Daytona-Dan · 28 June 2013, 09:50 AM

Would love to know how they make TT clasps anyway? Half is gold and half is SS so the must mould or weld it together? Or is the gold part layered on top of the SS?

Tools · 28 June 2013, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytona-Dan

Would love to know how they make TT clasps anyway? Half is gold and half is SS so the must mould or weld it together? Or is the gold part layered on top of the SS?

The gold sheet is fusion welded in place along the center of the clasp..

Not my photo, but does demonstrate the thick sheet gold welded in place..

Daytona-Dan · 28 June 2013, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

The gold sheet is fusion welded in place along the center of the clasp..

Not my photo, but does demonstrate the thick sheet gold welded in place..

Nice! Thanks for the info!

Andad · 28 June 2013, 01:25 PM

Good pix Larry.

samsmart · 28 June 2013, 02:07 PM

I noticed this recently as well.

George Ab · 28 June 2013, 04:06 PM

A serial 1998/1999 and earlier do not have gold in the center of the clasp. P serial 2000 and on do. They may have changed sometime within the serial range so there may be some late A serial 16613 that have gold in the clasp.

Chris B · 28 June 2013, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

The gold sheet is fusion welded in place along the center of the clasp..

Not my photo, but does demonstrate the thick sheet gold welded in place..

Great pic Larry

Made me think of how JJ would be really affronted if anyone said that Bluesy clasp was gold-plate.

Really miss that guy

lvuserhere · 28 June 2013, 05:21 PM

Hey everyone...
I just noticed something else...

It looks like the newer Rolexes....in the two tone...the dial has white letters instead of gold letters.

What year did they make that change?

28 June 2013, 08:57 AM	#1
lvuserhere Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: Me Closely... Posts: 77	Is this stock?? Just a quick question... I am looking at the 16613 TT Sub Black Dial. I noticed that on the older bracelet... I see it two different ways. The clasp is either all stainless. Or the center of the clasp is yellow gold. Did they make it both ways? Or is one of them a mod? Thanks!!

28 June 2013, 01:25 PM	#8
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,471	Good pix Larry. __________________ E

28 June 2013, 04:06 PM	#10
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	A serial 1998/1999 and earlier do not have gold in the center of the clasp. P serial 2000 and on do. They may have changed sometime within the serial range so there may be some late A serial 16613 that have gold in the clasp. __________________

28 June 2013, 09:36 AM	#2
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Newer models have the gold. Don't know the year that it started, but late models without lug holes would have gold on the clasp.

28 June 2013, 09:43 AM	#4
lvuserhere Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: Me Closely... Posts: 77	Thanks guys!

28 June 2013, 09:50 AM	#5
Daytona-Dan Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: UK Watch: 116528 Posts: 1,049	Would love to know how they make TT clasps anyway? Half is gold and half is SS so the must mould or weld it together? Or is the gold part layered on top of the SS?

28 June 2013, 02:07 PM	#9
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	I noticed this recently as well.

28 June 2013, 05:21 PM	#12
lvuserhere Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: Me Closely... Posts: 77	Hey everyone... I just noticed something else... It looks like the newer Rolexes....in the two tone...the dial has white letters instead of gold letters. What year did they make that change?

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