Two-tone Jubilee SEL gold peeled off

[Algarsya]

Hi guys! My wife has a two-tone datejust with jubilee bracelet. We just noticed that the gold part of one solid end link seemed to have peeled off. It's just black. I want to know if anyone here has a similar experience. For an expensive watch I did not expect this to happen. It seems the gold part is just glued. Let me know your thoughts. Thank you!

[Old Expat Beast]

Got a photo?

[Roger1079]

Where did you acquire this watch? I only ask because it sounds like you may have gotten an aftermarket gold plated bracelet with it, or even worse.....

[crowncollection]

What year is watch ? sounds like older bracelet, I have seen this before on older bracelets its just welded on.

[steve.r]

I live in the Philippines too, where did you buy it?

[Algarsya]

New here. I don't know how to post a photo but i'll try to learn it and post the photo here.

[Algarsya]

I bought it from a trusted jeweller complete with box and papers.

[Algarsya]

Im trying to post the pic. Yes it seems welded.

[Algarsya]

The year is early 2000 :)

[Old Expat Beast]

What year is the date on the papers? What serial is the watch?

[Algarsya]

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[Algarsya]

Hi adam, here is the pic and the serial number :)

[Old Expat Beast]

There should be a letter in front of that serial number...looks like someone has written an 'A' there? The numbers alone date the watch to early 1960s, and neither the watch nor paper are that early.

[kilyung]

On some older Rolex parts, solid strips of gold were bonded to steel. Such an example are some 16613 clasps.

[Algarsya]

The first letter of the serial number is A so it's year 1998.

[Angrypuppy]

Originally Posted by Algarsya

The first letter of the serial number is A so it's year 1998.

The "A" is written in pencil.

[Jake B]

Originally Posted by Angrypuppy

The "A" is written in pencil.

Very observant, sir. I wonder if it was written with a Rolex pencil.

[Algarsya]

It was just traced with a pencil :) i can take a picture of the back of the paper to show the holes on the A :)

[Danny83]

It does not look like the Real McCoy in the pic ......

[Eric5964]

I just can't see that happening if everything is legit.

EricE

[crowncollection]

Well if it's not an a serial and its 9 mill it and older 65523 band and endpieces are gold bonded as stated earlier, best provide clear pics best check the watch is all authentic with altered papers ?

[iWally]

I do hope the best for you, however the 'A' written in pencil is shocking!

[Old Expat Beast]

You should take off the bracelet and check the serial number on the case. Probably different to the one on the paper I suspect.

[crowncollection]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

Well if it's not an a serial and its 9 mill it and older 65523 band and endpieces are gold bonded as stated earlier, best provide clear pics best check the watch is all authentic with altered papers ?

check the band is it a 62523 reference i made typo in my last post sorry, also check the case reference numbers, best check the whole watch now

[1995akcoop]

my wife has the same style dj....... she would freak out if she knew that the gold could potentially peel off like that..... hopefully theres a good explanation in this occurrence

[Askewww]

Go buy a new one....☺️

[casa]

Bring it to the RSC in Makati. They'll take care of everything for you there

[srf52]

Originally Posted by casa

Bring it to the RSC in Makati. They'll take care of everything for you there

This is good advise. I've used the RSC Makati on several occasions and found it to be excellent.