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Old 18 February 2023, 09:06 PM   #1
Calboy888
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Quick question here. Someone please enlighten me.

I recently inherited a vintage Rolex president 1803 , 36mm, and I believe it’s dated 1971 or so.

I noticed that it feels lighter than the modern president of the same bracelet size and case size.


Is the vintage president 36mm in white gold simply lighter than modern version?

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Old 18 February 2023, 09:43 PM   #2
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Maybe it's because the bracelet is folded sheet metal and not solid metal.
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Old 18 February 2023, 10:04 PM   #3
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As Agamemnon said, the modern bracelets are sold gold and are much, much heavier. The older bracelets are basically hollow.
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Old 18 February 2023, 11:37 PM   #4
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Russ is correct !! Congrats !! I have one not a solid bracelet . Nice looking DD enjoy !
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