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I thought this would be a great opportunity to highlight the main differences between the 1961 and 1967 dated Rolex Bracelet model 7206. You might say why 61 vs 67, simply because if you look at the two date stamps the 67 can easily be misconstrued as bei...  

Some may find this as useful as an astray on a motorbike. Thanks for reading. Bill

Really spot on details! Thanks! S

I never knew there was so much detail in the bracelets and age/models. Excellent pointers for a layman! Julian

Because Bill (BTW, I like your superb reviews) has begun to dig deeper I've checked a few of my 7206 too . For sure there is an evolution from the pin (dumbell shape) to the bar (straight shape) buckle connector of the blade, and a change from the large t...  

And great to see them side by side.. Thanks for such a great educative post Bill ... I happen to have a 62 7206 bracelet... Here are the photo Best, Sam ...  

Now that you are holding a full Rolex 7206 bracelet stamped 62 with 80 End links please confirm the following. We can see the bar connector between the blades is large as was established. It appears that there is no stamp 720 on the bracelet. Please confi... 

It happens that there's no stamp on my bracelet.. At the buckle it seems to be a solid bar not a pin Hope it's useful for the research Sam Here I updated with the photo ...  

What Xeramic from VRF described as you quoted above. And glad to found the last piece of the puzzle Best, Sam

As an update to Xeramic former post he has completed the list below a bit after screening his stuff (and added also some net findings with source): pin connector, large notch 3/60 3/60 3/60 4/60 1/61 1/61 2/61 bar connector, large notch 1/62 1/62 1/62 2/6...  

Harrison from VRF pointed me to the idea that there have been no 3/61 and 4/61 editions. Because he didn't ever see these two date codes (neither did I in real nor during my search for several hours - but there's in general not a lot of detailed footage a...  

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thanks for the work, which is very helpful to the comunity

Now I'll need to go and check mine!

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What changes the the stamp style going from small logo to big logo and ending in the style you have. ...  

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very very educative. bravo Bill! cheers

Hello Bill I am new to this forum. I have seen your posts concerning Rolex Riveted Bracelets, and I am impressed by your comprehensive knowledge and published photos. Sorry if some members have already raised this. I am a long time owner of Submariner 550...