Bill
32108
From Xeramic: follow-up to Harrison's and Bill's post
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 to the narrow notch - but not a the same time. Here's what my parts (parts only, my complete bracelets are deposited outwards, I will check them next week) show: pin connector, large notch 3/60 3/60 4/60 1/61 1/61 bar connector, large notch 1/62 1/62 1/62 2/62 1/63 bar connector, narrow notch 3/63 3/63 3/65 So the change of the buckle connector from pin to bar type came obviously first, the notch adaption from wide to narrow followed, what results in three different combinations. If I consider also net pictures it seems that the connector changed somewhere in 3/61 or 4/61, the notch around 3/63 (found both types in this quarter). I will try to refine the change dates after checking my bracelets (but I'm sure others can help here already). Will keep also an eye on the cut off date of the reference stamp, but because there has not been one style change only it may not coincide with the technical adaptions. Best, Xeramic |
Rolex bracelet 7206 dates and stamps. Mystery solved.
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...
I guess I am a bit weird when it comes to Rolex minutiae.
Some may find this as useful as an astray on a motorbike. Thanks for reading. Bill
Wow thanks Bill!
I never knew there was so much detail in the bracelets and age/models. Excellent pointers for a layman! Julian
From Xeramic: follow-up to Harrison's and Bill's post
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...
Great educative posts !
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 ...
Thanks for sharing your Rolex 7206 from 1962.
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...
You're right...
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 ...
Just as...
What Xeramic from VRF described as you quoted above. And glad to found the last piece of the puzzle Best, Sam
Update from Xeramic: More updated finding on the Rolex Bracelet 7206
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...
Many thanks, Bill - here's another update:
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...
I have them in the collection from 1956 through 1974.
What changes the the stamp style going from small logo to big logo and ending in the style you have. ...
Rolex bracelet 7206 dates and stamps. Mystery solved
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...
