Clasp Engraving 78350 Round 3

[vlydog]

Does anyone know where to find a link to a discussion about flat 3 vs. round 3 on Rolex bracelet engravings?

Thank you.

[alligoat]

I ran across a discussion om VRF. Certainly the old 93150's had the flat three, likewise the 78360's.

But I could never find the discussion since i don't really save anything- time to go to computer 101!

[sardonix]

Maybe a litlle help there is also another link in the topic

c l i c k

[Mapman57]

What exactly do you wish to know?

Flat 3 is certainly correct on Gen 93150 bracelets and clasps up to PJ code 2008: and all reps I have ever seen have rounded 3 's?

Not sure on other set ups?

[vlydog]

Thanks guys!

Im specifically talking about a 78350.

Seller sent pictures and the clasp has the rounded 3's

[Mapman57]

Thanks guys!

Im specifically talking about a 78350.

Seller sent pictures and the clasp has the rounded 3's

That's interesting. Never seen a round 3 on any clasp, but take a look here for some great pics of a full bracelet - this one has good looking clasp with flat 3 and strange bracelet end with rounded 3?

http://home.watchprosite.com/?show=forumpost&fi=712&pi=5075003&ti=764213

This is relevant also as it suggests that any rounded 3 on a part of a bracelet is aftermarket....

http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/thread/1322153207/78350+Band,++Inverted+19,+any+tought-input+--

[vlydog]

bracelet end link has flat 3

here is the clasp

[vlydog]

does the clasp above look legit?

[vlydog]

Just noticed a 78350 for sale from an older sales post on watchprosite.

Bracelet ends have the round 3's

Clasp has the flat 3's; just the opposite from the clasp above.

[janeto72]

rep..rep...rep!

[vlydog]

rep..rep...rep!

which?

[janeto72]

bracelet....i have seen clasps with round 3 in 78350 ...but flat 3's only in the band

[lhooq]

does the clasp above look legit?

I don't know if a round '3' on a clasp represents a litmus test, so I can't comment.

But aside from that '3', is there anything else that's questionable about the clasp? The "ROLEX", coronet, and assorted squiggles all look correct and clearly defined to me.

[vlydog]

I don't know if a round '3' on a clasp represents a litmus test, so I can't comment.

But aside from that '3', is there anything else that's questionable about the clasp? The "ROLEX", coronet, and assorted squiggles all look correct and clearly defined to me.

No.

Mostly the 3.

[chiman12]

V...fwiw

My gen 78350 clasp... round 3

Rep bracelet that came off the newer cartel Daytona with asymmetrical pusher config...flat 3

[woof*]

My gen 78360 clasp has flat top 3. I just spent a little time on google images and found several like it, including one from 1980 at chrono-shop.

[dluddy]

consistently inconsistent - gotta love vintage Rolex

[bruce79]

There were some 93150 from the late 90s that had round 3s on the last bracelet link. Not sure about the clasp though. I certainly wouldn't say Rolex never put a rounded 3 on the clasp...it's just a matter of when it was done. I would scour VRF...tons of info on there.

[coolfire]

There were some 93150 from the late 90s that had round 3s on the last bracelet link. Not sure about the clasp though. I certainly wouldn't say Rolex never put a rounded 3 on the clasp...it's just a matter of when it was done. I would scour VRF...tons of info on there.

I second this. And I remember your good advice on my round 3 93150 bracelet last link.