stilty Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 On a search for a gen. rolex bracelet for a 15200, I came across this on the bay: 260130486931 Now is it just me, or does something not look right with this. First thing that bugged me is that a single bidder placed 11 bids and brought the price up to $250. What idiot would do that unless it was a shill? And to me, the center links look solid, especially when looking at the end link, it looks drilled. And on the buckle, it apprears the hinge is attached with a springbar instead of a rivit, not to mention it is not a 78350 buckle and the coronet looks too big to me. anyone else care to comment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Center links look solid and the 11 bids from the same bidder is cause for concern. On the other hand, the seller has a good, solid history. My guess is the seller may not be aware of the issues with the bracelet. But I think I would stay away if you are looking for a gen bracelet. Too many issues with that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted June 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Well, I emailed the seller, and recieved a very prompt reply. seems like a nice seller who did not know the item was not genuine. thanked me for my questions and said he would close the auction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 yep auction was ended early item no longer for sale. seems like a trust worthy guy but doesnt look like a gen brancelet to me either. it would be next to impossible for the avg person to tell rep or gen on a bracelet these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted June 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 The other thing that is wrong is there should be a 19 stamped under the 78350. Oh well, the search continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predfan2001 Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Risky for rookies to buy bands off of eBay. I've seen the SMP rep bracelets and the rep rubber PO straps go for anywhere from $100-$200. The auctions lead you to believe they are gens. I'm sure the same stuff goes on with Rolex bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 I bought this Oysterdate from Silix: http://www.silix-prime.com/product.asp?id=1294 And it came with a very nice 78350/19 bracelet which happened to have correct end links- no cut out notch on the inside ends at each lug- marked 557. I ended up putting it on my gen 1500 Date so that I wouldn't tear up the original flimsy Rolex band. This rep band does have solid mid links, but it still fits my vintage Date nicely. Jay and Angel sell bands/straps separately, so you might give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 On a search for a gen. rolex bracelet for a 15200, I came across this on the bay: 260130486931 Now is it just me, or does something not look right with this. First thing that bugged me is that a single bidder placed 11 bids and brought the price up to $250. What idiot would do that unless it was a shill? And to me, the center links look solid, especially when looking at the end link, it looks drilled. And on the buckle, it apprears the hinge is attached with a springbar instead of a rivit, not to mention it is not a 78350 buckle and the coronet looks too big to me. anyone else care to comment? Affirmative to both questions: Yes, its you and yes, something isn't right with this auction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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