rolex aftermarket bands

[rolexconfuse]

Maybe I'm not exactly bright enough but why are they so many different prices for SS osyter style bands?

Stainless steel Flip lock Osyter style band from Milano for $220, from http://www.tnsdiamonds.com/rolexBrac1.htm for $450, and on ebay for $54.95

Can someone explain I am missing? They all advertise that they use 316L steel .

[freddy333]

Maybe I'm not exactly bright enough but why are they so many different prices for SS osyter style bands?

Stainless steel Flip lock Osyter style band from Milano for $220, from http://www.tnsdiamonds.com/rolexBrac1.htm for $450, and on ebay for $54.95

Can someone explain I am missing? They all advertise that they use 316L steel .

The steel may (or may not) be the same, but there is usually a noticeable difference in the fit & finish, which is what accounts for the price differential. I can vouch for the Milano bracelets being nearly Rolex quality. You can often swap the unbranded clasp for a Rolex branded rep or gen.

[Heywood]

I too can vouch for the quality of the Milano bracelets-they are of excellent quality. The hosers at tns diamonds sell the Milano bracelet for a huge markup-typical jewelry store rip off pricing. The cheapos from ebay suck. There are some new MBW bracelets that are of very good quality. I've been lucky to have picked up a couple of them second hand. I don't know of a source for these bracelets though. Hopefully one of the dealers will begin selling these, they are a superb value in comparison to other bracelets I've found.