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    Rolex 16mm 18K Gold and Gold Plated Buckles Buyers Beware!

    Rolex 16mm 18K Gold and Gold Plated Buckles Buyers Beware!

    The simple 16mm buckle is very popular because it can be used with a 20mm/16mm strap on most Rolex models e.g Datejust, Date, Day Date and most sports models.

    Was browsing through the big auction sites and noticed that almost 99% of them on sale are fakes.Most are selling them at under USD100.It is actually very simple to spot the fakes from the real if you have an authentic example.

    Some sellers even have multiple buckles going for sale at the same time.
    From what i know,the Rolex buckles are controlled items at RSC and they will only sell the buckle if you buy a set i.e together with the leather strap but that will set you back by $704 (Source-RSC invoice from 2013).

    If in doubt, better to post the photos here and ask for opinions before you purchase.
    My 18K Gold Day Date "President" Collection:
    1) WG DIA 18239
    2) YG DIA 18238
    3) WG 18239
    4) YG 18238
    5) YG 18248G Bark
    6) WG DIA 18039
    7) WG 18039
    8) YG 18038
    9) Tridor DIA 18039B
    10) YG DIA 18078 Bark
    11) RG 1803 (Mint V.Rare)
    12) WG 1803
    13) YG 1803

    50th Anniversary Collection:
    1)GMT II 116718 18K
    2)Sub 16610LV Mk1 x 4pcs ( 3F + 1 Y!)

    Others
    1)Daytona RG 116505 18K
    2)D15037 14k
    3)DJ16238 18K
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    I have acquired more than 30 pieces from the 1960s to current models and is currently researching and will catalog them according to period of production. Will share my findings when i am done

    My 18K Gold Day Date "President" Collection:
    1) WG DIA 18239
    2) YG DIA 18238
    3) WG 18239
    4) YG 18238
    5) YG 18248G Bark
    6) WG DIA 18039
    7) WG 18039
    8) YG 18038
    9) Tridor DIA 18039B
    10) YG DIA 18078 Bark
    11) RG 1803 (Mint V.Rare)
    12) WG 1803
    13) YG 1803

    50th Anniversary Collection:
    1)GMT II 116718 18K
    2)Sub 16610LV Mk1 x 4pcs ( 3F + 1 Y!)

    Others
    1)Daytona RG 116505 18K
    2)D15037 14k
    3)DJ16238 18K

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    • #3
      To add on, it is also possible to buy the strap with the buckle in calf leather instead of croco skin.
      Price would be about half of that or $300++ as quoted by RSC to me about a year ago.
      Affirmative, Strap and buckle not sold seperately by RSC.

      Also to note, there are many 18mm buckles floating around.
      Rolex does not make 18mm buckles so anything 18mm is fake.
      Last edited by Trinidad; 02-11-14, 01:29 PM.

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      • #4
        agree bro,after 16mm would be the 20mm.

        I would appreciate any photos of 16mm buckles (front and back please)to assist me in my research.
        It is actually possible to estimate the period there were made based on the placement of the hallmarks and the shape/features of the crown.

        For example the 80s Rolex crown was more rounded like a "U" at the base and the 90s is more "V" shape.
        The same can be noted on your 1980s versus your 1990s Rolex presidents.
        My 18K Gold Day Date "President" Collection:
        1) WG DIA 18239
        2) YG DIA 18238
        3) WG 18239
        4) YG 18238
        5) YG 18248G Bark
        6) WG DIA 18039
        7) WG 18039
        8) YG 18038
        9) Tridor DIA 18039B
        10) YG DIA 18078 Bark
        11) RG 1803 (Mint V.Rare)
        12) WG 1803
        13) YG 1803

        50th Anniversary Collection:
        1)GMT II 116718 18K
        2)Sub 16610LV Mk1 x 4pcs ( 3F + 1 Y!)

        Others
        1)Daytona RG 116505 18K
        2)D15037 14k
        3)DJ16238 18K

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        • #5
          thanks for the input.
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          • #6
            wow.. bro ian.. you really do ur homework man.. actually you can inform all members on how to authenticate rolex buckles and clasps so as to make us more aware on buying buckles and clasps outside rsc.. detailed pics would really be appreciated bro.. TIA...
            HOME THEATERPHILE

            MY HUMBLE COLLECTION
            ROLEX SUBMARINER 116613LBD 8 POINT DIAMOND DIAL "G" SERIAL
            Rolex Submariner TT 16613LN "s" series<<<[TRADED]
            Rolex Datejust 1601 "5 mil" series<<<[SOLD]
            Breitling Sirius Automatic 18K/SS B10071<<<[SOLD]
            TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Date CV2010
            G-Shock mudman g9300 ( daily beater )

            HER'S
            Rolex ladies datejust
            vintage Cartier tank 18k
            TAG Heuer Formula 1 ceramic diamonds

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            • #7
              only doing a bit of research during the little free time I have.

              still ongoing...
              My 18K Gold Day Date "President" Collection:
              1) WG DIA 18239
              2) YG DIA 18238
              3) WG 18239
              4) YG 18238
              5) YG 18248G Bark
              6) WG DIA 18039
              7) WG 18039
              8) YG 18038
              9) Tridor DIA 18039B
              10) YG DIA 18078 Bark
              11) RG 1803 (Mint V.Rare)
              12) WG 1803
              13) YG 1803

              50th Anniversary Collection:
              1)GMT II 116718 18K
              2)Sub 16610LV Mk1 x 4pcs ( 3F + 1 Y!)

              Others
              1)Daytona RG 116505 18K
              2)D15037 14k
              3)DJ16238 18K

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Ian Limm View Post
                only doing a bit of research during the little free time I have.

                still ongoing...
                Great bro.. waiting to hear abt your research bro..
                HOME THEATERPHILE

                MY HUMBLE COLLECTION
                ROLEX SUBMARINER 116613LBD 8 POINT DIAMOND DIAL "G" SERIAL
                Rolex Submariner TT 16613LN "s" series<<<[TRADED]
                Rolex Datejust 1601 "5 mil" series<<<[SOLD]
                Breitling Sirius Automatic 18K/SS B10071<<<[SOLD]
                TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Date CV2010
                G-Shock mudman g9300 ( daily beater )

                HER'S
                Rolex ladies datejust
                vintage Cartier tank 18k
                TAG Heuer Formula 1 ceramic diamonds

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                • #9
                  bro, i have a few real one and a fake one. the stamps are quite obvious but some very high end ones are almost perfect in their stampings. will Pm you pix when i get them from cisco.
                  Originally posted by Ian Limm View Post
                  agree bro,after 16mm would be the 20mm.

                  I would appreciate any photos of 16mm buckles (front and back please)to assist me in my research.
                  It is actually possible to estimate the period there were made based on the placement of the hallmarks and the shape/features of the crown.

                  For example the 80s Rolex crown was more rounded like a "U" at the base and the 90s is more "V" shape.
                  The same can be noted on your 1980s versus your 1990s Rolex presidents.
                  Daytona 116519 Meteorite, 16528 MK3 dia
                  Reb Sub 1680 MK2 x 2, mk4, MK6 BP ,116613LB Dia, 16610LV MK1
                  GMT 1675 Pepsi MK1, GILT BP,GMT 16753 Nipple Mocha x2 bp
                  GMT II 16760 Coke FAT Lady, 16758 nipple
                  DD 6611B x 2, 1803 RG, wide boy
                  DD 18038 Dia, 18039, 18308 dia                  , 18238 malachite
                  DJ 6520, 6605, 6581, 1601/1603 x 6, 16220/30/34 cream
                  AP 15300 Black
                  Tudor 7016 small rose gilt dial
                  GP 18k RG
                  IWC Port 3714 Chrono
                  Chronoswiss Skeleton
                  Corum Bubble Lucifer

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                  • #10
                    Guys,

                    The latest Price update for the Croc Leather Strap and Gold Buckle is currently $714.20 as i had changed it as on 11 Nov 14.

                    Hope it helps.

                    Zidane
                    Current Collection :

                    1) Rolex YG White Mother of Pearl Roman Dial Datejust 16018 (8 mil Serial)

                    2) Rolex YG Black Computer Roman Dial Datejust 16238 (L Serial)

                    3) Rolex TT Blue Submariner 16613LB (M Serial)

                    4) Rolex YG Red Vignette DayDate 18038 (8 mil Serial)

                    5) Rolex PT Pinkish White MOP DayDate 18206 (A Serial)

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                    • #11
                      thanks for update.

                      do you have the price for strap and buckle separately?

                      Originally posted by zidaneong View Post
                      Guys,

                      The latest Price update for the Croc Leather Strap and Gold Buckle is currently $714.20 as i had changed it as on 11 Nov 14.

                      Hope it helps.

                      Zidane
                      if you have issues with your account, click here for self help and read forum rules here. 90% of your answers can be found in Forum FAQ

                      i DO NOT respond to any pm regarding account issues
                      kindly email with
                      1. subject heading indicating your issue
                      2. your nick
                      3. your corresponding email address
                      4. state what you were trying to do and what the system prevented you to do


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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by triton View Post
                        thanks for update.

                        do you have the price for strap and buckle separately?
                        Yes bro,

                        The price as follow:-
                        1) Buckle: $89.77
                        2) Springbar: $9.55
                        3) Leather Strap: $568.19
                        GST: $46.73
                        Rounding: -0.04
                        __________________
                        Total: $714.20
                        Current Collection :

                        1) Rolex YG White Mother of Pearl Roman Dial Datejust 16018 (8 mil Serial)

                        2) Rolex YG Black Computer Roman Dial Datejust 16238 (L Serial)

                        3) Rolex TT Blue Submariner 16613LB (M Serial)

                        4) Rolex YG Red Vignette DayDate 18038 (8 mil Serial)

                        5) Rolex PT Pinkish White MOP DayDate 18206 (A Serial)

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by zidaneong View Post
                          Yes bro,

                          The price as follow:-
                          1) Buckle: $89.77
                          2) Springbar: $9.55
                          3) Leather Strap: $568.19
                          GST: $46.73
                          Rounding: -0.04
                          __________________
                          Total: $714.20

                          please note RSC will not sell buckle separately, you need to buy the strap.
                          My 18K Gold Day Date "President" Collection:
                          1) WG DIA 18239
                          2) YG DIA 18238
                          3) WG 18239
                          4) YG 18238
                          5) YG 18248G Bark
                          6) WG DIA 18039
                          7) WG 18039
                          8) YG 18038
                          9) Tridor DIA 18039B
                          10) YG DIA 18078 Bark
                          11) RG 1803 (Mint V.Rare)
                          12) WG 1803
                          13) YG 1803

                          50th Anniversary Collection:
                          1)GMT II 116718 18K
                          2)Sub 16610LV Mk1 x 4pcs ( 3F + 1 Y!)

                          Others
                          1)Daytona RG 116505 18K
                          2)D15037 14k
                          3)DJ16238 18K

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Ian Limm View Post
                            please note RSC will not sell buckle separately, you need to buy the strap.
                            Noted Bro, they sell the Leather Strap and Buckle as a bundle.
                            Current Collection :

                            1) Rolex YG White Mother of Pearl Roman Dial Datejust 16018 (8 mil Serial)

                            2) Rolex YG Black Computer Roman Dial Datejust 16238 (L Serial)

                            3) Rolex TT Blue Submariner 16613LB (M Serial)

                            4) Rolex YG Red Vignette DayDate 18038 (8 mil Serial)

                            5) Rolex PT Pinkish White MOP DayDate 18206 (A Serial)

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                            • #15
                              is there any solid gold buckle?
                              if you have issues with your account, click here for self help and read forum rules here. 90% of your answers can be found in Forum FAQ

                              i DO NOT respond to any pm regarding account issues
                              kindly email with
                              1. subject heading indicating your issue
                              2. your nick
                              3. your corresponding email address
                              4. state what you were trying to do and what the system prevented you to do


                              if you receive no response in pm or email, it means your answers can be found in the Forum FAQ here

                              your kind understanding is very much appreciated.

                              disclaimer : all opinions expressed are personal

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