Rolex Datejust Oyster Bracelet
However the origins of this particular style of rolex bracelet date back to the 1930 s when a company called gay frères produced bonklip also known as bamboo bracelets for rolex.
Rolex datejust oyster bracelet. The oyster bracelet was patented by rolex back in 1947. Today the oyster bracelet is the most widespread band style found in rolex s lineup available in almost all rolex collections. You can find these bracelets on all of the classics including the submariners sea dwellers and even gmt master watches. Introduced in the late 1930s this robust metal bracelet with its flat three piece links remains the mainstay of the oyster collection.
The classic rolex datejust is the archetype of the modern watch thanks to aesthetics and functions that transcend changes in fashion. Rolex datejust custom made tt oyster bracelet 16233 16013 1601 349. All of the history aside i just find the jubilee datejust s so much more attractive which is why the oyster falls short in this battle. In addition to the design features here are some important measurements for all rolex oyster bracelets.
It is fitted on the entire range of professional watches but also on some classic models such as the datejust day date and sky dweller. Rolex also shunned the everose gold and all yellow gold metals when designing the datejust ii. Rolex travel watch case for 2 watches. The overall appearance of the president bracelet is somewhat of a mix between an oyster bracelet and a jubilee bracelet.
This year rolex presents four new white rolesor versions combining oystersteel and 18 kt white gold of the datejust 31. Basic measurements in rolex oyster bracelets. The jubilee bracelet is synonymous with luxury and very. The datejust ii is powered by the caliber 3136 updated from the 3135 of the standard datejust 36.
Rolex vintage datejust pie pan dial gold 1600 1601 575. The oyster bracelet is available in all types of metals as well as two tone. In 1947 rolex patented a new style of bracelet called the oyster and the rolex oyster bracelet was subsequently introduced to the public in 1948. Instead all datejust ii timepieces don the oyster 3 link bracelet with oysterclasp.
The five piece links are generally intended only for the rolex oyster perpetual datejust while other models like the oyster submariner and the two tone oyster use bracelets with three piece links. The rolex jubilee bracelet was introduced in 1945 with the rolex datejust. Rolex datejust ii 41 mm pave diamond dial 2 999. As rolex s flagship bracelet offering the president bracelet is only offered as an option on the day date line of watches and precious metal versions of the lady datejust.