On February 5, 1971, the Lunar Module of Apollo 14 landed on the Moon with astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell on board. While Apollo astronauts were famously issued Omega Speedmaster Pros, Mitchell also decided to wear his perfect UK replica Rolex GMT-Master ref. 1675 watches during the mission. When Mitchell set foot on the Moon, he became just the sixth person to do so. Now, Mitchell’s GMT-Master is at auction, along with a few other watches from his personal collection.
After joining the U.S. Navy and accumulating over 5,000 hours of flight time, Edgar Mitchell was selected as part of NASA’s fifth cohort of astronauts. He was awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work on the Apollo 13 operations team; his most notable contribution was flying simulators to help the crew navigate the Lunar Module back to Earth.
Mitchell then became the pilot for the Lunar Module of Apollo 14, the eighth crewed mission of the Apollo program and the third to land on the Moon. After making their lunar landing, Mitchell and Shepard made two walks on the Moon’s surface. (Famously, Shepard even hit a couple of golf balls.)
While Apollo program astronauts received their official Omega Speedmaster to wear on the outside of their spacesuits, a few also wore private watches under their suits. Jack Swigert wore his GMT-Master on Apollo 13 – Rolex had this watch on display at Watches & Wonders 2023, so I assume it’s a part of Rolex’s collection. The only other space-flown Rolex that’s been sold publicly is Ron Evan’s top 1:1 fake Rolex Pepsi GMT-Master watches, which sold at Heritage Auction in 2009 for $131,450.
But Mitchell’s was probably the first Rolex on the Moon. The GMT-Master is at RR Auction, a well-known auction house in the world of space memorabilia – most recently, it’s also sold a bunch (here and here) of those gold Omega Speedmasters given to astronauts. Officially, the auction house calls Mitchell’s Rolex “one of two Apollo-flown Rolex watches.” But there are photos of Mitchell wearing the Swiss made Rolex copy watches before take-off, in the module, and right as he returns to Earth. It seems likely he would’ve had his GMT on during the duration of the flight.
The UK wholesale replica Rolex watches comes with a letter of authenticity signed by Mitchell, who died in 2016. It’s also engraved on the back: “Worn by CDR. E. Mitchell on Apollo 14, 1971. To Karlin [sic] – My Daughter.” RR Auction has placed an estimate of $400,000-plus on Mitchell’s GMT-Master, with the sale closing on October 25th.
I’d have to guess that a watch of such importance will attract the interest of Rolex as a bidder. It’s no secret the brand has scooped up a few of its historically important luxury Rolex fake watches at auction over the last few years. Last year, it bought Commander Warren’s GMT-Master ref. 6542 at Sotheby’s, one of the more expensive results we’ve seen for a vintage GMT-Master (Marlon Brando’s bezel-less GMT still sets the pace, having now sold twice).
I’d expect Mitchell’s GMT-Master 1675 to at least match RR Auctions’ estimate.
As for the watch itself, the serial number dates it to about 1970-71, meaning he bought it shortly before the Apollo 14 flight. The bracelet code dates to the end of 1970. Interestingly, it has a 9315 bracelet with Fliplock clasp, more commonly associated with AAA China replica Rolex‘s dive watches. The “Pepsi” bezel has aged to a deep color, with the red fading just a bit. The Mark 1 “Long E” dial is nicely preserved, with a warm aging to the lume. The luminous hands are slightly lighter, not uncommon, especially on these early matte dial examples. The case looks to be in excellent condition, with thick bevels and few scratches – the same goes for the folded Oyster bracelet. Especially with the engraving and corresponding letter, it’s almost like Mitchell knew exactly what this Rolex replica watches for sale would mean one day, and that it might represent a life-changing sum of money for his daughter.
There are a few other space-related watches in the sale: Dave Scott’s gold Apollo 11 Speedmaster, and a custom Bulova also from Ed Mitchell, among others. But Mitchell’s Swiss movements Rolex GMT-Master super clone watches is easily the most important.
Legends honoring legends. As Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe ended their seven-year tenure as Laver Cup captains, the milestone was marked with Roger Federer, on behalf of Rolex, presenting the legendary pair with engraved Swiss made Rolex replica watches.
The Laver Cup, founded in 2017, just held its seventh edition from September 20 to 23, with Team Europe narrowly defeating Team World via Spaniard Carlos Alacaraz’s decisive win over American Taylor Fritz (6-2, 7-5) in the tournament’s final match. Known to be the tennis equivalent to golf’s Ryder Cup, the Laver Cup is an annual international indoor hardcourt tournament that has six of the top European ATP players compete against six of the best from around the world. The teams are each led by a tennis legend captain, with the past seven years seeing Bjorn Borg lead Team Europe and John McEnroe lead Team World. But, perhaps the even bigger news than Team Europe’s victory this year was the revelation that Borg and McEnroe are stepping down as team captains – with Andre Aggasi to take over captain duties in 2025 for Team World and Yannick Noah to take the helm of Team Europe. However, they certainly did not walk away empty-handed.
Each received 1:1 online fake Rolex GMT-Master II watches with a commemorative engraving on its caseback, each engraved with Laver Cup text, followed by the team they were a captain of, and ending with the seven years they served as captains. Matching Borg’s blue captain’s jacket, he was presented with perfect copy Rolex GMT-Master II ‘Batman’ watches on an Oyster bracelet.
McEnroe, in a similar fashion, was gifted a ‘Pepsi’ to match his red captain’s jacket (although if top Swiss replica Rolex watches had given us a Coke bezel like Tudor this past Watches and Wonders, it would have been a better match). A fitting tribute for two of tennis’ fiercest competitors, once heated rivals and now great friends and forever connected through history and horology. And who better to receive the high quality UK Rolex fake watches from than Roger Federer himself?
This guide explains the Rolex Oyster bracelet, especially as it pertains to the Submariner dive watch. It will compliment our other guides on collecting your first best Rolex replica watches as well as on digging into the nitty-gritty of neo-vintage, vintage and pre-owned Rolex.
While collecting UK AAA Rolex fake watches like the Rolex GMT Master, the Daytona, Submariner and others will always be the main focus—and even though the prices on Rolex sport watches have been falling lately as pandemic collectors leave the scene—the “correct” or “incorrect” Oyster bracelet can make or break a specific Rolex acquisition. Condition is one thing: Those loose pins that hold the links together can cause the bracelet to sag and rattle, or even fall apart. However, for collectors it’s even more important that the Oyster bracelet historically matches the watch you’re collecting—that it is, as the Rollie-heads say, “correct for that reference.” If you’re going to collect Rolex, and especially the Submariner, it’s paramount to understand the Oyster bracelet for this reason.
While some might argue that the Jubilee bracelet is just as iconic than the Oyster bracelet, and the President bracelet more refined, none can deny the ubiquity of the Oyster design. Indeed, it’s been copied by more watch companies than perhaps any other bracelet, and the Oyster bracelet continues to be used on top 1:1 Rolex copy watches across the brand’s catalog. Seventy-plus years after its introduction, owning one is still considered a rite of passage amongst collectors.
Instantly recognizable for its three-piece links, robust construction, and flowing lines, the Oyster bracelet has been successfully paired with myriad Swiss made replica Rolex watches since its introduction in the 1940s—though we would argue that its best and most famous partnership has always been with the Submariner, Rolex’s flagship dive watch. Because while a Sub on a NATO strap, a rubber strap, or even on leather or a Jubilee bracelet is still a Sub, one paired with an Oyster bracelet is an icon.
“The Oyster bracelet is arguably one of the keys to Rolex’s success since the 1940s and 1950s,” says noted vintage watch dealer and expert Eric Wind. “It was integral with the birth of the Submariner, Explorer, GMT-Master, and Daytona. While it was originally a design by Gay Frères in the 1930s, it really found its calling with Rolex adopting it on those sport models in the 1950s and 1960s. It has evolved to go from thin rivet models to the solid, much heavier Oyster bracelets we know today.”
Without delving too far into the weeds of every minute change to the Oyster bracelet over the years (and there have been many of those), we’re going to examine those references that were specifically paired to the Submariner. This guide should up your Rolex collecting game considerably. Perhaps the next time you glance down at the cheap fake Rolex dive watches on your wrist, you’ll be inclined to pay this humble hunk of metal the respect it deserves.
A Brief History of the Oyster Bracelet
Initially, China 2024 Rolex super clone watches were sold on leather straps, with bracelets being an add-on accessory that could considerably raise the final price—in the 1930s, for example, customers could choose the Bonklip-style bracelet from Switzerland’s premier bracelet producer, Gay Frères. This Bonklip bracelet had lightweight steel links and straight end links. As Gay Frères was then an independent company, many other brands’ watches were also available on such bracelets. (Note that in 1998, when Rolex acquired Gay Frères in its entirety, the Oyster bracelet became an entirely in-house, Swiss-made product.)
Yet, as with many things Rolex, the Oyster bracelet didn’t emerge fully formed from the Earth’s womb on a single day to the fanfare of trumpets and the singing of angels. Rather, the Oyster bracelet evolved throughout the early part of the 20th century, taking the form of iterative configurations. This is where a collector needs to start paying close attention, as making sure you’ve got the right bracelet is as important as matching the paperwork and box to your collectible watch.
The Oyster Bracelet With Straight End-Links (1948-1951)
In 1945, Rolex replica watches UK for sale patented the Jubilee bracelet, which celebrated the maison’s 40th anniversary. Just a few years later, in 1947, it followed this up by patenting the Oyster, which made its first appearance in the Rolex catalog in 1948. A simple design consisting of three links—the center link being wider than the flanking pieces—it first featured straight end links. This made it easy to affix to a variety of watch models, but the overall effect was a less custom-seeming and form-fitting bracelet.
At first, it was chronographs and the famed “Bubblebacks” that received these Oyster bracelets. (The “Bubbleback,” so called due to its protruding caseback, was an early version of the waterproof, automatic, Swiss movements fake Rolex Oyster Perpetual watches.)
The Oyster Bracelet with Curved End Links (1952)
In 1952, however, the Crown introduced curved, form-fitting end links, marking a significant change that saw the Oyster bracelet produced in a variety of references for different watch models, including the Submariner, GMT-Master, and Explorer. At this time bracelets were sometimes made in the U.S.A. or Mexico for tax reasons, but since Rolex’s 1998 acquisition of Gay Frères Oyster bracelets are purportedly all Swiss-made.
First Generation Oyster Bracelets on the Submariner (1953-1966)
When viewed head-on, Oyster bracelets from the ‘50s through the modern era look rather similar—but turn one on its side, and the differences become more apparent. With the launch of the Rolex Submariner replica watches online site in 1953, two bracelets were offered that represent the earliest iterations of the now-famous accessory.
Oyster Bracelet 7206 Riveted “Flushfit”
The reference 7206 was a riveted model with “Flushfit” end links, in which each hollow link is held together with a visible rivet.
Oyster Bracelet 7206 Stretch-Rivet “Flushfit”
Another option was the 6636 “stretch-rivet” model (also with “Flushfit” end links), which has an ingenious, spring-loaded mechanism that allows each link to separate slightly from its neighbors. (The stretch-rivet bracelet, in production from roughly 1953-1966, had a tendency to catch hair in between the links and proved not to be terribly sturdy.) Both of these models featured a fold-over clasp with a large Rolex coronet.
Second Generation Oyster Bracelet with Folded Links (1967-Mid 1970s)
By roughly 1967, the reference 7836 “folded-link” Oyster bracelet joined the market, replacing the earlier rivet-style models. Rather than a hollow link held together with rivets, the folded-link consists of a piece of steel folded over on itself several times, which is inherently stronger than the rivet design.
Note that the reference 9315 from roughly 1969, introduced on the Sea-Dweller and Submariner, featured a special diver clasp, while the reference 9316, from the same time and also with a diver clasp, was seen only on the Swiss 1:1 copy Rolex Sea-Dweller watches.
Third Generation Oyster Bracelet with Solid Links (1972-2000)
In the mid-1970s—1972 by some collectors’ estimation, slightly later by others—the folded-link Oyster bracelets had been replaced by the first solid-link versions, which constitute the most robust (and still-used) of Rolex’s sport bracelet designs. Adding a zero to the previous generation reference numbers results in the reference 78360, which featured a folding clasp.
The reference 93150, which featured a diver clasp, shipped on the Submariner and was available as an option on the GMT-Master and Explorer, as well.
The reference 93160 likewise featured a diver clasp and was paired with the Sea-Dweller.
Fourth Generation Oyster Bracelet with Solid End Links (2000-2010)
Around the turn of the millennium, Rolex began outfitting its Oyster bracelets with solid end links, which made for a more solid attachment point to the watch head. While Rolex replica watches shop previously featured holes in the side of each lug through which a tool could be used to eject the spring bars and remove the bracelet, the brand did away with these holes around 2003-2004, which resulted in another change to the end link design.
End links, it should be noted, have their own numerical coding designation, allowing one to easily check whether a set is “correct” for a given bracelet or watch reference.
Fifth Generation Oyster Bracelet with Oysterlock and Glidelock (2010-present)
Today, the Oyster bracelet references available with the best quality Rolex Submariner replica watches are the 92700 (Submariner) and 97200/97203/97208/97209 (Submariner Date). What are the differences? The metal used in the bracelet, which is denoted by the last number in the code: Watches and matching bracelets are available in: Steel (Oystersteel), Everose gold and steel, yellow gold and steel, rose gold, platinum, yellow gold, and white gold.
The Oysterlock, which comes standard on the Submariner bracelet, uses a folding safety clasp, cover, and safety catch, while the Glidelock extension system allows the bracelet length to be extended in 2 mm intervals in order to fit over a wetsuit—or even a swollen wrist after a flight or a salty meal.
Rolex Submariner Oyster Bracelets and Specs at a Glance
With Watches and Wonders as well as the spring auction season behind us, the watch market is calm and steady. And, generally speaking, 2024 is turning out to be a relatively stable year for perfect UK Rolex replica watches. Prices are down, and supply is up—and that spells “buyer’s market.” This is especially true of pre-owned Rolex.
As collectors, the problem with market-wide predictions and recommendations—and even simple observations—is that individual brands, models and even specific references can be moving in directions at odds with the general market. In May this year I noted that pre-owned Cartier and Breitling had dropped in value during Q1, and yet the Cartier Panthère rose 19.51 percent, while the Breitling Navitimer went up 18 percent. So, when people ask if it’s a good time to buy a watch, I always answer, “Depends on which watch.” We offer this caveat for Rolex, as well, and will use data to home in on the good deals.
Despite a few notable anomalies (which you’ll find below), right now is an excellent time to buy vintage, neo-vintage and, especially, recent-model pre-owned AAA 2024 fake Rolex sports watches. Using Chrono 24’s ChronoPulse watch market index to gain better insight, we are seeing anecdotal remarks from across the wwatch world confirmed by data. Even in the past month alone (August of 2024), the prices have continued on a steady fall.
We spoke with Eric Wind of Wind Vintage to get his feel for the current Rolex market, and he told us that, “People don’t realize they can suddenly go buy modern top Rolex replica watches for less than it would cost at retail. There was all this hysteria, and so that surprises people. Especially Subs and Sea-Dwellers, those are way down.”
If you know which references to look for and how to assess condition, you can walk away with a Rolex Submariner, GMT-Master, Explorer II, or Oyster Perpetual 41 for far less than you would have just a couple years ago—in some cases, thousands less. And if you’re thinking of the purchase as an investment, you would do well to consider neo-vintage Rolex right now.
A fair warning from Eric Wind: “Even a very recent Rolex needs to be checked out before you go swimming with it. People assume that because it’s a modern Rolex, it’ll be waterproof, but you need to get it checked out.” His point is well taken, as rubber gaskets can wear out, and you can’t be sure whether the previous owner didn’t overwork the crown, or whether the best Rolex copy watches was recently serviced.
With warnings and caveats in place, let’s get into this buyer’s market.
Neo-Vintage and Current Model Subs
The five-digit 1:1 wholesale Rolex Submariner replica watches (1980-2000s) are very tasty in style due to the aluminum bezel inserts—and if they’re dated before 1984-ish, you’ll get matte dials with painted markers for full-on vintage vibes (post-1983 Subs feature gloss dials with white gold marker surrounds). To get a sense of where the five-digit Subs are headed, ChronoPulse reports that the Submariner reference 16610 (which is post-1984 with glossy dial, gold indices, and caliber 3135) is down by about 10 percent over the last 12 months, putting many examples well below $10,000. We’ve even seen a few decent examples below $8,000. You can expect to pay more for 16800s with matte dials, however, as they’re more “vintage.”
If you’re interested in the modern six-digit references with the Cerachom (ceramic) bezel inserts and updated movements, you’ll be pleased to learn that the cheap fake Rolex Submariner reference 124060 watches (the current no-date version released in 2020) is down by abour 5 percent percent over the past year, according to the ChronoPulse Index. If you want a date complication, the current reference 126610LN is down by four percent. This sets these desirable models right around retail prices (plus tax). This is a common benchmark for used pricing. The 126610 with date can cost right around $13,000 with box and papers as of this writing, and the 124060 no-date model can be had for just over $10,000.
Maybe scoring a sub at retail isn’t quite the great deal is seemed just a few years ago.
Surprisingly, the all-green “Hulk” reference 116610 of 2010—which was once downright scarce a few years ago—just shot down, as well. During the pandemic you’d be paying over $26,000 for a Hulk, but now they’re available for below $17,000. Shocking, really.
True Vintage Submariners
Though ChronoPulse doesn’t report data on the four-digit references (World War II to ~1979), we’d recommend looking at the revered 1680 Swiss movements Rolex Submariner replica watches with date, which Rolex produced with “SUBMARINER” written in either red text or white. The revered “Red Sub” always costs more. We’re seeing good looking 1680s with white text down around $14,000, while Red Subs closer to $20,000 and up. You can check out a recent edition of our weekly column Shopping Time for some excellent deals on vintage Subs.
A caveat: Vintage prices tend to operate on their own calculus, as trends (and thus supply), as well as condition, drive that market in less predictable ways. In short, you’ll see a very wide variation in pricing, though the trend is generally down.
The Five-Digit GMT-Master II Is Looking Reasonable (Again)
The coveted China top fake Rolex GMT-Master II models are also down, but the changes are less drastic than with the Subs. Discontinued models like the steel reference 126710LN “Pepsi” on Jubilee bracelet appears to be holdin steady, but five-digit reference 16710 Pepsi GMT-Master II models are down by over seven percent over past 12 months. This means you’ll pay under $10,000 for a nice GMT Master II. That’s way down, and given the rising prices of Rolex super clone watches for sale generally, not a horrible deal at all.
Condition of five-digit GMT-Master II references is especially influential on pricing. The fading of the bezel insert tends to send some collectors head-over-heals if it’s especially ghosted (sun bleached), while excessive case polishing (which was common in the five-digit era) will drive prices downward. All this to say, there’s a wide range of pricing for GMT-Master II references, but if you’re looking for a very cool watch to wear every day, a relatively clean one can be had under $10,000.
Explorer II Prices Falling
If there’s a collector’s Rolex, it is the 40 mm Swiss made replica Rolex Explorer II 16570 watches, especially with a “polar” (white) dial. These have always been the less desirable GMTs from Rolex, but they’re very popular with watch enthusiasts, partly because they were reasonably priced. As it turns out, the 40 mm 16570 with a black dial is down over the past year, but fluctuates a bit more than other models (likely due to recent journalism on the 16570, as well as growing demand for smaller watches). Meanwhile the six-digit 42 mm 226570 is also significantly in the same time period.
You can always expect to pay more for white dials than black ones with Explorer II references, but the prices are really down: Around $8000 for a black dial, and as little as $8500 for a white dial as of this writing. As always, condition, service history and box and papers will be important.
Big Datejusts Down, Little Datejusts Up
A 41 mm Rolex Datejust copy watches UK for sale used to be a really big deal to own, but tastes have decidedly changed toward smaller watches, and even toward small dress watches. We are fairly confident that these trends have driven prices for the 41 mm Datejust down a full 14 percent over the past year, which really is a stunning result. Meanwhile, the 36 mm Datejust is up by 55 over 12 months, and continues to spike. Who would have guessed this?
The Datejust’s impressive performance may also indicate the growing preference for dressier Rolex replica watches shop. Based on anecdotal reports from fellow collectors, that assessment feels right. (Note: ChronoPulse doesn’t offer data on the 36 mm Oyster Perpetuals.)
The Daytona, Milgauss, and More
I think the picture we’re painting, supported by data, is relatively clear: This is a Rolex buyer’s market, with some exceptions for specific models.
For example, steel best quality Rolex Daytona fake watches remain expensive overall (roughly double what you’d pay at retail for a Daytona), and yet the Rolex Daytona 116500LN from 2016 is down over 12 percent over since this time last year. Even the discontinued Milgauss 116400GV is down four percent in that time. Daytonas and discontinued models going down is a clear sign of the buyer’s market.
As with buying any pre-owned watch: Do your research, find a great example, and take note of whether you’re looking at an anomaly that shot up in price, or if you’re getting a good deal because that model’s price has fallen. You may also want to check out our video offering tips on buying vintage and pre-owned Rolex fake watches store site.
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With a reputation already firmly cemented as the ultimate explorer’s tool, the successor we’ve come to love and admire continued to improve, its changes driven by functionality and performance. In 2005, Rolex introduced its first ceramic bezel insert (now known as Cerachrom), which boasted incredible scratch- and corrosion-resistance and long-lasting colour vibrancy. Almost a decade of research and development later, a bi-colour bezel insert made from a single piece of ceramic was achieved. The complex process creates sharp and distinct colour delineations, resulting in vivid and durable two-tone bezels. The first model to show off this technology was fake Rolex GMT-Master II watches for men with a red and blue bezel in honour of its progenitor.
Not all improvements were simply cosmetic. Rolex’s in-house calibres continued to enjoy new innovations over the years, such as the introduction of the highly precise and reliable blue Parachrom hairspring, efficient and anti-magnetic Chronergy escapement, and high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers — all of which have earned patents. It is the calibre 3285 that has been powering the Swiss movements Rolex GMT-Master II copy watches since 2018, and as of last year has an optimised ball bearing in the oscillating weight for improved winding.
With the 2024 model, with one version presented in a Jubilee bracelet and another in an Oyster bracelet, the GMT-Master II family now houses 14 different configurations. And while material and chronometric technologies have advanced, the stories told by this traveller’s favourite will continue to reflect its legacy of connecting people across the world.
Tennis returns to New York for the final Grand Slam tournament of the year at Flushing Meadows this week. Known as the city that never sleeps, New York poses its unique challenge for players contending to end the year with a flourish.
The US Open embodies a similar energy and heightened intensity, which players must navigate if they are to succeed. Its main court, the Arthur Ashe Stadium is the largest tennis arena in the world. With a seating capacity of 23,700 – by far the largest in Grand Slam® tennis – the centrepiece arena is a veritable lion’s den during big matches with its ultra-charged atmosphere.
Headline matches are played in the evening in the sizzling ambience of a New York summer. This is what sets the US Open apart and players must feed on the exuberant energy in the stands and overcome their tumultuous surrounds.
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The six-time Grand Slam® champion and a Rolex Testimonee, Edberg shares, “Winning the US Open was truly special on both occasions. The 1992 tournament was the most demanding fortnight of my life. Flushing Meadows is one of the best places in the world to watch tennis at night – it can be incredibly loud and noisy; there is a buzzing atmosphere, so it really tests your focus as a player.”
Highlighting its arduous nature, Federer adds, “I felt like if you could win in New York, you could win anywhere because of its unique conditions – the humidity, the wind, the hustle and bustle, and the intensity that it created.”
First held in 1881, the US Open is the final Grand Slam® tournament of the season, and the only one to have been played every year since its inception. In 2023, Coco Gauff rose to the challenge and joined fellow cheap 1:1 fake Rolex watches family members Pat Rafter, Dominic Thiem, Sloane Stephens and Carlos Alcaraz in becoming a first-time Grand Slam® champion at the US Open.
Gauff will return to Flushing Meadows this summer aiming to defend her title and join the esteemed players to have achieved successive victories.
Coco opines, “Winning the US Open was a crazy feeling – one that I had never felt before and I don’t think I will ever feel again. I had dreamt of winning a Grand Slam and the moment was even better than I could have ever imagined. I have been with top 2024 Rolex copy watches since I was 15, and for them to have believed in me from such a young age was incredible. To still be with them five years later is even more amazing – it really feels like I’m part of a family.”
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