18K White Gold Rolex President Style Watch Clasp
Watch Component / Deployment Clasp · White Gold (appears as base metal with potential plating wear)
Purity: Identified as 18K (75%, 750 fineness). Note several red flags regarding stamp authenticity.
Type
Watch Component / Deployment Clasp
Purity
Identified as 18K (75%, 750 fineness). Note several red flags regarding stamp authenticity.
Gold Type
White Gold (appears as base metal with potential plating wear)
Weight
Approx. 5-10 grams (standard weighting for a mid-sized solid 18k clasp)
Description
This is a folding deployment clasp designed for a luxury watch, featuring numerous Swiss hallmarks and the iconic Rolex coronet. The item mimics the high-end 18K white gold components typically found on Day-Date or Lady-Datejust models.
Key Features
Multiple legal hallmarks (Helvetia, 750, 18K), serial reference 8385, and laser/stamped branding.
Color & Finish
Dull silver-grey with visible pitting and discoloration; uneven surface finish.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Multiple stamps: ROLEX crown logo, 750, 18K, GENEVE, SWISSMADE, Helvetia head and 8385 serial. Stamps lack proper alignment and depth consistency.
Dimensions Estimate
Standard 16mm-20mm width for men's luxury watch bracelets.
Gemstones & Inlays
None visible.
Clasp & Closure
Concealed folding deployment clasp (President style).
Chain & Links
Partial view of two-tone (yellow/white) President-style screw-link bracelet.
Craftsmanship Details
Sub-par quality; stamps are 'mushy' rather than crisp; metal shows porosity usually associated with casting rather than machining from solid billets.
Authentication Indicators
RED FLAGS: 'SWISSMADE' is misspelled without a space; the 'Rolex' text and crown are poorly executed; fonts are inconsistent with genuine Swiss assay standards. High likelihood of being non-genuine.
Origin & Maker
Purports to be from Rolex, Geneva, Switzerland; high probability of being an aftermarket or counterfeit part.
Era & Period
Contemporary (Post-1995 based on Geneva hallmark style reproduction).
Age Estimate
Likely manufactured within the last 15-20 years.
Cultural Significance
The Rolex crown is a global status symbol representing ultimate success and luxury precision.
Condition Notes
Poor to Fair. Visible irregularities in the metal surface, uneven stamping, and potential 'brassing' where plating is failing over base metal.
Value Estimate
If genuine 18K: $800-$1,200 (melt + brand value); if counterfeit base metal: Negligible ($5-$10).
Care & Maintenance
Clean with a soft brush and water; however, avoid chemical testing on the exterior to prevent damage to possible plating.
Similar Items
Genuine Rolex Ref 8385 18K bracelet clasps, high-quality Italian-made sterile 18K replacement parts, or base-metal fakes.
Interesting Facts
Rolex is one of the few watchmakers that operates its own gold foundry to ensure the specific chemistry of its 18K alloys.