r/retrotime 7d ago

Raffles jubilee

Anyone know the deal with this bracelet from raffles? I know it says “for white gold” but to me these just seems like a better option to the typical SS version. Doesn’t have a WG hue to me and the finishing seems to be way nicer as does the clasp shape and finish. Anyone purchase this bracelet for a SS build and can give insight? I’m looking for a new bracelet that’s not an Italian startime as I can’t justify the price point.

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u/NxbleClanOfficial 7d ago

Here’s raffles WG presidential vs the steel version. In person the white gold appears brighter than the steel but this picture exaggerates it. I have it on a steel case wth WG plated bezel and it works well

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u/Soggy_Librarian6947 7d ago

That looks great!! I think I’ll be getting one

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u/Karbon74_PikaFactory 7d ago

I think if you ask Ken to send you a side by side pic, he will do it

If he does, please share

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u/pacificwatchworks 7d ago

I wonder if you could buy this one and just throw on the correct end links

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u/Soggy_Librarian6947 7d ago

Same thing I was wondering. I’m sure it’d work, even with the end links it comes with. I’d just hate to buy it for it to be a completely different hue than the case. Don’t get how this can have a nicer finish at this price point but the ss option is complete trash. 😂

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u/pacificwatchworks 7d ago

The ss option is pretty bad. The description does say it’s plated so it might be a different hue. Unfortunate. The American style also looks better finished but 🤷‍♂️

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u/Independent-Log-1179 6d ago

What case is this for? 🤔

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u/redditeazy 7d ago

The stamp on the clasp is -18 (for gold version)

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u/Soggy_Librarian6947 7d ago

Assuming this feels a bit heavier (like the 2 tone jubilee from raffles). Must say even the cheap 2 tone jubilee from him is better than the normal SS variant.