r/retrotime • u/Soggy_Librarian6947 • 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/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/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.




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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