The gold Rolex 1908 always seemed to be missing something. It was a consummate dress watch, and the leather straps it could be paired with were never offensive, perfectly befitting a watch of the style. But my eyes and my wrist wanted more. Thankfully, I’ve got a direct line to the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, and what I say goes. This year, Rolex has announced a solid gold Settimo bracelet to pair with your current or future solid-gold 1908 in the form of the perfect replica Rolex 1908 52508 watches.
Settimo bracelet? Huh? That’s right. Rolex has introduced a new bracelet, just for me (and the best fake Rolex 1908 watches). The seven-link 18k yellow gold bracelet is certain to wear like butter on the wrist, without the greasy slipperiness. Those tiny links will no doubt help it articulate, and it closes with a fully concealed folding clasp given away only by the Rolex crown tab. Rolex states that it has a “special system” to attach to the case, but it appears they may just be referring to fitted end links, as they say the system makes the bracelet specific to the 1908. It was too much to ask for a quick-release introduction, I guess.
Aside from the new bracelet, this is the exact same gold 1908 that has been available. The 18k gold case is 39mm with a domed sapphire crystal, 50m WR, and a beautiful split bezel that’s half fluted and half smooth. The dials for the solid yellow gold remain either black or white. Both high quality copy watches feature applied 3-6-9 numerals and baton indices, matching gold hands, and a sunken running seconds register.
The watches remain one of the few AAA replica Rolex watches with a display caseback. Through the sapphire glass, the 7140 movement still powers the 1908. It offers a 66-hour power reserve wound by a massive golden rotor. The Syloxi silicon hairspring has a patented geometry that ensures greater regularity between various positions and all the advantages that silicon brings with it.
You’ve just read an entire article on a new bracelet. I acknowledge that and am sorry if you found that silly or a waste of time. But I hope you’ll agree that the solid-gold bracelet truly changes the 1908, and for the better. Rolex isn’t really a dress watch brand, but the 1908 (And before it, the Cellini) has been the holdout to that rule. This gives the cheap super clone watches a vintage vibe that I’m in love with.
