Although when we hear Rolex we associate it with watches, the watchmaker indeed pays attention not only to the details of its time machine but also to components as important as the watch itself, by which we mean the bracelet, which can transform not only the beauty of the watch itself but also the comfort and security with which we wear it.
As iconic and popular as the Oyster bracelet is the Jubilee bracelet, which dates from 1945 and was developed exclusively for the Oyster Constant Datejust model, although today, we can find it available for other models in the Oyster collection.
It is a metal bracelet composed of five lines that create a smooth and elegant silhouette and aesthetic, equipped with a hidden crown clasp that provides a closure invisible to the naked eye, which is why watch experts describe this bracelet as elegant and noble. Comfort.
As we have already mentioned, this bracelet debuted in 1945, no more and no less, to celebrate the brand’s first 40 years, accompanied by Datejust, considered by the brand until today as the perfect combination for the Jubilee year.
The bracelet has been improved since then, with the birth of solid gold as the material chosen for its forging, which has evolved over the years and acquired two shades over time, as well as a steel variant.
What few people know is that just as watches – their mechanics – undergo rigorous testing, so do straps, and in the case of the replica Rolex Jubilee, there is a timeless genius in the fact that 75 years after its birth, its design has remained virtually unchanged. Described by some as a bridge between the sporty Oyster bracelet and the classic and elegant President, the Jubilee achieves the best of both worlds, giving this total piece versatility and, unlike the other two, a piece with more “light”.
The current design of this bracelet is composed of five semicircular metal links, featuring two rows of larger links on the outer edge of the bracelet and three smaller links in the center. While many bracelets have a central point to balance them, Jubilee’s design is fluid, creating the illusion of a ring around the wrist thanks to its hidden crown clasp that gives an invisible closure effect.
For Rolex owners, it is important to clean their bracelets regularly to keep debris and dirt out. Over time, dirt builds up between the links and acts as an abrasive, so the links stretch.