Robustness, comfort and aesthetics: bracelets and clasps play a full part in the unique pleasure of wearing a Rolex watch. Their carefully engineered ergonomics, their robustness and reliability, as well as their aesthetics and shine, are essential ingredients of this experience, while also contributing to the personality of the watch itself.
The design of Rolex bracelets and clasps receives extreme attention to detail. Form and function combine so that, depending on the model, the available features blend harmoniously with Rolex’s aesthetic codes. Rounded angles, polished or satin-brushed surfaces, a security clasp or an invisible clasp, a length-adjustment system: the pursuit of comfort and elegance is total.
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Iconic Rolex bracelets
Rolex bracelets are instantly recognizable. Each one has its own codes, shape and unique style:
The Oyster bracelet
introduced in the late 1930s, this metal bracelet with three broad, flat links is particularly robust and remains the most widespread bracelet in the Oyster range. It notably equips all Professional models such as the Submariner, Explorer, Yacht-Master and Cosmograph Daytona, as well as certain classic Datejust, Day-Date and Sky-Dweller models. It can be fitted with all types of Rolex clasps (Oysterclasp, Oysterlock and Crownclasp) and can incorporate the Easylink comfort extension system.
The Jubilee bracelet
fluid and comfortable, this five-link metal bracelet was created specifically for the launch of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust in 1945. It is always fitted with an invisible Crownclasp.
The President bracelet
refined and exclusive, this three-link rounded metal bracelet was created in 1956 to accompany the launch of the prestigious Oyster Perpetual Day-Date, the first wristwatch to display the date and day of the week spelled out in full on the dial. The President bracelet remains reserved today for Day-Date models and certain precious-metal Datejust models. It is always fitted with an invisible Crownclasp.
The Pearlmaster bracelet
both sensual and sophisticated, this five-link curved metal bracelet was created in 1992 for the launch of the women’s Lady-Datejust Pearlmaster. Today it also dresses the Special Edition versions of the Day-Date and Datejust models. It is always fitted with an invisible Crownclasp.
Rolex clasps
Rolex has designed clasps perfectly suited to each of its bracelets to meet every type of wear. These clasps guarantee a secure closure and offer maximum comfort and ergonomics while respecting the aesthetics of each model. Their reliability is tested over tens of thousands of opening-closing cycles. There are three types of clasp:
Oysterclasp
this folding clasp with a cover opens — in its latest generation — using a lever that optimizes closure quality while making it easier to open. It is available on the Oyster bracelet.
Oysterlock
this folding security clasp with a cover features an additional locking flap to prevent accidental opening. In its latest generation, it has a sophisticated lever-operated opening and closing mechanism made up of more than fifteen micro-mechanical components that multiplies the force exerted by the wearer for unmatched comfort. This technical clasp equips the Oyster bracelets of several Professional models.
Crownclasp
thoroughly discreet, this folding opening-and-closing system is concealed, in its latest generation, beneath a small lever shaped like the Rolex crown. The clasp is therefore completely invisible on the bracelet. It equips Datejust models and certain Day-Date models fitted with Jubilee, President, Pearlmaster or Oyster bracelets.
Frequently asked questions
The Oyster is a robust, three-link flat bracelet fitted to most Professional and several classic models. The Jubilee is a fluid five-link bracelet created in 1945 for the Datejust. The President is a refined three-link rounded bracelet created in 1956 exclusively for the Day-Date and certain precious-metal Datejust models.
The Crownclasp is completely invisible, concealed beneath a small lever shaped like the Rolex crown, and equips the Jubilee, President and Pearlmaster bracelets as well as some Oyster bracelets.
Easylink is a quick comfort extension system available on the Oyster bracelet, allowing the wearer to lengthen the bracelet slightly on the wrist for extra comfort.
The Day-Date is most closely associated with the President bracelet, created specifically for its 1956 launch, though certain Day-Date models can also be fitted with the Oyster bracelet.
The Oysterlock is Rolex’s security clasp, featuring an additional locking flap that prevents accidental opening, fitted to the Oyster bracelets of several Professional models.
