The typical replica Rolex, as a company whose roots lie in the tool-watch industry, is generally found on a metal bracelet instead of a leather strap. Although some Rolex are available with a manufacturer’s option of a leather band, a large number of the Rolex – both contemporary and vintage – come with metal bands.
Even though the very first Rolex were fitted with leather straps, metal became a clear option because of its superior longevity and water resistance. After the introduction of the water-resistant Oyster case, the Rolex brand became synonymous with superlative water resistance, and Rolex needed a strap that could match their watches in durability.
During the 1920’s and 1930’s, the fake Rolex fitted their watches with metal bracelets that were made by a Swiss company, named Gay Freres. Many of these bracelet designs were also used by other watch manufacturers, leading Rolex to design their own watch bracelet – the Oyster bracelet – in the late 1930’s.
The Oyster bracelet has undergone a variety of changes over the decades, each one refining the design and adding to its overall durability. In spite of the numerous revisions, the Oyster bracelet’s iconic, three-link design has not changed, and it has been a mainstay in Rolex’s collection.

To mark the company’s 40th anniversary in 1945, the replica Rolex stated the introduction of their Jubilee bracelet. Initially provided in only solid gold, the Jubilee bracelet was particularly designed for Rolex’s flagship Datejust model. It was not until the President bracelets’ introduction in the mid 1950’s, that the Jubilee was given in two-tone, and finally, stainless steel options.
As a testament to its initial design, the replica Rolex’s Jubilee bracelet has remained largely unchanged since it was first introduced over seventy years ago. While the Jubilee was quite robust, it was always intended to be more of a “dress” bracelet. In 1956, Rolex’s new President bracelet took the title as Rolex’s premium, flagship option.
Visually speaking, Rolex Bracelets like the President Day-Date is a mix between the Oyster bracelet and the Jubilee. Rather than using the flat links of the Oyster bracelet, the President uses semi-circular links that echo the appearance of the Jubilee bracelet.
The President bracelet has always been reserved for Rolex’s premium cheap replica watches
since its introduction. The President bracelet is only crafted in 18-karat gold or platinum. What’s more, it is always decorated with Rolex’s Crownclasp, a concealed clasp design that creates a seamless effect throughout the band.
In spite of a large number of small refinements over the decades, the designs of the three major Rolex bracelet designs have changed very little. Each bracelet fills a clear position in Rolex’s lineup, and all three have designs that are really iconic and timeless.