Rolex Oysterclasp, Crownclasp and Oysterlock Clasps
April 05, 2016
The clasp of a wristwatch is meant to provide both security and comfort to the wearer. Having an expensive or rare timepiece slip off one's wrist is a nightmare and can often lead to irreparable damage. Rolex currently offers three clasp options on their wristwatches: Oysterclasp, Crownclasp and Oysterlock.
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| Rolex Oysterlock Clasp (photo: Rolex) |
The Crownclasp is the most inconspicuous of the clasp options, with a folding blade concealed by the bracelet, revealing only a crown shaped lever used to open and close the clasp. This clasp appears on the Jubilee bracelet as well as the President bracelet shown below in platinum.
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| Rolex Crownclasp on a President Bracelet (photo: Rolex) |
Aside from the movement inside, the clasp of a wristwatch sees the most action. The opening and closing of the clasp on a daily basis wears on it and that wear could lead to an accidental opening later in the life of the timepiece. It is of utmost importance that watchmakers pay attention to this important detail. Perhaps Rolex places their crown logo on their clasps to let us know they are indeed paying attention.
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