The Crownclasp is a hidden folding clasp patented by Rolex. It is the least visible of the brand’s three clasp types. On a Jubilee bracelet, only a small Rolex crown shows, so the bracelet looks like one unbroken loop. It is also used on the President bracelet.
How does the Crownclasp work?
The Crownclasp is a folding clasp, but its folding blade is tucked out of sight. The bracelet itself covers it. The mechanism sits on the underside of the bracelet, against the wrist. On top, the wearer sees only a small lever in the shape of the Rolex crown. The clasp sits beneath this lever, so it cannot be seen when the watch is on the wrist. From above, the crown is the only clue that a clasp is there at all.
Which bracelets can take a Crownclasp?
The Crownclasp is used on both the Jubilee and the President bracelets. The Rolex retailer Petite Genève says its understated design makes it the only clasp that suits the President bracelet. It is also fitted to the Pearlmaster bracelet. The Oyster bracelet can take a Crownclasp too, because the Oyster accepts every type of Rolex clasp. So on an Oyster, the Crownclasp is one choice among several. On the President, in Petite Genève’s view, there is no real alternative.
How does it compare with other Rolex clasps?
Rolex fits three types of clasp to its watches: the Oysterclasp, the Oysterlock and the Crownclasp. Of the three, the Crownclasp is the least visible. When Rolex updated the President bracelet, it updated the Crownclasp with it. The result has been described as perhaps the most discreet clasp ever made for a precious metal bracelet.
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