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The designer at Rolex responsible for the palm motif dial and the violin dial, has designed a Milanese mesh bracelet for Rolex. That's according to patents filed by the brand in multiple countries. The clasp looks to be magnetic.
While there is no guarantee Rolex will use a patented design, the fact the brand has commissioned the design of a Milanese mesh bracelet — a strap originally popular in the mid-19th century and now coming back en vogue, including on James Bond’s wrist — is the latest sign of Rolex's willingness to break with tradition and include retro-inspired designs in its collection.
Mesh bracelets have a long lifespan compared to leather straps in tropical countries, and they are considered one of the most comfortable because they have no links.