Finish
24K real-gold electroplating is a thin layer of real gold on the surface of the plates. The belt is not solid gold, and the standard finish has no gold layer.
24K real-gold electroplating adds $20.
Gold electroplating explained
Made to order
Rocky Balboa World Heavyweight Championship
$359.00
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Delivery and returns
- Made to order in our workshop, which has been making belts for over a decade. Most belts are made in 5–6 working days, then delivered by courier in up to 5 working days, anywhere in the world. These are estimates, not guarantees.
- Free worldwide courier shipping (UPS, FedEx or DHL), tracked and insured.
- Import duties prepaid (DDP): nothing to pay on delivery.
- Cancel free of charge within 24 hours of ordering.
- Made to order, so no change-of-mind returns. Arrived damaged, faulty or not as ordered? Email us photos within 14 days of delivery and we repair, replace or refund it. If we ask for the belt back, we pay the return shipping. Returns policy
- Lifetime warranty on plating, hardware and stitching.
A question before you order? Email support@msbelts.com
Independent replica — not affiliated with or licensed by any promotion
Rocky Balboa World Heavyweight Championship
Total: $359.00
Belt explained
What you are buying
Every belt is a set of metal plates fixed to a leather strap. Here is what each part is, what this belt is made of and how long it takes.
The parts of a belt
Illustration
- 1 Centre plate The large plate in the middle of the belt. It carries the main design.
- 2 Side plates Smaller plates set on each side of the centre plate.
- 3 Name plate A small panel for a name, a league or a year. Some listings offer engraving.
- 4 Strap Cowhide leather, about 50–51 inches (127–130 cm) long. The plates are fixed to it.
- 5 Snap closure Snaps at the back close the belt. Several snap positions let you adjust the fit.
Rocky Balboa World Heavyweight Championship: the real belt
| Films | Rocky (1976), Rocky II (1979), Rocky III (1982) and Rocky IV (1985) |
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| Title in the films | Rocky wins the title from Apollo Creed in Rocky II; Clubber Lang takes it in Rocky III and Rocky regains it in the rematch |
| Prop belt | We found no published maker, metal or weight for the film prop |
| Commercial replica | Hollywood Collectibles Group: 104 cm, cast metal, gold-plated hardware, leather and layers of crinkled satin, four portrait frames |
| Portraits | Clubber Lang, Apollo Creed, Ivan Drago and Rocky Balboa |
| Design in the photos | Round gold eagle plate reading ROCKY BALBOA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, four oval portrait frames, red, white and blue satin strap with yellow edging |
| Closest build here | 24K gold plated / 4 mm, $359: the nearest match to the commercial replica. Select this build |
How we make this belt
| Plates | Zinc alloy, cast in a mould made for this design, then finished by hand. |
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| Finish | Standard finish included. 24K real-gold electroplating is available as an upgrade: a thin layer of real gold on the surface of the plates. The belt is not solid gold.Gold electroplating explained |
| Plate thickness | 2 mm as standard. 3, 4 or 5 mm plates are an upgrade, priced per extra millimetre. Thicker plates allow deeper relief in the design and weigh more.Plate thickness explained |
| Strap | Cowhide leather, about 50–51 inches (127–130 cm) long. Snap closure with several snap positions.Belt sizing and fit |
| Made in | Sialkot, Pakistan. Every belt is made to order. |
| Production | About 5–6 working days after you order. An estimate, not a guarantee. |
| Shipping | Free worldwide courier shipping (UPS, FedEx or DHL), with tracking: delivered in up to 5 working days after dispatch, anywhere in the world. An estimate, not a guarantee. |
| Duties and taxes | Import duties are prepaid by us (DDP), so there are no customs charges to pay on delivery. |
| Licensing | Independent replica — not affiliated with or licensed by any promotion |
About this design
Rocky Balboa wins the world heavyweight title in the film Rocky II, released on 15 June 1979. This listing is a made-to-order replica by MS Belts of the gold eagle belt in the photos, which carries Rocky Balboa's name and four portraits. The page opens on the build closest to the commercial replica, and every choice shows its price.
About the Rocky Balboa World Heavyweight Championship
In Rocky (1976) Rocky Balboa loses a split decision to Apollo Creed. He wins the rematch in Rocky II and becomes world heavyweight champion. Clubber Lang takes the title from him in Rocky III (1982), and Rocky regains it by knocking Lang out in the rematch.
The portraits on this belt design show four characters from the series: Rocky Balboa, Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang and Ivan Drago.
Design details
- Centre plate: a large round gold plate with a beaded rim and an eagle with spread wings above a shield reading ROCKY BALBOA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, framed by leaf branches and small red stones.
- Portrait plates: four oval gold frames with red stones, two on each side of the centre plate, each holding a colour portrait of one of the four characters.
- Strap: layered, crinkled satin in red, white and blue with yellow edging, over a burgundy leather back with two buckles.
The real belt and commercial replicas
We found no source for the maker, metals or weight of the prop belt used in the films. A licensed replica from Hollywood Collectibles Group is described as 104 cm long, made of cast metal with gold-plated hardware, leather and layers of crinkled satin, with four metal frames showing Clubber Lang, Apollo Creed, Ivan Drago and Rocky Balboa. Our closest build is 24K gold plated, 4 mm, which is what this page shows first.
How we make it
- Plates: zinc alloy cast in a mould made for the design, then finished by hand.
- Finish: standard, or 24K gold electroplating for +$20 (a thin layer of real gold on the surface of the plates, not solid gold).
- Thickness: 2 mm is included, up to 5 mm at +$50 per extra millimetre.
- Strap: cowhide leather, about 50–51 in (127–130 cm), snap closure with several snap positions. Other sizes and strap colours can be quoted by email.
- Made to order: see the delivery estimate on this page.
- Free worldwide courier shipping (UPS, FedEx or DHL) with tracking. Import duties are prepaid by us (DDP).
- Lifetime warranty on plating, hardware and stitching.
Questions
Questions about this belt
Is this the same size as the film belt?
Ours is a made-to-order replica on a 50–51 in strap. The Hollywood Collectibles Group replica is described as 104 cm long, and we have no published dimensions for the prop belt.
Which build looks closest to the commercial replica?
Cast zinc alloy with 24K gold plating at 4 mm, which is where the page opens. The replica is described as cast metal with gold-plated hardware.
Can you add my name to the plates?
Custom name plates are quoted by email at support@msbelts.com. Send the wording and the plate you want it on.
Independent replica. MS Belts is not affiliated with, licensed by or endorsed by any promotion. Names are used only to describe the design.
The three choices, in short
Three choices about the plates decide how the belt looks, how it feels in the hand and what it costs.
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Plate thickness
Thickness is how thick the metal plates are, in millimetres. 2 mm is included, and you can go up to 5 mm. Thicker plates allow deeper relief in the design and weigh more.
2 mm is included. Each extra millimetre adds $50, up to 5 mm.
Plate thickness explained
Made to order
How this belt is made
Every belt goes through 7 or 8 phases in our workshop, depending on the build. For a cast belt, casting in a mould takes the place of cutting. Gold electroplating happens only when you choose it or when it is included.
Under normal conditions, most belts are finished in 5–6 working days. For a custom design, the clock starts when you approve the design.
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Phase 1: Design and artwork
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Phase 2: Cutting the plates
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Phase 3: Engraving and detailing
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Phase 4: Polishing
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Phase 5: Gold electroplating When 24K gold electroplating is chosen or included
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Phase 6: Colour filling
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Phase 7: The leather strap
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Phase 8: Assembly, final check and packing
Questions
Questions before you order
Short answers about this belt, delivery and returns.
How long does a belt take?
Under normal conditions most belts are made in 5–6 working days, then delivered by courier in up to 5 working days, anywhere in the world. For a custom design, the clock starts when you approve the design. These are estimates, not guarantees.
Is shipping free?
Yes. Every order ships free worldwide by courier (UPS, FedEx or DHL) with tracking.
We prepay import duties (DDP), so there are no customs charges to pay on delivery.
What are the plates made of?
Brass is the standard plate metal. On custom belts the SD build has brass plates cut and engraved to the design, the CNC build has brass plates CNC-machined for finer detail, and the HD build has zinc alloy plates cast in a mould made for the design and finished by hand, for the deepest 3D relief. On catalogue belts, cast zinc alloy is +$100. Plates are 2 mm thick as standard, and 3, 4 or 5 mm add $50 for each extra millimetre. The strap is cowhide leather.
Is 24K gold electroplating real gold?
Yes, it is a thin layer of real 24K gold on the surface of the plates. The belt is not solid gold, and like any plating it can wear if it is rubbed against something abrasive.
Will the belt fit?
The strap is about 50 to 51 inches (127 to 130 cm) long with a snap closure and several snap positions. That is the length of the whole strap, not a waist size. Email us the wearer's measurement and we will confirm the fit before you order.
Can I put my own names or logo on a belt?
Yes. Name plate engraving can be added on belt pages that offer it. For a logo or a fully custom design, use the belt builder or email support@msbelts.com for a quote. Nothing is made until you approve the design.
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