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groberts1980 · 9 May 2007, 11:13 AM

I recently received my father's Rolex Sea Dweller watch as my college graduation gift. He recently had it serviced and it is beautiful, I just had one question. It is missing the "safety clasp" or "fliplock." I'm not sure what it is called. Is there any way or place I can purchase a genuine Rolex replacement part? I believe he was told the only way to have a new one installed was to send the watch back to Rolex, but I'm wondering if there is another way. It seems to me there has got to be a place to find a Rolex part like that. Any ideas?

Lol-x · 9 May 2007, 11:20 AM

Welcome, I take it from what you say that you have the folding clasp oyster bracelet. The correct bracelet for your watch should have the "flip lock" but it maybe that your bracelet is from a different model?
Sometimes, a watch such as a Seadweller can be found to have a GMT or Explorer bracelet, which depending upon how old the watch is may not have the "fliplock".
I'm just guessing from the information you have given.
Your answer may be to go to a local jeweller who has some knowledge or serviceability in Rolex watches and see, he might have a spare part. The other alternative might be to go to Roles.
A photo of your bracelet may be useful for more ideas.
Worse case scenario seems to be that you might have to get the clasp replaced.

groberts1980 · 9 May 2007, 11:29 AM

It is a "fliplock" bracelet, the fliplock is simply missing. It used to have one, its just an older watch that no longer has the original fliplock. I'm interested in a replacement. I'll check around the local jewelers in the area.

I'll see about posting a pic of the bracelet and watch tomorrow.

Lol-x · 9 May 2007, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by groberts1980

It is a "fliplock" bracelet, the fliplock is simply missing. It used to have one, its just an older watch that no longer has the original fliplock. I'm interested in a replacement. I'll check around the local jewelers in the area.

I'll see about posting a pic of the bracelet and watch tomorrow.

O.K. no worries. Yes well as I said there maybe a local jeweller that has that piece (fliplock) and can fit it to your bracelet. Alternatively, you might try to search on e-bay for the part or just the clasp with it attached, and get a local jeweller to fit it. Alternatively, you could ask the local jeweller what they could do, worst case is that it will need to get a new clasp from Rolex, not the whole bracelet.

groberts1980 · 9 May 2007, 12:48 PM

This looks very similar to my watch band:
http://cgi.ebay.com/rolex-flip-lock-...QQcmdZViewItem

Its for a Submarinar, I wonder if it would work on my band?

This one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/rolex-93150-buck...QQcmdZViewItem
Is exactly what my clasp looks like. Mine is also missing the lock part of it, like the one in the picture.

ashu2289 · 9 May 2007, 03:34 PM

Congrats for your graduation

n also for such a gr8 gift with such wonderful memory

JJ Irani · 9 May 2007, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by groberts1980

This looks very similar to my watch band:
http://cgi.ebay.com/rolex-flip-lock-...QQcmdZViewItem

Its for a Submarinar, I wonder if it would work on my band?

This one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/rolex-93150-buck...QQcmdZViewItem
Is exactly what my clasp looks like. Mine is also missing the lock part of it, like the one in the picture.

Welcome to TRF, Roberts.

In the second picture, it is so obevious that the secure fold-over clasp has been broken off. What gives?

JJ

Alcan · 9 May 2007, 11:37 AM

Hi there, welcome aboard!

Congratulations on graduating for college, and especially receiving such a significant icon Rolex from your Dad!

Good luck on hunting down the safety fliplock for the clasp.

padi56 · 9 May 2007, 05:57 PM

Yes you can just buy the just the fliplock complete clasp from Rolex.

DJD · 9 May 2007, 09:02 PM

I would go to Rolex (AD) and get a replacement, the old saying of you get what you pay for is true IMO, I have used a non AD before in order to save a few dollars and it cost me more in rectification (you may be luckier than me).

roadcarver · 9 May 2007, 09:50 PM

The clasp assembly on a no date sub may cost around 285-300 CAD. SD would be a bit more.

9 May 2007, 11:13 AM	#1
groberts1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Destin, FL Posts: 4	Sea Dweller "Safety Clasp" I recently received my father's Rolex Sea Dweller watch as my college graduation gift. He recently had it serviced and it is beautiful, I just had one question. It is missing the "safety clasp" or "fliplock." I'm not sure what it is called. Is there any way or place I can purchase a genuine Rolex replacement part? I believe he was told the only way to have a new one installed was to send the watch back to Rolex, but I'm wondering if there is another way. It seems to me there has got to be a place to find a Rolex part like that. Any ideas?

9 May 2007, 03:34 PM	#6
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9 May 2007, 09:50 PM	#11
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	The clasp assembly on a no date sub may cost around 285-300 CAD. SD would be a bit more. __________________ I'm just a cook...

9 May 2007, 11:20 AM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Welcome, I take it from what you say that you have the folding clasp oyster bracelet. The correct bracelet for your watch should have the "flip lock" but it maybe that your bracelet is from a different model? Sometimes, a watch such as a Seadweller can be found to have a GMT or Explorer bracelet, which depending upon how old the watch is may not have the "fliplock". I'm just guessing from the information you have given. Your answer may be to go to a local jeweller who has some knowledge or serviceability in Rolex watches and see, he might have a spare part. The other alternative might be to go to Roles. A photo of your bracelet may be useful for more ideas. Worse case scenario seems to be that you might have to get the clasp replaced.

9 May 2007, 11:29 AM	#3
groberts1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Destin, FL Posts: 4	It is a "fliplock" bracelet, the fliplock is simply missing. It used to have one, its just an older watch that no longer has the original fliplock. I'm interested in a replacement. I'll check around the local jewelers in the area. I'll see about posting a pic of the bracelet and watch tomorrow.

9 May 2007, 12:48 PM	#5
groberts1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Destin, FL Posts: 4	This looks very similar to my watch band: http://cgi.ebay.com/rolex-flip-lock-...QQcmdZViewItem Its for a Submarinar, I wonder if it would work on my band? This one: http://cgi.ebay.com/rolex-93150-buck...QQcmdZViewItem Is exactly what my clasp looks like. Mine is also missing the lock part of it, like the one in the picture.

9 May 2007, 09:02 PM	#10
DJD Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Watch: 16610 & 14060M Posts: 29	I would go to Rolex (AD) and get a replacement, the old saying of you get what you pay for is true IMO, I have used a non AD before in order to save a few dollars and it cost me more in rectification (you may be luckier than me).

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