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Old 21 August 2018, 07:28 AM   #1
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Obviously the factory bracelets that come with our Rolex are primo...but could I get recommendations on some websites that you purchase secondary market bracelets and such? Looking for high quality bracelets.
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Old 21 August 2018, 07:34 AM   #2
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Obviously the factory bracelets that come with our Rolex are primo...but could I get recommendations on some websites that you purchase secondary market bracelets and such? Looking for high quality bracelets.
ABP Concept!...
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Old 21 August 2018, 08:13 AM   #3
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ABP for certain. Highest quality made. I have two that I bought in Paris many years ago. Be sure to get the goatskin lining as it is sweat resistant. Be warned, ABP can become a habit. They have every exotic skin you can think of in many different colors. Custom made by the best in the business. Sorry to post a watch that is not a Rolex but, I like chronos and world timers and this one has both features. I bought the JLC Paris Boutique edition (only 50 made in titanium and steel and 30 made in platinum in 2007). Master Compressor Extreme World Chrono.
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Old 21 August 2018, 06:55 PM   #4
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Can’t speak for quality, but I know of strap code and watch gecko.
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Old 21 August 2018, 07:02 PM   #5
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Obviously the factory bracelets that come with our Rolex are primo...but could I get recommendations on some websites that you purchase secondary market bracelets and such? Looking for high quality bracelets.
You can pay crazy money for watch straps and IMHO even the ones from Rolex are no better quality than the ones from Hirsch and a fraction of the price.
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Old 21 August 2018, 09:15 PM   #6
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Obviously the factory bracelets that come with our Rolex are primo...but could I get recommendations on some websites that you purchase secondary market bracelets and such? Looking for high quality bracelets.
Are you looking for straps or bracelets?
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Old 21 August 2018, 11:21 PM   #7
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Lots of sources for straps, I have used Panatime often for ready made straps and CombatStraps/AaronBespoke for full customs.
Aftermarket bracelets are a bit harder to find but StrapCode carries some high quality mesh, oyster, and jubilee styled options.
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Old 22 August 2018, 12:45 AM   #8
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