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30 January 2008, 12:09 PM | #1 |
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Cost of a Rolex?
Has anyone every done a breakdown on the cost of a Rolex if you add up all of the parts? I sent my TT Sub in for service and they wanted $4400 for a new bracelet alone...A lot compared to a brand new watch.
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30 January 2008, 12:33 PM | #2 |
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If that is how much a new TT braclet is you would have to be NUTS to ever replace it, just buy a new watch. Crazy. I know if you try this with a car with parts from a dealer it is ridiculous.
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30 January 2008, 12:33 PM | #3 |
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4400$ is outrageous
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30 January 2008, 12:37 PM | #4 |
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Did they recommend replacing it prior to just polishing up the old one?
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30 January 2008, 04:22 PM | #5 |
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That sounds hideously expensive!!
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30 January 2008, 05:02 PM | #6 |
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Sounds too pricey for a bracelet..
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30 January 2008, 08:34 PM | #7 |
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Rolex spare parts like bracelets are expensive. A President bracelet with concealed clasp for the DD is US $ 11,000.
The TT having only the centre links in YG and their being hollow, as well, makes the price for the President bracelet seem valid, even though it is expensive. Also, I don't think you can calculate the "cost price" of a complete Rolex from the cost of individual spare parts.
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31 January 2008, 03:02 AM | #8 |
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$4,400 for the bracelet alone Wow. What do you plan on doing?
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31 January 2008, 03:19 AM | #9 |
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31 January 2008, 04:09 AM | #10 |
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I did a "face plant" a few months back after getting tangled up with my dogs. I put a huge scratch/gouge in the bracelet. I asked them about it before I had it serviced. I passed on it. They polished about 99% of it out. There is a tiny pin-prick ding left. It's no biggie. It is next to the clasp and almost invisible. I was just curious... and shocked at the cost. It just made me think about the total cost as half of the price is in the bracelet.
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31 January 2008, 02:24 PM | #11 |
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Wow, well, I'm glad it all worked out for the best!
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31 January 2008, 02:49 PM | #12 |
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wow, what a shocker.
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