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Old 31 May 2012, 03:35 PM   #3961
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Old 1 June 2012, 01:36 AM   #3962
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hi, rolexwatcher kindly suggested i ask for help here. Hi, new member from the Philippines here. Hope this is the right place to ask this.

I recently inherited my mom's rolex when she passed away. She was the first owner, and I think my dad bought it for her as a newlywed gift in the late 70s. It's a yellow gold lady datejust, with a yellow gold face.

The thing is, the gold bracelet is a bit tight for me (my mom had tiny wrists), and I'd actually prefer a real rolex leather strap, because the bracelet is a bit too bling-y for me (so.much.yellow.). Unfortunately, I can't seem to find one anywhere.
- I've been to many, many accredited rolex dealers here - none sell original leather straps for my watch.
- I called the head office of Rolex here in Manila, and they said that they would *try* to look for one for me, but it would take a minimum of 6 months (!), because they'd have to call the HK office, and then the HK office would contact the Swiss office (??) and they can't just sell me a new leather strap because of something about slight difference in size over the years. Plus, it will cost about PHP18,000 (equivalent of USD 420.00).
- tried googling, but all I can seem to find are websites that sell fake straps.

Can anybody point me in the right direction? Somewhere where I don't have to wait a minimum of 6 months? Plus, is around the USD 420 ballpark the right price for rolex leather straps? Many thanks for any tips. :)
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Old 8 June 2012, 02:49 PM   #3963
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Kumusta mga kababayan...dito ako sa NYC nakatira. En pack, mamayang gabi - papunta ako sa isang 'concert' ni Rex Navarette...nakakatawa talaga.

Enneways...buti't maraming Pilippino dito. Pwede narin akong makapagpractice nang tagalog...

Etto ang bago kong binili sa Wynn sa LV...pinakauna kung Rolex. Yung ring ko, galing sa bracelet nang isang rilo nang tatay ko.

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Old 8 June 2012, 05:55 PM   #3964
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Hi I'm from the philippines Manila I have RG Daytona Ss Daytona and DJ
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Old 8 June 2012, 11:37 PM   #3965
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hi, rolexwatcher kindly suggested i ask for help here. Hi, new member from the Philippines here. Hope this is the right place to ask this.

I recently inherited my mom's rolex when she passed away. She was the first owner, and I think my dad bought it for her as a newlywed gift in the late 70s. It's a yellow gold lady datejust, with a yellow gold face.

The thing is, the gold bracelet is a bit tight for me (my mom had tiny wrists), and I'd actually prefer a real rolex leather strap, because the bracelet is a bit too bling-y for me (so.much.yellow.). Unfortunately, I can't seem to find one anywhere.
- I've been to many, many accredited rolex dealers here - none sell original leather straps for my watch.
- I called the head office of Rolex here in Manila, and they said that they would *try* to look for one for me, but it would take a minimum of 6 months (!), because they'd have to call the HK office, and then the HK office would contact the Swiss office (??) and they can't just sell me a new leather strap because of something about slight difference in size over the years. Plus, it will cost about PHP18,000 (equivalent of USD 420.00).
- tried googling, but all I can seem to find are websites that sell fake straps.

Can anybody point me in the right direction? Somewhere where I don't have to wait a minimum of 6 months? Plus, is around the USD 420 ballpark the right price for rolex leather straps? Many thanks for any tips. :)
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Oscar can source you one. He sells internationally.

Bossing oscar,

Ako mag hatid order ni jet kay FA wahahahahaha
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Old 10 June 2012, 09:55 AM   #3966
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Old 10 June 2012, 03:03 PM   #3967
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Old 12 June 2012, 04:41 AM   #3968
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Old 12 June 2012, 04:43 AM   #3969
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Mga kababayan!
Balak kong umiwi ng katapusan ng JULIO hangang bukana ng AGOSTO.

Anong klasing panahon diyan sa PI ng araw nayon?

Bagyo season ba? Tag-ulan?

Isang lingo sa Maynila and Isang lingo sa Cebu.
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Old 12 June 2012, 10:55 PM   #3970
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Emil,

bukana
wow! matagal ko nang hindi nariririnig yan!
vintage yata yan!

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Old 13 June 2012, 12:47 AM   #3971
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wow! matagal ko nang hindi nariririnig yan!
vintage yata yan!

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Hahahahahah luma na kasi dictionary ni Emil!!
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Old 13 June 2012, 01:22 AM   #3972
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Old 13 June 2012, 01:23 AM   #3973
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Lahat ng ari ko LUMA na.
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Old 13 June 2012, 01:55 PM   #3974
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Welcome aboard! Nice trio.
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Old 14 June 2012, 01:33 AM   #3975
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Thanks Bro...glad to be aboard...my wife was sooo against Rolexes...but she relented in the end and we got a Datejust for her as well...
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Old 18 June 2012, 12:57 PM   #3976
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Hi everyone, I am planning to buy a Datejust Lady - Steel and Gold Yellow Gold - Fluted Bezel - Jubilee here in Manila. The MSRP from a few stores I asked is P 494,000 with discounted price of P 444,000. Any suggestions on where I can get a better price from an authorized dealer? Also, is there further discount if I plan to buy a set (men and ladies)? Thanks!
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Old 21 June 2012, 02:47 PM   #3977
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Old 8 July 2012, 01:53 PM   #3978
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Old 10 July 2012, 11:21 PM   #3979
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I have the best AD... "BB"... its in Pompano Beach in Atlantic ave.. but ships world wide... great prices and great service. Just dont forget to ask for a Bezel protector....
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Old 21 July 2012, 07:01 AM   #3981
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Mga kababayan!
Balak kong umiwi ng katapusan ng JULIO hangang bukana ng AGOSTO.

Anong klasing panahon diyan sa PI ng araw nayon?

Bagyo season ba? Tag-ulan?

Isang lingo sa Maynila and Isang lingo sa Cebu.
Hi sir, I'm in Cebu right now. Maaraw naman po dito ngayon pero umuulan minsan sa gabi, nde pa naman kami inaabutan ng bagyo so far :)
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Old 21 July 2012, 09:53 AM   #3982
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Old 27 July 2012, 08:25 AM   #3983
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Ohhh...kumusta naman muli mga kababayan!!! Ano kayang mag GTG ang mga malapit sa NYC, NJ???

Game ba kayo?
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Old 27 July 2012, 01:19 PM   #3984
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Old 27 July 2012, 02:03 PM   #3985
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This thread exploded fast! I didn't get to follow up!

Oscar, I lived in Quezon City before in Project 8. My grandparents came from China and settled in Cabanatuan, where my dad was born. Eventually, my parents settled in Banawe St in QC, and moved to Project 8.

My grand parents believe it or not, immigrated from Manila to Florida (Dade City).

I just visited Florida this past May, went to Orlando, Tampa and Dade City. I'm planning to go back to FL in Jan, 2013 for a cruise.

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vernie!!! i love that when everybbody says Mabuhay!!! Where in the philippines do you live before?
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I was watching his funeral and eurlogy last week. I grew up watching him, along with the other Filipino comedians such as Ramon Zamora, and Chiquito.

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Musta na mga kabayan!
Jan!!! Nabuhay ka!!! LOL

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Ohhh...kumusta naman muli mga kababayan!!! Ano kayang mag GTG ang mga malapit sa NYC, NJ???

Game ba kayo?
Yan si Alfred organizer...he is the financer also!!!

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This thread exploded fast! I didn't get to follow up!

Oscar, I lived in Quezon City before in Project 8. My grandparents came from China and settled in Cabanatuan, where my dad was born. Eventually, my parents settled in Banawe St in QC, and moved to Project 8.

My grand parents believe it or not, immigrated from Manila to Florida (Dade City).

I just visited Florida this past May, went to Orlando, Tampa and Dade City. I'm planning to go back to FL in Jan, 2013 for a cruise.
Thats is close to me next time you visit florida hit me up!!!
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This thread exploded fast! I didn't get to follow up!

Oscar, I lived in Quezon City before in Project 8. My grandparents came from China and settled in Cabanatuan, where my dad was born. Eventually, my parents settled in Banawe St in QC, and moved to Project 8.
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I grew up on Wacat St. in LaLoma, QC until age 10. I know exactly where Banawe St. is. I went to Emilio Jacinto HS for kindergarten, Siena College for 2 yrs of years elementary, a tr at Letran for mid school, then to the US in 1967.
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Awesome!

I studied in Grace Christian High School from kindergarten up to HS yr 2, then in 1986 immigrated to Canada.

My brother went back two years ago and showed photos of our old apartments. Brought back memories.

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