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speedmaster · 14 December 2010, 05:54 AM

A friend/coworker has had a GMT-II for about 11 years, new as a wedding gift. (Yeah, I know, wish my wife got me one.)

He had it serviced about 5-6 years ago in the Dallas service center, routine, no problems. Maybe $375 I think he said?

He is considering sending it again. How much is a replacement bracelet? He said the original one is pretty stretched out.

Any quality aftermarket alternatives worth considering?

Thanks!

Chris

p.s. When I had Omega/Swatch in NJ service my Speedy 4 years ago it was I think $485, now they want $590. ;-(

dooder202 · 14 December 2010, 06:14 AM

Wondered the same thing myself about Rolex bracelets. Don't need one though.

ParisDakarBmw · 14 December 2010, 06:17 AM

Italian bracelets are around $700 (fit Rolex but not branded)

The brand new oysters might be over $1k from Rolex

speedmaster · 14 December 2010, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

The brand new oysters might be over $1k from Rolex

Thanks, but ouch. :-)

BraydenNelson · 14 December 2010, 06:23 AM

Yeah it might be pricey, but it's worth it in my opinion!

cjnesher · 14 December 2010, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BraydenNelson

Yeah it might be pricey, but it's worth it in my opinion!

How do you go about getting one?

slcbbrown · 14 December 2010, 07:21 AM

A couple comments:

I think the $700 price for the "Italian" aftemarket bracelets is for TT, not stainless.

Decent aftermarket, stainless-only bracelets can be had for less than $100.

I would guess that a new Roelx bracelet in TT is well above $1,000.

Needing a replacement after only 11 years sounds unusual. Has the bracelet been mistreated? I would expect a bracelet to show very little stretch in that few years.

Z06 · 14 December 2010, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slcbbrown

A couple comments:

I think the $700 price for the "Italian" aftemarket bracelets is for TT, not stainless.

Decent aftermarket, stainless-only bracelets can be had for less than $100.

I would guess that a new Roelx bracelet in TT is well above $1,000.

Needing a replacement after only 11 years sounds unusual. Has the bracelet been mistreated? I would expect a bracelet to show very little stretch in that few years.

Seems like solid 18k links would cost more than that? (assuming a 116713)...1k would be a good deal imho.

Lion · 14 December 2010, 01:41 PM

I know original Rolex bracelets are expensive but they are well worth it. I also am inquisitive but why would he need a new bracelet after only eleven years???

ParisDakarBmw · 14 December 2010, 02:57 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/SS-Oyster-Solid-...item45f74de40b

Puffy · 14 December 2010, 06:47 PM

About £700 for a new Oyster bracelet.. equivalent in USD about $1k..

zak98 · 15 December 2010, 01:00 AM

i purchased a nice super jubilee for my m series gmtii for $1000, from a seller here. it has been a couple years however.

Dweller of the Sea · 15 December 2010, 02:01 AM

I have never understood people who buy an expensive watch, and then becomes stingy when it comes to service and spareparts.
It costs money to fly 1. class.

No aftermarket. Buy a new original or try to find a used in good condition.

roger0770 · 15 December 2010, 02:04 AM

the 78760a bracelet is $1050 + tax. don't know if the price increased or not, but that's how much i paid when i bought mine during summer.

speedmaster · 15 December 2010, 02:10 AM

Great thread, thanks, guys!

Art161 · 15 December 2010, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dweller of the Sea

I have never understood people who buy an expensive watch, and then becomes stingy when it comes to service and spareparts.
It costs money to fly 1. class.

I understand it. You buy a watch and then the price of a new watch skyrockets way beyond the ordinary rate of inflation. Along with the price of the watch itself increasing outrageously in price, the prices for replacement parts and service increase in a like manner.

rmfnla · 15 December 2010, 10:45 AM

How about when the cost of a replacement bracelet exceeds the original cost of the watch!

HL65 · 15 December 2010, 11:06 AM

I just bought 4-2 new and 2 almost new--perfect. I paid $600 each for the used ones and $950 for the brand new ones--all of them 93150's with 580 ends. I like to swap them out with my older vintage bracelets-much more comfortable and saves my vintage bracelets from wear!!

Dweller of the Sea · 15 December 2010, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art161

I understand it. You buy a watch and then the price of a new watch skyrockets way beyond the ordinary rate of inflation. Along with the price of the watch itself increasing outrageously in price, the prices for replacement parts and service increase in a like manner.

When you bought the watch 20-30 years ago, it was at that time a very expensive watch.
Salaries was also less than today.
Rolex has always been expensive.

I don´t know which ref. it is, but fx when the 16750 was launched in the early 80´s it was one of the most expensive steel sportsmodels (if not the most), even the Daytona chronograph (more complicated) was less.

Dweller of the Sea · 15 December 2010, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmfnla

How about when the cost of a replacement bracelet exceeds the original cost of the watch!

You can´t compare the $$$ that was paid 20-30 years ago, directly to the $ today.
What was paid back then, had a significantly higher value, than the same amount has today.

Flyjet601 · 15 December 2010, 08:19 PM

Depends on the type...Oyster or Jubilee..

I had a new bracelet 78360 Oyster put on my GMT at the Hong Kong Rolex SC and it was about $475 USD.

Price for Jubilee was $550 USD

wheelnut · 15 December 2010, 09:13 PM

recently asked an AD for a price for a 93150, £695.

Johny · 15 December 2010, 09:44 PM

ebay seller interwatches is selling quite a few bracelets on ebay right now. i have not had any dealings with interwatches. saw it while surfing.

rmfnla · 16 December 2010, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dweller of the Sea

You can´t compare the $$$ that was paid 20-30 years ago, directly to the $ today.
What was paid back then, had a significantly higher value, than the same amount has today.

I understand basic economics, thank you.

I suspect you don't have to go back 20 - 30 years for this to apply; Rolex prices have climbed pretty steeply in the last few years, more so than the actual economy would warrent.

avidflyer · 16 December 2010, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyjet601

Depends on the type...Oyster or Jubilee..

I had a new bracelet 78360 Oyster put on my GMT at the Hong Kong Rolex SC and it was about $475 USD.

Price for Jubilee was $550 USD

How long ago was that?

Dweller of the Sea · 16 December 2010, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmfnla

I suspect you don't have to go back 20 - 30 years for this to apply; Rolex prices have climbed pretty steeply in the last few years, more so than the actual economy would warrent.

That is true, but Rolex has never been cheap or "normal" in their price.
Rolex has always been an expensive watch.

rmfnla · 16 December 2010, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dweller of the Sea

That is true, but Rolex has never been cheap or "normal" in their price.
Rolex has always been an expensive watch.

Also true!

flathead59 · 16 December 2010, 12:07 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Flyjet601
Depends on the type...Oyster or Jubilee..

I had a new bracelet 78360 Oyster put on my GMT at the Hong Kong Rolex SC and it was about $475 USD.

Price for Jubilee was $550 USD

Quote:

Originally Posted by avidflyer

How long ago was that?

In my case, about 3 weeks. I was quoted $550ish for a replacement jubilee for my 1603 from the AD when I put it in for service.

Mark

mlee · 16 December 2010, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyjet601

Depends on the type...Oyster or Jubilee..

I had a new bracelet 78360 Oyster put on my GMT at the Hong Kong Rolex SC and it was about $475 USD.

Price for Jubilee was $550 USD

I had my 16700 GMT serviced last fall by RSC New York and was also charged $475 for a new 78360 Oyster. And they sent my old one back.

rmfnla · 17 December 2010, 04:31 AM

That's not too bad.

14 December 2010, 05:54 AM	#1
speedmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 40	How much is a new Rolex bracelet? ... A friend/coworker has had a GMT-II for about 11 years, new as a wedding gift. (Yeah, I know, wish my wife got me one.) He had it serviced about 5-6 years ago in the Dallas service center, routine, no problems. Maybe $375 I think he said? He is considering sending it again. How much is a replacement bracelet? He said the original one is pretty stretched out. Any quality aftermarket alternatives worth considering? Thanks! Chris p.s. When I had Omega/Swatch in NJ service my Speedy 4 years ago it was I think $485, now they want $590. ;-( __________________ Interested in economics, watches, or fountain pens? http://amateureconblog.blogspot.com/ http://twitter.com/speedmaster

14 December 2010, 01:41 PM	#9
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I know original Rolex bracelets are expensive but they are well worth it. I also am inquisitive but why would he need a new bracelet after only eleven years??? __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

14 December 2010, 06:47 PM	#11
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	About £700 for a new Oyster bracelet.. equivalent in USD about $1k.. __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

15 December 2010, 01:00 AM	#12
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	i purchased a nice super jubilee for my m series gmtii for $1000, from a seller here. it has been a couple years however. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

15 December 2010, 02:10 AM	#15
speedmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 40	Great thread, thanks, guys! __________________ Interested in economics, watches, or fountain pens? http://amateureconblog.blogspot.com/ http://twitter.com/speedmaster

14 December 2010, 06:14 AM	#2
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	Wondered the same thing myself about Rolex bracelets. Don't need one though.

14 December 2010, 06:17 AM	#3
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Italian bracelets are around $700 (fit Rolex but not branded) The brand new oysters might be over $1k from Rolex

14 December 2010, 06:23 AM	#5
BraydenNelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 5	Yeah it might be pricey, but it's worth it in my opinion!

14 December 2010, 07:21 AM	#7
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	A couple comments: I think the $700 price for the "Italian" aftemarket bracelets is for TT, not stainless. Decent aftermarket, stainless-only bracelets can be had for less than $100. I would guess that a new Roelx bracelet in TT is well above $1,000. Needing a replacement after only 11 years sounds unusual. Has the bracelet been mistreated? I would expect a bracelet to show very little stretch in that few years.

14 December 2010, 02:57 PM	#10
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	http://cgi.ebay.com/SS-Oyster-Solid-...item45f74de40b

15 December 2010, 02:01 AM	#13
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	I have never understood people who buy an expensive watch, and then becomes stingy when it comes to service and spareparts. It costs money to fly 1. class. No aftermarket. Buy a new original or try to find a used in good condition.

15 December 2010, 02:04 AM	#14
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	the 78760a bracelet is $1050 + tax. don't know if the price increased or not, but that's how much i paid when i bought mine during summer.

15 December 2010, 10:45 AM	#17
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	How about when the cost of a replacement bracelet exceeds the original cost of the watch! __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

15 December 2010, 11:06 AM	#18
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	I just bought 4-2 new and 2 almost new--perfect. I paid $600 each for the used ones and $950 for the brand new ones--all of them 93150's with 580 ends. I like to swap them out with my older vintage bracelets-much more comfortable and saves my vintage bracelets from wear!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 December 2010, 08:19 PM	#21
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Depends on the type...Oyster or Jubilee.. I had a new bracelet 78360 Oyster put on my GMT at the Hong Kong Rolex SC and it was about $475 USD. Price for Jubilee was $550 USD __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

15 December 2010, 09:13 PM	#22
wheelnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK Posts: 126	recently asked an AD for a price for a 93150, £695.

15 December 2010, 09:44 PM	#23
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	ebay seller interwatches is selling quite a few bracelets on ebay right now. i have not had any dealings with interwatches. saw it while surfing. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

17 December 2010, 04:31 AM	#30
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	That's not too bad. __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

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