75380 Bracelet - how did I do?

[doogan]

I won an Ebay auction for a 75380 with 13 links but no End pieces. I paid £216.

Hope this link works...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rolex-783...c-8c052dcb2d33

[antrolexsub]

Good price. Clasp is a service replacement. You’re safe with that seller. I’ve dealt with him on a few occasions.

[doogan]

Excellent, great to hear.

Does anyone know where I can source 557 end links?

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by doogan

Excellent, great to hear.

Does anyone know where I can source 557 end links?

Don't source them, just buy some on eBay. Much less expensive.

[swish77]

Originally Posted by doogan

Excellent, great to hear.

Does anyone know where I can source 557 end links?

Easy ... a Rolex Service Center. Take your watch and bracelet to the RSC, say you lost the end links somehow, and they will sell you (and install) the end links. Much cheaper than eBay or another seller, and they'll be guaranteed authentic.

I did exactly this to get new 571 end links for the 78350 bracelet on my 6263. Cost me about $130, including installation (summer of 2017).

[doogan]

I got the 73580 and have attached it to the watch using some 557 aftermarket links and have an issue. The gap in the link is bigger than the bracelet end piece.






Is this just a case of the aftermarket link having too wide a gap? I can go to an AD if that is the best way of getting this sorted.

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by doogan

I got the 73580 and have attached it to the watch using some 557 aftermarket links and have an issue. The gap in the link is bigger than the bracelet end piece.






Is this just a case of the aftermarket link having too wide a gap? I can go to an AD if that is the best way of getting this sorted.

Hate to say it, but that’s what you get for going the aftermarket route.
Do yourself...and the watch...a favor and get real ones.

[doogan]

Very true! A good lesson. Hope my local ADs can help.