Rolex parts and service centres

[Red Series 3]

I've had a watch in storage for 15 years and recently pulled it out to service and start wearing. I contacted the Sydney rsc and they informed me that they can no longer work on it.
I contacted an independent watch maker near my home and he was fine to work on the valjoux based movement.
Before i took it to him i tried the watch on and after braking my wrist i no longer have enough adjustment for the bracelet to fit comfortably.
Another call to the sydney rsc... yes i can still buy links for a 78350, $70 aud each was cheaper than i expected... but the sydney rsc is open monday to friday with new opening hours since i've last visited 10am - 4pm.
I wont have an opportunity till September to get there in these times.
Does anyone have a better path to purchase bracelet links... Id even be happy to polish the sides of a 93150 link if someone has one.

thanks

[joli160]

Plenty for sale on eBay or chrono24

[Red Series 3]

Hmm chrono 24 has nothing when I search and eBay I found one listing that looks right priced at triple the new price

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Red Series 3

I've had a watch in storage for 15 years and recently pulled it out to service and start wearing. I contacted the Sydney rsc and they informed me that they can no longer work on it.
I contacted an independent watch maker near my home and he was fine to work on the valjoux based movement.
Before i took it to him i tried the watch on and after braking my wrist i no longer have enough adjustment for the bracelet to fit comfortably.
Another call to the sydney rsc... yes i can still buy links for a 78350, $70 aud each was cheaper than i expected... but the sydney rsc is open monday to friday with new opening hours since i've last visited 10am - 4pm.
I wont have an opportunity till September to get there in these times.
Does anyone have a better path to purchase bracelet links... Id even be happy to polish the sides of a 93150 link if someone has one.

thanks

What Rolex model are you talking about they cannot work on?????

[seasubmariner]

Originally Posted by Red Series 3

I've had a watch in storage for 15 years and recently pulled it out to service and start wearing. I contacted the Sydney rsc and they informed me that they can no longer work on it.
I contacted an independent watch maker near my home and he was fine to work on the valjoux based movement.
Before i took it to him i tried the watch on and after braking my wrist i no longer have enough adjustment for the bracelet to fit comfortably.
Another call to the sydney rsc... yes i can still buy links for a 78350, $70 aud each was cheaper than i expected... but the sydney rsc is open monday to friday with new opening hours since i've last visited 10am - 4pm.
I wont have an opportunity till September to get there in these times.
Does anyone have a better path to purchase bracelet links... Id even be happy to polish the sides of a 93150 link if someone has one.

thanks

If the RSC in Melbourne works on weekends, you can have a weekend holiday in Melbourne and get what you need while you are there.

[Red Series 3]

I’ve just tried calling them and alas no answer... the head office shows as being open but the number rings out and the rsc is closed.

[Red Series 3]

I've honestly tried every option available to me.
Ive contacted the AD in martin place that has more suitable opening hours and their watchmaker has left and their parts account is suspended until another watchmaker is re hired.
I tried calling their head office and asking for an alternative option.
They offered no better suggestion.
I could totally understand if i was buying something with the crown or their logo on it but its something thats basically pointless to purchase without the original parts. If i was looking to buy something for $1 and sell it for $2 theres plenty more things more easily accessible than rolex parts that id choose to make money on.
Id secretly hoped someone would reach out to me and offer an alternative but alas no.