Rose (pink) gold bracelet for 26022 OR

[kenta986]

Hi,

I have a ROC 26022 OR (pink gold). This watch comes with a brown alligator strap. I also have a black rubber strap. I would really like to convert this watch to a "25960", meaning that I would like to have it on a rose (pink) gold AP bracelet like the 25960 OR has.

Anyone in here that has a bracelet for sale? Or anyone has an idea where to find such a bracelet? I cannot remember I have seen one either on Chrono24 or eBay.

Thanks!

[Sho-nuff]

Have you ruled out buying one from AP directly? I asked them about a SS bracelet for my 26022BC and they said it would be no problem to supply it to me. They might do the same for the OR bracelet.

[kenta986]

Thanks Sho-nuff. I checked with my AP-store, and that said that they easily could sell med a bracelet. The price was 13700 Euros incl. VAT, which is not that bad.

AP told me that they have a policy to have available all parts for all watches produced 25 years after a watch is discontinued. That is awesome!

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by kenta986

Thanks Sho-nuff. I checked with my AP-store, and that said that they easily could sell med a bracelet. The price was 13700 Euros incl. VAT, which is not that bad.

Interesting - I thought the gold bracelets were $20k+ before tax. Also cool that AP is selling bracelets/straps separately, unlike Rolex who go out of their way to make everything non-interchangeable.

[Horsin’ Around]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Interesting - I thought the gold bracelets were $20k+ before tax. Also cool that AP is selling bracelets/straps separately, unlike Rolex who go out of their way to make everything non-interchangeable.

Yes. I just bought a RG bracelet for my 26320 from the AP boutique. It’s was $23k. It arrived in 5 business days.


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[srvrf]

I did this exact thing last year when prices were lower. I bought directly from AP Clearwater in the US. I absolutely love the options of bracelet, rubber and leather.

[7sins]

Originally Posted by srvrf

I did this exact thing last year when prices were lower. I bought directly from AP Clearwater in the US. I absolutely love the options of bracelet, rubber and leather.

fantastic!!

[sokoloka]

Originally Posted by kenta986

Thanks Sho-nuff. I checked with my AP-store, and that said that they easily could sell med a bracelet. The price was 13700 Euros incl. VAT, which is not that bad.

AP told me that they have a policy to have available all parts for all watches produced 25 years after a watch is discontinued. That is awesome!

Sounds like a damn good deal to me!

[NutNut]

Originally Posted by srvrf

I did this exact thing last year when prices were lower. I bought directly from AP Clearwater in the US. I absolutely love the options of bracelet, rubber and leather.

That must look awesome on the RG Bracelet!

[brent95m3]

Got my bracelet from Clearwater a couple months ago. I’d been debating it for awhile and finally pulled the trigger. I’d say order now before AP realizes they’re undercharging for the bracelet.


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[NutNut]

Good decision to order the RG Bracelet. Your watch looks stunning with it on.


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[Horsin’ Around]

I just went to boutique to pickup my RG bracelet and the color of the bracelet didn’t match the color of my 26320.

The AD called Clearwater and they replied that sometimes this happens with RG. That depending on the environment the color can change over time from the original finish.

Has anyone else experienced this?


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[brent95m3]

Originally Posted by Horsin’ Around

I just went to boutique to pickup my RG bracelet and the color of the bracelet didn’t match the color of my 26320.

The AD called Clearwater and they replied that sometimes this happens with RG. That depending on the environment the color can change over time from the original finish.

Has anyone else experienced this?


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Mine was a bit off when I received it. I very lightly used a new cape cod on the head since rose gold can “tarnish” over time. I did this lightly so as to not alter the original brushed surfaces. It definitely helped the colors become a lot closer.


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[Horsin’ Around]

Originally Posted by brent95m3

Mine was a bit off when I received it. I very lightly used a new cape cod on the head since rose gold can “tarnish” over time. I did this lightly so as to not alter the original brushed surfaces. It definitely helped the colors become a lot closer.


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Thanks for sharing your experience.

The Clearwater service center said they could polish and refinish the watch/bracelet so that they match perfectly.

That was enough of an impetus for me to send it in for servicing and polishing. It was due for servicing anyways.

Can’t wait to get it back.


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[strettyend]

Originally Posted by brent95m3

Got my bracelet from Clearwater a couple months ago. I’d been debating it for awhile and finally pulled the trigger. I’d say order now before AP realizes they’re undercharging for the bracelet.


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This is absolutely beautiful!

[KBM]

Originally Posted by brent95m3

Got my bracelet from Clearwater a couple months ago. I’d been debating it for awhile and finally pulled the trigger. I’d say order now before AP realizes they’re undercharging for the bracelet.


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Wow!