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Mr DateJust · 27 April 2013, 05:48 AM

Just wondering if anyone knows if rolex will still sell you replacement/additional links for older style bracelets. I want to order a half link for a 16710 bracelet but not sure if Rolex would still sell me one?

77T · 27 April 2013, 05:51 AM

Your AD can get it for you or a watchmaker with a Rolex parts acct.

The GMT Master · 27 April 2013, 06:48 AM

They have plenty of parts knocking around for the previous generation - it's when you start getting to models from the 70s and before that you have problems getting parts

DJJon · 27 April 2013, 12:20 PM

It is my understanding that during overhaul they make whatever link is needed, so why not as an additional replacement?

Mr DateJust · 30 April 2013, 08:55 PM

Thanks all for the input. I spoke to my AD yesterday and was advised that I cannot buy a half link for a 78790A bracelet (Exp2 16570) not because it is discontinued but because they don't supply a half link for the bracelet. Does anyone know if this is true or not? I was under the impression that Rolex provide half, full and even 1.75 type links for their bracelets.

bigwatchman · 30 April 2013, 09:03 PM

For my knowledge, I don't believe there to be a half link in an oyster bracelet. That is why the clasp has adjustment holes and the new has the micro-adjustment.

Johny · 30 April 2013, 09:05 PM

perhaps give the rsc at st james in london a call and find out for sure. even if the link is not original they may be prepared to help you to get your watch fitting correctly. worth a phone call

Tools · 1 May 2013, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr DateJust

Thanks all for the input. I spoke to my AD yesterday and was advised that I cannot buy a half link for a 78790A bracelet (Exp2 16570) not because it is discontinued but because they don't supply a half link for the bracelet. Does anyone know if this is true or not? I was under the impression that Rolex provide half, full and even 1.75 type links for their bracelets.

This is correct, the Oyster did not come with half-links except the permanent one on the Sub clasp. Only the Jubilee bracelet could be had with a 1.75 link.

However, the new Oysters on some models do come with a half-link, and so you would need to order one of those using the new bracelet number. You may have to brush the sides to match, but they are bolt on to any Oyster.

27 April 2013, 05:48 AM	#1
Mr DateJust "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glasgow, UK Watch: 16570 Posts: 909	Discontinued bracelets Just wondering if anyone knows if rolex will still sell you replacement/additional links for older style bracelets. I want to order a half link for a 16710 bracelet but not sure if Rolex would still sell me one?

27 April 2013, 05:51 AM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Your AD can get it for you or a watchmaker with a Rolex parts acct. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

30 April 2013, 09:03 PM	#6
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	For my knowledge, I don't believe there to be a half link in an oyster bracelet. That is why the clasp has adjustment holes and the new has the micro-adjustment. __________________ Waiting for Arrival... Omega Seamaster 120 Automatic Luminox 3950 Orange Luminox Field Watch Day-Date Casio G-Shock Analog/Chrono

30 April 2013, 09:05 PM	#7
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	perhaps give the rsc at st james in london a call and find out for sure. even if the link is not original they may be prepared to help you to get your watch fitting correctly. worth a phone call __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

27 April 2013, 06:48 AM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	They have plenty of parts knocking around for the previous generation - it's when you start getting to models from the 70s and before that you have problems getting parts

27 April 2013, 12:20 PM	#4
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	It is my understanding that during overhaul they make whatever link is needed, so why not as an additional replacement?

30 April 2013, 08:55 PM	#5
Mr DateJust "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glasgow, UK Watch: 16570 Posts: 909	Thanks all for the input. I spoke to my AD yesterday and was advised that I cannot buy a half link for a 78790A bracelet (Exp2 16570) not because it is discontinued but because they don't supply a half link for the bracelet. Does anyone know if this is true or not? I was under the impression that Rolex provide half, full and even 1.75 type links for their bracelets.

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