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DKSRolex · 7 October 2016, 06:31 AM

So I have my heart set on a SS GMT Master II Pepsi (The closer to M Serial the better) and have tracked some down. My only worry is that I have a relatively large wrist (8 1/8 in). I don't want to make a purchase and it be too snug or not even fit at all.

Is it possible to take the watch to an AD or Rolex Store (NYC) and have a link added? Also would this be frowned upon as it isn't an original part?

Any advice would be appreciated!

Also, this forum has been super helpful in my search!!

joe100 · 7 October 2016, 06:34 AM

You can get extra links and if they're from rolex, they're original, no issue

Chewbacca · 7 October 2016, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DKSRolex

So I have my heart set on a SS GMT Master II Pepsi (The closer to M Serial the better) and have tracked some down. My only worry is that I have a relatively large wrist (8 1/8 in). I don't want to make a purchase and it be too snug or not even fit at all.

Is it possible to take the watch to an AD or Rolex Store (NYC) and have a link added? Also would this be frowned upon as it isn't an original part?

Any advice would be appreciated!

Also, this forum has been super helpful in my search!!

yes.

i think $50 each if its ss.

kromdom · 8 October 2016, 01:47 AM

may not even need to go to an AD to add a link.......pretty easy DIY.

tifosi · 8 October 2016, 01:50 AM

^^ He will if he needs to buy an extra link, though.

watchwatcher · 8 October 2016, 02:40 AM

You will see spare links pop up from time to time in our classifieds, pretty common actually.

OP: with such large wrists, have you thought of maybe the 42mm EXP2, or the DSSD?

Watchgeek5000 · 8 October 2016, 03:13 AM

"BUYING FIRST ROLEX, NEED HELP!"
I thought for sure you were gonna ask for money! Lol

qlet · 8 October 2016, 05:43 AM

When I bought my most recent watch the AirKing it needed a link and I told them they needed to provide it before I agreed to purchase.

mtgjr · 8 October 2016, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by qlet

When I bought my most recent watch the AirKing it needed a link and I told them they needed to provide it before I agreed to purchase.

I don't know how that will work when buying a 10 year old watch.

qlet · 8 October 2016, 06:16 AM

I didn't notice that. But perhaps it won't be too hard to find one.

kromdom · 8 October 2016, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tifosi

^^ He will if he needs to buy an extra link, though.

what I had in mind was NOT BUYING the link from the AD since as already pointed by watchwatcher, previously "loved" links can be had for 50% less or more. In fact, I just did this for my A serial 16610 :)

7 October 2016, 06:31 AM	#1
DKSRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 25	Buying first Rolex. Need Help! So I have my heart set on a SS GMT Master II Pepsi (The closer to M Serial the better) and have tracked some down. My only worry is that I have a relatively large wrist (8 1/8 in). I don't want to make a purchase and it be too snug or not even fit at all. Is it possible to take the watch to an AD or Rolex Store (NYC) and have a link added? Also would this be frowned upon as it isn't an original part? Any advice would be appreciated! Also, this forum has been super helpful in my search!!

7 October 2016, 06:34 AM	#2
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	You can get extra links and if they're from rolex, they're original, no issue __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

8 October 2016, 01:50 AM	#5
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	^^ He will if he needs to buy an extra link, though. __________________ Russ

8 October 2016, 01:47 AM	#4
kromdom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Posts: 530	may not even need to go to an AD to add a link.......pretty easy DIY.

8 October 2016, 02:40 AM	#6
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	You will see spare links pop up from time to time in our classifieds, pretty common actually. OP: with such large wrists, have you thought of maybe the 42mm EXP2, or the DSSD?

8 October 2016, 03:13 AM	#7
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	"BUYING FIRST ROLEX, NEED HELP!" I thought for sure you were gonna ask for money! Lol

8 October 2016, 05:43 AM	#8
qlet "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Dr. Cowles Location: Greeneville, Tn Watch: Submariner 116613 Posts: 32	When I bought my most recent watch the AirKing it needed a link and I told them they needed to provide it before I agreed to purchase.

8 October 2016, 06:16 AM	#10
qlet "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Dr. Cowles Location: Greeneville, Tn Watch: Submariner 116613 Posts: 32	I didn't notice that. But perhaps it won't be too hard to find one.

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