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SuperDaveTX · 19 December 2017, 01:38 AM

Hi there,

I was hoping someone here could give me some advice regarding the Rolex he gave me...

It is a Oyster Perpetual Rolex with the bark dial and middle links. Unfortunately he lost the links he removed and it is very tight.

Before I go to the local jeweler who is Rolex authorized and order some replacements, I thought I would check to see if anyone had suggestions.

I would rather not pay $500 to $1000 per link, but not sure what to else do.

Was wondering if any aftermarket links would be ok. I found a few that said they were 18kt gold solid and not hollow. but for $270, I don't think that would be 18kt? I don't care too much if they are non Rolex...and I am not planing to sell it.

Input appreciated.

Dave

SuperDaveTX · 19 December 2017, 07:53 AM

Was expecting more than one view by now....

joe100 · 19 December 2017, 07:56 AM

Aftermarket gold links won’t match.

If you’re worried about the price, table it and get a nice leather strap

SuperDaveTX · 19 December 2017, 08:03 AM

Hmmm. Not really worried about the price. Would say curious and cautious.

and thanks for the reply!

Dpop24 · 19 December 2017, 08:13 AM

Have you tried the micro adjustments in the clasp? Maybe you could get enough play to not need an extra link.

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breitlings · 19 December 2017, 08:15 AM

My AD quoted something like 515 for rolex bark presidential link. I attempted to buy some off ebay etc, and they didn't fit.

SuperDaveTX · 19 December 2017, 08:15 AM

I really didn't know there was an adjustment for the band... I hadn't noticed this. I will take a closer look.

but i did go by my jeweler and we determined I need 3 links.

I am getting an estimate for the links and a service.

SuperDaveTX · 19 December 2017, 08:17 AM

515 is better than 1000

Tangier11 · 19 December 2017, 08:18 AM

I would not go non Rolex, but I would for sure consider used if you can find it. Some folks on here will not consider Ebay at all. I consider Ebay with extreme caution. I think you could find an original bark link if you dont mind waiting for a few hundred bucks. However, if you can get a new one from Rolex for $500 or so I would consider that.

SuperDaveTX · 19 December 2017, 08:21 AM

I would do used... So, should I to a WTB in the sale section to see if something is available???? I will have to check out ( reread ) the rules about buying and selling here.

JnmEaton · 19 December 2017, 08:25 AM

this guy has 3 links avail maybe he'd work a deal? Good reviews but I would definitely ask if they are genuine to get him on record saying they are or aren't....... it says "not aftermarket" in the description, not that is was never written before only to be found false... fwiw

https://www.ebay.com/itm/ROLEX-1803-...4AAOSw8GtZUqc8

1bad750 · 19 December 2017, 08:59 AM

ebay is your best bet.

SuperDaveTX · 19 December 2017, 09:32 AM

Thanks.. That is not a bad price, but my watch is a 18078... It seems that is not the exact link... am I right?

SuperDaveTX · 19 December 2017, 09:45 AM

sorry.. I am very new to all this.

For that ebay link. It said it was for a 20mm band. Is that measured at the watch connect point? When i measure the width of a link at the clasp, it is 16mm.

yessir69 · 19 December 2017, 09:56 AM

Call Charlie at Watches Etc in Oklahoma City. He might have some.

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SuperDaveTX · 19 December 2017, 12:26 PM

Can someone confirm that this will work with my watch?

I have the 18078.

The title for the item is: ROLEX 1803 18038 18238 PRESIDENTIAL DAY DATE GOLD BARK LINK FOR 20MM BRACELET

The link is above.. Can't post links yet... ;-(

I am thinking of going with this.. He has a complete page where he states they are authentic.. Could be BS.. but seems not.

Help and input appreciated.

crowncollection · 20 December 2017, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperDaveTX

Can someone confirm that this will work with my watch?

I have the 18078.

The title for the item is: ROLEX 1803 18038 18238 PRESIDENTIAL DAY DATE GOLD BARK LINK FOR 20MM BRACELET

The link is above.. Can't post links yet... ;-(

I am thinking of going with this.. He has a complete page where he states they are authentic.. Could be BS.. but seems not.

Help and input appreciated.

they will work if authentic

otherwise these work but aftermarket https://www.ebay.com/itm/18K-YG-GOLD...item4d45aa9245

SuperDaveTX · 20 December 2017, 12:02 PM

Thanks. I ordered them and got them for 250 each.

Will see.

SuperDaveTX · 2 January 2018, 07:34 AM

Thanks for all the help!

My watch guy said they looked authentic to him.. fit great... Only needed two, but oh well.

Now to find a watch winder.

Tangier11 · 2 January 2018, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperDaveTX

Thanks for all the help!

My watch guy said they looked authentic to him.. fit great... Only needed two, but oh well.

Now to find a watch winder.

Great News!! Enjoy your new to you Rolex Flagship!

19 December 2017, 01:38 AM	#1
SuperDaveTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 11	Band too small.. Dad lost links ( bark ) Hi there, I was hoping someone here could give me some advice regarding the Rolex he gave me... It is a Oyster Perpetual Rolex with the bark dial and middle links. Unfortunately he lost the links he removed and it is very tight. Before I go to the local jeweler who is Rolex authorized and order some replacements, I thought I would check to see if anyone had suggestions. I would rather not pay $500 to $1000 per link, but not sure what to else do. Was wondering if any aftermarket links would be ok. I found a few that said they were 18kt gold solid and not hollow. but for $270, I don't think that would be 18kt? I don't care too much if they are non Rolex...and I am not planing to sell it. Input appreciated. Dave

19 December 2017, 07:56 AM	#3
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Aftermarket gold links won’t match. If you’re worried about the price, table it and get a nice leather strap __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

19 December 2017, 08:59 AM	#12
1bad750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NewYork Posts: 634	ebay is your best bet. __________________ Rolex 116233 TT Datejust Super Jubilee Rolex 18038 Yg DD President Whiteface,roman Rolex 69173 TT Datejust Factory red Vignette diamond Rolex 118238 Yg DD White roman. Rolex 16613 2 Tone Bluesey

19 December 2017, 07:53 AM	#2
SuperDaveTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 11	Was expecting more than one view by now....

19 December 2017, 08:03 AM	#4
SuperDaveTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 11	Hmmm. Not really worried about the price. Would say curious and cautious. and thanks for the reply!

19 December 2017, 08:13 AM	#5
Dpop24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: California Posts: 348	Have you tried the micro adjustments in the clasp? Maybe you could get enough play to not need an extra link. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 December 2017, 08:15 AM	#6
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	My AD quoted something like 515 for rolex bark presidential link. I attempted to buy some off ebay etc, and they didn't fit.

19 December 2017, 08:17 AM	#8
SuperDaveTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 11	515 is better than 1000

19 December 2017, 08:18 AM	#9
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	I would not go non Rolex, but I would for sure consider used if you can find it. Some folks on here will not consider Ebay at all. I consider Ebay with extreme caution. I think you could find an original bark link if you dont mind waiting for a few hundred bucks. However, if you can get a new one from Rolex for $500 or so I would consider that.

19 December 2017, 08:21 AM	#10
SuperDaveTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 11	I would do used... So, should I to a WTB in the sale section to see if something is available???? I will have to check out ( reread ) the rules about buying and selling here.

19 December 2017, 08:25 AM	#11
JnmEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Gulfport Watch: 18038 Presidential Posts: 1,009	this guy has 3 links avail maybe he'd work a deal? Good reviews but I would definitely ask if they are genuine to get him on record saying they are or aren't....... it says "not aftermarket" in the description, not that is was never written before only to be found false... fwiw https://www.ebay.com/itm/ROLEX-1803-...4AAOSw8GtZUqc8

19 December 2017, 09:32 AM	#13
SuperDaveTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 11	Thanks.. That is not a bad price, but my watch is a 18078... It seems that is not the exact link... am I right?

19 December 2017, 09:45 AM	#14
SuperDaveTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 11	sorry.. I am very new to all this. For that ebay link. It said it was for a 20mm band. Is that measured at the watch connect point? When i measure the width of a link at the clasp, it is 16mm.

19 December 2017, 09:56 AM	#15
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,289	Call Charlie at Watches Etc in Oklahoma City. He might have some. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk

19 December 2017, 12:26 PM	#16
SuperDaveTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 11	Can someone confirm that this will work with my watch? I have the 18078. The title for the item is: ROLEX 1803 18038 18238 PRESIDENTIAL DAY DATE GOLD BARK LINK FOR 20MM BRACELET The link is above.. Can't post links yet... ;-( I am thinking of going with this.. He has a complete page where he states they are authentic.. Could be BS.. but seems not. Help and input appreciated.

20 December 2017, 12:02 PM	#18
SuperDaveTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 11	Thanks. I ordered them and got them for 250 each. Will see.

2 January 2018, 07:34 AM	#19
SuperDaveTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 11	Thanks for all the help! My watch guy said they looked authentic to him.. fit great... Only needed two, but oh well. Now to find a watch winder.

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