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jldc · 22 August 2010, 06:21 AM

Where do you buy replacement spring bars?

For an ExpII so that's a 2mm x 20mm bar, right?
Are the bars different for the no-lug-hole cases?
Rolex v non-Rolex bars?

It's not an emergency, but I have a new leather bracelet for my ExpII, and I can see myself loosing one during the process of changing bracelets and I'd like to have an extra or two.

Thanks

BTW I tried to search but nothing just jumped out at me.

Dr. Robert · 22 August 2010, 06:23 AM

There's a place in Oakland, Ca. that sells spring bars..."Ofrei", they have a website.

sleddog · 22 August 2010, 06:36 AM

Your local AD should have them as well!

mpkRolex · 22 August 2010, 07:05 AM

any watchmaker in the shopping mall or a Rolex AD

buke45 · 22 August 2010, 07:31 AM

Ebay

beast12 · 22 August 2010, 07:35 AM

Ebay or craigslist

JJ Irani · 22 August 2010, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jldc

Where do you buy replacement spring bars?

For an ExpII so that's a 2mm x 20mm bar, right?
Are the bars different for the no-lug-hole cases?
Rolex v non-Rolex bars?

It's not an emergency, but I have a new leather bracelet for my ExpII, and I can see myself loosing one during the process of changing bracelets and I'd like to have an extra or two.

Thanks

BTW I tried to search but nothing just jumped out at me.

There are number of fake spring-bars out there, also known as after-market ones.

Best you get them from your AD - they aren't expensive and you will get the genuine ones so you don't lose your watch.

JJ

jldc · 22 August 2010, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

There are number of fake spring-bars out there, also known as after-market ones.

Best you get them from your AD - they aren't expensive and you will get the genuine ones so you don't lose your watch.

JJ

I like this idea, but I'm not fond of my local AD.

quito · 22 August 2010, 08:44 AM

otto Frei. They have everything.

TSW · 22 August 2010, 08:48 AM

Got myself some new springbars for free at my AD!

rmfnla · 25 August 2010, 08:26 AM

"Are the bars different for the no-lug-hole cases?"

Yes.

No-hole cases use spring bars with little collars on the pin insert; you engage the collar to retract the pin from the lug for removal.

Cases with holes use plain pins with no collars.

I think the pins for cases with holes are a bit stronger because more pin goes into the lug.

Route 66 · 25 August 2010, 10:51 AM

Are the spring bars something that should be change from time to time? I was just thinking that if one of them were to break, we could lose the watch if we were over water...or in it.

Tools · 25 August 2010, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevarn

Are the spring bars something that should be change from time to time? I was just thinking that if one of them were to break, we could lose the watch if we were over water...or in it.

Spring-bars should be changed every couple of years of so.. I have taken off some bracelets from watches only a few years old and the spring-bar came out in pieces.. They take all the strain of the connection at the case and because they are not solid like the link screws, they crack at the joint where the "spring" pivot fits into the main tube.. This is also where they are most likely to fail..

I have also seen spring bars that are worn through almost to the spring inside...these will fit sloppily at the bracelet and cause it to rub against the case and end-link wobble...
.... They're cheap and good insurance.........

Poohsan · 25 August 2010, 03:25 PM

jldc,

Where are you located? It will help someone to recommend a local place you can pick up a spring bar.

If you are in Los Angeles, I recommend, Morgan's Jewelers. The one in Rolling Hills not Torrance. That is where I take my watches. The watch maker stocks simple parts. He will also order parts as needed.

Other AD’s I tried all wanted to send my watch to ROLEX just for a spring bar. Like that makes sense?!

Morgan's Jewelers
50-C Peninsula Center
Rolling Hilss Estates, CA 90274
(310) 541-2052

22 August 2010, 06:21 AM	#1
jldc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 464	New spring bar Where do you buy replacement spring bars? For an ExpII so that's a 2mm x 20mm bar, right? Are the bars different for the no-lug-hole cases? Rolex v non-Rolex bars? It's not an emergency, but I have a new leather bracelet for my ExpII, and I can see myself loosing one during the process of changing bracelets and I'd like to have an extra or two. Thanks BTW I tried to search but nothing just jumped out at me.

22 August 2010, 06:36 AM	#3
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Your local AD should have them as well! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

22 August 2010, 08:48 AM	#10
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Got myself some new springbars for free at my AD! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

25 August 2010, 03:25 PM	#14
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	jldc, Where are you located? It will help someone to recommend a local place you can pick up a spring bar. If you are in Los Angeles, I recommend, Morgan's Jewelers. The one in Rolling Hills not Torrance. That is where I take my watches. The watch maker stocks simple parts. He will also order parts as needed. Other AD’s I tried all wanted to send my watch to ROLEX just for a spring bar. Like that makes sense?! Morgan's Jewelers 50-C Peninsula Center Rolling Hilss Estates, CA 90274 (310) 541-2052 __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

22 August 2010, 06:23 AM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	There's a place in Oakland, Ca. that sells spring bars..."Ofrei", they have a website.

22 August 2010, 07:05 AM	#4
mpkRolex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,170	any watchmaker in the shopping mall or a Rolex AD

22 August 2010, 07:31 AM	#5
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	Ebay

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beast12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 28	Ebay or craigslist

22 August 2010, 08:44 AM	#9
quito "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: New Jersey Watch: 6590 BB Posts: 146	otto Frei. They have everything.

25 August 2010, 08:26 AM	#11
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	"Are the bars different for the no-lug-hole cases?" Yes. No-hole cases use spring bars with little collars on the pin insert; you engage the collar to retract the pin from the lug for removal. Cases with holes use plain pins with no collars. I think the pins for cases with holes are a bit stronger because more pin goes into the lug.

25 August 2010, 10:51 AM	#12
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	Are the spring bars something that should be change from time to time? I was just thinking that if one of them were to break, we could lose the watch if we were over water...or in it.

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