18k "President" lugs (the bits at end of bracelet)

[frankwhite1978]

Hi all,

Just registered for your forum, been looking on here for a while and its a great site, and now I have a question. I have recently purchsed a gents 18k day date, its an old one from around 1978 I think, im very happy with it, at the time i also purchased a genuine Rolex aligator strap, however after a few weeks I decided I wanted the solid gold bracelet, so I found one on ebay (brand new, genuine Rolex, good price) the listing stated bracelet and noted that it could be fitted to a watch, however when it arrived it was essentially just a bracelet, ie it didnt haev the end pieces to able it to be fitted to the watch (im guessing these are called "lugs" but feel free to correct me) so do any of you guys know where I could source these, id rather they were genuine Rolex but depending on price id go for somthing aftermarket. I have no idea of what they should cost, or where I can obtain them, ive had a look on ebay and only found 1 pair, but they were for a ladies watch. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Also do you think I would have a case to ask for perhaps a partial refund for my purchase as without these bits there is no way it can actually be fitted to a watch ?

Thanks in advance........

[Tools]

The end-links (lugs are the parts on the watch the end-links fit between)should have come with the bracelet....

An authentic Rolex 18k bracelet, new, is around 15,000USD, so I would go back to the seller and ask where your end-links are.. I would think that a pair of end-links for the older bracelets would be quite pricey... perhaps a thousand for the pair.......

If you got the bracelet for a very nice price, you could take the bracelet and watch head to the Service Center and have it properly fitted. They should have the correct end-links available.......

[imono]

Can you post the ebay link where you got it from?
Like to see the details.

[Rolex Junky]

I feel an "Oh boy" moment coming up.

On topic:
Welcome and good luck with your quest. May you derive much plessure from your purchase.

[BarkMaster]

Can you post pics?

[crowncollection]

on a president band they are joined and do not remove, you should ask what has happened to this bracelet, they must have been cut off by a jeweler, they are irreplacable, except by rolex and that will cost you more than you paid for the band to start with, i would return it, unless the seller comes up witht he endpieces, then a good jeweler can gold weld them onto the band. regards

[Boadicea]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

on a president band they are joined and do not remove, you should ask what has happened to this bracelet, they must have been cut off by a jeweler, they are irreplacable, except by rolex and that will cost you more than you paid for the band to start with, i would return it, unless the seller comes up witht he endpieces, then a good jeweler can gold weld them onto the band. regards

I agree, sounds like they were cut off. Perhaps this was done to remove identification marks?