LOST Rolex Spring Bar Question...need your advice please.

[juventus]

I was switching bands with my exp2 / k serial / lug holes when one of the spring bar popped out and bounced somewhere I couldn't find. So I was like, no issues, I have extra 20mm (non rolex) spring bars from the leather bands that I've bought. So I used it....BUT after playing with it for a while, I noticed that there's a little bit of "play" on the end links, it's not as tight as the OEM Rolex spring bars. I'm guessing because the diameter of the non rolex spring bar is not as big as the original so there's a little bit of clearance/play/shake. I mean, it's okay but I am not satisfied so my question is....

Can I just call my AD (Tourneau, Jared, CD Peacock, Bindhi etc...) and order one spring bar over the phone/without going to their store?

Can I just call RSC and order without sending my watch in?

Are there any vendors out there where I could purchase a 20mm spring bar that has the same diameter as the Rolex ones? Ottofrei maybe?

I was wondering if you guys can shed some light on this matter.

Thanks guys in advance.

[dddrees]

You can get springbars from your AD. Not sure whether they will ship them to you or not,but it can't hurt to ask.

As far as other sources, I think you can get them elsewhere but I am not sure, hopefully someone else will be along with some helpfull advice.

[SUBversive]

I had a an ad salesperson at a shop I used to pop into now and again get me them. He said he had to order them. It took a few weeks. They came in a small plastic box marked rolex. For some reason 5 were inside. Good luck.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by juventus

I was switching bands with my exp2 / k serial / lug holes when one of the spring bar popped out and bounced somewhere I couldn't find. So I was like, no issues, I have extra 20mm (non rolex) spring bars from the leather bands that I've bought. So I used it....BUT after playing with it for a while, I noticed that there's a little bit of "play" on the end links, it's not as tight as the OEM Rolex spring bars. I'm guessing because the diameter of the non rolex spring bar is not as big as the original so there's a little bit of clearance/play/shake. I mean, it's okay but I am not satisfied so my question is....

Can I just call my AD (Tourneau, Jared, CD Peacock, Bindhi etc...) and order one spring bar over the phone/without going to their store?

Can I just call RSC and order without sending my watch in?

Are there any vendors out there where I could purchase a 20mm spring bar that has the same diameter as the Rolex ones? Ottofrei maybe?

I was wondering if you guys can shed some light on this matter.

Thanks guys in advance.

Try these guys springbar quality is very good especially the Swiss made ones make sure you order the correct size .
http://www.ofrei.com/page_155.html

[SWIMPRUF]

Get one from RSC.

[rmfnla]

Yeah, the "tool" watches use a thicker bar than the "civilian" models.

[ExpII]

Your AD can order them for you, $5 per bar.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by juventus

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Can I just call my AD (Tourneau, Jared, CD Peacock, Bindhi etc...) and order one spring bar over the phone/without going to their store?

Can I just call RSC and order without sending my watch in?

Are there any vendors out there where I could purchase a 20mm spring bar that has the same diameter as the Rolex ones? Ottofrei maybe?

I was wondering if you guys can shed some light on this matter.

Thanks guys in advance.

I don't think many Dealers will simply send you out some over the phone.. Certainly the RSC will not.. They're not in the mail-order business..

However, my AD would likely refit a proper spring-bar if I walked in the door... They may or may not charge me anything..

As said, Otto Frei has them, but shipping will cost as much as the bars cost..