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Old 12 September 2014, 07:49 AM   #1
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16613 link.

Hello guys.
I bought a lovely looking watch today and the shop I bought it from, had to add a link because it wouldn't fit. So they said it was free of charge. Anyway I went back to pick it up and it was still very slightly too small and he said if I wanted another link he would have to charge me 130 quid!
I said no thanks I'll find one myself.
So question is where can I get a ss/gold link please?
Thanks guys.
Ps will post pics as soon as I can get a link fitted.
Pps it's only got 10 links and one half link.


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Old 12 September 2014, 08:04 AM   #2
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From your AD... They cost about 200 bucks for the Two Tone.. You are very fortunate that they included an additional link for free.

edited: I am assuming that you purchased a used 16613 as a new one should come with all links.
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Old 12 September 2014, 08:21 AM   #3
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When new, 93253 bracelet for 16613 is constituted of 12 links.

Your AD should deliver it with all these links. In my opinion when he adds a link (or some links) and up to this minimum of 12, it's not a gift ...


93253 as it should be :


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Old 12 September 2014, 08:29 AM   #4
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When new, 93253 bracelet for 16613 is constituted of 12 links.



Your AD should deliver it with all these links. In my opinion when he adds a link (or some links) and up to this minimum of 12, it's not a gift ...





93253 as it should be :






I agree with this comment but the dealer isn't going to give me another, unless I pay £130.00 but I'm sure I can get one somewhere cheaper than that?
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Old 12 September 2014, 08:55 AM   #5
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I'm assuming the watch isn't new.
And the seller isn't an authorized dealer.
Be glad you got 1 for free. You can find links on Ebay, and many other sites.
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Old 12 September 2014, 09:08 AM   #6
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I'm assuming the watch isn't new.
And the seller isn't an authorized dealer.
When you buy a used car from a used car's dealer, don't you find normal to have it with all 4 wheels included ?
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Old 12 September 2014, 09:34 AM   #7
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I'm assuming the watch isn't new.

And the seller isn't an authorized dealer.

Be glad you got 1 for free. You can find links on Ebay, and many other sites.

It's a 2004 model, and the seller was watches of bond street not sure if they are a AD no.


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Old 12 September 2014, 09:56 AM   #8
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When you buy a used car from a used car's dealer, don't you find normal to have it with all 4 wheels included ?
Sure, but it may not come with a spare tire, or original chrome lugnuts, or a full tank of gas..
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Old 12 September 2014, 05:48 PM   #9
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After scouring the net, it's proving harder than first thought to acquire one. Plus I'm limiting myself to uk sellers so I don't pay customs tax.


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You'll have better time buying it from a Rolex AD. It's cheaper and more secure.

When there's one for sale in the sale section of TRF/VRF/Chronoshop ... , price is generally higher than the same one taken directly from Rolex.
And as these pièces have no mark at all and have been largely copied, you're never sure to get a real one except from Rolex.
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I'd bite the bullet & get one from your nearest AD, ... lots less time , effort & possibly heart-ache



PS
In the interim could you use the divers extension to wear the watch with a little more comfort ?
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Old 12 September 2014, 06:26 PM   #12
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You'll have better time buying it from a Rolex AD. Its cheaper and more secure.

When there's one for sale in the sale section of TRF/VRF/Chronoshop ... , price is generally higher than the same one taken directly from Rolex.
And as these pièces have no mark at all and have been largely copied, you're never sure to get a real one except from Rolex.
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I'd bite the bullet & get one from your nearest AD, ... lots less time , effort & possibly heart-ache

x2, I have a few laying around and wouldn't dream of selling them for £130
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x2, I have a few laying around and wouldn't dream of selling them for £130

So, 130 is cheap then? The shop said he could get me one maybe I should call them back up and say I actually want it?


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So, 130 is cheap then? The shop said he could get me one maybe I should call them back up and say I actually want it?


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So, 130 is cheap then? The shop said he could get me one maybe I should call them back up and say I actually want it?


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Its reasonable if its a genuine Rolex link
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