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CharlesN · 27 June 2019, 05:57 PM

Hi all,

Over the last couple of days I have made a couple of "Tongue in Cheek" threads about my waiting for something.

I have had several PM's and also comments that people did not know that a 1.25 (1&1/4) link is available for your bracelet.

It is, as I got one yesterday.

It made all the difference to the fit of my DD on my wrist.

ADS's don't seem to know its available and some say its a 1/2 link. There is NO 1/2 link available.

Hope this helps some of you.

bobabreath · 27 June 2019, 08:15 PM

It's true there is a 1.25 link.

I never believe what the AD says. The collective forum here is way more knowledgeable if you want answers.

Chadridv · 27 June 2019, 08:19 PM

I believe it’s also called a grand link. I needed one when I had my
DD40.

brandrea · 27 June 2019, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

I believe it’s also called a grand link. I needed one when I had my
DD40.

Past tense Chad ... did I miss something?

sachit · 27 June 2019, 09:18 PM

Most of the AD's have no idea about it. I had to tell the sales man to get the booklet where all the bracelet part numbers are mentioned that's how I got it.

CharlesN · 27 June 2019, 09:21 PM

All 3 of my local AD’s say they didn't have any parts manual that showed the part I wanted.
I am not sure thats strictly accurate ... Possibly they just could not be bothered with such a “small” nuisance sale.

sachit · 27 June 2019, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlesN

All 3 of my local AD’s say they didn't have any parts manual that showed the part I wanted.
I am not sure thats strictly accurate ... Possibly they just could not be bothered with such a “small” nuisance sale.

It does..It looks like a normal catalog for watches with different pictures (not sure of the 1.25link) that's how we figured it out and placed an order.

CharlesN · 27 June 2019, 09:39 PM

I know the parts catalogue has the links shown My local Rolex trained and authorised watchmaker has the parts book. It looks similar to the Rolex larger brochure showing models and dials

sachit · 27 June 2019, 09:56 PM

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watchwatcher · 27 June 2019, 10:37 PM

It does indeed exist, and correct that most AD's are probably not going to know of its existence.

My former AD was eager to learn, though, and they ordered this for me. As the OP stated, it has made all the difference in the fit.

opaline460 · 27 June 2019, 11:56 PM

helps for summer time?

Maiden · 28 June 2019, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlesN

Hi all,

Over the last couple of days I have made a couple of "Tongue in Cheek" threads about my waiting for something.

I have had several PM's and also comments that people did not know that a 1.25 (1&1/4) link is available for your bracelet.

It is, as I got one yesterday.

It made all the difference to the fit of my DD on my wrist.

ADS's don't seem to know its available and some say its a 1/2 link. There is NO 1/2 link available.

Hope this helps some of you.

Thanks, what is your wrist size btw?

CharlesN · 28 June 2019, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Maiden

Thanks, what is your wrist size btw?

It’s about 6 3/4

Inq50 · 28 June 2019, 12:59 AM

Just got one few weeks back from RSC Beverly Hills is someone in LA area need one ask for Vema there she is the manager... extremely helpful and got 2 for me within a little over week which I was not expecting especially she never gave me confirmation number or asked for payment just said she will call me once has revived it.. on practical note without the Grand link the watch was essentially non wearable for me... extremely tight or way to loose.. now it’s a perfect fit..

Maiden · 28 June 2019, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CharlesN

It’s about 6 3/4

Wow so a brand new DD40 won't fit a wrist of even 7 inches? Pretty lame by Rolex and smacks of a cash grab to me. My 18238 with full links (zero stretch) could accommodate a 7.5 in wrist out of the box, as do all my other Rolexes.

Solo118 · 28 June 2019, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Maiden

Wow so a brand new DD40 won't fit a wrist of even 7 inches? Pretty lame by Rolex and smacks of a cash grab to me. My 18238 with full links (zero stretch) could accommodate a 7.5 in wrist out of the box, as do all my other Rolexes.

It should fit 7.5" wrists, the "grand link" is just for somebody with an odd size and can't get the perfect fit.

Maiden · 28 June 2019, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Solo118

It should fit 7.5" wrists, the "grand link" is just for somebody with an odd size and can't get the perfect fit.

Oh I see. Understood.

Chiboy · 28 June 2019, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

I believe it’s also called a grand link.

Oh, I just assumed that referred to the price.

Bosbevok · 28 June 2019, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

It does indeed exist, and correct that most AD's are probably not going to know of its existence.

My former AD was eager to learn, though, and they ordered this for me. As the OP stated, it has made all the difference in the fit.

Can you circle what I’m looking at? Thanks.

See me at Bosbevok on YouTube.

Chadridv · 28 June 2019, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Past tense Chad ... did I miss something?

no longer own the watch

Chadridv · 28 June 2019, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiboy

Oh, I just assumed that referred to the price.

close enough. RSC made me bring the watch into the city to have the link installed. After the the price, tax, train fares, etc we're just about there haha

27 June 2019, 05:57 PM	#1
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,860	Heads Up to DD40 owners Hi all, Over the last couple of days I have made a couple of "Tongue in Cheek" threads about my waiting for something. I have had several PM's and also comments that people did not know that a 1.25 (1&1/4) link is available for your bracelet. It is, as I got one yesterday. It made all the difference to the fit of my DD on my wrist. ADS's don't seem to know its available and some say its a 1/2 link. There is NO 1/2 link available. Hope this helps some of you. __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

27 June 2019, 08:19 PM	#3
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	I believe it’s also called a grand link. I needed one when I had my DD40. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

27 June 2019, 09:21 PM	#6
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,860	All 3 of my local AD’s say they didn't have any parts manual that showed the part I wanted. I am not sure thats strictly accurate ... Possibly they just could not be bothered with such a “small” nuisance sale. __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

27 June 2019, 09:39 PM	#8
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,860	I know the parts catalogue has the links shown My local Rolex trained and authorised watchmaker has the parts book. It looks similar to the Rolex larger brochure showing models and dials __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

27 June 2019, 10:37 PM	#10
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	It does indeed exist, and correct that most AD's are probably not going to know of its existence. My former AD was eager to learn, though, and they ordered this for me. As the OP stated, it has made all the difference in the fit. Attached Images

27 June 2019, 08:15 PM	#2
bobabreath "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: N. Carolina, USA Posts: 567	It's true there is a 1.25 link. I never believe what the AD says. The collective forum here is way more knowledgeable if you want answers.

27 June 2019, 09:18 PM	#5
sachit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: india Posts: 455	Most of the AD's have no idea about it. I had to tell the sales man to get the booklet where all the bracelet part numbers are mentioned that's how I got it.

27 June 2019, 09:56 PM	#9
sachit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: india Posts: 455	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 June 2019, 11:56 PM	#11
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,386	helps for summer time?

28 June 2019, 12:59 AM	#14
Inq50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 95	Just got one few weeks back from RSC Beverly Hills is someone in LA area need one ask for Vema there she is the manager... extremely helpful and got 2 for me within a little over week which I was not expecting especially she never gave me confirmation number or asked for payment just said she will call me once has revived it.. on practical note without the Grand link the watch was essentially non wearable for me... extremely tight or way to loose.. now it’s a perfect fit..

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