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If I buy a vintage rolex, is it possible to get an OEM bracelet for it?
RSC can replace a bracelet during a service
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If I buy a vintage rolex, is it possible to get an OEM bracelet for it?
I've heard if you bring it in for service w/o the bracelet that they will let you order a new one...but I think they're like $1-2K for the oystersteel ones. I do know that when they replace a bezel or something like that they keep the old part to minimize part availability on the open market.
obviously haven't verified myself, YMMV
I've heard if you bring it in for service w/o the bracelet that they will let you order a new one...but I think they're like $1-2K for the oystersteel ones. I do know that when they replace a bezel or something like that they keep the old part to minimize part availability on the open market.
haven't verified the bracelet part myself, YMMV
That's awesome news!RSC can replace a bracelet during a service
If part of the allure of buying from an AD is the entire experience, then for some it may enhance the experience (and thereby their enjoyment of it all) if the salesperson is conversant about the item beyond just the price. Not right or wrong, just different.What difference it would make? I prefer to focus on getting the item I want at the price right for me.
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So jealous. That is the #1 piece that I want right now. I'm planning on maybe getting one for myself as a 40th birthday present to myself in 3 years. Might need to get on the list or whatever now. I want to buy new from an AD, and not pay over MSRP. And I'm willing to wait for what I want. I wonder if prices on the 216570 will drop if they do release an updated model this April and if so, by how much.my local AD offered me this today and I just had to get it. No purchase history, just a few walk-ins over the last couple years. Pretty cool piece.
my local AD offered me this today and I just had to get it. No purchase history, just a few walk-ins over the last couple years. Pretty cool piece.
it's funny how the game works, I wasn't even wanting it anymore but a year ago I really wanted it and it never came I inquired about a rose gold day date in olive dial, so maybe he wanted me to stay loyal. but who knows, this is the first time any AD actually delivered for me, before it was always disappointments one AD after another.If part of the allure of buying from an AD is the entire experience, then for some it may enhance the experience (and thereby their enjoyment of it all) if the salesperson is conversant about the item beyond just the price. Not right or wrong, just different.
So jealous. That is the #1 piece that I want right now. I'm planning on maybe getting one for myself as a 40th birthday present to myself in 3 years. Might need to get on the list or whatever now. I want to buy new from an AD, and not pay over MSRP. And I'm willing to wait for what I want. I wonder if prices on the 216570 will drop if they do release an updated model this April and if so, by how much.
If only the AP Boutique showed you the same love.it's funny how the game works, I wasn't even wanting it anymore but a year ago I really wanted it and it never came I inquired about a rose gold day date in olive dial, so maybe he wanted me to stay loyal. but who knows, this is the first time any AD actually delivered for me, before it was always disappointments one AD after another.
yup but I have hope now after my phone call with Errol - give me 6 months: Incoming Skeleton CE...If only the AP Boutique showed you the same love.
Yeah, I've just put my name out there with a local AD for a different brand watch. This is the first time I've done this, so we'll see how it goes. I'm assuming this can maybe act as a springboard for that polar white Explorer in the future. They're also an AD for a few other brands I like (not Cartier though, unfortunately) and carry jewelry that my wife would probably actually like, so maybe it will all work out.it's funny how the game works, I wasn't even wanting it anymore but a year ago I really wanted it and it never came I inquired about a rose gold day date in olive dial, so maybe he wanted me to stay loyal. but who knows, this is the first time any AD actually delivered for me, before it was always disappointments one AD after another.
buy jewelry from them, that's a great way to start a relationship especially if it's local and not like AP in Las Vegas that requires a plane ticket check in every other month or so. 3 years is a longtime, I think you have a good chance.Yeah, I've just put my name out there with a local AD for a different brand watch. This is the first time I've done this, so we'll see how it goes. I'm assuming this can maybe act as a springboard for that polar white Explorer in the future. They're also an AD for a few other brands I like (not Cartier though, unfortunately) and carry jewelry that my wife would probably actually like, so maybe it will all work out.
Glad the Explorer worked out for you, wear it in good health.
I wonder if prices on the 216570 will drop if they do release an updated model this April and if so, by how much.
If part of the allure of buying from an AD is the entire experience, then for some it may enhance the experience (and thereby their enjoyment of it all) if the salesperson is conversant about the item beyond just the price. Not right or wrong, just different.
Sure, I believe you when you say there is no allure for you and it's just a transaction. But for others allure and professional customer service matters. Matters enough they don't mind spending a little more to deal with polite, professional, knowledgeable people.I got my Rolex from what many consider one of the most elite ADs in the world - Wempe in NYC.
Believe me from personal experience.....there is no allure or lore involved - it’s just a transaction. But the denial and delusions of grandeur are so real that most people here will argue against this point til no end. So let’s leave it at that.
Happy watch hunting!