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kmc19680 · 9 April 2024, 05:47 AM

I recently purchased a 1989 18238 Day Date YG with champagne dial, president bracelet, and books/papers. Have always wanted this watch.

Looking at the old Rolex manual made me smile.. but when I put the watch on, it's a little snug on my wrist. I need to get my hands on one extra YG 18238 link. Anyone have a good source or an extra one laying around they want to sell? I looked on the existing forum boards but didn't see anything recent.

Hope everyone had a great Eclipse Day! - K.

springer · 9 April 2024, 06:02 AM

Try a Rolex authorized dealer. Some of these bracelet parts are less expensive through an AD than prices in the secondary market.

kmc19680 · 9 April 2024, 06:21 AM

Will do, my local AD is not fun to deal with but I'll suck it up and head over there. :)

springer · 9 April 2024, 09:05 AM

Try Chamosa Watch Repair in Dallas. He is located on Preston.

0nly5iv3Digits · 9 April 2024, 09:18 AM

Links are pretty easy, mate. Established dealers will have them, or be able to source them without much trouble.

kmc19680 · 9 April 2024, 10:33 AM

Springer, only5 - thank you. Love this place. And love the Miami Vice image. I got the watch from 1989 instead of 1990+ so I’d intentionally have a day date from the 80s on my wrist. I’m listening to Crockett’s Theme as I type this. :)

racerx · 9 April 2024, 11:14 AM

I’d like a Day Date someday, and like you prefer the 5 digit references. For reference, what is your wrist size?

kmc19680 · 10 April 2024, 12:36 AM

7 1/4" ... nothing crazy, whoever had this the last 30 years must have been anorexic or Jack Skellington.

racerx · 10 April 2024, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmc19680

7 1/4" ... nothing crazy, whoever had this the last 30 years must have been anorexic or Jack Skellington.

I’m the same size, good to know a full length bracelet will fit.

offrdmania · 10 April 2024, 01:26 PM

When I had my 36, I had to have a total of 25 links to fit my wrist.
I think a stock bracelet comes with 23

9 April 2024, 05:47 AM	#1
kmc19680 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Watch: 116610 Posts: 17	Need 18238 DD Extra YG Link I recently purchased a 1989 18238 Day Date YG with champagne dial, president bracelet, and books/papers. Have always wanted this watch. Looking at the old Rolex manual made me smile.. but when I put the watch on, it's a little snug on my wrist. I need to get my hands on one extra YG 18238 link. Anyone have a good source or an extra one laying around they want to sell? I looked on the existing forum boards but didn't see anything recent. Hope everyone had a great Eclipse Day! - K.

9 April 2024, 06:02 AM	#2
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,214	Try a Rolex authorized dealer. Some of these bracelet parts are less expensive through an AD than prices in the secondary market. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

9 April 2024, 09:05 AM	#4
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,214	Try Chamosa Watch Repair in Dallas. He is located on Preston. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

9 April 2024, 09:18 AM	#5
0nly5iv3Digits "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: CANADA Watch: Got a Few :) Posts: 541	Links are pretty easy, mate. Established dealers will have them, or be able to source them without much trouble. __________________ ♛16570 Polar/♛16710/♛16610LN/♛116520 White Dial ♛16610LV/♛116710LN/♛126200/Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm (WHITE) “UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎 2FA Enabled

10 April 2024, 01:26 PM	#10
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,859	When I had my 36, I had to have a total of 25 links to fit my wrist. I think a stock bracelet comes with 23 __________________ TRF Member 11738

9 April 2024, 06:21 AM	#3
kmc19680 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Watch: 116610 Posts: 17	Will do, my local AD is not fun to deal with but I'll suck it up and head over there. :)

9 April 2024, 10:33 AM	#6
kmc19680 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Watch: 116610 Posts: 17	Springer, only5 - thank you. Love this place. And love the Miami Vice image. I got the watch from 1989 instead of 1990+ so I’d intentionally have a day date from the 80s on my wrist. I’m listening to Crockett’s Theme as I type this. :)

9 April 2024, 11:14 AM	#7
racerx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL Posts: 108	I’d like a Day Date someday, and like you prefer the 5 digit references. For reference, what is your wrist size?

10 April 2024, 12:36 AM	#8
kmc19680 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Watch: 116610 Posts: 17	7 1/4" ... nothing crazy, whoever had this the last 30 years must have been anorexic or Jack Skellington.

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