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kaseri · 16 October 2013, 03:51 AM

Anyone know if the following Otto Frei spring bars will fit the Sub C (114060)?

Otto Frei part number- FB-7864

I am putting together a gift for a close friend which will include a custom strap and George's end links. I would also like to include a pair of new spring bars.

Thanks in advance.

SLS · 16 October 2013, 04:24 AM

Not sure, but I think they are located in Oakland, CA, I'd give them a call, they were always more than helpful on the phone when I have called.

kaseri · 16 October 2013, 04:54 AM

I called them and they were not able to cross reference it with the Rolex part. All they were able to do is give me the same information that is listed on the website.

SLS · 16 October 2013, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kaseri

I called them and they were not able to cross reference it with the Rolex part. All they were able to do is give me the same information that is listed on the website.

Have you tried a local AD? Maybe they will be more help.

samsmart · 16 October 2013, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SLS

Have you tried a local AD? Maybe they will be more help.

Most ADs will give you spring bars for free. At least the ones around here will.

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kaseri · 16 October 2013, 05:11 AM

I did try my local AD and they did not have them in stock. They offered to give me a generic set that would "work" but I politely declined. I have to order some things from Otto Frei anyway so I figured I would add the bars into my order.

TimingIsEverything · 16 October 2013, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kaseri

I did try my local AD and they did not have them in stock. They offered to give me a generic set that would "work" but I politely declined. I have to order some things from Otto Frei anyway so I figured I would add the bars into my order.

Well I'm pretty sure Otto Frei uses generic spring bars too, just like the bracelet screws. Correct me if I'm wrong?

kaseri · 16 October 2013, 10:26 AM

You may be right but at least with Otto Frei I am able to see the specs of each and choose accordingly. I am unable to know exactly what I'm getting from the AD if they don't have the OEM spring bars in stock. I don't think my local AD stocks many specific parts for Rolex. Although I don't know for sure it seems as though they send everything to RSC outside of a bracelet resizing.

Someone must know the exact specs in here!

77T · 16 October 2013, 10:30 AM

You would do better by your friend to get Rolex spring bars rather than generics no matter where they came from...

A failure has some dire consequences.

Tools · 16 October 2013, 11:37 AM

The Sub c uses unique springbars that have a larger pivot end than any other model.. I do not believe that anybody makes "generic" springbars for the new Subs..

htc8p · 16 October 2013, 02:12 PM

modern rolex spring bars are insanely thick and over engineered i have never seen after market spring bars like that

Dr. Robert · 16 October 2013, 02:52 PM

Can you get them (Rolex spring bars) through a RSC? Or try another AD?

77T · 16 October 2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

The Sub c uses unique springbars that have a larger pivot end than any other model.. I do not believe that anybody makes "generic" springbars for the new Subs..

True - however there are "generics" on eBay -

but I think the OP would be better with a phone call to a watchmaker with a Rolex parts account or other source for the genuine ones...

kaseri · 16 October 2013, 10:36 PM

I called a Rolex watch maker with a parts account but he said he was unable to sell them to me without having the watch in hand. Rolex has a strong hold on everything. I have not tried RSC so I will do that next.

Have any of you had success buying spring bars from RSC?

imacreative · 15 March 2014, 06:26 AM

Hello, and updates on this?

16 October 2013, 03:51 AM	#1
kaseri "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 350	Sub C spring bars Anyone know if the following Otto Frei spring bars will fit the Sub C (114060)? Otto Frei part number- FB-7864 I am putting together a gift for a close friend which will include a custom strap and George's end links. I would also like to include a pair of new spring bars. Thanks in advance.

16 October 2013, 04:24 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	Not sure, but I think they are located in Oakland, CA, I'd give them a call, they were always more than helpful on the phone when I have called. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

16 October 2013, 10:30 AM	#9
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,695	You would do better by your friend to get Rolex spring bars rather than generics no matter where they came from... A failure has some dire consequences. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

16 October 2013, 11:37 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,040	The Sub c uses unique springbars that have a larger pivot end than any other model.. I do not believe that anybody makes "generic" springbars for the new Subs.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 October 2013, 02:52 PM	#12
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,234	Can you get them (Rolex spring bars) through a RSC? Or try another AD? __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

16 October 2013, 04:54 AM	#3
kaseri "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 350	I called them and they were not able to cross reference it with the Rolex part. All they were able to do is give me the same information that is listed on the website.

16 October 2013, 05:11 AM	#6
kaseri "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 350	I did try my local AD and they did not have them in stock. They offered to give me a generic set that would "work" but I politely declined. I have to order some things from Otto Frei anyway so I figured I would add the bars into my order.

16 October 2013, 10:26 AM	#8
kaseri "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 350	You may be right but at least with Otto Frei I am able to see the specs of each and choose accordingly. I am unable to know exactly what I'm getting from the AD if they don't have the OEM spring bars in stock. I don't think my local AD stocks many specific parts for Rolex. Although I don't know for sure it seems as though they send everything to RSC outside of a bracelet resizing. Someone must know the exact specs in here!

16 October 2013, 02:12 PM	#11
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,443	modern rolex spring bars are insanely thick and over engineered i have never seen after market spring bars like that

16 October 2013, 10:36 PM	#14
kaseri "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 350	I called a Rolex watch maker with a parts account but he said he was unable to sell them to me without having the watch in hand. Rolex has a strong hold on everything. I have not tried RSC so I will do that next. Have any of you had success buying spring bars from RSC?

15 March 2014, 06:26 AM	#15
imacreative "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 16	Hello, and updates on this?

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