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14 March 2014, 08:37 PM | #1 |
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problem with 218206
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unfortunately i have a rolex 218206 day date with a damaged bracelet. i ask the dealer for a bracelet he propose to me a high amount which i think buying new one is better. please advise if there is anything i can do |
14 March 2014, 09:31 PM | #2 |
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Perhaps Michael Young can help?
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president platinum bracelet can be fixed....I can help |
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14 March 2014, 11:35 PM | #4 |
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Ouch. What happened to the bracelet? Platinum bracelets are not cheap.
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14 March 2014, 11:59 PM | #5 |
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Platinum President bracelet 83216 is 35600 us$ in Rolex pricelist. Even a single additionnal link for it cost 1710 us$ Tax not included of course ... |
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The AD in Doha charge 2x what any dealer in the west charge. If you buy the parts you need outside doha I know a watchmaker here I use who is excellent.
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15 March 2014, 02:23 AM | #8 |
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Mike, I guess you would be careful mate!
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You say that "buying new is better". That bracelet is ~$36,000.00USD and so it would have to be extremely damaged to justify that.. Most manufacturing jewelers can repair your bracelet, depending on what that damage is.
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I'm too afraid to ask...
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