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Stonedcl · 10 April 2011, 12:56 PM

I just got a DateJust 116200 with super jubilee band and I Love the watch except I can't find a perfect fit on the band. My baume-et-mercie Capeland S band fits like a glove but the super jubilee band it seems to just not fit right.
I love the hidden clasp and look of it and it is the reason I had to have this band even though most people don't think it looks right on a smooth bezel..
My question is there anyway to get a new Oyster band from a AD and how much would it cost me? I still want the original band but a extra Oyster band would just be the cherry on the cakE!!

horseco · 10 April 2011, 12:58 PM

its probably cheaper & far easier to trade for a DJ that has an oyster band... RSC may swap bracelets, but the cost would set you back over 1,200$ & you don't get to keep the jubilee...

Stonedcl · 10 April 2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by horseco

its probably cheaper & far easier to trade for a DJ that has an oyster band... RSC may swap bracelets, but the cost would set you back over 1,200$

The thing is I do not want to trade.. I want a extra band and keep the super jubilee band just in case.. Maybee I just need to play around with the links..
The oyster band has micro adjustment where I think that would help but I could be wrong..

Tools · 10 April 2011, 01:11 PM

An Oyster bracelet isn't easy to source, but it can be done... Rolex and Dealers don't usually sell parts to individuals..

As mentioned, it will set you back about a thousand bucks, but it does give you a different look and keeps your watch interesting...

..

horseco · 10 April 2011, 01:12 PM

unfortunately, you cant just buy an oyster bracelet... & finding a used one is like finding a.... I have said this before... I don't think there is anything harder to find...

Tools · 10 April 2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Stonedcl

The thing is I do not want to trade.. I want a extra band and keep the super jubilee band just in case.. Maybee I just need to play around with the links..
The oyster band has micro adjustment where I think that would help but I could be wrong..

Check with your Dealer.. The Jubilee band has a 1 1/2 link available just for fine-adjustment...

rr-nyc · 10 April 2011, 01:39 PM

Go to Tourneau Time Machine and go to the service counter. If its not sitting in the showcase, its behind the counter.

Stonedcl · 11 April 2011, 12:29 AM

So if I call Rolex and tell them my watch band got cough in a fence or something snagged and broke they will not send me a new bracelet?

Stonedcl · 11 April 2011, 12:31 AM

What's the serial or model number for the oyster band on a date just 36mm?

Rolex Junky · 11 April 2011, 12:37 AM

Ss= 72200
tt= 72201

horseco · 11 April 2011, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Stonedcl

So if I call Rolex and tell them my watch band got cough in a fence or something snagged and broke they will not send me a new bracelet?

I think they want the broken pieces before they swap...

rr-nyc · 11 April 2011, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Stonedcl

So if I call Rolex and tell them my watch band got cough in a fence or something snagged and broke they will not send me a new bracelet?

For free? No

Tools · 11 April 2011, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Stonedcl

So if I call Rolex and tell them my watch band got cough in a fence or something snagged and broke they will not send me a new bracelet?

No... They will likely tell you to take to your nearest Dealer to evaluate... If they decide it needs replacement, it will be sent in and they will replace the bracelet and charge you for it since this is not a manufacturing defect..

CaveDiver · 11 April 2011, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Stonedcl

So if I call Rolex and tell them my watch band got cough in a fence or something snagged and broke they will not send me a new bracelet?

In the US an AD cannot get a bracelet shipped to them as a part. Your choices from Rolex are:
1) Take your watch to a Rolex Service Center (RSC) without the bracelet and ask them for a new one. If the bracelet you request is correct for your model and after they inspect your watch inside in out and deem it to be 100% Rolex with no aftermarket parts, they will furnish you a bracelet.
2) Take to and AD. The AD will have to ship it to a RSC and process in step 1) takes place.
Hope this helps
CD

Stonedcl · 12 April 2011, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Check with your Dealer.. The Jubilee band has a 1 1/2 link available just for fine-adjustment...

I think This is exactly what I need. Does anyone have a picture of there super jubilee band with this 1.25 link? I tried searching but could not find a pic!

rr-nyc · 12 April 2011, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CaveDiver

In the US an AD cannot get a bracelet shipped to them as a part. Your choices from Rolex are:
1) Take your watch to a Rolex Service Center (RSC) without the bracelet and ask them for a new one. If the bracelet you request is correct for your model and after they inspect your watch inside in out and deem it to be 100% Rolex with no aftermarket parts, they will furnish you a bracelet.
2) Take to and AD. The AD will have to ship it to a RSC and process in step 1) takes place.
Hope this helps
CD

Just to make sure my previous statement wasn't incorrect, I called Tourneau this morning and was told that if they don't have it in stock, it can be ordered. They had quite a few bracelets in the display last week but not for a 36mm DJ

Stonedcl · 12 April 2011, 03:30 AM

I just stopped at a AD close to my work that have ALOT of rolexes on display and have a watchmaker on site and he told me that they DO NOT make 1.25 links for the super jubilee braclet.. can someone confirm a part # or anything?

CaveDiver · 12 April 2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Just to make sure my previous statement wasn't incorrect, I called Tourneau this morning and was told that if they don't have it in stock, it can be ordered. They had quite a few bracelets in the display last week but not for a 36mm DJ

That is interesting. Sure they can order by sending your watch to RSC or a watch like it.. My statements are directly from the RSC and not just someone at the front desk either. Are the bracelets in their display new? If so, go to this place and look closely at the clasp. Without going into the details why, when RSC USA gets a watch head and checks it out, the bracelet comes back with the SN of the watch engraved on the clasp. As seen here:

They did not service this watch, only supplied a bracelet.

I see you are in NY City and I assume Tourneau you called is in the city. It is just a hop skip over to the RSC with your Rolex head to get one. Call the RSC in NY and ask for the service manager and ask the same question. It would be interesting to see what response you get from Rolex.
Cheers
CD

rr-nyc · 12 April 2011, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaveDiver

That is interesting. Sure they can order by sending your watch to RSC or a watch like it.. My statements are directly from the RSC and not just someone at the front desk either. Are the bracelets in their display new? If so, go to this place and look closely at the clasp. Without going into the details why, when RSC USA gets a watch head and checks it out, the bracelet comes back with the SN of the watch engraved on the clasp. As seen here:

They did not service this watch, only supplied a bracelet.

I see you are in NY City and I assume Tourneau you called is in the city. It is just a hop skip over to the RSC with your Rolex head to get one. Call the RSC in NY and ask for the service manager and ask the same question. It would be interesting to see what response you get from Rolex.
Cheers
CD

They have brand new, oem bracelets on display in their service department. The person i spoke to was willing to take the order by phone since they didn't have this particular one in stock.

CaveDiver · 12 April 2011, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

They have brand new, oem bracelets on display in their service department. The person i spoke to was willing to take the order by phone since they didn't have this particular one in stock.

I guess they are special. The ADs in the part of the country I have been lately: FL and Texas can only get them by the process I described. ADs and Watchmakers with Rolex Part accounts can only get links. To get a bracelet it has to go to the service center. I bet all the ADs would like to know how to get this privilege that they have from Rolex.

bigwatchman · 12 April 2011, 09:09 AM

I've had good luck at Ebay. My 16200 came with Oyster but I also wanted a Jubilee. Paid $250 for authentic. Of course, endpieces are probably not exactly the right ones, but it is for me only and the bracelet works. And it didn't set me back a grand...

Stonedcl · 12 April 2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

They have brand new, oem bracelets on display in their service department. The person i spoke to was willing to take the order by phone since they didn't have this particular one in stock.

Did they tell you how much it costs?

kokota · 12 April 2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Just to make sure my previous statement wasn't incorrect, I called Tourneau this morning and was told that if they don't have it in stock, it can be ordered. They had quite a few bracelets in the display last week but not for a 36mm DJ

They do have quite a few Rolex bracelets in stock, but hardly ever in a 20mm SS.
About 1 year ago I went there and asked for a 78360. They said no problem and that it would take 2 weeks.
Long story short....about 8 weeks later, after MANY phone calls I was told that my bracelet was in and to come in and pick it up.
Upon arrival they presented me with an oyster bracelet for a 26mm DJ.
I just walked away frustrated.

CaveDiver · 12 April 2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kokota

They do have quite a few Rolex bracelets in stock, but hardly ever in a 20mm SS.
About 1 year ago I went there and asked for a 78360. They said no problem and that it would take 2 weeks.
Long story short....about 8 weeks later, after MANY phone calls I was told that my bracelet was in and to come in and pick it up.
Upon arrival they presented me with an oyster bracelet for a 26mm DJ.
I just walked away frustrated.

What kind of place is this Tourneau? Did you take a trip over to RSC NY and get one fitted?

Stonedcl · 12 April 2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CaveDiver

What kind of place is this Tourneau? Did you take a trip over to RSC NY and get one fitted?

Tourneau is like a department store for watches.(chain store)
They are prob the biggest watch store in NYC..
Funny how the tourneau in the garden state plaza in pramus does not even carry new rolexes.. I heard it is because Ross simmmons is a ad and rolex only allows 1 per mall.. Don't know if there is any truth to that though..

Justjosh · 7 May 2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Stonedcl

So if I call Rolex and tell them my watch band got cough in a fence or something snagged and broke they will not send me a new bracelet?

This line of thinking cracked me up. If I was a RSC and you showed up telling me that while you were jumping a fence, your bracelet caught and snapped (I know thats not exactly what you said)... I'd be checking the serial number to make sure you weren't jumping that fence after grabbing someone elses Rolex!

Rolex2 · 7 May 2011, 12:05 PM

I would check out ebay, as someone else said. You have to educate yourself a bit, know what you're doing and how to recognize authenticity. You can save bucks on ebay.

smartson · 7 May 2011, 12:11 PM

I saw a used one for sales by a watchmaker in Hong Kong. He repaired bracelet for few members here and is well respected.

http://www.classicwatchparts.com/cat...roducts_id=123

smartson · 8 May 2011, 04:47 AM

My bad, yours is a new model DJ so the band above is not for you.
Forget about free replacement from AD. I've seen new DJ Oyster band on the Bay that went for ~USD1,100

10 April 2011, 12:56 PM	#1
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	How hard is it to get a Oyster band for a Datejust? I just got a DateJust 116200 with super jubilee band and I Love the watch except I can't find a perfect fit on the band. My baume-et-mercie Capeland S band fits like a glove but the super jubilee band it seems to just not fit right. I love the hidden clasp and look of it and it is the reason I had to have this band even though most people don't think it looks right on a smooth bezel.. My question is there anyway to get a new Oyster band from a AD and how much would it cost me? I still want the original band but a extra Oyster band would just be the cherry on the cakE!!

10 April 2011, 01:11 PM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,085	An Oyster bracelet isn't easy to source, but it can be done... Rolex and Dealers don't usually sell parts to individuals.. As mentioned, it will set you back about a thousand bucks, but it does give you a different look and keeps your watch interesting... .. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 May 2011, 12:11 PM	#28
smartson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Roger Location: Toronto Posts: 604	I saw a used one for sales by a watchmaker in Hong Kong. He repaired bracelet for few members here and is well respected. http://www.classicwatchparts.com/cat...roducts_id=123 __________________ 116610LV Tudor 79190 Seiko MM300 Seiko SDGM001

8 May 2011, 04:47 AM	#29
smartson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Roger Location: Toronto Posts: 604	My bad, yours is a new model DJ so the band above is not for you. Forget about free replacement from AD. I've seen new DJ Oyster band on the Bay that went for ~USD1,100 __________________ 116610LV Tudor 79190 Seiko MM300 Seiko SDGM001

10 April 2011, 12:58 PM	#2
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,385	its probably cheaper & far easier to trade for a DJ that has an oyster band... RSC may swap bracelets, but the cost would set you back over 1,200$ & you don't get to keep the jubilee...

10 April 2011, 01:12 PM	#5
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,385	unfortunately, you cant just buy an oyster bracelet... & finding a used one is like finding a.... I have said this before... I don't think there is anything harder to find...

10 April 2011, 01:39 PM	#7
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	Go to Tourneau Time Machine and go to the service counter. If its not sitting in the showcase, its behind the counter.

11 April 2011, 12:29 AM	#8
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	So if I call Rolex and tell them my watch band got cough in a fence or something snagged and broke they will not send me a new bracelet?

11 April 2011, 12:31 AM	#9
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	What's the serial or model number for the oyster band on a date just 36mm?

11 April 2011, 12:37 AM	#10
Rolex Junky Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Lorenzo Location: Netherlands Watch: 116710LN & 116201 Posts: 849	Ss= 72200 tt= 72201

12 April 2011, 03:30 AM	#17
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	I just stopped at a AD close to my work that have ALOT of rolexes on display and have a watchmaker on site and he told me that they DO NOT make 1.25 links for the super jubilee braclet.. can someone confirm a part # or anything?

12 April 2011, 09:09 AM	#21
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	I've had good luck at Ebay. My 16200 came with Oyster but I also wanted a Jubilee. Paid $250 for authentic. Of course, endpieces are probably not exactly the right ones, but it is for me only and the bracelet works. And it didn't set me back a grand...

7 May 2011, 12:05 PM	#27
Rolex2 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PA, USA Posts: 164	I would check out ebay, as someone else said. You have to educate yourself a bit, know what you're doing and how to recognize authenticity. You can save bucks on ebay.

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