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beeco · 18 September 2020, 01:46 AM

Looking for some collective wisdom here.

I recently acquired a Polar 16570 with the 78790A bracelet. The bracelet fits just fine, but I'd like to add one more link at the clasp end, just for a little flexibility in sizing. Based on my research, and a metric tape measure, I think the link I need is 15.5mm. (I should probably buy a nice caliper)

There are links on the bay, but many are not oem. I'd strongly prefer a genuine Rolex link, of course. And a used link with some 'patina' would be fine, too, since the rest of the bracelet isn't new.

Should I just visit my local AD and order the correct link? Will any Rolex 15.5mm link work on the 78790 bracelet? Do I just buy the non-oem link since it's going to be hidden under the clasp anyway?

What do you think?

dba · 18 September 2020, 03:40 AM

Visit your AD. They may have it in stock, and they'll install it for you.

18 September 2020, 01:46 AM	#1
beeco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Beeco Location: New Mexico Posts: 52	Advice on getting an extra link Looking for some collective wisdom here. I recently acquired a Polar 16570 with the 78790A bracelet. The bracelet fits just fine, but I'd like to add one more link at the clasp end, just for a little flexibility in sizing. Based on my research, and a metric tape measure, I think the link I need is 15.5mm. (I should probably buy a nice caliper) There are links on the bay, but many are not oem. I'd strongly prefer a genuine Rolex link, of course. And a used link with some 'patina' would be fine, too, since the rest of the bracelet isn't new. Should I just visit my local AD and order the correct link? Will any Rolex 15.5mm link work on the 78790 bracelet? Do I just buy the non-oem link since it's going to be hidden under the clasp anyway? What do you think?

18 September 2020, 03:40 AM	#2
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,595	Visit your AD. They may have it in stock, and they'll install it for you. __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

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