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18 November 2019, 02:29 AM | #1 |
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Spring bars for a 16800
Would like to purchase a Tropic strap for a 16800 matte dial. This got me thinking about getting a new set of spring bars for the watch too. Theyre almost certainly older than 25 yrs and I didnt specify they be changed during a recent service. Ive been given the impression I should be trying to keep watch as original/correct as possible, so I was hoping someone could provide guidance on what kind of spring bars were found on this watch originally and where I can find a set.
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18 November 2019, 02:50 AM | #2 |
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18 November 2019, 03:42 AM | #3 |
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Stop by your local Rolex AD. They should either have a set in stock or be able to order them. Springbars are a common part and genuine ones can be ordered by all official dealers.
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18 November 2019, 04:38 AM | #4 |
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Thanks. Sent an e-mail to my AD. If that doesnt pan out Ill snag the set on eBay.
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Never had an issue with ones from ofrei.com
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Another good option.
There is nothing wrong with aftermarket spring bars - which I'm sure can be found in many, many older Rolex models.
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19 November 2019, 01:34 PM | #11 | |
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Can you post a pic of it on the tropic? Ive been thinking about getting one for my 1680. The company making the originals again looks like the real deal. I just never see them on subs...not sure why. |
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20 November 2019, 02:49 AM | #12 |
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I too would like a rubber strap for my 16800. Any suggestions welcome! Thanks
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I'm not a fan of the ones that come up and meet the case (Rubber B, etc.). |
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20 November 2019, 12:05 PM | #14 |
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Cool Styles, many tyhanks
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20 November 2019, 02:47 PM | #15 | |
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Thats exactly the one I intend to get. Ill post pics of it on the watch when it comes in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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24 December 2019, 02:26 PM | #16 |
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New strap came in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
24 December 2019, 02:36 PM | #17 |
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Love it.
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24 December 2019, 11:21 PM | #19 |
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Spring bars for a 16800
Heres the link: https://www.tropicstrap.com/ I really like it. Its more flexible than I was expecting, and lightweight without feeling cheap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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If you didn't get new spring bars during a full service, I would wonder what else they didn't change out.
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25 December 2019, 05:34 AM | #23 |
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It was basically a movement only service, plus anything necessary to maintain water resistance. I asked them to leave the crystal, dial, hands and exterior of the watch alone. I didnt think to ask them to replace the spring bars.
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Got mine over the summer. eBay $20 ish
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