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15 September 2017, 09:54 PM | #1 |
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Father wants president bracelet instead of oyster bracelet.
My father has a two-year old Rolex WG Day-Date on oyster bracelet that I gave him as gift but now he has expressed he may like a president bracelet. Is this a possibility i.e. would the Rolex service center exchange the bracelets or would the AD do this (I am not concerned about the price as it is for my father) or is this just not a possibility? Advise welcomed.
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15 September 2017, 09:58 PM | #2 |
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ask the AD. not cheap but should be possible
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15 September 2017, 10:07 PM | #3 |
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If you're not concerned about price they only go for ~$17K! Buy and enjoy.
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15 September 2017, 10:09 PM | #4 | |
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15 September 2017, 10:15 PM | #5 |
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Yes, Rolex will be happy to put it on a President.
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15 September 2017, 11:27 PM | #6 |
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I wonder if it might be cheaper to just trade in on a model with president bracelet...
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15 September 2017, 11:29 PM | #7 |
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Would be the best option even if he paid msrp. Or sell his privately.
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15 September 2017, 11:31 PM | #8 |
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pic pls........or it never happened, lol
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15 September 2017, 11:34 PM | #9 |
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It's not going to be cheap but I would ask my AD just to make sure before you buy.
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15 September 2017, 11:47 PM | #10 |
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Thank you - I'll look into that.
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15 September 2017, 11:47 PM | #11 |
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15 September 2017, 11:49 PM | #12 |
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I think it will look alot better on the president bracelet. Sell the oyster and find a used president bracelet
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16 September 2017, 12:22 AM | #13 |
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16 September 2017, 01:27 AM | #14 |
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I think your father is right
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16 September 2017, 01:29 AM | #15 |
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Just trade that one and get new one
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16 September 2017, 02:28 AM | #16 |
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Wow... DD on an Oyster? That is one rare bird!
I kind of like it!
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16 September 2017, 03:25 AM | #17 |
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16 September 2017, 03:27 AM | #18 |
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How good a son do you what to be? ;-)
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16 September 2017, 03:31 AM | #19 |
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You can get a genuine one for $6500 here: https://beckertime.com/product/100-g...idential-band/ or an aftermarket 18kt presidential for $4900 https://beckertime.com/product/genui...ential-band-2/
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16 September 2017, 04:08 AM | #20 |
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Looks like dad has better taste than altruistic son, meant in the nicest possible way.
The President will transform the classic Roman dial to a dressier watch. Regards |
16 September 2017, 05:00 AM | #21 |
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Dad is always right ... IMPO it would look better
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16 September 2017, 05:02 AM | #22 |
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Traditionally RSC will sell you the correct bracelet for that watch (as long as it was originally offered on that model). Usually they offer a trade in price and an outright buy price.
I've heard recently that they've become more strict about outright buy, but either way it's definitely possible to get the presidential bracelet. Bring the watch into RSC and see what they say. |
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Father wants president bracelet instead of oyster bracelet.
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Probably cheaper alternative; even used a wg president bracelet is expensive (saw one on Ebay at $10k) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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