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Old 3 July 2007, 03:58 AM   #1
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Price of a Rolex bracelet

Well one week into wearing the new SS GMT II and scratches are already appearing on the clasp of the strap. As always it is the first ones that hurt but it did get me wondering how much do bracelets cost?

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Old 3 July 2007, 04:01 AM   #2
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Well one week into wearing the new SS GMT II and scratches are already appearing on the clasp of the strap. As always it is the first ones that hurt but it did get me wondering how much do bracelets cost?

So you are planning on replacing a mere scratch on your clasp (which can easily be buffed off) with a brand new bracelet which will cost several hundred dollars?
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Old 3 July 2007, 04:02 AM   #3
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No not at all JJ. Just got me wondering thats all!
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Old 3 July 2007, 04:04 AM   #4
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Not quite sure how much a new GMT bracelet would cost with that fancy clasp and the "scratch me" center links, but an Oyster Lock Sub bracelet will set you back anywhere between $700-$800. I'm guessing the new GMT replacements will be considerably more expensive.
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Old 3 July 2007, 04:04 AM   #5
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No not at all JJ. Just got me wondering thats all!
They aren't cheap. I wouldn't buy one unless my current one was so badly screwed up, that it needed total replacement.

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Old 3 July 2007, 04:06 AM   #6
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"scratch me" center links


Ain't that the truth!!
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Old 3 July 2007, 04:21 AM   #7
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Hi Alex I was having a word with my local AD about this problem with it been highly polished on the centre links and brushed on the outside ones it will be very difficult to get them out. A new bracelet will set you back £500 for the new ss GMT II similar problem with the Daytona bracelet the only thing you can do is live with it then when its time for a service the rsc will then have it looking like new. I really like the watch myself but that is the one thing stopping me scratches on the bracelet would drive me mad I think Rolex will do a brushed metal one because everyone will have the same problem
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Old 3 July 2007, 04:26 AM   #8
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I suppose you could always buy a brushed steel one at some point. Shame though because I think the polished links and clasp look fantastic. The TT straps but fare worse, gold being softer than steel and all that!
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Old 3 July 2007, 04:32 AM   #9
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A clasp alone will cost you £500, for a whole bracelet you are looking closer to £900 (this is new GMT/Daytona, not older style bracelets)
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Old 3 July 2007, 05:40 AM   #10
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A clasp alone will cost you £500, for a whole bracelet you are looking closer to £900 (this is new GMT/Daytona, not older style bracelets)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Clasp for £500!! Now I am gutted its getting scratched
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Old 3 July 2007, 09:25 AM   #11
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BTW saw on ebay a YG Daytona bracelet including clasp for nearly 4k!!
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Old 3 July 2007, 09:47 AM   #12
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difficult to find.

Was it made of Unobtanium?
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Old 3 July 2007, 10:23 AM   #13
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Try some wenol, which will remove the fine scratches on the polished center links. I actually tried it myself on the side of one link on my GMT-II (the sides of the GMT bracelet links are polished, unlike the Sub links) and it came out great. There are lots of threads on TRF on how to remove scratches!
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Old 3 July 2007, 10:42 AM   #14
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the dayton clasp and new Oyster claspare not totally the same - they look very similar when closed but the new GMT's are actually nicer IMO as they have a pivot action to them making it easier to open...
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Old 3 July 2007, 05:19 PM   #15
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have you guys seen the bracelets on http://www.qualitytyme.net/, they are pretty nice and same as ther original except for not having rolex markings on them. I got one for my sub/no date and use that to keep the original looking good, just a thought
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Old 3 July 2007, 06:01 PM   #16
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Old 3 July 2007, 08:08 PM   #17
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I wonder if somebody can buy a brushed rolex band that could fit on the new SS GMT
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Old 3 July 2007, 10:29 PM   #18
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Take it to an AD, mine polished the center links back to a factory shine, and rebrushed the outer links to look original as well. A non AD didn't get it right two times in a row. My AD cost me about 125 dollars to make it look perfect(near perfect)
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Bought a brand new SS 93150 for a Sub from Rolex Australia less than a year ago for just under A$1,000.


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