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Old 13 January 2018, 05:48 AM   #1
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Day-Date 18038 Bracelet help!

Hi guys...

I hope you can help me with my beloved 18038..
It’s in really good condition but one of the link ends seems to have collapsed...
It’s one of the links that can’t be removed..
I’ve been told it can easily be laser welded..

Have you seen this before, and has anybody come across this before??
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Old 13 January 2018, 06:48 AM   #2
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That's weird! Keeping an eye on this thread.
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Old 13 January 2018, 06:59 AM   #3
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I’ve never seen a picture like that? All original, no aftermarket?
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Old 13 January 2018, 07:08 AM   #4
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Yes.. 100% Original.. Got it serviced a year ago at an AD.. Ofcourse they offered me a new bracelet.. Yes, right. Only around $12-13.000.
They could not fix it, without changing the bracelet.. Really lame..
They offered me to contact a goldsmith to fix it, since Rolex don’t do Gold repairs.. Only changes to new.. And since int a fixed link it’s not just a remove an switch.. I told them I could contact a goldsmith myself..
Up until 18238 it was hollow links.. I don’t know if this is a production fault or something
I googled it, and haven’t found a single article regarding this problem..
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Old 13 January 2018, 07:11 AM   #5
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Never seen that before. It looks like somethings that could be fixed through laser welding, but I’d definitely consult a professional. Maybe LAWW
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Old 13 January 2018, 08:29 AM   #6
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Believe it or not I have seen this before. I am sure it can be repaired
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Old 13 January 2018, 08:42 AM   #7
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Believe it or not I have seen this before. I am sure it can be repaired
Sounds wrong, but I’m kind of happy to hear you know about it..
Can you tell a bit more about what you’ve seen or experienced?
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Old 13 January 2018, 11:38 AM   #8
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Old 13 January 2018, 11:55 AM   #9
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Yes.. 100% Original..
Up until 18238 it was hollow links.. I don’t know if this is a production fault or something
I googled it, and haven’t found a single article regarding this problem..
I believe it is original. 18238 also has "hollow end links" however the 118xxx has solid bracelet.
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Old 13 January 2018, 12:01 PM   #10
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This, and this only.. brand new band in 60days... only option and will return in like new condition
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Old 14 January 2018, 02:51 AM   #11
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I’ve never seen a picture like that? All original, no aftermarket?
Earlier day date bracelets were made from solid gold tubing and capped to close the link.
The damage is caused by wear and is something any goldsmith can fix.
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Old 14 January 2018, 03:49 AM   #12
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Earlier day date bracelets were made from solid gold tubing and capped to close the link.
The damage is caused by wear and is something any goldsmith can fix.
Yes these are not solid
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Old 14 January 2018, 04:02 AM   #13
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MY and get the whole bracelet refurbed at the same time. You’ll have a brand new watch for < $2k, most likely.


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