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27 May 2024, 07:24 PM | #31 |
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this is why you have to like the old tuna clasp much less parts no welds and no plastic parts!!!!
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28 May 2024, 04:16 AM | #32 |
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I like the simplicity of old clasp. Prefer the look of it as well. The diver extension kind of sucks though. Also it's easy to rinse out. Anyone have any reports about how the glidelock deals with beach sand?
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28 May 2024, 10:22 PM | #33 | |
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Never knew Rolex parts came in plastic….let me respond again Go to an AD
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28 May 2024, 10:33 PM | #34 | |
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28 May 2024, 11:15 PM | #35 | |
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Well at least its a good story... Hope this all works out, and I am glad you didn't catch your forearm in there.. yikes |
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31 May 2024, 05:36 AM | #36 |
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Sending it to the Dallas RSC on Monday after I carry it in my pocket for a few days to make sure it’s keeping good time.
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31 May 2024, 05:54 AM | #37 | |
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Id call Rolex Dallas today and ask them to send you the shipping package with shipping instructions. They include everything you need (box with cut out for the watch, tape for sealing the box, labels etc). You will have to ship it from the post office.
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31 May 2024, 11:41 AM | #38 |
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If you insist on doing it yourself, the part reference is 32-33419.
It used to be a white gold part, but they changed it to a plastic composit a few years back. |
15 June 2024, 04:05 AM | #39 |
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Rolex Dallas will not sell me the $4 sliding shoe 32-33419, which is the only thing needed to return this under warranty $40k watch to duty.
$2,716. Replace undamaged 18k clasp due to "damage" (a dent), replace crown due to "dent". I'm paying it to get my watch back, going to dump $300k of this brand and update an apple watch yearly. I was a chump to believe in Rolex. What an idiot. |
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15 June 2024, 07:05 PM | #41 |
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F rolex just get some nato or rubber straps
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15 June 2024, 09:54 PM | #42 | |
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15 June 2024, 10:01 PM | #43 |
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Wow … surprised to hear that Rolex is making you replace the entire clasp. Perhaps there is more damage to it than you first thought??
Anyway, I’m sorry to hear it’s soured you on the brand. Maybe give it some time. Perhaps a local watchmaker or an independent with a Rolex parts account can repair it. |
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Find an independent or an AD with an in-house watchmaker. I’d bet either of those options will yield a more reasonable result
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16 June 2024, 12:48 AM | #45 |
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I would call the Rolex Independent Service center in Ormond Beach. They have been my go to for years. I am pretty sure they can replace that part at a reasonable price.
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16 June 2024, 02:07 AM | #46 |
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I read this whole thread and OP you perplex me. You made a mistake and hoped to just snag the obscure part online for a brand that has not operated that way. You ignored all the reasonable replies. I would personally have followed Bas's advice and likely got it fixed. You don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. You have cool watches, it's frustrating for sure, but the crown protects its brand. Embrace the nonsense and get it fixed.
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16 June 2024, 02:33 AM | #47 |
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Just call Rikki and see if he can get the part and fix it. He is a highly respected and recommend watchmaker on TRF and has a Rolex account. He is the only one that touches my watches. Gotta skip the drama and unknown variables with RSC. It’s just not worth it when guys like Rikki do a better job than Rolex on every level of service.
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I don’t understand why you wouldn’t take it to the AD and just let them swap that piece for you? That would be 100 times easier than shipping it to the RSC in the first place?
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16 June 2024, 07:58 PM | #49 |
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Take back to AD and ask them to send to RSC for repair.
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16 June 2024, 08:27 PM | #50 |
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Oh no, that sounds like a challenging situation with your Rolex! To buy a replacement part, you might want to reach out to authorized Rolex service centers or consider looking into reputable third [arty watchmakers.
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17 June 2024, 03:22 AM | #52 |
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I’d feel the same.
Still looks doable to make the part yourself or ask a jeweler goldsmith. Rolex doesn’t repair much if any but only replaces, works for them, for us not so much.
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I do not advocate this, BUT you probably could purchase a replica bracelet and source the part from such.
Only if your back is against the wall, and Rolex or your AD is of no help. Again, I do not advocate this action, however it could be a vector to temporary success until you can find a "real part". |
23 June 2024, 07:41 PM | #55 | |
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We think there's no damage and all we have is OP's story, if I were to see the clasp I might come to the same conclusion as RSC Dallas. I rarely see this part fail without abuse, it is possible to snag and kill the springbar and lose the plates but most of the damage I see in that region is from serious abuse (i.e. dents, bent clasp, etc). If it's only a lost $4 part Dallas will not insist on replacing a full clasp, that is ridiculous. And not seeing pictures of said clasp + OP's response is a little strange. |
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24 June 2024, 12:58 AM | #56 |
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It had to happen... broke my Glidelock
This piece is not metallic. It's a type of resin. I had the pleasure of seeing what they look like......finger trouble. Thankfully I was able to reassemble it and learned to never, ever remove that one pin in that connects bracelet to gliding mechanism..... See the arrow in my photo. |
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27 June 2024, 02:41 PM | #59 |
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Rolliworks, best of the best: "Sorry, Rolex will not sell us that part. We have tried."
AD: "We hate you, every interaction is terrible, we treat you like trash, we asked you to place a one year 100% deposit to get your last watch that you got elsewhere in a week. Did I mention, we hate you. And if we send it in, RSC will never talk to you." RSC: "Send us money, we will replace the $xx plastic piece and charge you $X,XXX". Seemed like my best option. |
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