Need 18238 DD Extra YG Link

[kmc19680]

I recently purchased a 1989 18238 Day Date YG with champagne dial, president bracelet, and books/papers. Have always wanted this watch.

Looking at the old Rolex manual made me smile.. but when I put the watch on, it's a little snug on my wrist. I need to get my hands on one extra YG 18238 link. Anyone have a good source or an extra one laying around they want to sell? I looked on the existing forum boards but didn't see anything recent.

Hope everyone had a great Eclipse Day! - K.

[springer]

Try a Rolex authorized dealer. Some of these bracelet parts are less expensive through an AD than prices in the secondary market.

[kmc19680]

Will do, my local AD is not fun to deal with but I'll suck it up and head over there. :)

[springer]

Try Chamosa Watch Repair in Dallas. He is located on Preston.

[0nly5iv3Digits]

Links are pretty easy, mate. Established dealers will have them, or be able to source them without much trouble.

[kmc19680]

Springer, only5 - thank you. Love this place. And love the Miami Vice image. I got the watch from 1989 instead of 1990+ so I’d intentionally have a day date from the 80s on my wrist. I’m listening to Crockett’s Theme as I type this. :)

[racerx]

I’d like a Day Date someday, and like you prefer the 5 digit references. For reference, what is your wrist size?

[kmc19680]

7 1/4" ... nothing crazy, whoever had this the last 30 years must have been anorexic or Jack Skellington.

[racerx]

Originally Posted by kmc19680

7 1/4" ... nothing crazy, whoever had this the last 30 years must have been anorexic or Jack Skellington.

I’m the same size, good to know a full length bracelet will fit.

[offrdmania]

When I had my 36, I had to have a total of 25 links to fit my wrist.
I think a stock bracelet comes with 23