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Old 17 July 2020, 01:09 PM   #1
vcnyls
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Gold spring bars for 1803

When I bought my 1803 (on Rolex leather strap) it came with normal, steel spring bars. I’ve heard that there is a risk of the harder metal steel enlarging the holes on the watch. Where is a good place to get reliable, gold spring bars?

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Old 17 July 2020, 02:39 PM   #2
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I got mine from eBay.
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Old 17 July 2020, 03:32 PM   #3
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Yes, you can't use stainless steel springbars on a gold case. Take them out now - they'll ruin the holes.

The Rolex RSC will sell you the appropriate gold ones. About 100 USD for the pair. I wouldn't go Ebay due to the risk of fakes and the relatively low cost of getting them directly from Rolex.
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Old 17 July 2020, 11:17 PM   #4
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This may help

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=656334
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Old 18 July 2020, 05:34 AM   #5
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Here's a forum member that has some. Not mine or affiliated. Chris

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=737105
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