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Miami Pete · 22 November 2021, 04:46 AM

so my dads sea dweller (1997 w/93160) fit me a little tight and I was stretching out the links a bit. Talked to my jeweler about replacing all the bars and adding an extra link. Soo he sends it to his Rolex repair guy. Repair man says all new bars, adding new extra link and polishing the bracelet is gonna be $850 (extra link $150 alone). I know parts and service is expensive but I just wanna make sure this price seems right to you guys. I've done as much research as I can and seems I cant find prices for the bars and kinda impossible to buy them anyways. Seems like only authorized people can get them directly from Rolex.

opinions? thanks in advance

Tools · 22 November 2021, 04:49 AM

That is very nearly the price of a new 93160

Give Rolliworks in Ca. a call for a second opinion. Their specialty is repair/refurbishment of Rolex bracelets.

rmwill · 22 November 2021, 04:54 AM

New SeaDweller links are $65 from an AD. Why did you go elsewhere?

GoingPlaces · 22 November 2021, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

That is very nearly the price of a new 93160

Give Rolliworks in Ca. a call for a second opinion. Their specialty is repair/refurbishment of Rolex bracelets.

This. Mike at Rolliworks is the way to go. Does great work!

kieselguhr · 22 November 2021, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

That is very nearly the price of a new 93160

Give Rolliworks in Ca. a call for a second opinion. Their specialty is repair/refurbishment of Rolex bracelets.

Agreed

RJM25R · 22 November 2021, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miami Pete

so my dads sea dweller (1997 w/93160) fit me a little tight and I was stretching out the links a bit. Talked to my jeweler about replacing all the bars and adding an extra link. Soo he sends it to his Rolex repair guy. Repair man says all new bars, adding new extra link and polishing the bracelet is gonna be $850 (extra link $150 alone). I know parts and service is expensive but I just wanna make sure this price seems right to you guys. I've done as much research as I can and seems I cant find prices for the bars and kinda impossible to buy them anyways. Seems like only authorized people can get them directly from Rolex.

opinions? thanks in advance

Ripoff 100%

Tikandtokalot · 22 November 2021, 05:18 AM

Miami Pete · 22 November 2021, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

That is very nearly the price of a new 93160

Give Rolliworks in Ca. a call for a second opinion. Their specialty is repair/refurbishment of Rolex bracelets.

Getting my watch back tomorrow and giving these people a call. Their website is badass..

Thanks!!

Miami Pete · 22 November 2021, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rmwill

New SeaDweller links are $65 from an AD. Why did you go elsewhere?

Thought my jeweler would have my best interests in mind... guess not.

Miami Pete · 22 November 2021, 05:28 AM

Thanks again guys.. just spoke to my jeweler and told him I wasn't comfortable and to please retrieve my watch. Said he'll have it for me first thing in the morning.

Thanks again guys

inadeje · 22 November 2021, 05:57 AM

Super con job. The price is insane. Rolliworks is your only point of call to correct the rip-off attempt.

Recondope · 22 November 2021, 06:15 AM

I took my Grandfather's Datejust to Rolliworks for my Dad. They serviced the movement and repaired the jubilee bracelet as it was stretched to hell. When I picked the watch up it looked like the bracelet was near new, it was an amazing difference. The watch now gets worn regularly by my Dad and has performed flawlessly. Mike and his team are great, absolutely awesome work. As others have said, he is the go to go guy for bracelet and restoration work. I highly recommend them!

Henrimontgomery · 22 November 2021, 06:43 AM

“Rolex repair guy”

Yeah… there’s no such thing. It’s either RSC or a reputable company (and even then, that’s for you guys out here.) personally I don’t care about anything but RSC and saving a few k is inconsequential to me in the face of dealing with the proper channels.

Miami Pete · 22 November 2021, 09:15 AM

I hear all you guys with the rolliworks.. and I am definitely calling them in the morning. My worry is shipping the only thing I have left to remember my dad across the country. I've never shipped a 8-10,000 dollar item across the country either lol.. just the thought makes my stomach hurt.

shaunylw · 22 November 2021, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Miami Pete

I hear all you guys with the rolliworks.. and I am definitely calling them in the morning. My worry is shipping the only thing I have left to remember my dad across the country. I've never shipped a 8-10,000 dollar item across the country either lol.. just the thought makes my stomach hurt.

Call rolliworks. I’m sure they have something in place where they can give you an insured label and add the shipping cost to your service.

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037 · 22 November 2021, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Miami Pete

Thought my jeweler would have my best interests in mind... guess not.

Replace "your best interests" with "their bottom line" and you'd be correct.

Rolliworks, on the other hand, will have your best interests in mind.

Tools · 22 November 2021, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miami Pete

I hear all you guys with the rolliworks.. and I am definitely calling them in the morning. My worry is shipping the only thing I have left to remember my dad across the country. I've never shipped a 8-10,000 dollar item across the country either lol.. just the thought makes my stomach hurt.

If it's just the bracelet that you are repairing, then all you need to send is the bracelet.

If you also want the head serviced there are several good watchmakers in FL.

Chewbacca · 22 November 2021, 09:53 AM

Recycle it and buy new.

fskywalker · 22 November 2021, 10:18 AM

Mike at Rolliworks is great!

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joli160 · 22 November 2021, 04:40 PM

You can’t say that it is expensive based on what you shared. A full restoration on a bracelet might involve laser welding, detailing the crown on the clasp etc.
Much more than just replacing the pins which is not all that difficult.

I paid triple the going price on restoring two President bracelets by a gold smith. Wanted it to be better than perfect. It has been worth every cent.

macrowatch · 22 November 2021, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

That is very nearly the price of a new 93160

Give Rolliworks in Ca. a call for a second opinion. Their specialty is repair/refurbishment of Rolex bracelets.

This.

fania123 · 23 November 2021, 03:12 AM

Mike will send you an insured label and trust me he is the best in the business I've used him a number of times with incredible results.

22 November 2021, 04:46 AM	#1
Miami Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Miami Posts: 9	$850 bracelet repair, ripped off? so my dads sea dweller (1997 w/93160) fit me a little tight and I was stretching out the links a bit. Talked to my jeweler about replacing all the bars and adding an extra link. Soo he sends it to his Rolex repair guy. Repair man says all new bars, adding new extra link and polishing the bracelet is gonna be $850 (extra link $150 alone). I know parts and service is expensive but I just wanna make sure this price seems right to you guys. I've done as much research as I can and seems I cant find prices for the bars and kinda impossible to buy them anyways. Seems like only authorized people can get them directly from Rolex. opinions? thanks in advance

22 November 2021, 04:49 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	That is very nearly the price of a new 93160 Give Rolliworks in Ca. a call for a second opinion. Their specialty is repair/refurbishment of Rolex bracelets. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

22 November 2021, 04:54 AM	#3
rmwill 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Somewhere Cold Posts: 907	New SeaDweller links are $65 from an AD. Why did you go elsewhere? __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Rolex Explorer 224270 Rolex Explorer II 226570 Polar Omega Moonwatch Sapphire Sandwich Panerai PAM00111 2 Factor Authentication

22 November 2021, 05:18 AM	#7
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22 November 2021, 05:57 AM	#11
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,892	Super con job. The price is insane. Rolliworks is your only point of call to correct the rip-off attempt. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

22 November 2021, 05:28 AM	#10
Miami Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Miami Posts: 9	Thanks again guys.. just spoke to my jeweler and told him I wasn't comfortable and to please retrieve my watch. Said he'll have it for me first thing in the morning. Thanks again guys

22 November 2021, 06:15 AM	#12
Recondope "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Aaron Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 601	I took my Grandfather's Datejust to Rolliworks for my Dad. They serviced the movement and repaired the jubilee bracelet as it was stretched to hell. When I picked the watch up it looked like the bracelet was near new, it was an amazing difference. The watch now gets worn regularly by my Dad and has performed flawlessly. Mike and his team are great, absolutely awesome work. As others have said, he is the go to go guy for bracelet and restoration work. I highly recommend them!

22 November 2021, 06:43 AM	#13
Henrimontgomery "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Switzerland Watch: yourself Posts: 1,294	“Rolex repair guy” Yeah… there’s no such thing. It’s either RSC or a reputable company (and even then, that’s for you guys out here.) personally I don’t care about anything but RSC and saving a few k is inconsequential to me in the face of dealing with the proper channels.

22 November 2021, 09:15 AM	#14
Miami Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Miami Posts: 9	I hear all you guys with the rolliworks.. and I am definitely calling them in the morning. My worry is shipping the only thing I have left to remember my dad across the country. I've never shipped a 8-10,000 dollar item across the country either lol.. just the thought makes my stomach hurt.

22 November 2021, 09:53 AM	#18
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Recycle it and buy new.

22 November 2021, 10:18 AM	#19
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,161	Mike at Rolliworks is great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

22 November 2021, 04:40 PM	#20
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,738	You can’t say that it is expensive based on what you shared. A full restoration on a bracelet might involve laser welding, detailing the crown on the clasp etc. Much more than just replacing the pins which is not all that difficult. I paid triple the going price on restoring two President bracelets by a gold smith. Wanted it to be better than perfect. It has been worth every cent. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

23 November 2021, 03:12 AM	#22
fania123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHILA Posts: 1,723	Mike will send you an insured label and trust me he is the best in the business I've used him a number of times with incredible results.

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