Submariner 16613 Clasp

[TKE878]

I have an L series 16613 with the blue dial. I've worn it daily for nearly 30 years. I need to have the buckle replaced, actually jus the part with the Crown stamped in it.

Does anyone know if Rolex will replace just that piece? or do i have to buy a new buckle for...... wait for it....... $1200 USD.!

Half tempted to buy a fake just for the part.

[mrs_LA]

Maybe if you’d like it to look a bit better there are watchmakers who can polish the clasp carefully without polishing off the crown. Photos might help.

[offrdmania]

OP, what is wrong with the clasp hood? Why does it need to be replaced?

[inadeje]

OP - I fear you may be thinking that a clasp (buckle) that opens too easily is defective or expired. Rolex clasps from that era can be simply adjusted to give them a firm closing action again. Basically it entails slightly bending the two butterfly sections in a certain way.

Is this your problem? If so, do let us know and we can help you so that it’s closing tightly like new again.

[KY..]

Originally Posted by TKE878

I have an L series 16613 with the blue dial. I've worn it daily for nearly 30 years. I need to have the buckle replaced, actually jus the part with the Crown stamped in it.

Does anyone know if Rolex will replace just that piece? or do i have to buy a new buckle for...... wait for it....... $1200 USD.!

Sounds like you have the all stainless steel clasp and not the gold center strip.
Yes you can buy it from AD/RSC.
I checked on one a few weeks ago and was quoted $600 for the clasp only.
Of course with a new one the date stamp will not match your watch mfg date code.

[bsbs8]

can you share photos ?

[TuRo]

You'd be surprised what you can do by a little expert manipulation of the two blades and the two overhanging click fangs... to get it back to running smoothly and retaining originality. Even had a fang replaced (by Lazer weld) once on upperclasp and it worked fine !