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Negcraig · 21 August 2018, 11:02 AM

I am ready to purchase my first Rolex. It will be a Datejust 41 with a stainless steel oyster bracelet. I have a large wrist and will need an additional link(s). Should I expect to pay up for them from an AD?

westsideclock · 21 August 2018, 11:03 AM

Probably not

Toe_Fuz · 21 August 2018, 12:02 PM

Negcraig, I purchased a DJ41 Blue stick dial with Oyster earlier this year from an AD. I did end up needing 1 extra link and I was charged for it. I think it was $80-100? I am sure if I could have schmoozed my way into getting it but.. Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda, Didn't

Donjo · 21 August 2018, 01:25 PM

I bought a DayDate 40 on this site. Had to go to an AD to get an extra rose gold link. I believe it was almost $700. They wouldn't negotiate.

ckwong · 21 August 2018, 01:32 PM

I was at my AD over the weekend and somehow this conversation came up and they do charge for extra links.

Leodagan · 21 August 2018, 01:35 PM

For sure. Nothing for free in the Rolex world ;-))

al503 · 21 August 2018, 02:06 PM

I think if you pay retail, the AD should include the extra links at N/C. If you're getting a decent discount, then it would be nice, but I wouldn't expect it.

It may also depend on your relationship (if any) with your AD. When I got my DD40, I needed 2-3 extra links. I have a good relationship with my AD and they offered to include 2 links at n/c. If I needed a third, they would charge me wholesale on the third. Since i was already getting a good discount, I was very happy with that.

Amochosto · 21 August 2018, 02:58 PM

I bought a Rolex at an AD and needed an extra link. They unscrewed one off a Yacht Master for me (sorry to whoever picked up a YM with a missing link

). Another AD gave me a discount on a DJ, but I had to pay $75 Canadian for an extra link. I have also bought extra links for two SS Rolexes that I bought second hand. Strangely my Sub C bracelet is not tight enough at full retractions of the Glidelock and my Skydweller fit perfectly without any adjustment.

7 3/4” wrist for reference.

Rocket launcher · 21 August 2018, 03:52 PM

Bought a Rolex at cost extra link free
Bought a Tudor at 10# off had to buy link separately at £52. So depends on how much your cutting into profit margins

4rnold · 21 August 2018, 04:43 PM

Depends:
- if you are a good client, no charge
- if you are not, charge

But there are exceptions on this general rule.

For me its simple, you buy a watch to wear. So if the bracelet is too small, it's their Job to adapt it, and it should be without charge.

Unless your wrist is abnormally big due to extreme weight imho

roosvelt · 21 August 2018, 07:21 PM

I would hope the AD would give you one to make the customer happy.

TeddyS · 21 August 2018, 07:35 PM

I needed two extra links for my SD43, the AD did say that there would be a charge ( I believe she said £80 per link ) but when I came back to get them fitted she waved the charge but did charge me £20 for fitting them. I didn’t argue

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Camel · 21 August 2018, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TeddyS

I needed two extra links for my SD43, the AD did say that there would be a charge ( I believe she said £80 per link ) but when I came back to get them fitted she waved the charge but did charge me £20 for fitting them. I didn’t argue

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I also needed 2 extra links for my new SD43 - cost me ZAR800-00 each, about $120-00 for the 2 links.

CEG · 21 August 2018, 08:04 PM

I have a new one at home that may well fit you. Drop me a DM

samson66 · 21 August 2018, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donjo

I bought a DayDate 40 on this site. Had to go to an AD to get an extra rose gold link. I believe it was almost $700. They wouldn't negotiate.

Wow!

TeddyS · 21 August 2018, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CEG

I have a new one at home that may well fit you. Drop me a DM

You have great taste in football teams mate

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dafuture · 21 August 2018, 11:58 PM

I bought an extra link for my Explorer I when I got it. RSC NY charged me $60.

Old Geezer · 22 August 2018, 01:28 AM

I purchased a half link for my LVc to get my perfect fit. Note I said I "purchased" it. The AD wouldn't budge on price or even remotely consider a freebie. This was my first watch purchase from them.

Based on my relationship and purchase history with my new AD where I moved, I'm pretty sure I could get a link if I needed it discounted or free unless it was a PM link.

watchmaker · 22 August 2018, 01:42 AM

Sorry to say the days where extra links being free are all but gone. Some ADs may still give them away but I would expect them to be few and far between. Rolex charge them, they charge you. I can certainly see them being offered in lieu of discounting a PM piece but being honest the 'D-word' is dying as well; little need with the state of supply/demand.

This is not Rolex unique. Many brands now charge if you require a shorter or longer strap on a new purchase.

That is the nature of luxury goods though; they are a luxury....

zengineer · 22 August 2018, 06:32 AM

Would those expecting unlimited free extra links be OK with the AD keeping extras if they sized a watch down? Of course not.

The watch for sale is a standard number of links, more are extra cost. I can eat 12 McNuggats, my buddy likes 5, but we both accept that the 6 PC meal will only have 6 in it.

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Esoteric · 22 August 2018, 08:55 AM

I can't understand this issue. I have never been charged for extra steel links by any Rolex AD, with the caveat that I usually shop in Europe. In fact I always ask for extra links and get them, either at time of purchase or later. Never been asked to pay for them, the AD's never even suggested to me that I'd have to pay.

I understand that this contradicts the experience of 95% of people on here.

Likestheshiny · 22 August 2018, 10:04 AM

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I can't understand this issue. I have never been charged for extra steel links by any Rolex AD, with the caveat that I usually shop in Europe. In fact I always ask for extra links and get them, either at time of purchase or later. Never been asked to pay for them, the AD's never even suggested to me that I'd have to pay.

A different AD mentality in Europe about providing good service perhaps. Or maybe you were simply paying enough for your watches that they had no trouble throwing in a freebie as a gesture of customer service. But, the AD *is* paying for those links -- Rolex doesn't provide them for free.

As noted above, if I were paying full price at an AD, I'd hope to see them tossed in for free (for SS, obviously). If I'm getting a meaningful discount, though, I'd consider myself lucky to get anything beyond the base watch kit.

craigegg · 22 August 2018, 11:16 AM

Thanks for the responses. I said to the AD that when they quoted the watch that I assumed that it would be a watch that would fit me. They said that the price was for the "timepiece" . I am getting a 5% discount from list. They made what I took as a good faith compromise and offered 1 link on the house and any additional at $60 each. I thought meeting in the middle was fair. Thanks again. I will join the club soon!

sherrytang · 22 August 2018, 06:36 PM

I can't understand this issue.

Mr. K · 22 August 2018, 10:43 PM

Bought a half link for my tt sub c. Blusey. Cost me about $250. But worth it as it now fits centered. SS subs had the half link. TT did not.

21 August 2018, 11:02 AM	#1
Negcraig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: CT Posts: 1	Charge for additional link(s)? I am ready to purchase my first Rolex. It will be a Datejust 41 with a stainless steel oyster bracelet. I have a large wrist and will need an additional link(s). Should I expect to pay up for them from an AD?

21 August 2018, 02:58 PM	#8
Amochosto "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Canada Watch: Me Posts: 1,168	I bought a Rolex at an AD and needed an extra link. They unscrewed one off a Yacht Master for me (sorry to whoever picked up a YM with a missing link ). Another AD gave me a discount on a DJ, but I had to pay $75 Canadian for an extra link. I have also bought extra links for two SS Rolexes that I bought second hand. Strangely my Sub C bracelet is not tight enough at full retractions of the Glidelock and my Skydweller fit perfectly without any adjustment. 7 3/4” wrist for reference. __________________ 1771036 Stupidity is doomed, therefore, to cringe at every syllable of wisdom Heraclitus of Ephesus

21 August 2018, 08:04 PM	#14
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	I have a new one at home that may well fit you. Drop me a DM __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

21 August 2018, 11:58 PM	#17
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	I bought an extra link for my Explorer I when I got it. RSC NY charged me $60. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

21 August 2018, 11:03 AM	#2
westsideclock "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 252	Probably not

21 August 2018, 12:02 PM	#3
Toe_Fuz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: S. California Watch: your mouth.. Posts: 118	Negcraig, I purchased a DJ41 Blue stick dial with Oyster earlier this year from an AD. I did end up needing 1 extra link and I was charged for it. I think it was $80-100? I am sure if I could have schmoozed my way into getting it but.. Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda, Didn't

21 August 2018, 01:25 PM	#4
Donjo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 169	I bought a DayDate 40 on this site. Had to go to an AD to get an extra rose gold link. I believe it was almost $700. They wouldn't negotiate.

21 August 2018, 01:32 PM	#5
ckwong "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Brian Location: Somewhere Watch: BLNR, SD43, LVc Posts: 176	I was at my AD over the weekend and somehow this conversation came up and they do charge for extra links.

21 August 2018, 01:35 PM	#6
Leodagan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: belgium Posts: 229	For sure. Nothing for free in the Rolex world ;-))

21 August 2018, 02:06 PM	#7
al503 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oregon Watch: DD40, SD43 Posts: 370	I think if you pay retail, the AD should include the extra links at N/C. If you're getting a decent discount, then it would be nice, but I wouldn't expect it. It may also depend on your relationship (if any) with your AD. When I got my DD40, I needed 2-3 extra links. I have a good relationship with my AD and they offered to include 2 links at n/c. If I needed a third, they would charge me wholesale on the third. Since i was already getting a good discount, I was very happy with that.

21 August 2018, 03:52 PM	#9
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	Bought a Rolex at cost extra link free Bought a Tudor at 10# off had to buy link separately at £52. So depends on how much your cutting into profit margins

21 August 2018, 04:43 PM	#10
4rnold "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Europe Posts: 386	Depends: - if you are a good client, no charge - if you are not, charge But there are exceptions on this general rule. For me its simple, you buy a watch to wear. So if the bracelet is too small, it's their Job to adapt it, and it should be without charge. Unless your wrist is abnormally big due to extreme weight imho

21 August 2018, 07:21 PM	#11
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	I would hope the AD would give you one to make the customer happy.

21 August 2018, 07:35 PM	#12
TeddyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Teddy Location: London U.K. Watch: sea-dweller 126600 Posts: 670	I needed two extra links for my SD43, the AD did say that there would be a charge ( I believe she said £80 per link ) but when I came back to get them fitted she waved the charge but did charge me £20 for fitting them. I didn’t argue Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 August 2018, 01:28 AM	#18
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,351	I purchased a half link for my LVc to get my perfect fit. Note I said I "purchased" it. The AD wouldn't budge on price or even remotely consider a freebie. This was my first watch purchase from them. Based on my relationship and purchase history with my new AD where I moved, I'm pretty sure I could get a link if I needed it discounted or free unless it was a PM link.

22 August 2018, 01:42 AM	#19
watchmaker TechXpert Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: London Posts: 2,242	Sorry to say the days where extra links being free are all but gone. Some ADs may still give them away but I would expect them to be few and far between. Rolex charge them, they charge you. I can certainly see them being offered in lieu of discounting a PM piece but being honest the 'D-word' is dying as well; little need with the state of supply/demand. This is not Rolex unique. Many brands now charge if you require a shorter or longer strap on a new purchase. That is the nature of luxury goods though; they are a luxury....

22 August 2018, 06:32 AM	#20
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,623	Would those expecting unlimited free extra links be OK with the AD keeping extras if they sized a watch down? Of course not. The watch for sale is a standard number of links, more are extra cost. I can eat 12 McNuggats, my buddy likes 5, but we both accept that the 6 PC meal will only have 6 in it. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

22 August 2018, 08:55 AM	#21
Esoteric "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: San Francisco Posts: 169	I can't understand this issue. I have never been charged for extra steel links by any Rolex AD, with the caveat that I usually shop in Europe. In fact I always ask for extra links and get them, either at time of purchase or later. Never been asked to pay for them, the AD's never even suggested to me that I'd have to pay. I understand that this contradicts the experience of 95% of people on here.

22 August 2018, 11:16 AM	#23
craigegg "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: CT Posts: 6	Thanks for the responses. I said to the AD that when they quoted the watch that I assumed that it would be a watch that would fit me. They said that the price was for the "timepiece" . I am getting a 5% discount from list. They made what I took as a good faith compromise and offered 1 link on the house and any additional at $60 each. I thought meeting in the middle was fair. Thanks again. I will join the club soon!

22 August 2018, 06:36 PM	#24
sherrytang "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: China Posts: 12	I can't understand this issue.

22 August 2018, 10:43 PM	#25
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,095	Bought a half link for my tt sub c. Blusey. Cost me about $250. But worth it as it now fits centered. SS subs had the half link. TT did not.

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