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Best Source For OEM Lady Prez Links?

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My mother-in-law gave my wife her Lady President (on Father's Day!). I need to source a couple links to make the bracelet more comfortable. Naturally I'm looking to avoid what I suspect would amount to price-gouging by Rolex.
Any advice?
I'll check TRF also but since this is the best forum I wanted to check here first. (Shhh! Don't tell TRF!)
Thanks in advance.
 
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So I posted on TRF and it disappeared. I thought I forgot to "send" it so I did another. A moderator there kindly explained such a Want-To-Buy solicitation was not allowed.
If I am in violation on this forum too, please delete!
If not, I'll share some advice I received before the shutdown:
Rolex is a safe source. Other sources you don't necessarily know what you're getting. And, if you know an independent watchmaker with a Rolex parts account, you might be able to strike a deal.
I think that's all the advice I need!
 
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there is a Wanted To Buy section down by the Sales forums.. that's probably where you'd want to post a Wanted To Buy thread. 馃槈
 
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oddboy oddboy
there is a Wanted To Buy section down by the Sales forums.. that's probably where you'd want to post a Wanted To Buy thread. 馃槈
True (thank you).
I don't think my post is very clear, and I see why. I'm really just looking for advice, which you suggest is put a WTB thread in the Sales side. That could work...
I was hoping for advice from those who may have done it before. Did you go thru an AD? An independent watchmaker with a parts account? Is there a trustworthy seller/store that may have links available? That kind of advice...
I think the 'bay might NOT be a good source (what am I really getting?)
And although Omega Forum is my favorite forum, there's not the Rolex crowd here like on TRF. But if a member of the OF family with whom I am familiar reached out with a solution, I would be more inclined to trust that member than a member of TRF who I'm not likely to "know."
I think I have some ideas now for avenues I will try.
Thanks again!
 
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You could try hanging around outside a Beverly Hills weight loss center with a screwdriver and offer to help out anyone with an excessively loose bracelet.
 
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dsio dsio
You could try hanging around outside a Beverly Hills weight loss center with a screwdriver and offer to help out anyone with an excessively loose bracelet.
How do you expect me to have the coordination to adjust a stranger's bracelet when I have been drinking orange juice and vodka?
Oops, you meant a jeweler's screwdriver, didn't you...
 
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A WTB here would be best, one of the long term posters, Dr B might have something.
http://vintagerolexmarket.com

Read the rules carefully before posting, do not put your contact details in the post, check back later, sellers will have posted contact details if they have anything.

Good luck, C.

Time Exposure Time Exposure
True (thank you).
I don't think my post is very clear, and I see why. I'm really just looking for advice, which you suggest is put a WTB thread in the Sales side. That could work...
I was hoping for advice from those who may have done it before. Did you go thru an AD? An independent watchmaker with a parts account? Is there a trustworthy seller/store that may have links available? That kind of advice...
I think the 'bay might NOT be a good source (what am I really getting?)
And although Omega Forum is my favorite forum, there's not the Rolex crowd here like on TRF. But if a member of the OF family with whom I am familiar reached out with a solution, I would be more inclined to trust that member than a member of TRF who I'm not likely to "know."
I think I have some ideas now for avenues I will try.
Thanks again!
 
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Be sure to advise model number of watch as the links did alter a bit during manufacture I think. Should not be hard to find them. I believe Greekbum onTRF has some and if its for the 80's/90's models my watchmaker has some. But if watch is unworn you might be happier with new and not used. Be wary of over polished as links are small. A WTB here as well as many Rolex collectors read.
 
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Just an update: I purchased the links from an AD. Each 10mm (9.8mm) link and screw was $420. They said they needed to see the watch. After chatting a bit about Rolex stuff, I shared some pics of the watch. They sold the links without having to see the watch or install the links themselves. Their watchmaker advised putting Locktite on the link hole (not the screw), and don't over-tighten the soft 18k gold screw.
 
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