Err...Sub's WORN OUT 93150/580 Oyster Links bracelet...that is.

That happened when Orchi visited RSC in the afternoon today...Jan 20...
hoping to get the worn out bracelet replaced by RSC...for a new one.

After RSC checked out the 1680 watch to be ALL GOOD...
which took about 15 minutes or so...
Orchi was informed that their inventory is out of stock...
for 93150/580 Heavy Oyster bracelet.

Instead...RSC has issued an immediate order...with Geneva...
to obtain a set Brand New 93150/580 + 2pcs of New Spring-Bars...
for Orchi's 1680 Submariner S/N. 5.60mil...

Orchi was told by the charming lady who attended to Orchi...
that the only setback is...it may take upto 1 month...
before the new bracelet would arrive...

When asked by Orchi whether the existing WORN OUT bracelet would
be required to be returned for exchange with the new replacement bracelet...or not...

The lovely lady replied..."Not required...the WORN OUT bracelet is yours...".

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She then went on to issue THIS Cash Bill for Orchi totaling about USD545...
at today's FOREX rate...(Sell Usd 1 = RM 3.35)...(Buy Usd 1 = RM3.40)


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Nevertheless...the lady explained that RSC normally would engrave...
the relevant "reference marking" inside of the backcase cover...
to reflect the job for replacement of bracelet...

So buddies...once again thanks for watching this...
n allowing Orchi to share the experience in...
the recent Long Post about Orchi's latest acquisition of
this Ref 1680 White Submariner...


http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/thread/1263855292/Pt.+1+Long+Post-+1680+Sub+-+Orchi+attempts+brief+review+n+to+highlight+the+watchmaker%27s.%2B%2B


Here it is again...
the 1680 White Submariner...
being photographed side by side...
with another similar 5.6mil case series...
1680 White Submariner...


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After getting back from RSC...
Many thanks again to Orchi's faithful watchmaker...
he was able to adjust the timing of the Cal.1570 movement...
to run a wee bit faster...in order to keep pace with...
the 16750 GMT...

This was necessary because the 1680 Cal.1570 was losing 10 seconds each day...behind the 16750 Cal. 3075 movement...


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So hopefully in 1 months time or so...
Orchi would get to put on the 1680 White Sub...
with a New 93150/580 Heavy Oyster bracelet...

Now Buddies...
would anyone think that the cost of the...
NEW replacement 93150/580 heavy Oyster bracelet...is costly?


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Thanks for generous feedbacks n comments...again.

Best regards
Orchi.

Buddy Orchi;

Can you tell me how much in USD that the new bracelet cost?

Jeff

My name is David. I always enjoy reading your post.
Especially your great interest in the GMT model.

I want to make sure I understand you correctly.

The total cost for a new 93159 bracelet with 580 end pieces and pins is only $585 ??

Did you have to go directly to the Rolex service center for this price?

Thanks for sharing.

nt.

Best regards
Orchi.

I checked with B** BRI**** our local AD and the price was $995 3 months ago. $35 for just a set of pins.

Was this an AD or the Rolex service center ?? and which one if I may ask?

Thanks again

May I send you orders for many more

Wow.

That's why I asked. Yes around $1000 USD in the USA.
Pick up a few of them if you can, LOL.

Jeff

$545 in SE Asia and $1000 in the USA. And the sad thing is, it isn't even $250 worth of bracelet in the first place...
But I'd pay $545 for a new one in a heartbeat!

such is the price of love! ... Love = a pain in the wallet
But the watch will look so nice!

Rgds Sparky

Err...Orchi paid ONLY Usd10 bucks...to RSC...
for the Original TRITIUM PEARL...in 2008...


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Only Usd10 bucks...!!!

Best regards
Orchi.

I will sit in the sun and play Monopoly in the sand with Rolex parts.

Deal?

B

Dear Orchi

I love your passion please keep up these fantastic posts

Regards John

M

i don't think rolex service centers vary THAT much worldwide in prices. the RSC in manila is one of the oldest and most established rolex facilities in the region and their prices are practically exact dollar for dollar to the facilities in the USA and Europe, with only a bit of variance due to exchange rates.

fred

cebu city

Best regards
Orchi.

...THIS Cash Bill for Orchi totaling about USD545...
at today's FOREX rate...(Sell Usd 1 = RM 3.35)...(Buy Usd 1 = RM3.40)

Err...Orchi best guess...
it would be the SAME pre-requisite with RSC Worldwide...

So...IF you so desire...you may consider to send...
your watch(head only) soon to Orchi...
All costs including shipping n insurance costs incurred...
shall be at your own expense...

This way...Orchi could send it to RSC for checking...
n possibly get the suitable new replacement set of bracelet...
for your watch...

78360/580 or 501...is much cheaper too...
as Orchi understood from RSC...

Prices would differ as per the prevailing FOREX rates...
at the time.

Best regards
Orchi.

before the RSC would sell replacement bracelet. I got mine from RSC UK few months back. 3x 78360 and 2x 93150 respectively. It cost me GBP 300 each for the 78360's and GBP 600 each for the 93150's. Also, in May last year, I bought from RSC SF a 93150 for USD 1,100...Same here in RSC Manila, a 93150 costs little more than a thousand dollars.

Best regards
Orchi.

UK- VAT is 17.5%
With RSC SF ,93150 costs USD 950 + tax + shipping to N.J though out of state amounted to USD 1,100.( Outright purchase)
In PH, around PHP 48,000 for the 93150 VAT inclusive. VAT is 10% ; exchange rate approx. PHP 46.30= 1 USD.

I now know where I can "cheap" replacement bracelets for my Rolexes.I go to Malaysia at least twice a year.