I recently paid $150 for 2 white gold spring bars from the Henri Stern Agency in NY.

Aug 22, 2021,10:32 AM
 

I purchased a new strap from them for my 5320G and was not too surprised at that charge. I didn't want to take any chances using any other spring bars for the watch.

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I learned something recently.

 
 By: NautNut : August 21st, 2021-20:22
Don't assume spring bars automatically come with OEM straps. ...  

:))) Good one.

 
 By: amanico : August 23rd, 2021-05:14

When it comes to Rolex hold on to your socks.

 
 By: Bill : August 21st, 2021-20:42
Speaking from vintage point of view. You have to present your watch Rolex and they will swap out your spring bars and keep the old ones. The idea is that there are no original parts floating around to be sold. Patek must go on the assumption that you will... 

Indeed, thanks

 
 By: NautNut : August 21st, 2021-20:47

Way back when I bought my first 18kt. VC...

 
 By: MikiJ : August 22nd, 2021-00:42
The seller included a new long VC alligator strap w/ an 18kt. deployant, yes I said "included" Those were the days my friend, I thought they'd never end. They did :-( I needed a long strap so I took it to my jeweler to change the strap. When he took off t... 

I recently paid $150 for 2 white gold spring bars from the Henri Stern Agency in NY.

 
 By: Champthekid : August 22nd, 2021-10:32
I purchased a new strap from them for my 5320G and was not too surprised at that charge. I didn't want to take any chances using any other spring bars for the watch.

They never have with Patek Philippe

 
 By: patrick_y : August 23rd, 2021-04:08
Patek Philippe even charges a lot of money for their spring bars because theirs are supposedly made of soft gold which will not wear out the holes of the case.