RE:All your points are valid

Hi Bill

Very grateful for you replying to my post.

I am in Coventry in the United Kingdom, and the world famous Jewellery Quarter is in Birmingham, only a half an hour away.

I was considering getting the gold link repaired there, but dont know who is reputable etc.

In some ways id be happier to bite the bullet and buy a 18k/SS link new or used as there is also some wear in the SS link. But I cannot source this.

I would like to keep the watch original if possible

I have been on the Otto Frei Website the last week or so, but it is so difficult to find any of the parts I need. I have also emailed them, but no response just yet.

I only need 3 parts for my watch but this is a nightmare. The gold looks great but in hindsight perhaps a Stainless steel bracelet may have been a better option in terms of durability

Thanks again for your advice - Gino

Please see my uploaded photos, hope these are ok

spring bar broken

clasp rivets & bar

solid link eroded

gold and stainless eroded

Rolex 16613 spare parts (93253 bracelet)

By: ginosmyth : August 25th, 2013-16:05

Hi All, I am new to this forum, and hope that I can gain some knowledge from other members I have a Rolex Sub 16613 and the clasp rivet and bar has broken Also, the solid gold link that joins the clasp has eroded and so I need this either repaired or repl...

All your points are valid

By: Bill : August 28th, 2013-11:59

You may want to start at your local watch maker. They usually have parts or know where to get the parts. Not sure which neck of the woods you are to recommend a source for parts. On of the biggest sources for all kinds of parts is Otto Frei a quick search...

RE:All your points are valid

By: ginosmyth : August 28th, 2013-14:32

Hi Bill Very grateful for you replying to my post. I am in Coventry in the United Kingdom, and the world famous Jewellery Quarter is in Birmingham, only a half an hour away. I was considering getting the gold link repaired there, but dont know who is repu...

The links can be repaired

By: Bill : August 28th, 2013-18:08

I think most jewelers could repair the gold link. However the stainless link would need to be laser welded and then drilled. It would cost more that buying replacement parts. The pins are straight forward and watch repair shop will have access to the pins...

Bracelet repair and alternative strap

By: ginosmyth : August 29th, 2013-01:15

Hi Bill, Thanks again for your reply, and help, you have given me more to think about. I have responded below next to your comments: I think most jewelers could repair the gold link. However the stainless link would need to be laser welded and then drille...