Has the Rolex bubble finally burst? Perhaps it has
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Louis Balfour said:
Guessing not a new one.
Brand new from Goldsmiths . It had the maximum number of links and had the clasp on its max extension. I've got big wrists so needed an extra link . (Bought two as they're very reasonably priced .
I had to do this when I bought a Breitling chronomat and my Omega seamaster.
fozzy280472 said:
Louis Balfour said:
Guessing not a new one.
Brand new from Goldsmiths . It had the maximum number of links and had the clasp on its max extension. I've got big wrists so needed an extra link . (Bought two as they're very reasonably priced .
I had to do this when I bought a Breitling chronomat and my Omega seamaster.
paulguitar said:
I think that if you're spending several thousand pounds on a watch they should make it fit as part of the price.
Well the watch came with a spare link which they fitted , but it's still a bit tight ,the spares should be in by Wednesday and they will fit one for me then .I suppose where do you draw the line , supply one spare or 10 to cater for every eventuality ?
In the scheme of things £50 doesn't bother me too much , just happy to have the watch I wanted.
fozzy280472 said:
Pincher][Insert 'powerfully built' gag here said:
well played. When we used to have to do ring sizing, we’d go up three sizes before ‘fat tax’ was applied. Same result with the links. They’ll fit a fair size wrist as standard, it wasn’t common to order extra.
Be thankful it’s not gold, president bracelet links were an absolute fortune.
bristolbaron said:
well played. When we used to have to do ring sizing, we’d go up three sizes before ‘fat tax’ was applied. Same result with the links. They’ll fit a fair size wrist as standard, it wasn’t common to order extra.
Be thankful it’s not gold, president bracelet links were an absolute fortune.
The sales lady did say it was becoming more common that buyers need extra links , maybe we're generally becoming a tubbier population !
fozzy280472 said:
Like I said , the links are a reasonable £50 so no real problem .
The sales lady did say it was becoming more common that buyers need extra links , maybe we're generally becoming a tubbier population !
I bought a (new) Datejust 36 last year and on a warm day even with the 'extended link' it's borderline tight. I'm pretty low bodyfat but 7.5" wrist, just for reference. I don't think the current bracelets are generous at all.The sales lady did say it was becoming more common that buyers need extra links , maybe we're generally becoming a tubbier population !
fozzy280472 said:
bristolbaron said:
well played. When we used to have to do ring sizing, we’d go up three sizes before ‘fat tax’ was applied. Same result with the links. They’ll fit a fair size wrist as standard, it wasn’t common to order extra.
Be thankful it’s not gold, president bracelet links were an absolute fortune.
The sales lady did say it was becoming more common that buyers need extra links , maybe we're generally becoming a tubbier population !
I'm sure once upon a time I saw people trying to flog Rolex links for £200.
One current example
paulguitar said:
fozzy280472 said:
Louis Balfour said:
Guessing not a new one.
Brand new from Goldsmiths . It had the maximum number of links and had the clasp on its max extension. I've got big wrists so needed an extra link . (Bought two as they're very reasonably priced .
I had to do this when I bought a Breitling chronomat and my Omega seamaster.
Bob_Defly said:
paulguitar said:
fozzy280472 said:
Louis Balfour said:
Guessing not a new one.
Brand new from Goldsmiths . It had the maximum number of links and had the clasp on its max extension. I've got big wrists so needed an extra link . (Bought two as they're very reasonably priced .
I had to do this when I bought a Breitling chronomat and my Omega seamaster.
It's the cynicism about the whole transaction that pisses me off the most; there are scores of other manufacturers of nice watches that don't resort to this patronising nonsense.
bristolbaron said:
fozzy280472 said:
Pincher][Insert 'powerfully built' gag here said:
well played. When we used to have to do ring sizing, we’d go up three sizes before ‘fat tax’ was applied. Same result with the links. They’ll fit a fair size wrist as standard, it wasn’t common to order extra.
Be thankful it’s not gold, president bracelet links were an absolute fortune.
fozzy280472 said:
Pincher][Insert 'powerfully built' gag here said:
He replies “Yes she has fingers like bananas”.
I hadn’t even clocked the size of the ring myself
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