dieselpower Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 I recently was helped by fellow members to positively identify a gen bracelet that I have. Only there is a problem.... the bracelet is lacking two of the screw in pins that are used to hold the removable links in place. The bracelet is a 78350. I would like to source a couple of screws but I suspect this is an impossible quest. I hasten to add I have tried some screws from a rep bracelet that I have and they are slightly too thick to insert into the gen links. Anybody have gen spares/know where I could buy some? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 I recently was helped by fellow members to positively identify a gen bracelet that I have. Only there is a problem.... the bracelet is lacking two of the screw in pins that are used to hold the removable links in place. The bracelet is a 78350. I would like to source a couple of screws but I suspect this is an impossible quest. I hasten to add I have tried some screws from a rep bracelet that I have and they are slightly too thick to insert into the gen links. Anybody have gen spares/know where I could buy some? Cheers. I will check with my guy on Friday. Kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 I have also seen a couple of gen links and screws being sold on the bay now and again I guess guys just sell what they dont need once its sized, though I dont get why!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted November 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 I will check with my guy on Friday. Kurt Thanks Kurt, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 http://store.startimesupply.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=1&Category_Code=1D_Rolex_cparts-screw-SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted November 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Thanks for that automatico. Now I have another problem - what size do I order? Jeez life aint easy is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 You will need to remove/measure 1 of the remaining screws, but most of the watch parts houses (Ofrei, Cousinsuk, etc) sell bracelet screws. You may need to purchase a package of various sizes to find the correct pair, but they are not very expensive. Another, possibly simpler option, is to take the bracelet to a watchmaker. Most watchmakers have these things lying around & may give them to you for free or for a very small amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted November 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Thanks for all your help folks. I will try my watchmaker in London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Mr Slimeball on ebay sells bracelet screws that apparently fit gen oyster links. You could order from him and hope that he sends the correct parts. An AD might sell you some screws if you take the bracelet in with you. I dont see why they wouldnt.... actually yeah its "rolex" so they probably wont... dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted November 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 For the record 'star time' only open accounts for watchmakers in the trade. Their minimum inernational order is $200. Thanks to automatico anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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