LeSentier Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 All, may I ask the question, what are the most interesting Rolex parts, or which ones are really hard to get? Inserts, Dials, cases? The reason why I ask is that I probably - and I say PROBABLY - have a possibility to source some parts. Please do not ask me at this moment if I can source parts for you - not at the moment. Since it was really hard to obtain the dealers confidence (took almost 2 years), I will not ask him twice a week if he can source me any parts. Maybe it is possible to purchase a small amount of the most desired parts in the future if the relationship to the dealer stays stable. I was able to purchase some crowns and inserts for my projects today, as well as a gen ceramic insert for the blue 116619 for a friend who is currently building a gen shark. Are you willing to list the parts here, as well as the usual market prices if you know them? So I can ask and compare if it would make sense to purchase from him in the future or not. Best, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Crowns and inserts, then crystals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 it took about 20 seconds to receive the first reply...cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Dials!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 ok - thanks for your input. you´re right, I should have been a little more precise. what I meant is something like that: e.g. Rolex Daytona 16520 bezel - xyz $/€...Sub Bracelet SS 93150 - xyz $/€...Dial 5513.... So at the end of the day there will be a list of parts (hopefully with prices) - the most desired/required parts win the lottery. As I said before - I can not promise anything, I just can ask if they are sourceable, and for what price. A quick note - I am doing this just for the community. I will never act like a dealer, nor will I have a cent of profit on anything sourced. To collect parts for my own projects took a long time, and for some of them I had to pay a lot more than necessary (compared to what I paid today). I have also heard rumors, that RLX policies regarding the supply of parts will be more tightened in the future. Especially for small dealers that are no RLX service centers...but as said - just rumors, can´t clarify Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Sounds like Rolex to keep tightening up policy...Also bracelets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 6538 dial 5510 dial 5510/5508 bezel Daytona dials/ bezels pushers no crown guard sub cases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Gen 16610 bezel retaining rings is a huge one. I never see them for sale! I got extremely lucky and got one cheap off the bay from a highly rated seller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Gen 16610 bezel retaining rings is a huge one. I never see them for sale! I got extremely lucky and got one cheap off the bay from a highly rated seller what's cheap in you opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 There's so many needed parts it's impossible to make a "list" About all you can say are inserts, crowns and crystals for 16610 series, after that there are hundreds of individual parts as needed for individual projects. Those three though would be the most common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I guess the single most sought-after part is a 24-703 SS crown and tube. After that, well for vintage guys, certrainly Tropic crystals, T-19 (5513 Submariner), T-21 (Vintage Daytonas), T-39 (1665) and T-127 (1680 Submariner) crystals. Also, Springbars (no idea of item code), 20mm, 19mm for lug hole models. Personally, I would love to get my hands on a pair of service pushers for 6263/6265 Daytonas (24-302P) and a 5513 service bezel. A 6263 service bezel of course would be awesome, but there's a good aftermarket option at the moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Getting parts in the USA has really tightened up. Dealers usually will not order more than they absolutely need because they are afraid of being accused of selling parts "out the back door". Europe is no doubt different but I would be careful not to flood the dealer with parts orders because if rolex Europe is anything like rolex USA, they closely monitor how much (parts) each dealer is getting now compared to the past. When parts orders jump up, they jump down on the dealer with both feet wanting to check repair invoices to see where the parts have been used. It is hard to believe how bad rolex USA is now compared to 20 years ago. I doubt new rolex watch sales are very good around here now...there used to be three rolex AD in this area and now there is only one. I have not been in a rolex AD in 12 or 15 years and almost everyone I know who used to wear a rolex now wears a quartz watch or no watch at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valty Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 may I ask the question, what are the most interesting Rolex parts, or which ones are really hard to get? Inserts, Dials, cases? Mate, The harder parts to come are the elements witch require a return of the old part : dials, bezels, cases, back-case, and in some case bracelets The easier parts to find are all the tropics, crystals, crown, tube, insert, end links, spring-bars, and all the parts a Rolex trusted watchmaker can order without returning anything All the parts that are not longer produced are hard to come, too. Ex: 700 / 702 crown, 7000 / 7020 tube To make the things simple : all the parts for the 4 digits ref. are hard to find. All the 5 digits ref. pieces are easy to find, exception of the pieces who needs a return The most valuable parts are certainly all the parts related to manual Daytona's and Vintage Subs. But it is very unlikely you will find someone who can source a piece which is not already on the "market". And personally, I always have an interest for the Daytona stuff Hope this helps, Cheers ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Any part a dealer can get can also be found on ebay or in the for sale sections of gen sites. That said, after Rolex tightened the reigns on the re-sale of parts by those within their service network a couple of years ago, I would wait to make any offers here until you have a concrete offer there. Either way, finding the most commonly requested parts (crystals, crowns, bracelets, handsets, dials, etc) at more reasonable prices than you normally see on ebay would be alot more useful than a list of hard-to-find parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmfj Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 All, may I ask the question, what are the most interesting Rolex parts, or which ones are really hard to get? Inserts, Dials, cases? ... Hi joerg, I really appreciate your effort to the forum! Maybe this will help you: Bezel insert for 16613 Bezel insert for 1665 Bezel insert for 16622 Bezel insert for 16610 LV Bracelet for 16622 Bracelet for 16520 Bracelet for 16610 Dial for 1665 (double red) Dial for 16610LV This are the parts that I need for projects, just add them to your list. Regards, tmfj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Hi T, Thanks, will add this to my list, Best, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valty Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Dial for 1665 (double red) The last DRSD (service !) dial I have seen for sale was at 5k€... and it was sold in few hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Parts for the 4digit RLXs hard to get as freddy said. Dealer can only try to get them at watch exhibitions...we could do this by ourselfs, too... He has the following parts in stock at the moment: SS Bracelet 93150 SS Bracelet 78390 Endlinks 580 16613 insert in blue (3 pieces) 116619 blue ceramic insert (1 piece) 116619 blue dial (1 piece) 16613 insert in black 116509 Daytona Racing Dial (3 pieces) Also ordered a 16520 bezel today, waiting for pricing and delivery time Best, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmfj Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 joerg, PM sent for both bracelts and 16613 blue insert - please check best, tmfj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 A proper caseback for my 16600 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 A proper caseback for my 16600 ! on the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 He has the following parts in stock at the moment: SS Bracelet 93150 SS Bracelet 78390 Endlinks 580 16613 insert in blue (3 pieces) 116619 blue ceramic insert (1 piece) 116619 blue dial (1 piece) 16613 insert in black 116509 Daytona Racing Dial (3 pieces) Also ordered a 16520 bezel today, waiting for pricing and delivery time What is the cost of the 93150 SS bracelet? How about a 116520 Daytona bezel (part 313-16520) & caseback (part 313-2100)? Endlinks for a 1665 Seadweller (part 585)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 only costs that I got were for the 93150 and 78390 bracelet and the 16613 insert: 93150: € 820 78390: € 1.030 16613 insert: € 110 I have no clue why the 78390 bracelet is more expensive. Do we have a pricelist to compare the prices? Best, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 oh, forgot - Daytona racing dial € 1.120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Those prices look like the standard retail prices when Rolex or an AD replaces parts during service. I think you can get similar prices on ebay or the gen sites. Still good to have another source, but the parts I listed, while common, very rarely appear for sale anywhere & would probably be of interest to alot of RWG members. So I would be interested if you can get any of the Daytona or Seadweller parts I listed through your source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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