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cpefy3 · 4 May 2017, 02:32 AM

My current 78360 is missing 1 permanent link on each side (2 total) from the previous owner. Does anyone know where I could source them? It currently fits great; however I am trying to return it to it's factory condition. Thanks in advance!!

Sky21 · 4 May 2017, 03:06 AM

Are you sure you're missing a permanent link? Meaning a link without a screw in it. On the 78360 there are only 4 permanent links on each side of the clasp and they come in one single piece from Rolex. The part number is 32-20683. Anything beyond 4 links on either side should have a screw in it or be the link that attaches to the clasp.

cpefy3 · 4 May 2017, 03:27 AM

Ya unfortunately I only have 3 permanent links on either side. I am not sure if the previous owner had very small wrists and had them removed or had some other fitment issue. Currently, I have 2 extra removable links to make up for it, but would love to get it back to being "stock." I am wondering if it would be more cost effective to try and order that part number from my local AD or try and find the permanent links themselves. Thanks for the response!!

JP Chestnut · 4 May 2017, 03:33 AM

I've only ever seen permanent links for sale once, and I don't know which bracelet they're for.

You might do better looking to swap bracelets with someone who hasn't yet removed their permanent links. You would probably need to kick in cash on that trade though.

I remove one permanent link on every five digit watch I buy. You would need an absolutely tiny (like sub 6 inch) wrist to need two removed.

NKflyer · 4 May 2017, 03:48 AM

Yeah, I think it's going to be a losing battle trying to replace those links. They're not really meant to be removed and reinstalled so there isn't a market for them. You do sometimes see sections of permanent links from clapped out bracelets for sale on ebay or you could send the whole bracelet away to have the length restored by a pro.

The guys who restore these bracelets put them back together using larger-than-original "pins" to hold the pieces together and I think I remember that a forum member once used an epoxy like JB Weld to put one back together.

cpefy3 · 4 May 2017, 03:54 AM

Thanks for the replies!! I may just wear it how it is till I need to send it to MY for servicing and hopefully he may have that he can reinstall.

JP Chestnut · 4 May 2017, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cpefy3

Thanks for the replies!! I may just wear it how it is till I need to send it to MY for servicing and hopefully he may have that he can reinstall.

Smart move, I think.

4 May 2017, 02:32 AM	#1
cpefy3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Collin Location: Raleigh, NC Watch: 16014, 16600 Posts: 344	Where to source 78360 permanent links. My current 78360 is missing 1 permanent link on each side (2 total) from the previous owner. Does anyone know where I could source them? It currently fits great; however I am trying to return it to it's factory condition. Thanks in advance!!

4 May 2017, 03:06 AM	#2
Sky21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 885	Are you sure you're missing a permanent link? Meaning a link without a screw in it. On the 78360 there are only 4 permanent links on each side of the clasp and they come in one single piece from Rolex. The part number is 32-20683. Anything beyond 4 links on either side should have a screw in it or be the link that attaches to the clasp.

4 May 2017, 03:27 AM	#3
cpefy3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Collin Location: Raleigh, NC Watch: 16014, 16600 Posts: 344	Ya unfortunately I only have 3 permanent links on either side. I am not sure if the previous owner had very small wrists and had them removed or had some other fitment issue. Currently, I have 2 extra removable links to make up for it, but would love to get it back to being "stock." I am wondering if it would be more cost effective to try and order that part number from my local AD or try and find the permanent links themselves. Thanks for the response!!

4 May 2017, 03:33 AM	#4
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	I've only ever seen permanent links for sale once, and I don't know which bracelet they're for. You might do better looking to swap bracelets with someone who hasn't yet removed their permanent links. You would probably need to kick in cash on that trade though. I remove one permanent link on every five digit watch I buy. You would need an absolutely tiny (like sub 6 inch) wrist to need two removed.

4 May 2017, 03:48 AM	#5
NKflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,834	Yeah, I think it's going to be a losing battle trying to replace those links. They're not really meant to be removed and reinstalled so there isn't a market for them. You do sometimes see sections of permanent links from clapped out bracelets for sale on ebay or you could send the whole bracelet away to have the length restored by a pro. The guys who restore these bracelets put them back together using larger-than-original "pins" to hold the pieces together and I think I remember that a forum member once used an epoxy like JB Weld to put one back together.

4 May 2017, 03:54 AM	#6
cpefy3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Collin Location: Raleigh, NC Watch: 16014, 16600 Posts: 344	Thanks for the replies!! I may just wear it how it is till I need to send it to MY for servicing and hopefully he may have that he can reinstall.

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