Is it worth buying 18k WG Bracelet

[lwm495]

Is it worth buying this aftermarket WG 18k bracelet and fit it on my SS Datejust?

http://www.sinlianpawnshop.com/index...oducts_id=1222

[Darkangel]

Aftermarket bracelet...

Certain things you have to take note if you buy an aftermarket bracelet esp a pretty expensive bracelet.

If you are buying to keep:

1) Servicing, you cannot bring that to RSC.
2) Comfort of the bracelet, quality and build? Rolex bracelet definitely not an issue but aftermarket you have to consider the point that it may not be as good as the Rolex bracelet in terms of build and comfort. Though it's made of gold.

If you intend to sell your watch 1 day...

1) As Above
2) As Above

3) It's not going to be easy to sell a WG bracelet as compared to a YG bracelet. This is because if it's YG,no problems goldsmiths can just take in as gold jewellery and melt as per usual. WG may be a slight problem. Not 100% sure on the WG posing a problem part as these days they change their style sometimes. But do take into consideration. Remember that WG items when in preowned/resale market they do not really follow gold pricing.

4) Trade in to shops...they are likely to lower their trade value as the bracelet is not original. Or the alternative is that they say they will only take in the head (+ original bracelet if you keep) and ask you to sell the WG bracelet to a goldsmith shop/gold dealer.

Selling to direct buyer...maybe a slight problem as not all buyers are able to accept after market bracelet.

Your bracelet itself will be hard to sell off by itself. The next thing is the price...it's WG,u dun follow gold pricing in resale market.

[lwm495]

hi darkangel,

Thanks to you that i have given up the idea of getting a aftermarket band.