Rolex 1003 with 7205 and 57 endlinks

Hal10000 · Sat. 7:58pm

Hey all!

Just wondering if this is normally how this should fit. I highly doubt it but the bracelet, endlinks and case style all seem to be correct.

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Dan S · Sat. 8:35pm

You can probably improve it a bit by adjusting the endlinks (and/or the loops that the spring-bars pass through), trying different diameter spring-bars, etc. Look carefully at how it fits together, and you will figure it out.

vibe · Sun. 1:20am

Killer dial on that 1003! That bracelet is quite loose, I’d send it off to have it tightened. It can be very difficult to get a good endlink tit on these. I have some jewelers tools and chopsticks I use to carefully put them in a better shape, but it is a nerve racking job.

Hal10000 · Sun. 8:39am

Thanks guys!
I had a feeling this was just from decades of wear.

The bracelet isn't actually loose, but it just doesn't come up to the bezel. I actually already used a stick t9 squeeze down the backside for a tighter fit! Never thought about using a chopstick!

And yes! I've been hunting for a 3-6-9 OP for a while! Finally acquired one!

Dan S · Sun. 12:40pm

The bracelet is definitely stretched, as @vibe noted. It's quite clear to see in the first photo. However, it's not cheap to have rivet bracelets restored, so it may not be worth it for a 7205. It's personal preference.

Rolex 1003 with 7205 and 57 endlinks

Hal10000

Dan S

vibe

Hal10000

Dan S

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