Rolex jubilee repair

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Folgono

·Jul 16, 2018

Hello,

a friend of my parents gave me his Rolex in order that I help him repair it. Indeed it needs a fresh crystal (I manage to get back the old one with polywatch while I'm looking for a watchmaker that can change it).

Other problem is the bracelet, one link is broken. Do you guys know if it can be repaired (link seems folded, so I think I could change it but I don't find any spare link) ?

Thanks !

 

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Dan S

·Jul 16, 2018

If you have the link, a jeweler could probably repair it, but the bracelet is badly stretched out. I'd be tempted to replace it or have it repaired and reconditioned by Michael Young (http://www.classicwatchrepair.com).

 

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TTG

·Jul 16, 2018

Great suggestion above.
Unfortunately, the link that is broken (which the end link attaches to) is a permanent link so it would have to be pulled apart to remove.
Now, as a quick fix, you can remove the last link and just use the next one with the endlink. If you know a jeweler, he should be able to do this for you fairly quickly. If you have a spare also an easy fix..

 

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Folgono

·Jul 16, 2018

Thanks guys, I sent an email to Michael Young.

If that's too expensive for him I'll try to find a link and change it. The bracelet is kinda stretched, is it dangerous ? I'm afraid it could break.

 

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Aceldama

·Jul 16, 2018

Another mention for Michael Young. Brought my badly stretched and dented 5513 bracelet. It well take long, but totally worth it.

 

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southtexas

·Jul 16, 2018

Another vote for Michael Young, but that’s only if you plan to refurb the entire bracelet. Otherwise, not worth the wait and hassle. A competent jeweler would be able to remake and reattach that one link for you.

 

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morningtundra

·Jul 16, 2018

Depending on where you are these guys might be faster and cheaper

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=601876

Bracelet refurb services seem to be pretty common these days. My experience of MY is generally positive just slow and expensive.

 

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onthedial

·Jul 17, 2018

@Folgono
Sand Hill Watch Company is new on the scene (in San Francisco) but they are receiving very positive word-of-mouth. [@morningtundra provided a link above]. If you decide to do a full bracelet restoration, and you're in the U.S., I would certainly reach out to them.

 

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southtexas

·Jul 17, 2018

onthedial

@Folgono
Sand Hill Watch Company is new on the scene (in San Francisco) but they are receiving very positive word-of-mouth. [@morningtundra provided a link above]. If you decide to do a full bracelet restoration, and you're in the U.S., I would certainly reach out to them.

I have a 7205 14k rivet there now, I’ll post before and after + review when it comes back. They seem like a great bunch of guys, I’m looking forward to it.

 

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onthedial

·Jul 18, 2018

@southtexas
Cool, the more reviews (good or bad) the better. I haven't tried them out yet myself, but have been hearing good things.
Anxious to hear your report! 👍