The Bracelet Test

connieseamaster

This is verging into spam territory.

MoclovFlop

Sorry, shouldn't there more to this?

Like, what does 75% look like and how does that affect value compared to 85%?

Right now, its more like "Here's a brand new car, and here's a car in the junk yard, now you know the difference"

Genuinely asking, since you hope this helps someone in the future, I think there should more than the obvious to help someone.

MPWATCH

When buying a pre-owned watch, condition is king. One of the many value factors regarding a pre-owned watch is the bracelet condition. Use this infographic to determine the condition of your bracelet.

Hope this helps someone make a great buy!

Best,

Thomas

MPWATCH

A lot of buyers don't understand how to gauge the condition of a bracelet. It's short and sweet, it's something that supports an unknowing purchaser...

JwRosenthal

I think it’s important to add- for those new to the hobby for which this thread is intended to inform- that a “stretched” bracelet is not actually a stretching of metal (don’t flatter yourself- your not that strong), but is wear of the internal pins and links due to abrasion caused dirt & funk (think about how many times each of those links rotates during the course of a day- then add grit+ repeated wear).
This can be repaired by a few skilled independent tradesmen- or a new bracelet can be acquired from Rolex if you send it to Rolex for repair (it’s important to note that they would replace it - they will not repair the bracelet as part of the service, so be advised if you want to keep the date codes consistent from case serial to bracelet). A stretched bracelet should not scare someone away from buying a vintage watch in nice condition unless they are looking for a safe queen and it must be perfect. Just factor in the cost of a bracelet rebuild while negotiating a price.