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jimcarver · 7 June 2018, 10:23 AM

I recently purchased a Rolex 16013. In general it is in good condition but it does have some bracelet stretch as expected for a watch of its age.

I am thinking of sending to Michael Young to be tightened.

As it is currently in otherwise good condition and does not require a polish, I asked MY if they polish after the repair and have been told a polish is necessary to remove the tool marks but I can request for only this type of polish and the rest of the bracelet to be left alone, which is helpful.

Based on its current stretch, would you: a) send it off now or b) wait a couple of years until it could do with a general tidy up and send it in then

springer · 7 June 2018, 10:35 AM

I would leave it as is.

Bigblu10 · 7 June 2018, 10:38 AM

There is plenty of life left in that bracelet, some wear but hardly wore out. However, if it bothers you, the restoration bill will most likely be cheaper to repair now than to wait until it is totally used up.

air_king · 7 June 2018, 10:42 AM

Can you tell me ,what exactly do they do to tighten up a bracelet ? My brothers sub bracelet could probably use some tightening. I have never had a watch that got that loose.

aguila9 · 7 June 2018, 11:00 AM

That bracelet is still good to go. Hold off on the work .

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Muxi · 7 June 2018, 11:14 AM

Michael Young explains the process in one of the threads here. Quite good actually. The pry open each link and insert a sleeve in each worn-out hole.

Quailhunter · 7 June 2018, 11:20 AM

I have a DayDate that I bought in the early 90s. I wear it daily. It has a droopy bracelet. I have a new GMT II with a taut bracelet. I have a 6 year old DateJust that has a fairly tight bracelet. I think the droopy bracelet feels better

Seibei · 7 June 2018, 11:49 AM

I would wait about 5 years and then get a new bracelet.

wfc3 · 7 June 2018, 11:58 AM

OP, keep an eye on it though. Don’t do what my dad did to his TT jubilee. He wore it almost out. You could just about twist it around into a pretzel. He just quit wearing it after it got so loose. It’s just been sitting in my safe for 10 years since he passed away. I was thinking about him and on his birthday I decided I would get it repaired. It’s at Michael Young’s getting rejuvenated. I can’t wait to wear it.

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wfc3 · 7 June 2018, 12:03 PM

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jimcarver · 7 June 2018, 05:13 PM

Seems the general opinion is to leave it for now.

To be honest it looks fine whist on the wrist, I think one of the main reason I want to send it is because of the good reports I have heard from Michael Young's work an the fact its relatively cheap.

joli160 · 8 June 2018, 01:28 AM

It has a few years left in it

7 June 2018, 10:23 AM	#1
jimcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Abroad Posts: 829	When to fix bracelet stretch. I recently purchased a Rolex 16013. In general it is in good condition but it does have some bracelet stretch as expected for a watch of its age. I am thinking of sending to Michael Young to be tightened. As it is currently in otherwise good condition and does not require a polish, I asked MY if they polish after the repair and have been told a polish is necessary to remove the tool marks but I can request for only this type of polish and the rest of the bracelet to be left alone, which is helpful. Based on its current stretch, would you: a) send it off now or b) wait a couple of years until it could do with a general tidy up and send it in then Attached Images

7 June 2018, 10:35 AM	#2
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	I would leave it as is. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

8 June 2018, 01:28 AM	#12
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	It has a few years left in it __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

7 June 2018, 10:38 AM	#3
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	There is plenty of life left in that bracelet, some wear but hardly wore out. However, if it bothers you, the restoration bill will most likely be cheaper to repair now than to wait until it is totally used up.

7 June 2018, 10:42 AM	#4
air_king "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: US Posts: 383	Can you tell me ,what exactly do they do to tighten up a bracelet ? My brothers sub bracelet could probably use some tightening. I have never had a watch that got that loose.

7 June 2018, 11:00 AM	#5
aguila9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Lower Hudon River Posts: 112	That bracelet is still good to go. Hold off on the work . Sent from my SM-T560NU using Tapatalk

7 June 2018, 11:14 AM	#6
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	Michael Young explains the process in one of the threads here. Quite good actually. The pry open each link and insert a sleeve in each worn-out hole.

7 June 2018, 11:20 AM	#7
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	I have a DayDate that I bought in the early 90s. I wear it daily. It has a droopy bracelet. I have a new GMT II with a taut bracelet. I have a 6 year old DateJust that has a fairly tight bracelet. I think the droopy bracelet feels better

7 June 2018, 11:49 AM	#8
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	I would wait about 5 years and then get a new bracelet.

7 June 2018, 11:58 AM	#9
wfc3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Bill Location: Louisiana (US) Posts: 68	OP, keep an eye on it though. Don’t do what my dad did to his TT jubilee. He wore it almost out. You could just about twist it around into a pretzel. He just quit wearing it after it got so loose. It’s just been sitting in my safe for 10 years since he passed away. I was thinking about him and on his birthday I decided I would get it repaired. It’s at Michael Young’s getting rejuvenated. I can’t wait to wear it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 June 2018, 12:03 PM	#10
wfc3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Bill Location: Louisiana (US) Posts: 68	Trying to delete - dup post

7 June 2018, 05:13 PM	#11
jimcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Abroad Posts: 829	Seems the general opinion is to leave it for now. To be honest it looks fine whist on the wrist, I think one of the main reason I want to send it is because of the good reports I have heard from Michael Young's work an the fact its relatively cheap.

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