New bracelet from RSC.

[SeaAndSky]

Good morning fellow watch nuts, I keep finding amazing vintage GMTs online at HQ Milton. If I pick one up can I have a RSC replace the bracelet to get a newer bracelet with no stretch when I drop it off for new gaskets and a servicing? Thanks.

[Floorguy]

Why not just send the bracelet to Michael Young and have it refurbished? It will come back good as new and cost a fraction of what a new bracelet would cost!

[champagne_james]

Originally Posted by SeaAndSky

Good morning fellow watch nuts, I keep finding amazing vintage GMTs online at HQ Milton. If I pick one up can I have a RSC replace the bracelet to get a newer bracelet with no stretch when I drop it off for new gaskets and a servicing? Thanks.

Yes, but the bracelet will be like for like with the original to that watch, but new none the less.

[scooba]

Hi , I have done both replace with a new from Rolex service centre, MY Repair , Also source on VRF a correct better replacement with little or no wear.All are better and safer than wearing a watch with a worn out bracelet, obviously only my opinion.

Purchased new with new end links made the watch feel like it was new again ,I have bought six new bracelets over the years and MY only one, Purchased a year correct mint 9315 with 280s was the hardest and most expensive route.

What ever you decide it will be better, just keep the old original bracelet in case you ever decide to sell the watch ,The next buyer may want to go backwards with your improvement.

[Dr DRW]

Put the watch on a cheap strap when you go to RSC otherwise they will want to keep you told bracelet when you buy a new one

[SeaAndSky]

Thanks everyone. There's a beautiful 16700 with gorgeous patina I have my eye on that I might pick up for my second. The crown even points up.

[nsumner]

I have bought many new bracelets from Rolex over the years. Any authorized dealer should be able to order one for you, if you produce the watch and the bracelet you wish to buy is correct for the watch. As example, they will not sell you a bracelet that was never designed for a specific watch. For that watch, retail will be about $1200 including end links and spring bars.

Rolex doesn't require a trade in bracelet anymore. The only bracelet component they do this for is the clasp alone.

[azguy]

are you going with an oyster or jubilee

[vcnyls]

About how much does Michael Young charge to refurbish a bracelet?

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by vcnyls

About how much does Michael Young charge to refurbish a bracelet?

I just...and I mean, like 15 min.s ago!...got a MY refurbished bracelet back from him. It had at least one, and probably two, springs broken (it's a C&I expandable bracelet from 1974) and was pretty stretched out. A dealer here in NYC (Aaron Faber) wanted $330 JUST to fix the busted spring! I sent it to Michael Young, he completely refurbished and repaired everything for $150 plus shipping (which was $27). It took about a month and I couldn't be happier.