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USMCsilver · 26 August 2007, 07:20 AM

*not gun related*

Is this worth owning, or is it severely stressed?

Never owned a Rolex jubilee, nor paid much attention to my Seiko's.

Prince · 26 August 2007, 07:21 AM

A bit stretched, I'd say.

Sometimes, taking a link or two out will make a really stretched Jubilee bracelet wearable again. Is that one yours?

USMCsilver · 26 August 2007, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Is that one yours?

No...one I'm considering purchasing for my dad to make his vintage GMT wearable again (I can't find rivet TT oyster links).

Prince · 26 August 2007, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by USMCsilver

No...one I'm considering purchasing for my dad to make his vintage GMT wearable again (I can't find rivet TT oyster links).

Is it online or one you can actually get your hands on? If you could see it and touch it, you might be able to determine if it would work or if it is too shot to be usable.

Tools · 26 August 2007, 07:25 AM

Jubilees are much more flexible than oyster bracelets...

It's not possible to tell if it is "shot" from your photo.

This one is in excellent condition and will twist somewhat when off the watch..

SPACE-DWELLER · 26 August 2007, 07:37 AM

Again I can only vaguely remember having read a post (or thread?) about some guy that is an absolute ARTIST in restoring even the most severely stretched bracelets.

Some of the "old hands" here probably know who I am talking about (I for my part cannot remember his name).

USMCsilver · 26 August 2007, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Is it online or one you can actually get your hands on? If you could see it and touch it, you might be able to determine if it would work or if it is too shot to be usable.

Nope, can't touch it.

And that's the only picture depicting twist.

However, when did Rolex switch from 14k to 18k? Might give some indication of age.

SPACE-DWELLER · 26 August 2007, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by USMCsilver

No...one I'm considering purchasing for my dad to make his vintage GMT wearable again (I can't find rivet TT oyster links).

Still no luck finding those riveted links?

Don't be too hasty! Those links are RARE, so be a little more patient.

Prince · 26 August 2007, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by USMCsilver

...However, when did Rolex switch from 14k to 18k? Might give some indication of age.

I believe they switched from 14k to 18k around 1977.

USMCsilver · 26 August 2007, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

I believe they switched from 14k to 18k around 1977.

Oh.

Thought it was a tad more recent.

JJ Irani · 26 August 2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince

I believe they switched from 14k to 18k around 1977.

Not too sure about that, Allan.

My very first TT DJ purchased in 1980 (brand new from an AD in Teheran, Iran) had 14 K gold links and bezel with an acrylic crystal - model 16013.

It had the marking D14 on the inner clasp. Later models (16233, soon after the transition from 14 K to 18 K), had the D18 mark on the inner clasp next to the part number.

JJ

JJ Irani · 26 August 2007, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCsilver

*not gun related*

Is this worth owning, or is it severely stressed?

Never owned a Rolex jubilee, nor paid much attention to my Seiko's.

Sterling,

My very first TT DJ purchased way back in 1980, had the same problem after about 6~7 years of use.

Nothing wrong with the links....just that the inter-connecting pins have bent slightly and thus spread out the links.

JJ

leopardprey · 26 August 2007, 07:22 PM

not gun related

It is now!

frostie · 26 August 2007, 07:23 PM

I think that it's a bit stretched

Prince · 26 August 2007, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Not too sure about that, Allan...

Just going by what Dowling and Hess say in The Best of Time. I wasn't in a position in 1977 to buy a Rolex personally.

Earl · 26 August 2007, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

not gun related

It is now!

Chad, seems to me there isn't much stretch in that picture you posted... ;o)

USMCsilver · 27 August 2007, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Sterling,

Nothing wrong with the links....just that the inter-connecting pins have bent slightly and thus spread out the links.

Can the bracelt be serviced by a run of the mill jeweler to replace bracelet links if that seems to be the problem?

Alcan · 27 August 2007, 01:16 AM

Sterling, if you buy that bracelet and it turns out not to be as good as you hoped, you might want to contact Michael Young at Classic Watch Parts, Hong Kong:

http://www.classicwatchparts.com/

Several members here have used his services to refurbish bracelets, and they come back looking new. Here's a link to one such thread.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...et+restoration

Classic Watch parts might even have the rivet TT oyster links you need for your current bracelet.

Good luck.

26 August 2007, 07:20 AM	#1
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	Is This Thing Shot? not gun related Is this worth owning, or is it severely stressed? Never owned a Rolex jubilee, nor paid much attention to my Seiko's. __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

26 August 2007, 07:21 AM	#2
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	A bit stretched, I'd say. Sometimes, taking a link or two out will make a really stretched Jubilee bracelet wearable again. Is that one yours? __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

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SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Again I can only vaguely remember having read a post (or thread?) about some guy that is an absolute ARTIST in restoring even the most severely stretched bracelets. Some of the "old hands" here probably know who I am talking about (I for my part cannot remember his name). __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	not gun related It is now! Attached Images

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Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Sterling, if you buy that bracelet and it turns out not to be as good as you hoped, you might want to contact Michael Young at Classic Watch Parts, Hong Kong: http://www.classicwatchparts.com/ Several members here have used his services to refurbish bracelets, and they come back looking new. Here's a link to one such thread. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...et+restoration Classic Watch parts might even have the rivet TT oyster links you need for your current bracelet. Good luck. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

26 August 2007, 07:25 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Jubilees are much more flexible than oyster bracelets... It's not possible to tell if it is "shot" from your photo. This one is in excellent condition and will twist somewhat when off the watch..

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frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I think that it's a bit stretched

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