ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
7 June 2018, 05:13 AM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: New York
Posts: 4
|
Bracelet for my dads 1019
Hey all,
I am planning to wear my father's old 1019 Milgauss to my wedding this summer. The rivet bracelet is trashed and I'm afraid I'll loose the watch. I'd like to get a modern solid link bracelet for it - what bracelet and end pieces would I need to make that work? I'm new here so forgive me if this seems like an easy one... Thanks! |
7 June 2018, 07:54 AM | #2 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2008
Real Name: Matt
Location: Wine Country, Ca
Posts: 5,998
|
A 78360 solid link bracelet with 358 end links would be correct but you will pay a hefty sum for it. Depending on when the wedding is, you may be able to have your original bracelet restored for a fraction of the price of a new solid bracelet.
__________________
TRF Member 11738 |
7 June 2018, 08:45 AM | #3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: New York
Posts: 4
|
Thats a huge help - thank you! Now, the more critical part is where to find such a thing. Are there well regarded vendors that would have that setup in used but decent condition? I know who to trust for cameras and lenses, but not watches unfortunately...
|
7 June 2018, 04:05 PM | #4 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: london
Posts: 6,157
|
I’ve just sold a 1979 78360. They are out there. Endlinks maybe harder to find, but you can compromise on exact fit by finding similar sized ones. Try contacting Springer on here. He’s got an incredible vintage knowledge and quite possibly parts you’re looking for.
__________________
@imrootbeer7 |
8 June 2018, 04:52 AM | #5 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Sweden
Watch: 1680
Posts: 1,874
|
The solid link 78360 takes 558 endlinks, the 258 and 358 endlinks are for the folded 7836 bracelet.
I am not sure what endlinks the Milgauss should have, if the old one has 80, 280 or 380 then you need 580 endlinks with the 78360. (Notice the pattern?) |
8 June 2018, 05:40 AM | #6 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Mark
Location: San Antonio, TX
Watch: Milgauss 1019
Posts: 101
|
Quote:
This is the end result.
__________________
|
|
8 June 2018, 06:10 AM | #7 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Canada
Watch: Dad's 5508
Posts: 355
|
Michael Young is the go-to bracelet restoration magician I see referenced here quite regularly.
__________________
|
8 June 2018, 09:11 AM | #8 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Real Name: Ky
Location: Bay Area, CA
Watch: 16570
Posts: 2,362
|
I replaced the 280 end links with 580s on my 7836 as they fit the case much better. As shown above 78360/580s will also work.
|
8 June 2018, 10:33 AM | #9 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: SF East Bay
Posts: 585
|
Quote:
__________________
1016, 1655, 1675, 1803, 118135, Tudor BB36 |
|
8 June 2018, 10:48 AM | #10 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Mark
Location: San Antonio, TX
Watch: Milgauss 1019
Posts: 101
|
__________________
|
8 June 2018, 01:22 PM | #11 |
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Posts: 8,391
|
78360/580 is what you need.
|
9 June 2018, 03:02 AM | #12 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 157
|
If it's for a wedding, consider a leather strap too.
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.