'81 Rolex Date 1500 - bracelet questions

[pborkstrom]

I came across an '81 Rolex Date ref 1500 w/B&P at a local non-Rolex shop. Other than a dinged up end link, the watch looks in great shape. While not exactly the Rolex I had my eye on, it looks like a nice watch and I'm interested in it.

My questions are - how easy and expensive is it to replace the end link? It's currently on a jubilee bracelet. The end links don't look like they're solid, but I might be mistaken.

My second question is os it feasible to swap the jubilee for an oyster bracelet? Considering the condition of the watch, the B&P and the price of the watch, I might consider swapping the bracelet unless that's not a good idea.

This would be my first Rolex. Thanks for your consideration.

Thanks,

Phil


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