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kuusahon · 4 October 2020, 07:51 PM

I wanted to share a story about repairing my Rolex US-style jubilee bracelet / band with oval-shaped link ends. The bracelet was stretched and worn and it did not make my Datejust 1603 look better.

Before starting the repair job I asked around about fixing the US-style jubilee bracelet. The response from repair jobs was the same: it can not be fixed, or they do not want to do it as the parts are different from Swiss-style jubilee bracelet with D-shaped link ends.

I did not want to give up so I sourced the necessary tools for link removal, double knurled link pins, spring bars, etc. Now it is done and I am superhappy with it.

If you have US-style jubilee bracelet with oval-shaped link ends, now you know it can be repaired. I am happy share details about the parts and the watchmaker who helped me out. See before and after fix photos.

Nickn · 13 October 2020, 02:23 PM

It looks a lot better
Did you have to replace any of the links?
I have several us bands with similar wear

kuusahon · 13 October 2020, 03:00 PM

Thanks for your compliment Nickn. I did not replace any of the links as I did not have any extra. However, I shuffled the positions of the links. The links closer to the case seem to wear out more than the ones closer to the clasp. Thus, I chose the best links close to the case. BTW, do you have a source for extra links?

If you need help with repairing your bracelets, let me know.

jatco · 14 October 2020, 02:30 AM

Nice job...A heck of an improvement.

Nickn · 14 October 2020, 05:03 AM

I have a few Brocken bands with links that could be salvaged

kuusahon · 31 October 2020, 09:59 PM

Nick, I spoke to the watchmaker who did my repair shop. It is called Atelier Eklöf in Helsinki city center. He said he is happy to fix the bracelets for you as well. Now he has the experience ;) Let me know if you want me to connect you to him. Happy to help.

fast960 · 19 July 2022, 09:50 PM

Thats quite the accomplishment! Did you have to use different double-knurled pins and how was the process different from the d-links?

kuusahon · 6 August 2022, 12:40 AM

The measures (lenght and diameter) of the double-knurled pins was different from D-links. The process was not different i.e. breaking the bracelet apart with the right tools the repair shop had, exchanging the pins and spring bars, putting the bracelet back together, and finally polishing it to like-new condition. Pls contact / check Atelier Eklöf in Helsinki, Finland for more details

4 October 2020, 07:51 PM	#1
kuusahon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Helsinki & Palm B Posts: 4	US-style jubilee bracelet with oval link ends repaired I wanted to share a story about repairing my Rolex US-style jubilee bracelet / band with oval-shaped link ends. The bracelet was stretched and worn and it did not make my Datejust 1603 look better. Before starting the repair job I asked around about fixing the US-style jubilee bracelet. The response from repair jobs was the same: it can not be fixed, or they do not want to do it as the parts are different from Swiss-style jubilee bracelet with D-shaped link ends. I did not want to give up so I sourced the necessary tools for link removal, double knurled link pins, spring bars, etc. Now it is done and I am superhappy with it. If you have US-style jubilee bracelet with oval-shaped link ends, now you know it can be repaired. I am happy share details about the parts and the watchmaker who helped me out. See before and after fix photos. Attached Images

14 October 2020, 02:30 AM	#4
jatco 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 50,520	Nice job...A heck of an improvement. __________________ . ..- ' A Crown for every achievement '

13 October 2020, 02:23 PM	#2
Nickn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: London Posts: 526	It looks a lot better Did you have to replace any of the links? I have several us bands with similar wear

13 October 2020, 03:00 PM	#3
kuusahon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Helsinki & Palm B Posts: 4	Thanks for your compliment Nickn. I did not replace any of the links as I did not have any extra. However, I shuffled the positions of the links. The links closer to the case seem to wear out more than the ones closer to the clasp. Thus, I chose the best links close to the case. BTW, do you have a source for extra links? If you need help with repairing your bracelets, let me know.

14 October 2020, 05:03 AM	#5
Nickn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: London Posts: 526	I have a few Brocken bands with links that could be salvaged

31 October 2020, 09:59 PM	#6
kuusahon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Helsinki & Palm B Posts: 4	Nick, I spoke to the watchmaker who did my repair shop. It is called Atelier Eklöf in Helsinki city center. He said he is happy to fix the bracelets for you as well. Now he has the experience ;) Let me know if you want me to connect you to him. Happy to help.

19 July 2022, 09:50 PM	#7
fast960 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: texas Posts: 1	Thats quite the accomplishment! Did you have to use different double-knurled pins and how was the process different from the d-links?

6 August 2022, 12:40 AM	#8
kuusahon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Helsinki & Palm B Posts: 4	The measures (lenght and diameter) of the double-knurled pins was different from D-links. The process was not different i.e. breaking the bracelet apart with the right tools the repair shop had, exchanging the pins and spring bars, putting the bracelet back together, and finally polishing it to like-new condition. Pls contact / check Atelier Eklöf in Helsinki, Finland for more details

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