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Faerie87 · 10 August 2011, 07:23 PM

Hey all. I am new here.

*I have a vintage oyster perpetual in rose gold.
*no idea what year.
*I took it to a jeweler today and he told me the link is broken and missing something, and is thus broken/unfixable.
*however, to me, it looks like the side piece is just widened, and it can be fixed.
*if i am missing something, does anyone know what it is and where i can get it?

OR Am I right? and it is fixable, so should i take it to rolex or a more competent jeweler?

thanks!

IMG_1780 by nymph87, on Flickr

The watch

IMG_1786 by nymph87, on Flickr
size comparison

watch band clasp

IMG_1782 by nymph87, on Flickr

IMG_1781 by nymph87, on Flickr

broken link

IMG_1785 by nymph87, on Flickr
broken link close up

IMG_1783 by nymph87, on Flickr
Other side of broken link

IMG_1784 by nymph87, on Flickr

the pieces that fell out, i only have these

Any help would be great. THANKS!!! and have a great day =)

SPARTAN2161 · 11 August 2011, 12:07 AM

There are some jewelers who specialize in fixing bracelets. It looks like you have all the pieces correct? center link and two sides with the rivet ends? Its a very nice watch indeed.

Tools · 11 August 2011, 07:15 AM

That bracelet is irreplaceable. You need to get hold of a good manufacturing jeweler who has the capability (and talent) to laser weld the parts together and refinish the weld..

It's not much different than welding a broken tennis bracelet, resizing a ring, or other piece jewelry but it might take some looking to find a good repair shop..

Faerie87 · 11 August 2011, 09:22 AM

thanks for the responses. it does seem like i have all the parts. and i don't think anything is actually broken...but the one side became loose, or the gap widened...

man. i am in Los Angeles, where am i gonna find somewhere that can weld it o_O i will be in hong kong too...i guess i will try google =S

i can always change out the whole bracelet too right? but it wouldn't look as good =/

DanP · 11 August 2011, 12:03 PM

Just did a search an it appears to be a very rare model circa 1938. And very rare indeed
.ref # 3869 ROLEX Bubbleback called so for its caseback. Good luck on the fix I hope you find a good watchmaker. Hope this helps some.
:)
Dan

DanP · 11 August 2011, 12:05 PM

Oh and please do not change that beautiful braclet

Faerie87 · 11 August 2011, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanP

Just did a search an it appears to be a very rare model circa 1938. And very rare indeed
.ref # 3869 ROLEX Bubbleback called so for its caseback. Good luck on the fix I hope you find a good watchmaker. Hope this helps some.
:)
Dan

oh whoa, thanks! i had no idea where to even look to research that. sigh, now i just hope i can fix it =S

Lisa · 11 August 2011, 02:46 PM

Gorgeous old watch. I agree - hope you can preserve that cool bracelet - it's such a part of the watch's personality. And a good jeweler, preferably one who knows Rolex, would be a good place to start asking about a repair.

Faerie87 · 21 August 2011, 07:34 AM

hey all. just wanted to do an update. i did end up finding a jeweler/watch repair thru yelp (http://www.yelp.com/biz/sams-jewelry...rs-los-angeles) who fixed it for $50!!! he said it was missing a spring or something, and wasn't able to make the link stretchy. but it's all intact now!

yay =)

Lisa · 21 August 2011, 08:12 AM

Great news! Now can we please see some wrist shots?

RolexWatcher · 21 August 2011, 08:55 AM

Time for some pics! :)

Welcome to our family!

10 August 2011, 07:23 PM	#1
Faerie87 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5	End broken? link in Oyster Perpetual womens (pix) Hey all. I am new here. I have a vintage oyster perpetual in rose gold. no idea what year. I took it to a jeweler today and he told me the link is broken and missing something, and is thus broken/unfixable. however, to me, it looks like the side piece is just widened, and it can be fixed. *if i am missing something, does anyone know what it is and where i can get it? OR Am I right? and it is fixable, so should i take it to rolex or a more competent jeweler? thanks! IMG_1780 by nymph87, on Flickr The watch IMG_1786 by nymph87, on Flickr size comparison watch band clasp IMG_1782 by nymph87, on Flickr IMG_1781 by nymph87, on Flickr broken link IMG_1785 by nymph87, on Flickr broken link close up IMG_1783 by nymph87, on Flickr Other side of broken link IMG_1784 by nymph87, on Flickr the pieces that fell out, i only have these Any help would be great. THANKS!!! and have a great day =)

11 August 2011, 07:15 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	That bracelet is irreplaceable. You need to get hold of a good manufacturing jeweler who has the capability (and talent) to laser weld the parts together and refinish the weld.. It's not much different than welding a broken tennis bracelet, resizing a ring, or other piece jewelry but it might take some looking to find a good repair shop.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

11 August 2011, 12:07 AM	#2
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	There are some jewelers who specialize in fixing bracelets. It looks like you have all the pieces correct? center link and two sides with the rivet ends? Its a very nice watch indeed.

11 August 2011, 09:22 AM	#4
Faerie87 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5	thanks for the responses. it does seem like i have all the parts. and i don't think anything is actually broken...but the one side became loose, or the gap widened... man. i am in Los Angeles, where am i gonna find somewhere that can weld it o_O i will be in hong kong too...i guess i will try google =S i can always change out the whole bracelet too right? but it wouldn't look as good =/

11 August 2011, 12:03 PM	#5
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	Just did a search an it appears to be a very rare model circa 1938. And very rare indeed .ref # 3869 ROLEX Bubbleback called so for its caseback. Good luck on the fix I hope you find a good watchmaker. Hope this helps some. :) Dan

11 August 2011, 12:05 PM	#6
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	Oh and please do not change that beautiful braclet

11 August 2011, 02:46 PM	#8
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Gorgeous old watch. I agree - hope you can preserve that cool bracelet - it's such a part of the watch's personality. And a good jeweler, preferably one who knows Rolex, would be a good place to start asking about a repair.

21 August 2011, 07:34 AM	#9
Faerie87 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5	hey all. just wanted to do an update. i did end up finding a jeweler/watch repair thru yelp (http://www.yelp.com/biz/sams-jewelry...rs-los-angeles) who fixed it for $50!!! he said it was missing a spring or something, and wasn't able to make the link stretchy. but it's all intact now! yay =)

21 August 2011, 08:12 AM	#10
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Great news! Now can we please see some wrist shots?

21 August 2011, 08:55 AM	#11
RolexWatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: LON HKG SYD Posts: 1,236	Time for some pics! :) Welcome to our family!

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