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Nairn1980 · 20 May 2014, 06:51 AM

Hi all,

I recently bought this datejust - 1990 and just back from a full service etc.

Please be honest, how bad do you think the bracelet stretch is and do you recommend replacing the bracelet?

Also how long do you think this one has got left?

I've always had brand new rolex models before and stretch is new to me.

Cheers and appreciate your honesty.

Nairn1980 · 20 May 2014, 06:52 AM

Another pic

wantonebad · 20 May 2014, 06:53 AM

You've got life left in that, it's been used but it's not super bad. When and if it does get bad think Michael Young rather than a replacement bracelet!

mjclark32 · 20 May 2014, 06:55 AM

You've got plenty of life left and when necessary, don't replace it. Send it to michael young and have it brought back to life for a fraction of a replacement.

rmfnla · 20 May 2014, 07:13 AM

Pretty DJ!

Jubilee bands are a good bit more flexible than the oyster band (which is why they are more comfortable), so they often look more "stretched" than they really are.

This one has years to go and, as previously mentioned, you can send it off to Michael Young when it needs some attention.

BTW, you do know that it isn't really stretched, right..?

Brucie D · 20 May 2014, 07:19 AM

Nice Datejust! The bad looks ok. Like these guys said, lots of life left. My white dial Romans says hello:

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T. Ferguson · 20 May 2014, 07:36 AM

Doesn't look bad at all.

This one is about due for a Hong Kong vacation though:

Nairn1980 · 20 May 2014, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Doesn't look bad at all.

This one is about due for a Hong Kong vacation though:

Haha thanks everyone - that pic made me LOL!!!

crowncollection · 20 May 2014, 08:00 AM

thats not bad at all. there is some natural play and tapering even when new, you have years left wear if you treat it well

luvsub · 20 May 2014, 08:02 AM

Not bad at all, enjoy it.

Dan Pierce · 20 May 2014, 08:05 AM

Barely broke in. Keep it clean, wear it on the snug side, and it will remain like this for decades.
dP

MortgageGuy · 20 May 2014, 08:08 AM

Another in agreement for you here I think it looks perfectly fine and should be really comfy on the wrist as it is just broken in. Lets see some wrist shots

Annan · 20 May 2014, 08:13 AM

No...looks OK. Like someone said, the Jubilee has a bit more flexibility. Here's a pic of my 3-year old DJ's bracelet for your comparison.

Dan Pierce · 20 May 2014, 08:17 AM

The classic jubilee vs the super jubilee is not quite a fair comparison, IMHO.
dP

doubleinfive · 20 May 2014, 08:27 AM

That would look good on a leather strap, perhaps even a NATO...

THC · 20 May 2014, 09:50 AM

Your stretch is not bad at all... And when time comes, send it on a 4 week trip to Hong Kong... you will be so glad you did when it arrives back

NeedHelp · 20 May 2014, 12:15 PM

Not bad at all, give it a good cleaning with an old tooth brush every couple of weeks and with an ultrasonic cleaner once or twice a year and you may never need to replace it in your lifetime.

cop414 · 20 May 2014, 12:19 PM

I've seen much much worse here. I'd say you have years and years left. As others have said keeping it clean will help quite a bit with the "stretch".

nyyankees · 20 May 2014, 12:45 PM

You're good for awhile

T. Ferguson · 20 May 2014, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

I've seen much much worse here. I'd say you have years and years left. As others have said keeping it clean will help quite a bit with the "stretch".

As will wearing it towards snug rather than flopping around.

Nairn1980 · 20 May 2014, 07:32 PM

Thanks for help guys I now feel much better about it.

Casey VP-26 · 20 May 2014, 10:09 PM

Yes, Many happy days left on that bracelet, Good Luck.

Annan · 20 May 2014, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

The classic jubilee vs the super jubilee is not quite a fair comparison, IMHO.
dP

Yep.....good point.

jnkay · 21 May 2014, 01:06 PM

Every 6 mos. to a year, depending on your wear habits, giving it a dip in an ultrasonic cleaner will prolong its life.

phils · 21 May 2014, 01:12 PM

Lots of life left there. Just keep it clean.

20 May 2014, 06:51 AM	#1
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	Opinion on bracelet stretch Hi all, I recently bought this datejust - 1990 and just back from a full service etc. Please be honest, how bad do you think the bracelet stretch is and do you recommend replacing the bracelet? Also how long do you think this one has got left? I've always had brand new rolex models before and stretch is new to me. Cheers and appreciate your honesty. Attached Images

20 May 2014, 06:52 AM	#2
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	Another pic Attached Images

20 May 2014, 06:53 AM	#3
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	You've got life left in that, it's been used but it's not super bad. When and if it does get bad think Michael Young rather than a replacement bracelet! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

20 May 2014, 06:55 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	You've got plenty of life left and when necessary, don't replace it. Send it to michael young and have it brought back to life for a fraction of a replacement. __________________

20 May 2014, 07:13 AM	#5
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Pretty DJ! Jubilee bands are a good bit more flexible than the oyster band (which is why they are more comfortable), so they often look more "stretched" than they really are. This one has years to go and, as previously mentioned, you can send it off to Michael Young when it needs some attention. BTW, you do know that it isn't really stretched, right..? __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

20 May 2014, 07:19 AM	#6
Brucie D "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Bruce Location: Saskatoon SK CAN Watch: DJ / BLNR / SUBCLV Posts: 1,381	Nice Datejust! The bad looks ok. Like these guys said, lots of life left. My white dial Romans says hello: Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

20 May 2014, 07:36 AM	#7
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Doesn't look bad at all. This one is about due for a Hong Kong vacation though: __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

20 May 2014, 08:00 AM	#9
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	thats not bad at all. there is some natural play and tapering even when new, you have years left wear if you treat it well __________________ watches many

20 May 2014, 08:02 AM	#10
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Not bad at all, enjoy it.

20 May 2014, 08:05 AM	#11
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Barely broke in. Keep it clean, wear it on the snug side, and it will remain like this for decades. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

20 May 2014, 08:08 AM	#12
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Another in agreement for you here I think it looks perfectly fine and should be really comfy on the wrist as it is just broken in. Lets see some wrist shots __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

20 May 2014, 08:13 AM	#13
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	No...looks OK. Like someone said, the Jubilee has a bit more flexibility. Here's a pic of my 3-year old DJ's bracelet for your comparison. Attached Images __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

20 May 2014, 08:17 AM	#14
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	The classic jubilee vs the super jubilee is not quite a fair comparison, IMHO. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

20 May 2014, 08:27 AM	#15
doubleinfive "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 655	That would look good on a leather strap, perhaps even a NATO...

20 May 2014, 09:50 AM	#16
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Your stretch is not bad at all... And when time comes, send it on a 4 week trip to Hong Kong... you will be so glad you did when it arrives back

20 May 2014, 12:15 PM	#17
NeedHelp "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 72	Not bad at all, give it a good cleaning with an old tooth brush every couple of weeks and with an ultrasonic cleaner once or twice a year and you may never need to replace it in your lifetime.

20 May 2014, 12:19 PM	#18
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	I've seen much much worse here. I'd say you have years and years left. As others have said keeping it clean will help quite a bit with the "stretch". __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

20 May 2014, 12:45 PM	#19
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	You're good for awhile

20 May 2014, 07:32 PM	#21
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	Thanks for help guys I now feel much better about it.

20 May 2014, 10:09 PM	#22
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,721	Yes, Many happy days left on that bracelet, Good Luck.

21 May 2014, 01:06 PM	#24
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	Every 6 mos. to a year, depending on your wear habits, giving it a dip in an ultrasonic cleaner will prolong its life.

21 May 2014, 01:12 PM	#25
phils "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: philip Location: missouri Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,094	Lots of life left there. Just keep it clean.

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