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sickened1 · 9 January 2016, 01:41 PM

Some of you may remember my other thread when I was exploring strap options for my Explorer ref. 14270. Well, today I received a package from Hong Kong (via FedEx and Michael did inform me of the shipment beforehand).

Now I know what all the rave reviews were about. Michael is a true craftsman when it comes to restoring any old (stretched) bracelet. Here are the results:

The bracelet came via FedEx envelope and I got it in 2 days

Inside were a couple of more bags with bracelet meticulously wrapped in soft paper

Once unwrapped (he also included 2 brand new spring bars with the end links)

Zero stretch and lightly polished per my request

Back on my wrist

Before pic

I sent the bracelet out on November 25 (via USPS) and received it back today so that's 6 weeks and 2 days. That was to be expected since I sent it out during holiday season and Michael told me that it might take some time since he has to work on other bracelets before mine. As for the cost, you'd have to ask him since he only give out quotes on a case by case basis. When the restoring is finished, he'll tell you how much and also any shipping cost and you can make payment via PayPal.

All in all, it was totally worth the wait and I'm very happy with the result. The bracelet looks brand new and I'm just happy to have it back on my wrist again.

WristEnvy · 9 January 2016, 01:43 PM

Wow the oyster looks really really good. Congratulations and thanks for sharing the results.

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Glock2710 · 9 January 2016, 01:45 PM

Awesome work!!! Looks great!

randyyeap · 9 January 2016, 01:47 PM

Can share a photo of your bracelet after restore ? like the post of the before pic post

sickened1 · 9 January 2016, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WristEnvy

Wow the oyster looks really really good. Congratulations and thanks for sharing the results.

Thanks and yup, it's almost like getting a new watch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glock2710

Awesome work!!! Looks great!

Michael is the best!

Quote:

Originally Posted by randyyeap

Can share a photo of your bracelet after restore ? like the post of the before pic post

I can take some more pics tomorrow. Today I was too excited about getting the bracelet back I forgot to take an "after" pic.

Ravager135 · 9 January 2016, 02:19 PM

The guy is a wizard. I just hope he is still at it when my 16610 needs a restoration.

Bruin Watch · 9 January 2016, 03:00 PM

Nice job!!

ltmgeller · 9 January 2016, 03:25 PM

Amazing workmanship.

harshad4005 · 9 January 2016, 03:30 PM

Good work by Michael !

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UNLVino · 9 January 2016, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randyyeap

Can share a photo of your bracelet after restore ? like the post of the before pic post

Yes this is what I'm most curios about as well - but he does do awesome work it seems.

padi56 · 9 January 2016, 06:28 PM

Just cannot fault his work bracelet looks great.

Kobin · 9 January 2016, 06:40 PM

Fab

Ampz · 9 January 2016, 06:43 PM

Jesus what an amazing job. Congrats, that's better than you could have ever expected lol

TheRolexKingofLV · 9 January 2016, 06:49 PM

Great post

Amazing work!

GradyPhilpott · 9 January 2016, 07:15 PM

Excellent!

walds11 · 9 January 2016, 09:19 PM

Looks great! What did it cost you if I may ask?

robbrum · 9 January 2016, 09:28 PM

Can you give me his name and adress or email adres to ask for infomation

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dysondiver · 9 January 2016, 10:02 PM

factory fresh

Racerdj · 9 January 2016, 10:02 PM

Looks fantastic!

Old Expat Beast · 9 January 2016, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by robbrum

Can you give me his name and adress or email adres to ask for infomation

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www.classicwatchrepair.com

mcaparso · 9 January 2016, 10:20 PM

Does anyone know the process by which Michael "tightens" the links? What is the physics behind the stretch? Do the puns that hold the bracelet wear out or do the holes in the links get larger? In either case, what is the process to tighten?

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mcaparso · 9 January 2016, 10:22 PM

Ugh puns = pins.

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johnbeth · 9 January 2016, 10:23 PM

Mr Young the magician!

1William · 9 January 2016, 10:28 PM

Looks great!

stil · 9 January 2016, 11:04 PM

Looks very good

Can you please share a picture of the inside of the bracelet?

wantonebad · 9 January 2016, 11:10 PM

Tremendous!!

Alcan · 9 January 2016, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcaparso

Does anyone know the process by which Michael "tightens" the links? What is the physics behind the stretch? Do the puns that hold the bracelet wear out or do the holes in the links get larger? In either case, what is the process to tighten?

This thread explains it pretty well:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...c+watch+repair

cop414 · 9 January 2016, 11:18 PM

That's amazing, a true craftsman.

superdog · 9 January 2016, 11:29 PM

So impressive.

joli160 · 10 January 2016, 12:02 AM

Good job, enjoy your "new" watch

9 January 2016, 01:41 PM	#1
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Received the bracelet back from Michael Young Some of you may remember my other thread when I was exploring strap options for my Explorer ref. 14270. Well, today I received a package from Hong Kong (via FedEx and Michael did inform me of the shipment beforehand). Now I know what all the rave reviews were about. Michael is a true craftsman when it comes to restoring any old (stretched) bracelet. Here are the results: The bracelet came via FedEx envelope and I got it in 2 days Inside were a couple of more bags with bracelet meticulously wrapped in soft paper Once unwrapped (he also included 2 brand new spring bars with the end links) Zero stretch and lightly polished per my request Back on my wrist Before pic I sent the bracelet out on November 25 (via USPS) and received it back today so that's 6 weeks and 2 days. That was to be expected since I sent it out during holiday season and Michael told me that it might take some time since he has to work on other bracelets before mine. As for the cost, you'd have to ask him since he only give out quotes on a case by case basis. When the restoring is finished, he'll tell you how much and also any shipping cost and you can make payment via PayPal. All in all, it was totally worth the wait and I'm very happy with the result. The bracelet looks brand new and I'm just happy to have it back on my wrist again.

9 January 2016, 06:28 PM	#11
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Just cannot fault his work bracelet looks great. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

9 January 2016, 06:49 PM	#14
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Great post Amazing work! __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

9 January 2016, 07:15 PM	#15
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9 January 2016, 09:19 PM	#16
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Looks great! What did it cost you if I may ask? __________________ Adam

9 January 2016, 01:43 PM	#2
WristEnvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ray Location: Berkeley, CA Watch: IG @watch.kakashi Posts: 2,579	Wow the oyster looks really really good. Congratulations and thanks for sharing the results. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

9 January 2016, 01:45 PM	#3
Glock2710 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Jimmy Location: Central, Florida Watch: 14060M Posts: 288	Awesome work!!! Looks great!

9 January 2016, 01:47 PM	#4
randyyeap Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Randy Location: USA Posts: 298	Can share a photo of your bracelet after restore ? like the post of the before pic post

9 January 2016, 02:19 PM	#6
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	The guy is a wizard. I just hope he is still at it when my 16610 needs a restoration.

9 January 2016, 03:00 PM	#7
Bruin Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LAX DFW Watch: RolexOmegaCartier Posts: 812	Nice job!!

9 January 2016, 03:25 PM	#8
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Amazing workmanship.

9 January 2016, 03:30 PM	#9
harshad4005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 853	Good work by Michael ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 January 2016, 06:40 PM	#12
Kobin "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Watch: Day-Date Posts: 932	Fab

9 January 2016, 06:43 PM	#13
Ampz "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 243	Jesus what an amazing job. Congrats, that's better than you could have ever expected lol

9 January 2016, 09:28 PM	#17
robbrum "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Rob Location: Rotterdam Watch: Datejust 16234 Posts: 305	Can you give me his name and adress or email adres to ask for infomation Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 January 2016, 10:02 PM	#18
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	factory fresh

9 January 2016, 10:02 PM	#19
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Looks fantastic! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

9 January 2016, 10:20 PM	#21
mcaparso "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MA Posts: 102	Does anyone know the process by which Michael "tightens" the links? What is the physics behind the stretch? Do the puns that hold the bracelet wear out or do the holes in the links get larger? In either case, what is the process to tighten? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 January 2016, 10:22 PM	#22
mcaparso "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MA Posts: 102	Ugh puns = pins. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 January 2016, 10:23 PM	#23
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Mr Young the magician!

9 January 2016, 10:28 PM	#24
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Looks great!

9 January 2016, 11:04 PM	#25
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	Looks very good Can you please share a picture of the inside of the bracelet?

9 January 2016, 11:10 PM	#26
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Tremendous!! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

9 January 2016, 11:18 PM	#28
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,242	That's amazing, a true craftsman. __________________ 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

9 January 2016, 11:29 PM	#29
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	So impressive. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

10 January 2016, 12:02 AM	#30
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	Good job, enjoy your "new" watch __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

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