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GoingPlaces · 1 May 2019, 04:41 AM

I wouldn't polish it. Fix the bracelet though. RolliWorks is great. Try them

bobernet · 1 May 2019, 06:26 AM

LAWW or Rolliworks for bracelet repair, movement service and case refinish. It will come back looking and working like new.

OutofControl8 · 1 May 2019, 10:27 AM

Here is a picture of the bracelet. Now looking at its not horrible. But I feel I wanna clean it up. On a scale of 1 - 10. how do you guys rate the stretch?

ronricks · 1 May 2019, 10:43 AM

That stretch isn’t bad at all. Unless the clasp is loose no repair is needed. Here is what I would do send it to RolliWorks and have it serviced and just have the bracelet polished not the case. It will look brand new and still have original case lines. Beautiful piece. Love these 5 digit DD’s they have lots of character.

Jg422 · 1 May 2019, 10:51 AM

Looks like a 90% bracelet to me, which is awesome. I’d at least service to ensure waterproof-ness

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SunTzu · 1 May 2019, 11:03 AM

That bracelet looks great. Just a nice clean and proper polish in my opinion. I'd make sure the clasp is working securely.

inadeje · 1 May 2019, 01:23 PM

That is a beautiful watch

Dr.Smellody · 1 May 2019, 01:31 PM

Please do not polish.

Also, the band is in excellent, excellent shape.

Have it serviced but let the case and band be.

bobernet · 1 May 2019, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutofControl8

Here is a picture of the bracelet. Now looking at its not horrible. But I feel I wanna clean it up. On a scale of 1 - 10. how do you guys rate the stretch?

Wow. That’s not in need of work at all. Bracelet looks ready to wear for a long time to come.

Seibei · 1 May 2019, 03:27 PM

The bracelet is great, no need for any work on it. Just get the watch cleaned and I think you will be very happy.

OutofControl8 · 2 May 2019, 09:41 AM

Thank you all for the advice. I’m gonna take it to the RSC near me and see what they say. If not I’m am definitely gonna look into rolliworks for sure. Thanks you guys again

OutofControl8 · 8 May 2019, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BumbleB

I would at least ask rolex if it’s worth doing and how much they’d charge.

So I went to Rolex on Friday and for a full overhaul, replacement of the crown and crystal which was optional came to $1200. So I did it. I’ll have it back in 4 weeks.

Seibei · 8 May 2019, 03:28 PM

Great, it would be nice to have pics when that happens, looking forward to it.

BumbleB · 8 May 2019, 05:21 PM

Great, look forward to seeing the result!

crowncollection · 8 May 2019, 06:41 PM

its your watch do you intent selling ? as a polish will remove the rose patina on the gold, otherwise there nothing wrong with a light polish done correctly

WatchBrothersLondon · 8 May 2019, 06:53 PM

I would look to Rolex for a service (service strongly recommended after that period of time), if they want to replace the bracelet it will be for good reason. There are many bracelet repair options available to you through members of this forum if you'd prefer that route. Best of luck with this and what a wonderful piece.

VFA · 8 May 2019, 07:24 PM

Send it to Rolex for a movement service.

Do not polish anything. Do not replace anything.

Send it to a 3rd party so they fix the bracelet. Again no polish.

HogwldFLTR · 8 May 2019, 08:32 PM

Try washing it to start with. The PCLs seem to have a lot of junk on them. I think it will make a big difference. (I see; already done.) Stretch is negligible. How about a cleaned up shot on the wrist, now.

s7horton · 8 May 2019, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutofControl8

So I went to Rolex on Friday and for a full overhaul, replacement of the crown and crystal which was optional came to $1200. So I did it. I’ll have it back in 4 weeks.

Good choice. I would have done the same. I’m not all afraid of polishing, and would advocate for it.

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OutofControl8 · 9 May 2019, 06:26 AM

I will definitely post pics when I get it back.... hopefully sooner than later

jb335 · 9 May 2019, 11:15 AM

I wouldn’t polish. I prefer the patina.

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1 May 2019, 10:27 AM	#33
OutofControl8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hamsterdam Watch: 116613LB/?????? Posts: 82	Here is a picture of the bracelet. Now looking at its not horrible. But I feel I wanna clean it up. On a scale of 1 - 10. how do you guys rate the stretch? Attached Images

1 May 2019, 01:23 PM	#37
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8 May 2019, 06:41 PM	#45
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	its your watch do you intent selling ? as a polish will remove the rose patina on the gold, otherwise there nothing wrong with a light polish done correctly __________________ watches many

8 May 2019, 08:32 PM	#48
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,692	Try washing it to start with. The PCLs seem to have a lot of junk on them. I think it will make a big difference. (I see; already done.) Stretch is negligible. How about a cleaned up shot on the wrist, now. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

1 May 2019, 04:41 AM	#31
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	I wouldn't polish it. Fix the bracelet though. RolliWorks is great. Try them

1 May 2019, 06:26 AM	#32
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,988	LAWW or Rolliworks for bracelet repair, movement service and case refinish. It will come back looking and working like new.

1 May 2019, 10:43 AM	#34
ronricks 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL Watch: 126610LV Posts: 2,752	That stretch isn’t bad at all. Unless the clasp is loose no repair is needed. Here is what I would do send it to RolliWorks and have it serviced and just have the bracelet polished not the case. It will look brand new and still have original case lines. Beautiful piece. Love these 5 digit DD’s they have lots of character.

1 May 2019, 10:51 AM	#35
Jg422 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 296	Looks like a 90% bracelet to me, which is awesome. I’d at least service to ensure waterproof-ness Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 May 2019, 11:03 AM	#36
SunTzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ Watch: 5513 116234 79280P Posts: 2,144	That bracelet looks great. Just a nice clean and proper polish in my opinion. I'd make sure the clasp is working securely.

1 May 2019, 01:31 PM	#38
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,414	Please do not polish. Also, the band is in excellent, excellent shape. Have it serviced but let the case and band be.

1 May 2019, 03:27 PM	#40
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	The bracelet is great, no need for any work on it. Just get the watch cleaned and I think you will be very happy.

2 May 2019, 09:41 AM	#41
OutofControl8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hamsterdam Watch: 116613LB/?????? Posts: 82	Thank you all for the advice. I’m gonna take it to the RSC near me and see what they say. If not I’m am definitely gonna look into rolliworks for sure. Thanks you guys again

8 May 2019, 03:28 PM	#43
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Great, it would be nice to have pics when that happens, looking forward to it.

8 May 2019, 06:53 PM	#46
WatchBrothersLondon 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Ben Location: London, UK Posts: 616	I would look to Rolex for a service (service strongly recommended after that period of time), if they want to replace the bracelet it will be for good reason. There are many bracelet repair options available to you through members of this forum if you'd prefer that route. Best of luck with this and what a wonderful piece.

8 May 2019, 07:24 PM	#47
VFA "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: SG Posts: 391	Send it to Rolex for a movement service. Do not polish anything. Do not replace anything. Send it to a 3rd party so they fix the bracelet. Again no polish.

9 May 2019, 06:26 AM	#50
OutofControl8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hamsterdam Watch: 116613LB/?????? Posts: 82	I will definitely post pics when I get it back.... hopefully sooner than later

9 May 2019, 11:15 AM	#51
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,461	I wouldn’t polish. I prefer the patina. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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