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pluto_scorp · 12 February 2009, 07:49 AM

Hi all - just wondering?

rajurama · 12 February 2009, 07:55 AM

nope!

SLS · 12 February 2009, 07:56 AM

Pins can be replaced, but the wear on the bracelet can not be fixed,
~Scott

Dan Pierce · 12 February 2009, 07:56 AM

Sure.
dP

m332is · 12 February 2009, 08:00 AM

I hope I am not stealing the thread, but to build on the OP...

I wondered this as well as I have a 25 TT DJ with a plastic crystal that has a fair bit of stretch to the Jub band. Since the band stretch can't be fixed/reversed, who would you talk to for a replacement as I wouldn't imagine a brand new jub band would look right with a 25 year old watch?

Vince

buz-lh · 12 February 2009, 08:00 AM

This place gets some good references on the vintage forums.
www.classicwatchparts.com
I'm about to send a jubilee to him. The owner's name is Michael Young.

Dan Pierce · 12 February 2009, 08:02 AM

Might want to ask our very own Dalton. He's been known to work wonders.

dP

m332is · 12 February 2009, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Might want to ask our very own Dalton. He's been known to work wonders.

dP

I just sent Dalton a PM

Thanks,
Vince

Alcan · 12 February 2009, 08:29 AM

If you do an advanced search for classicwatchparts.com you'll have 5 pages of threads of Michael Young and bracelet restoration to read. This is probably one of the better ones:

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...watchparts.com

Norm · 12 February 2009, 08:29 AM

I was at the RSC in Manhattan about 9 months ago. My wife was servicing her 1991 TT DJ with the jub bracelet. They told us there was no way to fix the stretch and we bought her a new one. But RSC can be funny like that. There's probably someone who can work on it.

scottschoe · 12 February 2009, 08:29 AM

There was a shop in Asia that a few people on other forums recommended for stretch repair - the name eludes me at the moment.

edit: jk that's him up there

pluto_scorp · 12 February 2009, 09:03 AM

After looking at the strap for a while i would guess that it can be fixed however the determining factor would be cost i.e. if one link was damaged it would be cost effective to mend - but stretch over the whole strap would not....

Dalton · 12 February 2009, 09:12 AM

I used to deal with stretched bands but I've found it to not be cost effective at times. I'm afraid that you'll have to check out the links posted up. In the event that you're done with the band I suggest you buy a used one in better condition.

pluto_scorp · 12 February 2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalton

I used to deal with stretched bands but I've found it to not be cost effective at times. I'm afraid that you'll have to check out the links posted up. In the event that you're done with the band I suggest you buy a used one in better condition.

Thanks Dalton

SirLoki · 12 February 2009, 09:46 AM

tt bands have more of a tendency simply because gold will stretch over time. all gold as well. im not sure if you can repair the gold but rather you would just have to wing it and wear it.

nylawbiz · 12 February 2009, 10:01 AM

A bracelet is a wearing part, with a limited lifespan.

OysterDavid · 12 February 2009, 10:28 AM

Hi, I'm the OysterDavid that started the thread from two years ago that Alcan referred to.

I currently lurk in the shadows here, but for this thread I'll come out and say that after two full years, that bracelet (14K, solid 19mm Jubilee for the Date model) is still tight as a drum, and the enjoyment that I get from wearing that piece is still at a high level.

Michael Young did a magnificant job on its restoration and it still looks as good as when I first opened the package back in '07.

I wear that watch in rotation with my others, so it sees the light of day about once or twice per week. Conscious of what dirt and grime can do to the links, I do keep it clean.

So, I can still attest to the fine workmanship that classicwatchparts.com did.

Now, back to the shadows into lurk mode.

Thank you & Aloha.

12 February 2009, 07:49 AM	#1
pluto_scorp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Watch: GMT 2 2001 Posts: 146	Can the stretch in a watch strap be corrected? Hi all - just wondering?

12 February 2009, 07:56 AM	#3
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Pins can be replaced, but the wear on the bracelet can not be fixed, ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

12 February 2009, 07:56 AM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Sure. 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

12 February 2009, 08:00 AM	#6
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	This place gets some good references on the vintage forums. www.classicwatchparts.com I'm about to send a jubilee to him. The owner's name is Michael Young. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

12 February 2009, 08:02 AM	#7
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Might want to ask our very own Dalton. He's been known to work wonders. 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

12 February 2009, 07:55 AM	#2
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,090	nope!

12 February 2009, 08:00 AM	#5
m332is "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 86	I hope I am not stealing the thread, but to build on the OP... I wondered this as well as I have a 25 TT DJ with a plastic crystal that has a fair bit of stretch to the Jub band. Since the band stretch can't be fixed/reversed, who would you talk to for a replacement as I wouldn't imagine a brand new jub band would look right with a 25 year old watch? Vince

12 February 2009, 08:29 AM	#9
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	If you do an advanced search for classicwatchparts.com you'll have 5 pages of threads of Michael Young and bracelet restoration to read. This is probably one of the better ones: http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...watchparts.com __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

12 February 2009, 08:29 AM	#10
Norm Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA Posts: 414	I was at the RSC in Manhattan about 9 months ago. My wife was servicing her 1991 TT DJ with the jub bracelet. They told us there was no way to fix the stretch and we bought her a new one. But RSC can be funny like that. There's probably someone who can work on it.

12 February 2009, 08:29 AM	#11
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	There was a shop in Asia that a few people on other forums recommended for stretch repair - the name eludes me at the moment. edit: jk that's him up there __________________ __________________

12 February 2009, 09:03 AM	#12
pluto_scorp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Watch: GMT 2 2001 Posts: 146	After looking at the strap for a while i would guess that it can be fixed however the determining factor would be cost i.e. if one link was damaged it would be cost effective to mend - but stretch over the whole strap would not....

12 February 2009, 09:12 AM	#13
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	I used to deal with stretched bands but I've found it to not be cost effective at times. I'm afraid that you'll have to check out the links posted up. In the event that you're done with the band I suggest you buy a used one in better condition.

12 February 2009, 10:01 AM	#16
nylawbiz Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: New York Watch: too many Posts: 705	A bracelet is a wearing part, with a limited lifespan.

12 February 2009, 10:28 AM	#17
OysterDavid Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S F Bay Area Posts: 621	Two year update Hi, I'm the OysterDavid that started the thread from two years ago that Alcan referred to. I currently lurk in the shadows here, but for this thread I'll come out and say that after two full years, that bracelet (14K, solid 19mm Jubilee for the Date model) is still tight as a drum, and the enjoyment that I get from wearing that piece is still at a high level. Michael Young did a magnificant job on its restoration and it still looks as good as when I first opened the package back in '07. I wear that watch in rotation with my others, so it sees the light of day about once or twice per week. Conscious of what dirt and grime can do to the links, I do keep it clean. So, I can still attest to the fine workmanship that classicwatchparts.com did. Now, back to the shadows into lurk mode. Thank you & Aloha.

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