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wesdaniel · 11 January 2012, 08:19 AM

So, I have a Datejust with a jubilee band that's starting to show some stretch. I'd like to replace it, but really don't want to spend the money for a new bracelet from Rolex.

Obviously, I'm not looking for a fake or anything with the Rolex logo, but, what's a good option for bands on a Datejust?

bigwatchman · 11 January 2012, 08:46 AM

Check out the for sale section here. You can find good deals for both oyster and jubilee bracelets. If you are looking less expensive, go with a leather strap.

Oyster1982 · 11 January 2012, 08:47 AM

You can always have the band repaired instead of buying a new one.

horseco · 11 January 2012, 08:49 AM

I hate to say it, but Ebay has original bracelets from time to time...

slcbbrown · 11 January 2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wesdaniel

So, I have a Datejust with a jubilee band that's starting to show some stretch. I'd like to replace it, but really don't want to spend the money for a new bracelet from Rolex.

Obviously, I'm not looking for a fake or anything with the Rolex logo, but, what's a good option for bands on a Datejust?

If you're in Dallas, I got a very nice used one from Dallas Watch on Midway, a few years ago. How much "stretch" do you have?

wesdaniel · 11 January 2012, 01:08 PM

It's not a lot of stretch, but, I'd like to have another one in order to keep the original intact. This watch has a lot of sentimental value to me, so just trying to preserve as much of it as possible.

Can I ask what you paid? I've never heard of Dallas Watch - I'll have to look them up.

bradiowausa · 11 January 2012, 01:23 PM

I'd recommend an oyster, but I'm biased.

sea-dweller · 11 January 2012, 02:12 PM

Oyster for smooth bezel and Jubilee for fluted.

ecsub44 · 11 January 2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

Oyster for smooth bezel and Jubilee for fluted.

George Ab · 11 January 2012, 04:51 PM

First thing I would do is throw the bracelet in an ultrasonic cleaner so you can remove the gunk inside the pins that is causing the stretch. The gunk acts like polishing compound over time. After an hour in the cleaner the water will be pretty black.

Michael Young is no longer taking orders for refurbishing, but there is a guy in Florida who does it. Essentially the process is the bracelet is ripped apart by a press, enlarged replacement pins are insert to take up the enlarged inside diameter and the links are pressed back together. If done properly, it should be like new and the original bracelet.

Andelain · 11 January 2012, 04:55 PM

I've been watching this thread in hopes someone would have a pointer to some oyster bracelets for sale, because I'm in the hunt for one too.

Oyster1982 · 11 January 2012, 09:53 PM

My Rolex guy in pt pleasant, NJ does band rebuild. He will be doing the jubilee band on my 15053.

JJL · 12 January 2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

Oyster for smooth bezel and Jubilee for fluted.

I was always 100% pro jubilee for a DJ (not thinking about the smooth bezel option) but now that you mention it, I may agree with your comment! It seems to make sense

Rags · 12 January 2012, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

oyster for smooth bezel and jubilee for fluted.

x2

slcbbrown · 12 January 2012, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wesdaniel

It's not a lot of stretch, but, I'd like to have another one in order to keep the original intact. This watch has a lot of sentimental value to me, so just trying to preserve as much of it as possible.

Can I ask what you paid? I've never heard of Dallas Watch - I'll have to look them up.

I sent you a reply on to your TRF personal site.

azguy · 12 January 2012, 12:37 AM

TT or SS

TT is very pricey and a rebuild may be a much better way to go

I paid $700 for a SS jubilee for my GMT from a fellow TRF member

steebee2 · 12 January 2012, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

TT or SS

TT is very pricey and a rebuild may be a much better way to go

I paid $700 for a SS jubilee for my GMT from a fellow TRF member

An interesting option I never knew existed. How much do you think a rebuildis for a TT jubilee?

Thanks

Puffy · 12 January 2012, 01:02 AM

i get a few oyster and jubilee bracelets in every month. they're all brand new and sealed so without stretch and any other signs of molestation

Time2time · 12 January 2012, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Oyster1982

You can always have the band repaired instead of buying a new one.

X2

zak98 · 12 January 2012, 08:08 AM

a nice hirsch with curved lug ends looks great on the watch. get a nice deployant clasp and an alligator band... super!

Andelain · 12 January 2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

i get a few oyster and jubilee bracelets in every month. they're all brand new and sealed so without stretch and any other signs of molestation

Do you have any for sale now?

brownbear · 12 January 2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

Oyster for smooth bezel and Jubilee for fluted.

I agree with you Dennis..

liptonnr · 12 January 2012, 02:06 PM

Jubilee all the way!

FeelingTheBlues · 12 January 2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwatchman

Check out the for sale section here. You can find good deals for both oyster and jubilee bracelets. If you are looking less expensive, go with a leather strap.

That would be my choice, you can always try to make some endlinks fit the leather band as well so it will look really nice. Otherwise if you're looking at TRF sellers I'd pick an Oyster bracelet.

11 January 2012, 08:19 AM	#1
wesdaniel 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Wes Location: California Watch: Varies Posts: 1,347	Datejust - What Bracelet To Get? So, I have a Datejust with a jubilee band that's starting to show some stretch. I'd like to replace it, but really don't want to spend the money for a new bracelet from Rolex. Obviously, I'm not looking for a fake or anything with the Rolex logo, but, what's a good option for bands on a Datejust?

11 January 2012, 08:47 AM	#3
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	You can always have the band repaired instead of buying a new one. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

11 January 2012, 04:51 PM	#10
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	First thing I would do is throw the bracelet in an ultrasonic cleaner so you can remove the gunk inside the pins that is causing the stretch. The gunk acts like polishing compound over time. After an hour in the cleaner the water will be pretty black. Michael Young is no longer taking orders for refurbishing, but there is a guy in Florida who does it. Essentially the process is the bracelet is ripped apart by a press, enlarged replacement pins are insert to take up the enlarged inside diameter and the links are pressed back together. If done properly, it should be like new and the original bracelet. __________________

11 January 2012, 04:55 PM	#11
Andelain "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Sandbox Watch: ing your 6...... Posts: 1,379	I've been watching this thread in hopes someone would have a pointer to some oyster bracelets for sale, because I'm in the hunt for one too. __________________ .

11 January 2012, 09:53 PM	#12
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	My Rolex guy in pt pleasant, NJ does band rebuild. He will be doing the jubilee band on my 15053. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

11 January 2012, 08:46 AM	#2
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	Check out the for sale section here. You can find good deals for both oyster and jubilee bracelets. If you are looking less expensive, go with a leather strap.

11 January 2012, 08:49 AM	#4
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	I hate to say it, but Ebay has original bracelets from time to time...

11 January 2012, 01:08 PM	#6
wesdaniel 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Wes Location: California Watch: Varies Posts: 1,347	It's not a lot of stretch, but, I'd like to have another one in order to keep the original intact. This watch has a lot of sentimental value to me, so just trying to preserve as much of it as possible. Can I ask what you paid? I've never heard of Dallas Watch - I'll have to look them up.

11 January 2012, 01:23 PM	#7
bradiowausa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Brad Location: Iowa Watch: Air-King Posts: 625	I'd recommend an oyster, but I'm biased.

11 January 2012, 02:12 PM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Oyster for smooth bezel and Jubilee for fluted.

12 January 2012, 12:37 AM	#16
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	TT or SS TT is very pricey and a rebuild may be a much better way to go I paid $700 for a SS jubilee for my GMT from a fellow TRF member

12 January 2012, 01:02 AM	#18
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	i get a few oyster and jubilee bracelets in every month. they're all brand new and sealed so without stretch and any other signs of molestation __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

12 January 2012, 08:08 AM	#20
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	a nice hirsch with curved lug ends looks great on the watch. get a nice deployant clasp and an alligator band... super! __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

12 January 2012, 02:06 PM	#23
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	Jubilee all the way!

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