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tedscott3 · 16 February 2013, 06:18 AM

I am ready to send off my President for a restoration via our friend Michael Young. Any advice for me on how to send it, or what I should ask of him besides just fixing the stretch? It recently had a polish, so I am not sure if I should ask him not to polish it again, but it may need it after he takes it apart. Figured I would check in before I started this process to see if anyone had some input. I will for sure update this thread when the finished product comes back. Thanks in advance.

mjclark32 · 16 February 2013, 06:22 AM

Some pretty good stretch right there... Looking forward to seeing MY's work on it.

Doesn't look like it needs a polish to me

drockadam · 16 February 2013, 06:25 AM

Looks good to me, regarding the polish.

Michael does some incredible work! Can't wait to see the finished product.

Vincent65 · 16 February 2013, 06:39 AM

just let him work his magic...

gwozhog · 16 February 2013, 09:47 AM

Keep us posted

zippycar · 16 February 2013, 10:10 AM

Looks about time. I'll be watching for the results as mine will be due for some fixing as well.

Kingair · 16 February 2013, 12:46 PM

Post the pics . . . when she is back !

HAGWe

LA_LEC · 16 February 2013, 01:27 PM

I want to see the BEFORE and AFTER photos!

Rags · 16 February 2013, 02:25 PM

I've seen Michael Young's work on SS bracelets but never on gold bracelets. Does anyone have any before & after shots of his work on gold bracelets.

Trouble15 · 16 February 2013, 02:27 PM

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I want to see the BEFORE and AFTER photos!

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Perpetual Spirit · 17 February 2013, 05:31 AM

I don't think I would polish it again-looks good from what I can see. Despite the stretch, that is one great looking Day-Date. Can't wait to see how the repair goes. I really can't be of much help in regards to sending it off although I would talk to Mr.Young a few times where I was comfortable and when it's time to send package it well and get it insured. If the watch hasn't been serviced in awhile, I'd ask him if he offers that as well and kill two birds with one stone.

tedscott3 · 18 February 2013, 01:05 AM

I have heard back from MY. Cost for this service is $1100usd. Is it better to send US post office or UPS/FedEx? I will get this in the mail after the holiday weekend.

kilyung · 18 February 2013, 02:01 AM

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Is it better to send US post office or UPS/FedEx? I will get this in the mail after the holiday weekend.

Sending overseas I'd use FedEx for tracking purposes. USPS Registered Mail does not accept responsibility once it's in the hands of a foreign post.

kilyung · 18 February 2013, 02:04 AM

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Just curious but what's the total length of the bracelet stretched vs total length compressed?

tedscott3 · 18 February 2013, 02:16 AM

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bayerische · 18 February 2013, 02:20 AM

Wow! That's half an inch of stretch!

bayerische · 18 February 2013, 02:20 AM

Looking forward to seeing it done.

Paulo100 · 19 February 2013, 12:04 AM

That is a lot. My DD is 29 years old and never been to MY, or anywhere else, to have the bracelet fixed, but I would say that the stretch on mine is about 50% of that. Nevertheless, I want to have the MY treatment in the next 12 months.
I really want to see it when its tightened up. Please post pictures of yours when you get it back.

kilyung · 19 February 2013, 02:09 AM

Great thread. Hope you update it as you progress.

tedscott3 · 19 February 2013, 05:22 AM

Seems that MY prefers to receive packages at his PO Box. I need to send through US mail, and the post office is closed today!

firemouse0747 · 19 February 2013, 05:53 AM

I sent my 1957 riveted Oyster bracelet to Michael last week via USPS priority mail and he received it with no problems. Michael has provided great communication with me answering my initial questions via email and notifying that it arrived safely. As previously mentioned, USPS can't be tracked once it hits the foreign mail service so I basically trusted it would make it. I look forward to receiving it back in a couple weeks to put back onto my 1963 Oyster Date.

With your more expensive gold band, I would probably insure it and use a carrier who provides tracking for that extra piece of mind.

withthesword · 19 February 2013, 07:16 AM

this thread is great!

yet another reason why TRF is the best :)

kcmo · 19 February 2013, 07:44 AM

Wow, I'm looking forward to seeing the results too!

DoxaDavid · 19 February 2013, 07:53 AM

My dad's bracelet was in similar shape after being worn daily for 24 years. I didn't take a before pic but here is what it will look like when you get it back from MY. He did ours about a year ago.

Almost like new with 95% of the stretch gone.

tedscott3 · 19 February 2013, 08:06 AM

Also, it seems that it is about 1/3 of the price to ship through the US post office vs Fedex or UPS.

tedscott3 · 19 February 2013, 08:08 AM

Great pictures! This is just what I was looking for. I will be stoaked if mine looks like that! Thanks!!!

Frosty · 19 February 2013, 08:32 AM

Just out of curiosity, have you checked out Michael Young's thread? It was interesting and he mentions the difference in doing the Presidents Bracelets.

tedscott3 · 19 February 2013, 08:41 AM

I did see that thread, very informative.

tedscott3 · 20 February 2013, 07:43 AM

Just got back from the post office and it was incredibly difficult to get this thing shipped. They couldn't send it this way or that way for a multitude of reasons. In the end it is going to take longer than I expected to get there and I couldn't insure it for the amount that I wanted to. The whole transaction took about 45 minutes. Big surprise the US post office is just about done.

16 February 2013, 06:18 AM	#1
tedscott3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Watch: 116610LV Posts: 572	Just about ready for Michael Young... I am ready to send off my President for a restoration via our friend Michael Young. Any advice for me on how to send it, or what I should ask of him besides just fixing the stretch? It recently had a polish, so I am not sure if I should ask him not to polish it again, but it may need it after he takes it apart. Figured I would check in before I started this process to see if anyone had some input. I will for sure update this thread when the finished product comes back. Thanks in advance. Attached Images

16 February 2013, 06:22 AM	#2
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Some pretty good stretch right there... Looking forward to seeing MY's work on it. Doesn't look like it needs a polish to me __________________

16 February 2013, 09:47 AM	#5
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	Keep us posted __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

16 February 2013, 01:27 PM	#8
LA_LEC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,793	I want to see the BEFORE and AFTER photos! __________________ 16610 ♛ 16610LV ♛ 214270 MK2 "Life is far too short not to wear a Rolex!"

16 February 2013, 02:25 PM	#9
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I've seen Michael Young's work on SS bracelets but never on gold bracelets. Does anyone have any before & after shots of his work on gold bracelets. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

16 February 2013, 06:25 AM	#3
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Looks good to me, regarding the polish. Michael does some incredible work! Can't wait to see the finished product.

16 February 2013, 06:39 AM	#4
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	just let him work his magic...

16 February 2013, 10:10 AM	#6
zippycar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta Watch: day-date, finally! Posts: 46	Looks about time. I'll be watching for the results as mine will be due for some fixing as well.

16 February 2013, 12:46 PM	#7
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Post the pics . . . when she is back ! HAGWe

17 February 2013, 05:19 AM	#11
tedscott3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Watch: 116610LV Posts: 572

17 February 2013, 05:31 AM	#12
Perpetual Spirit "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: United States Watch: Vintage Rolex 1501 Posts: 93	I don't think I would polish it again-looks good from what I can see. Despite the stretch, that is one great looking Day-Date. Can't wait to see how the repair goes. I really can't be of much help in regards to sending it off although I would talk to Mr.Young a few times where I was comfortable and when it's time to send package it well and get it insured. If the watch hasn't been serviced in awhile, I'd ask him if he offers that as well and kill two birds with one stone.

18 February 2013, 01:05 AM	#13
tedscott3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Watch: 116610LV Posts: 572	I have heard back from MY. Cost for this service is $1100usd. Is it better to send US post office or UPS/FedEx? I will get this in the mail after the holiday weekend.

18 February 2013, 02:16 AM	#16
tedscott3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Watch: 116610LV Posts: 572	It looks like it goes from about 6 1/4" to about 5 5/8". MY said anything more than a 1/2" difference and it was time.

18 February 2013, 02:20 AM	#17
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Wow! That's half an inch of stretch! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

18 February 2013, 02:20 AM	#18
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Looking forward to seeing it done. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

19 February 2013, 12:04 AM	#19
Paulo100 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: London Posts: 44	That is a lot. My DD is 29 years old and never been to MY, or anywhere else, to have the bracelet fixed, but I would say that the stretch on mine is about 50% of that. Nevertheless, I want to have the MY treatment in the next 12 months. I really want to see it when its tightened up. Please post pictures of yours when you get it back.

19 February 2013, 02:09 AM	#20
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Great thread. Hope you update it as you progress.

19 February 2013, 05:22 AM	#21
tedscott3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Watch: 116610LV Posts: 572	Seems that MY prefers to receive packages at his PO Box. I need to send through US mail, and the post office is closed today!

19 February 2013, 05:53 AM	#22
firemouse0747 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: VA Posts: 10	I sent my 1957 riveted Oyster bracelet to Michael last week via USPS priority mail and he received it with no problems. Michael has provided great communication with me answering my initial questions via email and notifying that it arrived safely. As previously mentioned, USPS can't be tracked once it hits the foreign mail service so I basically trusted it would make it. I look forward to receiving it back in a couple weeks to put back onto my 1963 Oyster Date. With your more expensive gold band, I would probably insure it and use a carrier who provides tracking for that extra piece of mind.

19 February 2013, 07:16 AM	#23
withthesword "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Matte Location: Toronto Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,006	this thread is great! yet another reason why TRF is the best :) __________________ Ready. Ready. Hack. My Flickr Photostream Wishlist: 1984 gmt

19 February 2013, 07:44 AM	#24
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Wow, I'm looking forward to seeing the results too!

19 February 2013, 07:53 AM	#25
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	My dad's bracelet was in similar shape after being worn daily for 24 years. I didn't take a before pic but here is what it will look like when you get it back from MY. He did ours about a year ago. Almost like new with 95% of the stretch gone. __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

19 February 2013, 08:06 AM	#26
tedscott3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Watch: 116610LV Posts: 572	Also, it seems that it is about 1/3 of the price to ship through the US post office vs Fedex or UPS.

19 February 2013, 08:08 AM	#27
tedscott3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Watch: 116610LV Posts: 572	Great pictures! This is just what I was looking for. I will be stoaked if mine looks like that! Thanks!!!

19 February 2013, 08:32 AM	#28
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	Just out of curiosity, have you checked out Michael Young's thread? It was interesting and he mentions the difference in doing the Presidents Bracelets.

19 February 2013, 08:41 AM	#29
tedscott3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Watch: 116610LV Posts: 572	I did see that thread, very informative.

20 February 2013, 07:43 AM	#30
tedscott3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Watch: 116610LV Posts: 572	Just got back from the post office and it was incredibly difficult to get this thing shipped. They couldn't send it this way or that way for a multitude of reasons. In the end it is going to take longer than I expected to get there and I couldn't insure it for the amount that I wanted to. The whole transaction took about 45 minutes. Big surprise the US post office is just about done.

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