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AlBacon!974 · 19 March 2014, 01:13 PM

I know my jubilee band is stretched but how bad I'm not sure. I plan on sending it to Michael Young soon but waiting to here back from them. But my question is should I do this asap or can I wait a month or two? This is not my daily wearer and sees wrist time about 1-2 times a week. Thanks.

Old Expat Beast · 19 March 2014, 01:14 PM

I would say you are safe for a while yet.

JohnBoy · 19 March 2014, 01:31 PM

Some, but its uniform. No really weak/badly worn links noticeable yet and no sharp curls. I'd just keep it clean and keep on truckin' for another year or two.

opaline460 · 19 March 2014, 01:40 PM

I would wait

AlBacon!974 · 19 March 2014, 01:44 PM

I appreciate all the replies. I guess it's not as bad as I thought for 25 yrs old.

crowncollection · 19 March 2014, 03:26 PM

50% still life left no pins showing

rickyslam · 19 March 2014, 04:08 PM

Does anyone know if the bracelet is only fixed or is it also reinforced so that it doesn't stretch as much or at all once you get it back. Just curious.

A.Sharp · 19 March 2014, 04:09 PM

you can wait. its stretched but not nutso

Onikage · 19 March 2014, 04:19 PM

Few miles left on that one imo.

77T · 20 March 2014, 12:30 AM

Have to agree it appears to have some time before a resto...
...but I would take it off and look closely at the spring bars to assess them - and change if they are scored or very old.

Also, might as well look at the wear pattern on the two ovaled bracelet links on either end that nest into the end links. Those two links on each end get the most exercise.

MonBK · 20 March 2014, 12:34 AM

I'd be brave enough to say that with gentle care you have a couple of years left on that bracelet.

Take a look in the for sales section where there's a DD described as mint.

mjclark32 · 20 March 2014, 12:52 AM

Definitely worn, but has life left, especially since you don't wear it too much

GolfPunk · 20 March 2014, 01:08 AM

I take it from this then that my 42 year old datejust is not in too bad shape either??

MonBK · 20 March 2014, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

I take it from this then that my 42 year old datejust is not in too bad shape either??

No it isn't.

GolfPunk · 20 March 2014, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

No it isn't.

Thanks that's good to hear, my Daytona just stays perfectly horizontal so I was a bit worried by 'the droop'

afc1 · 20 March 2014, 01:58 AM

I don't think a month or two will make too much difference, but many people don't realize that the longer you wait to get it fixed, the harder it is to fully repair the bracelet. As the bracelet becomes more "stretched," some of the metal between the center and outside links can wear down, and this shows even after Michael Young fixes the band.

Basically, I say repair sooner rather than later. It's a cheap fix and if you send it when there's still a bit of life left in the bracelet, it'll come back looking especially good.

watchwatcher · 20 March 2014, 07:11 AM

Agree with the not too bad votes. But if you're planning on sending it in anyway I would go ahead and do it now.

Racerdj · 20 March 2014, 07:19 AM

It has more stretch to give but if it were mine and I had others to wear, I would send it in. Amazing considering the age.

Rags · 20 March 2014, 07:44 AM

I would say that your band is stretched enough for a trip to Michael Young.

NukeMan · 20 March 2014, 08:00 AM

Why wait with something you can do today?

AlBacon!974 · 20 March 2014, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by NukeMan

Why wait with something you can do today?

Really just waiting to here back from Michael Young so I can get all the info needed for shipping and reapair.

DrTom · 20 March 2014, 09:08 AM

its okay for the time being....sometime it takes michael a while to get back to you, but he's worth it...

Oyster1982 · 20 March 2014, 11:51 AM

Doesn't look bad yet. I would clean it regularly to stop the wear. I have a 20 year old DJ and its got plenty of life left. I wash it once a week with water soap and a tooth brush. It has not budged in the two years I have had the watch.

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19 March 2014, 01:13 PM	#1
AlBacon!974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Nunyo Location: Texas Watch: 1803 Day-Date Posts: 427	Rate my band stretch I know my jubilee band is stretched but how bad I'm not sure. I plan on sending it to Michael Young soon but waiting to here back from them. But my question is should I do this asap or can I wait a month or two? This is not my daily wearer and sees wrist time about 1-2 times a week. Thanks.

19 March 2014, 03:26 PM	#6
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	50% still life left no pins showing __________________ watches many

19 March 2014, 04:09 PM	#8
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	you can wait. its stretched but not nutso __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

19 March 2014, 04:19 PM	#9
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Few miles left on that one imo. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

20 March 2014, 12:30 AM	#10
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	Have to agree it appears to have some time before a resto... ...but I would take it off and look closely at the spring bars to assess them - and change if they are scored or very old. Also, might as well look at the wear pattern on the two ovaled bracelet links on either end that nest into the end links. Those two links on each end get the most exercise. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

19 March 2014, 01:14 PM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	I would say you are safe for a while yet.

19 March 2014, 01:31 PM	#3
JohnBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: Seattle, WA USA Watch: Rolex - a few! Posts: 1,472	Some, but its uniform. No really weak/badly worn links noticeable yet and no sharp curls. I'd just keep it clean and keep on truckin' for another year or two.

19 March 2014, 01:40 PM	#4
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,386	I would wait

19 March 2014, 01:44 PM	#5
AlBacon!974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Nunyo Location: Texas Watch: 1803 Day-Date Posts: 427	I appreciate all the replies. I guess it's not as bad as I thought for 25 yrs old.

19 March 2014, 04:08 PM	#7
rickyslam "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Ricky Location: City of Sin Watch: Hulk, DaytonaC, DJ Posts: 1,152	Does anyone know if the bracelet is only fixed or is it also reinforced so that it doesn't stretch as much or at all once you get it back. Just curious.

20 March 2014, 12:34 AM	#11
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	I'd be brave enough to say that with gentle care you have a couple of years left on that bracelet. Take a look in the for sales section where there's a DD described as mint.

20 March 2014, 12:52 AM	#12
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Definitely worn, but has life left, especially since you don't wear it too much __________________

20 March 2014, 01:08 AM	#13
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	I take it from this then that my 42 year old datejust is not in too bad shape either?? __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

20 March 2014, 01:58 AM	#16
afc1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 1,848	I don't think a month or two will make too much difference, but many people don't realize that the longer you wait to get it fixed, the harder it is to fully repair the bracelet. As the bracelet becomes more "stretched," some of the metal between the center and outside links can wear down, and this shows even after Michael Young fixes the band. Basically, I say repair sooner rather than later. It's a cheap fix and if you send it when there's still a bit of life left in the bracelet, it'll come back looking especially good. __________________ afc1 Watch Collection: Rolex and AP

20 March 2014, 07:11 AM	#17
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Agree with the not too bad votes. But if you're planning on sending it in anyway I would go ahead and do it now.

20 March 2014, 07:19 AM	#18
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	It has more stretch to give but if it were mine and I had others to wear, I would send it in. Amazing considering the age. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

20 March 2014, 07:44 AM	#19
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I would say that your band is stretched enough for a trip to Michael Young. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

20 March 2014, 08:00 AM	#20
NukeMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Jonas Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 988	Why wait with something you can do today?

20 March 2014, 09:08 AM	#22
DrTom "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Canada Watch: gmt master Posts: 428	its okay for the time being....sometime it takes michael a while to get back to you, but he's worth it...

20 March 2014, 11:51 AM	#23
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	Doesn't look bad yet. I would clean it regularly to stop the wear. I have a 20 year old DJ and its got plenty of life left. I wash it once a week with water soap and a tooth brush. It has not budged in the two years I have had the watch. Sent from my VK810 4G using Tapatalk __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

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