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LazySumday · 8 July 2018, 12:02 AM

I recently purchased my first Day Date. I love the clean look and unique dial. There is some stretch on this bracelet that ideally I would like to rectify and I would like the input from fellow owners. How much would it roughly cost to refurbish the band? I have reached out to a Mr. Michael Young in HK, but have yet to hear back from his company. How much is a brand new band? If curious, I purchased this piece for $11k.

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BzKneez · 8 July 2018, 12:08 AM

no idea on the bracelet.. but congratulations on that watch! that dial is amazing

Bigblu10 · 8 July 2018, 12:16 AM

New is roughly 15K USD. Maybe a bit more.
Go the MY restoration route!

THC · 8 July 2018, 12:27 AM

M.Y. Is the only way to go... did mine in 2013 with him (same model number, same band) and it came back perfect in about 75 days... his price is right at 1200 USD

GoingPlaces · 8 July 2018, 12:40 AM

You should also call Mike at Sand Hill Watch Co. in SF. Restored my jubilee to mint and turn around was about ten days all-in.

Here's the thread - https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ight=sand+hill

LazySumday · 8 July 2018, 12:43 AM

Do all of these bands have brushed side links and polished center links? This is a 1979

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GoingPlaces · 8 July 2018, 12:56 AM

My jubilee had brushed side and polished center. He will also send an assessment on the condition of the hollow link that reflects how worn it is.

upsidedownbelt · 8 July 2018, 02:26 AM

I did mine in 2013 as well, I think it was $1100 all in. Price can depend slightly on the amount of gold he has to use. Took about 60 days. I was very happy with the results.

abozz · 8 July 2018, 02:38 AM

Beautiful fial, I listen from a company in the USA that does that job:
https://www.grayandsons.com/blog/rol...r-and-rebuild/
But I donn't know about the quality of his job.

haven_seeker · 8 July 2018, 03:05 AM

That bracelet still has a lot of life in it. I would wear it for 5 years and then consider the bracelet treatment if needed.

My (rounded to five) two cents.

SearChart · 8 July 2018, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by LazySumday

Do all of these bands have brushed side links and polished center links? This is a 1979

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Yes that is how it should be finished. I'd say it's definitely worth getting refurbished by Michael Young. And maybe get a new bezel for 1.5k to make it look like new.

After the bracelet repair: Wear it snug and clean it with soap and water frequently to prevent it from wearing out even further.

8 July 2018, 12:02 AM	#1
LazySumday "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 285	YG DD stretch on 18038 I recently purchased my first Day Date. I love the clean look and unique dial. There is some stretch on this bracelet that ideally I would like to rectify and I would like the input from fellow owners. How much would it roughly cost to refurbish the band? I have reached out to a Mr. Michael Young in HK, but have yet to hear back from his company. How much is a brand new band? If curious, I purchased this piece for $11k. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 July 2018, 12:08 AM	#2
BzKneez "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: toronto Posts: 503	no idea on the bracelet.. but congratulations on that watch! that dial is amazing

8 July 2018, 12:16 AM	#3
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	New is roughly 15K USD. Maybe a bit more. Go the MY restoration route!

8 July 2018, 12:27 AM	#4
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	M.Y. Is the only way to go... did mine in 2013 with him (same model number, same band) and it came back perfect in about 75 days... his price is right at 1200 USD

8 July 2018, 12:40 AM	#5
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	You should also call Mike at Sand Hill Watch Co. in SF. Restored my jubilee to mint and turn around was about ten days all-in. Here's the thread - https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ight=sand+hill

8 July 2018, 12:43 AM	#6
LazySumday "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 285	Do all of these bands have brushed side links and polished center links? This is a 1979 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 July 2018, 12:56 AM	#7
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	My jubilee had brushed side and polished center. He will also send an assessment on the condition of the hollow link that reflects how worn it is.

8 July 2018, 02:26 AM	#8
upsidedownbelt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Watch: 116618LB Posts: 573	I did mine in 2013 as well, I think it was $1100 all in. Price can depend slightly on the amount of gold he has to use. Took about 60 days. I was very happy with the results.

8 July 2018, 02:38 AM	#9
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Beautiful fial, I listen from a company in the USA that does that job: https://www.grayandsons.com/blog/rol...r-and-rebuild/ But I donn't know about the quality of his job.

8 July 2018, 03:05 AM	#10
haven_seeker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Northern Ontario Watch: 19018N OQ Posts: 848	That bracelet still has a lot of life in it. I would wear it for 5 years and then consider the bracelet treatment if needed. My (rounded to five) two cents.

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