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xf384c · 30 January 2009, 02:03 AM

I have a friend that has a GMT Master, and the bracelet is becoming very loose. Rolex Service Center told him to purchase a new bracelet yet he wants to keep his own one and rather get it repaired.

I remember reading that there are people out there that can repair the bracelet, can anyone reference somebody or has good experience with someone that can help?

Thank you so much!

Rolexitis · 30 January 2009, 02:11 AM

I would just purchase a new one.....However, someone posted a stretched bracelet thread the other day so if you do a search you may find it...

xf384c · 30 January 2009, 02:15 AM

A brand new bracelet will not be the same as the one he has right now, thus for him to get his repair.

I remember seeing before and after photos of bracelets being repaired, just hoping to find that Rolex expert.

Alcan · 30 January 2009, 02:47 AM

I've seen some amazing bracelet restoration pix here from Michael Young at http://classicwatchparts.com/

xf384c · 31 January 2009, 06:24 AM

Thank you Alcan, the link looks nice, I will send it to my friend.

Any more references out there?

Wildwing · 1 February 2009, 03:34 PM

You may want to try Denis Carignan, of Belmont, New Hampshire. He is an excellent watch repairman, and quite versatile, based on my experience. I've had him overhaul a 60s IWC gold watch, as well as a modern Rolex Date, the results being exemplary both times. I believe he does bracelet repair as well. As far as service, he makes a point of letting you know at various stages of the repair just how it's going, and what he's found. There are a lot of alternatives out there; my experience has been excellent with Denis. His number is 603-267-6933.

30 January 2009, 02:03 AM	#1
xf384c "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 155	Rolex Bracelet Repair I have a friend that has a GMT Master, and the bracelet is becoming very loose. Rolex Service Center told him to purchase a new bracelet yet he wants to keep his own one and rather get it repaired. I remember reading that there are people out there that can repair the bracelet, can anyone reference somebody or has good experience with someone that can help? Thank you so much!

30 January 2009, 02:11 AM	#2
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	I would just purchase a new one.....However, someone posted a stretched bracelet thread the other day so if you do a search you may find it... __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 January 2009, 02:47 AM	#4
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	I've seen some amazing bracelet restoration pix here from Michael Young at http://classicwatchparts.com/ __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

30 January 2009, 02:15 AM	#3
xf384c "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 155	A brand new bracelet will not be the same as the one he has right now, thus for him to get his repair. I remember seeing before and after photos of bracelets being repaired, just hoping to find that Rolex expert.

31 January 2009, 06:24 AM	#5
xf384c "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 155	Thank you Alcan, the link looks nice, I will send it to my friend. Any more references out there?

1 February 2009, 03:34 PM	#6
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	You may want to try Denis Carignan, of Belmont, New Hampshire. He is an excellent watch repairman, and quite versatile, based on my experience. I've had him overhaul a 60s IWC gold watch, as well as a modern Rolex Date, the results being exemplary both times. I believe he does bracelet repair as well. As far as service, he makes a point of letting you know at various stages of the repair just how it's going, and what he's found. There are a lot of alternatives out there; my experience has been excellent with Denis. His number is 603-267-6933.

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