Rolex Won’t Put Jubilee Bracelet on Darejust M1601/3 from the 60s

[jrh1524]

I sent in my great grandfathers 60s era Datejust to Rolex, through an AD, to be brought up to date. (I know, I know, but I’m not looking to sell it). The bracelet the watch came with was after market and the AD said that Rolex can replace it with an oyster flex bracelet. I asked the AD if they could do a jubilee bracelet instead and they told me Rolex will only replace the bracelet that originally came with the watch. I’ve been looking on the internet at Datejusts from the 60s and 95% of the pics show the watches with jubilee bracelets. The AD said they will ask Rolex if they’ll do a jubilee bracelet but they doubt Rolex will budge. What do you guys think of all this?

[HogwldFLTR]

You should be able to find a bracelet in which ever style you like on line. There are even ways to get it repaired if it isn't in the condition you'd like.

[T.Mas]

The 1601/3 had a Jubilee band as an option originally. They should be able to order it for you. I don’t see why it wouldn’t be possible.

[OysterBracelet]

Your AD is a fool. They can easily order a 62523 bracelet from RSC for you - but it'll be expensive!

[khalifam]

Are you in the UK? You could always call Rolex St James ask for the service department and ask them directly.

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[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by jrh1524

I sent in my great grandfathers 60s era Datejust to Rolex, through an AD, to be brought up to date. (I know, I know, but I’m not looking to sell it). The bracelet the watch came with was after market and the AD said that Rolex can replace it with an oyster flex bracelet. I asked the AD if they could do a jubilee bracelet instead and they told me Rolex will only replace the bracelet that originally came with the watch. I’ve been looking on the internet at Datejusts from the 60s and 95% of the pics show the watches with jubilee bracelets. The AD said they will ask Rolex if they’ll do a jubilee bracelet but they doubt Rolex will budge. What do you guys think of all this?

Find a Rolex service centre. They will I’m sure be able to offer a replacement. If you look online there are many vintage pieces with newer bracelets, many with the the code ‘s’ after the year referring to it being a service replacement.