Recommendations for replacement bracelet on vintage Rolex 6564 OP?

[TheDapperYank]

Hello Rolex friends. I recently found my Grandfather's vintage Rolex 6564 from mid-late 50s that he bought when he was stationed in Japan during the Korean War. The watch has been sitting in the box broken for probably 40+ years. I've dropped it off at a reputable local watchmaker does Vintage Rolex service and will repair it while keeping it as original as possible, but doesn't do bracelets.

I've reached out to Rolliworks to ask about costs for restoring the bracelet (it looks like the watch went through the wash, but the clasp is engraved so it has sentimental value), I'm also looking at picking up a replacement vintage bracelet on ebay as a backup option.

Something I wanted to ask of the community, is there anyplace that someone would recommend for a modern replacement that would fit and be a good daily bracelet if either the original bracelet isn't able to be restored, or if I'm outbid on ebay? I've seen a few kind of sketchy looking websites looking for more information, but I was hoping that the community would have more experience and good recommendations.

Thanks in advance!

[dannyp]

You could always get a custom leather strap that will accommodate the engraved original clasp.

[rkny]

I don’t have any personal experience with these folks but I remember reading good things about them.

Their before/after pics are pretty impressive.

http://www.classicwatchrepair.com/en...nd-restoration

[zapokee]

Your Rolex Service Center will sell you a modern bracelet for it. Take it to them on a leather strap, as they won't give you back the original bracelet.