Rolex date just 1st service after 22 years

[Mrkevuk]

Hi . I’m thinking about getting my date just serviced after 22 years as it’s not keeping time to well. Do you think Rolex would fit the oyster bracelet on it or would I have to have the same bracelet style that came with the watch. The original bracelet is so stretched it needs changing I think. Also does anyone know how many parts you think will need changing. It’s had a hard life on my wrist

[996marty]

You’ve done really well for it to last 22 years. As for what will need doing to it is anyone’s guess but once opened up and serviced I’m sure it’ll be as good as new

[travisb]

I'm pretty sure they'll put the Oyster bracelet on your watch but they'll keep your original bracelet.
I recently had my father's 50+ year old OP serviced. The jubillee bracelet needed to be replaced but they denied our request to return the original bracelet that he wanted for sentimental reasons as it was a wedding present from his wife.

[EverCloserUnion]

Originally Posted by travisb

I'm pretty sure they'll put the Oyster bracelet on your watch but they'll keep your original bracelet.
I recently had my father's 50+ year old OP serviced. The jubillee bracelet needed to be replaced but they denied our request to return the original bracelet that he wanted for sentimental reasons as it was a wedding present from his wife.

I've read about this sort of thing a few times, and it always leaves me stunned... by what right can a company seize a customer's property and refuse to return it? And why on earth would they want to?

[brandrea]

Sounds like a well worn and well loved watch.

I’d love to see a picture

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by EverCloserUnion

I've read about this sort of thing a few times, and it always leaves me stunned... by what right can a company seize a customer's property and refuse to return it? And why on earth would they want to?

It's not quite like that; they tell you in advance that it will be retained when replaced, they don't just seize your property without warning. But yes, they are control freaks in that way, and in a few others.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Mrkevuk

Hi . I’m thinking about getting my date just serviced after 22 years as it’s not keeping time to well. Do you think Rolex would fit the oyster bracelet on it or would I have to have the same bracelet style that came with the watch. The original bracelet is so stretched it needs changing I think. Also does anyone know how many parts you think will need changing. It’s had a hard life on my wrist

There are places in the US and Hong Kong that will repair and renew your bracelet . . . and perhaps in UK, too.

[1William]

If you want to keep the original bracelet just take it off before sending the watch in for service. They will give you the option to purchase a bracelet that was original to the watch when manufactured. Then send the stretched out bracelet for repair should you desire.