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.

[EverCloserUnion]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

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.

Thanks - I shall now calm down a bit :)

[Reinhard in SA]

Why risk them keeping it. Put it on a leather strap, send it for service and ask them to put it on an oyster bracelet.

[padi56]

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

Well let's hope all internal parts are fine as 22 years is a long time without service,as for bracelet should be fine but now around £1200 good luck hope all goes well.. You could just send in the watch head say original is broken and ask to fit oyster bracelet but it's expensive.

[ian.thomas]

Originally Posted by 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.

This.

[0nly5iv3Digits]

Originally Posted by ian.thomas

This.

+1 Screw Rolex

[CarlOver]

Would they service an old watch without a bracelet if the bracelet was lost?

[S’portEye]

Originally Posted by CarlOver

Would they service an old watch without a bracelet if the bracelet was lost?

Why not?

[CarlOver]

Originally Posted by CarlOver

Would they service an old watch without a bracelet if the bracelet was lost?

Originally Posted by S’portEye

Why not?

So send the head in and keep the original bracelet is my point. 😉

[Tri-Tip]

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 have my father's 50+ year old OP as well (see this link: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=159739 ) I've never seen another one like it.

I am also interested in getting it serviced. I haven't worn it in about 15 years.