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29 March 2023, 08:26 AM | #1 |
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Oyster Precision Royal Bracelet Repair?
I have a ~1953 Oyster Royal Precision ref. 6426 with the original riveted bracelet.
The bracelet is stretched out and needs repair. We've got some great shops here in LA but I haven't been able to find anyone who repairs these. Any ideas? Also, does anyone know of a decent aftermarket/third party bracelet that I could use in the meantime? I have some straps for it, however it would be nice to have a temporary oyster bracelet as well. I believe it would need one that matches the 19mm 78350 bracelet with 557 end links. |
29 March 2023, 08:31 AM | #2 |
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In the meantime I would just get a leather strap. You can call Rolliworks. I know they have parts for rebuilding rivet bracelets. You will have to ship the bracelet to them. It will probably cost you around $500 to have it rebuilt but when its done it will look and feel brand new.
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29 March 2023, 08:36 AM | #3 |
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I second that! https://www.rolliworks.com/
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This. I wouldn't waste money on an AM bracelet. Just have your bracelet restored and wait for it.
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29 March 2023, 09:28 AM | #5 |
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Rolliworks does specialize in bracelet repair, but they are across the country in Florida.
You might try LA Watch Works in Pasadena and see if they do this or have a more local source.
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29 March 2023, 10:05 AM | #6 |
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Loads of replica 78350 Oyster bracelets or indeed Jubilee style on eBay and similar sites for £40-£50 and you can also find replica 557 end links there as well for £20-£30. End links don’t always fit brilliantly but a competent jeweller can shape them and grind them down for you to fit. I speak from experience as I have just had my Father’s 1969 7426 restored with folded link 7835 bracelet. I don’t want to put the bracelet back on as it is getting on, has been polished beautifully and I want to preserve it for the future. The replicas in most cases are pretty good and although some would see it as sacrilegious, I really couldn’t see the point in paying over 20 times more for a genuine 78350. Good luck and post some more pictures of the watch / dial please!
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29 March 2023, 12:37 PM | #7 |
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Personally I would just buy a 78350, with the appropriate end links, and place the original in the box. I am sure your AD will be able to obtain one from Rolex.
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30 March 2023, 04:41 AM | #8 |
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Thank you everyone for the replies! I will reach out to Rolliworks. Unfortunately not even LA Watchworks here in Los Angeles repairs bracelets so it is off to Florida we go! :)
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30 March 2023, 07:55 AM | #9 |
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Alternatively, nice ones do come up from time to time on EBAY. Just post here so the experts can take a look prior to purchase. Fakes abound…
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