Oyster Precision Royal Bracelet Repair?

[jaspy7]

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.

[offrdmania]

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.

[TimeLord2]

I second that! https://www.rolliworks.com/

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

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.

^^^
This.

I wouldn't waste money on an AM bracelet. Just have your bracelet restored and wait for it.

[Tools]

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.

[winst]

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!

[Woody]

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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[jaspy7]

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! :)

[TimeLord2]

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…