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mercury66 · 24 December 2009, 02:55 AM

In 1992 I bought my wife a SS DJ on our honeymoon in Bermuda. Last year she shattered the crystal with some bits getting under the dial. She does not really appreciate the whole Mechanical Watch and Rolex thing so she never got if fixed. However, it DID really bother me to have a nice Rolex in the house that was not in working order. So this Christmas, I got the crystal replaced and the watch serviced. I still don't think she will appreciate it, but at least I FEEL BETTER.

Here are the before and after pics.

tkc324 · 24 December 2009, 02:57 AM

another watch saved... good job!

snow_rocks · 24 December 2009, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mercury66

I still don't think she will appreciate it, but at least I FEEL BETTER.

Here are the before and after pics.

what MATTERS!!!

JJ Irani · 24 December 2009, 03:03 AM

Well, they've certainly done a very good job; but, just between you and me, I still wouldn't trust those older Jubilee links too much.

The inter-connecting pins have obviously stretched way toooooo much and even one single weak pin along the way could spell disaster.

Have they assured you that the bracelet won't break? Have they been able to check it completely for any weaknesses? I would make sure of that first......or else just get a new similar bracelet for complete peace of mind.

Good luck - JJ

ersnyder · 24 December 2009, 03:04 AM

What a great job, like a new watch! She'll appreciate your thoughtfulness if not the watch.

Alan111 · 24 December 2009, 03:05 AM

Wow, that bracelet is scary. I'm surprised the RSC didn't mention anything about that

mercury66 · 24 December 2009, 03:15 AM

Good points about the bracelet....I'll have to check on that
MS

JJ Irani · 24 December 2009, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mercury66

Good points about the bracelet....I'll have to check on that
MS

Yes, please do that.....BEFORE she starts to wear it. A good mint condition replacement bracelet won't be very expensive.

Some of the guys here on TRF will be able to help you out - guys like Steve Mulholland, Oscar (bodybump), etc. who specialise in spares and accessories.

Good luck - JJ

sea-dweller · 24 December 2009, 03:27 AM

Wow, nice work on the DJ !!!

24 December 2009, 02:55 AM	#1
mercury66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX Watch: 1966 TT DJ (1601) Posts: 86	Christmas gift for wife... In 1992 I bought my wife a SS DJ on our honeymoon in Bermuda. Last year she shattered the crystal with some bits getting under the dial. She does not really appreciate the whole Mechanical Watch and Rolex thing so she never got if fixed. However, it DID really bother me to have a nice Rolex in the house that was not in working order. So this Christmas, I got the crystal replaced and the watch serviced. I still don't think she will appreciate it, but at least I FEEL BETTER. Here are the before and after pics. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------- "Birth Year" Rolex TT DJ (1601) OMEGA Seamaster 2254.50 Baume et Mercier Hampton Milleis XL Panerai 351, 504 Patek 5167a Aquanaut Swatch Red/Black Sistem51 Oak & Oscar Burnham OMEGA SpeedMaster FOIS

24 December 2009, 03:03 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Well, they've certainly done a very good job; but, just between you and me, I still wouldn't trust those older Jubilee links too much. The inter-connecting pins have obviously stretched way toooooo much and even one single weak pin along the way could spell disaster. Have they assured you that the bracelet won't break? Have they been able to check it completely for any weaknesses? I would make sure of that first......or else just get a new similar bracelet for complete peace of mind. Good luck - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

24 December 2009, 03:15 AM	#7
mercury66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX Watch: 1966 TT DJ (1601) Posts: 86	Good points about the bracelet....I'll have to check on that MS __________________ --------------------------------- "Birth Year" Rolex TT DJ (1601) OMEGA Seamaster 2254.50 Baume et Mercier Hampton Milleis XL Panerai 351, 504 Patek 5167a Aquanaut Swatch Red/Black Sistem51 Oak & Oscar Burnham OMEGA SpeedMaster FOIS

24 December 2009, 03:27 AM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,017	Wow, nice work on the DJ !!! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

24 December 2009, 02:57 AM	#2
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	another watch saved... good job!

24 December 2009, 03:04 AM	#5
ersnyder 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,103	What a great job, like a new watch! She'll appreciate your thoughtfulness if not the watch.

24 December 2009, 03:05 AM	#6
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	Wow, that bracelet is scary. I'm surprised the RSC didn't mention anything about that

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