Father’s Rolex

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In spirit of Father’s Day, thought I would share an update on the watch that got me started in this crazy hobby of ours.

My father’s Rolex Datejust 1601 came with an end link that was missing the 14k piece that is glued on. You can see it quite clearly on 6 o’clock side.



I’ve always been wanting to restore it and initially asked RSC if they could do so. Unfortunately they can’t and would have to replace the bracelet entirely with a newer service bracelet.

Well since that wouldn’t work for me as this watch is special and I wanted to keep it as close to what dad wore, I searched for a 255j end link with 14k gold mid piece. Well it took a while but I was finally able to source one and it arrived just in time for Father’s Day!

With a quick flip and a snap using my trusty Bergeon 6767, I switched out the end link and the watch now looks a little bit more complete!



Thanks for reading my little story. Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers on TRF


Happy Father’s Day dad!