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25 August 2007, 09:52 AM
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Any idea where to get a band
to put on this one. Maybe someone can tell me the model number. I have had this thing for 30 years and the paperwork is LONG gone....This is the one I want to send off and get refurbished to give to my son. about 9 years ago when I had it serviced I was told no longer could I get a replacement band. Surely there are even good aftermarket bands available?
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25 August 2007, 10:27 AM
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25 August 2007, 10:31 AM
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eBay!
 Just watch out for fakes.
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25 August 2007, 10:34 AM
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The originals are no longer being made according to the Rolex dealer, so I am obliged to go with an aftermarket...was wondering whom to go to as I am CLUELESS when it comes to this.....The old band still works fine and latches fine.....its just that its the original and has 30 years of hard wear! I have to admit.....this is one tough old watch...
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25 August 2007, 10:36 AM
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Ray, like I said, keep an eye peeled on eBay. Many decent bracelets out there that have probably seen much less use. You never know, but it doesn't hurt to save a search for a 19mm band and have it e-mailed to you daily. If you are patient, it'll come!
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25 August 2007, 10:37 AM
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It looks in awesome shape! I would give the RSC a call, see if they would still service the movement. They should also be able to polish it up to looking new.
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25 August 2007, 10:43 AM
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I would contact the Dallas RSC, they are well known for their incredible stock of older Rolex parts. I have a friend who sent an older datejust to Dallas and they had parts for his watch. It could be well worth your time, good luck to you.
1-214-871-0500 If that does not work there are many watch smiths who rebuild bands that could work as well. |
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25 August 2007, 10:45 AM
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30 years puts it circa 1977? I'll bet Rolex will still service the watch and they will have the correct replacement bracelet.--Not the orginal, but the current service one. I would remove the old and consider a re-hab down the road.
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25 August 2007, 10:48 AM
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I have had it service twice since I owned it each time replacing the crystal. Now that I have my new datejust, I want to refurbish this one and give it to my son for graduation.
I think this ol girl will last till I croak, and then he gets my datejust.... ;) |
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25 August 2007, 10:53 AM
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25 August 2007, 10:53 AM
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Hey thanks tombstone....I will defiantly be giving them a call......
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25 August 2007, 10:54 AM
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There are some excellent aftermarket bracelet makers out there..
Try Milano, they make a top quality Italian bracelet.. Hadley Roma makes some cheaper bracelets.... Try The Watch Prince....
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25 August 2007, 10:55 AM
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25 August 2007, 11:32 AM
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What is the end link or lug width?
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25 August 2007, 12:00 PM
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Man you guys ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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25 August 2007, 12:03 PM
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Looks like a proper refinishing would bring it up to par without buying another one. The Air King Date is a pretty rare bird. I'd avoid modifying it if possible
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25 August 2007, 12:09 PM
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25 August 2007, 07:09 PM
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Very interesting watch!
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