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Ray in Kingwood · 25 August 2007, 09:52 AM

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?

dubyatf · 25 August 2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray in Kingwood

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?

I'm sure someone else will chime in... I just wanted to say that's a great looking watch you have there!

USMCsilver · 25 August 2007, 10:31 AM

eBay!

Just watch out for fakes.

Ray in Kingwood · 25 August 2007, 10:34 AM

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...

USMCsilver · 25 August 2007, 10:36 AM

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!

Paulie · 25 August 2007, 10:37 AM

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.

Tombstone · 25 August 2007, 10:43 AM

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.

mike · 25 August 2007, 10:45 AM

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.

Ray in Kingwood · 25 August 2007, 10:48 AM

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....

;)

Floridadogg · 25 August 2007, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray in Kingwood

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?

Call Hess Fine Arts, ST Petersburg, FL 727-896-4278

Ray in Kingwood · 25 August 2007, 10:53 AM

Hey thanks tombstone....I will defiantly be giving them a call......

Tools · 25 August 2007, 10:54 AM

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....

mike · 25 August 2007, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray in Kingwood

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....

;)

Yep! Replacing the acryllic crystal is part of the service. Over time acryllic can develop stress cracks allowing moisture to enter.

roadcarver · 25 August 2007, 11:32 AM

What is the end link or lug width?

Ray in Kingwood · 25 August 2007, 12:00 PM

Man you guys ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rawhyde · 25 August 2007, 12:03 PM

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

Rawhyde

BLSampson · 25 August 2007, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

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.

I just took in a 40 year old GMT Pepsi to the San Francisco RSC and they are servicing it.

SPACE-DWELLER · 25 August 2007, 07:09 PM

Very interesting watch!

25 August 2007, 09:52 AM	#1
Ray in Kingwood Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kingwood Texas Posts: 35	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?

25 August 2007, 10:31 AM	#3
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	eBay! Just watch out for fakes. __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

25 August 2007, 10:36 AM	#5
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	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! __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

25 August 2007, 10:37 AM	#6
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	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. __________________

25 August 2007, 11:32 AM	#14
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	What is the end link or lug width? __________________ I'm just a cook...

25 August 2007, 10:34 AM	#4
Ray in Kingwood Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kingwood Texas Posts: 35	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...

25 August 2007, 10:43 AM	#7
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	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.

25 August 2007, 10:45 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	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.

25 August 2007, 10:48 AM	#9
Ray in Kingwood Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kingwood Texas Posts: 35	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.... ;)

25 August 2007, 10:53 AM	#11
Ray in Kingwood Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kingwood Texas Posts: 35	Hey thanks tombstone....I will defiantly be giving them a call......

25 August 2007, 10:54 AM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	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....

25 August 2007, 12:00 PM	#15
Ray in Kingwood Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kingwood Texas Posts: 35	Man you guys ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

25 August 2007, 12:03 PM	#16
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	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 Rawhyde

25 August 2007, 07:09 PM	#18
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Very interesting watch! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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