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Czechman · 21 October 2012, 09:26 PM

Before we get started here I am not talking about counterfeit parts!

My jubilee bracelet is shot and I want to replace it with an oyster bracelet but at this time I can't afford a genuine Rolex and used ones for reasonable prices are usually very used, if you know what I mean.

So, I'm considering an aftermarket bracelet until I either find a GOOD used one or can afford a new one from Rolex, and was wondering if anyone could help steer me toward a place that sells quality aftermarket parts. There are a LOT of places selling and it's hard to know the quality of their goods.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

padi56 · 21 October 2012, 09:37 PM

There are many retailers on the net that sell quality aftermarket oyster/Jubilee type bracelets. And many are on par with the Rolex bracelets. Main difference most are made from 316L S.Steel which in the real world has little difference over the 904L.And as long as they are not made to deceive with the Rolex branding myself have not got any problem with said parts.

Jackxv · 21 October 2012, 10:54 PM

Your bracelet can allways be repaired.

Also the other option is to buy a used but not broken jubilee and have it rebuild by MY.

Jack

watch watcher · 21 October 2012, 10:56 PM

I have not bought an a/m Jubilee, but when I was at my local jeweler, I had a look at their bracelet rack and was stunned at how good their "Rolex style" Jubilee bracelet looked (TT).
Now the question is how it would hold up over time. I would lower my expectations.

slcbbrown · 21 October 2012, 11:51 PM

I have bought a couple ss bracelets for non-Rolex watches, over the years, and have been impressed with the quality both times. I don't like the idea of gold plate, so haven't bought one, but the ones I've seen are pretty good looking. You can find piles of bracelets on ebay, and I'm not sure whether or not there is much difference in quality. I have usually bought a Hadley Roma just because that's a brand I know. You might try strappedfortime's site. They have decent pictures. $50-$60 is about the price.

Czechman · 22 October 2012, 12:17 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. I appreciate the help.

sicbbrown, Strapped For Time only has one oyster bracelet and it's for a dive watch with the hidden expansion link. Thanks for the suggestion anyway!

Anyone else have a suggestion on where to buy?

Tools · 22 October 2012, 01:56 AM

Qualitytime.net, owned by the author of "The Rolex Report" offers a couple of different tpes of aftermarket bracelets..

Micha · 22 October 2012, 02:28 AM

I am wearing my 1675 on a vintage brown leather strap........

Czechman · 22 October 2012, 03:08 AM

Argh! Quality Time has exactly what I'm looking for but all of their steel bracelets are out of stock...

Tools · 22 October 2012, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Czechman

Argh! Quality Time has exactly what I'm looking for but all of their steel bracelets are out of stock...

I got that url wrong.. It's Qualitytyme.net but I guess that you found it..

Czechman · 22 October 2012, 05:08 AM

Yea I found it, gotta' love that Google thing. Then I discovered that I had them bookmarked years ago.

21 October 2012, 09:26 PM	#1
Czechman "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Watch: See my signature Posts: 1,189	Aftermarket parts Before we get started here I am not talking about counterfeit parts! My jubilee bracelet is shot and I want to replace it with an oyster bracelet but at this time I can't afford a genuine Rolex and used ones for reasonable prices are usually very used, if you know what I mean. So, I'm considering an aftermarket bracelet until I either find a GOOD used one or can afford a new one from Rolex, and was wondering if anyone could help steer me toward a place that sells quality aftermarket parts. There are a LOT of places selling and it's hard to know the quality of their goods. Any help is greatly appreciated. __________________ "Woody and Jen say hey from North Kakalaki" 19019, 19018x3, 17000x2, 16570x2, 16220, 5700, 1501, 6564, 16030, 16710, 16610

21 October 2012, 09:37 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,033	There are many retailers on the net that sell quality aftermarket oyster/Jubilee type bracelets. And many are on par with the Rolex bracelets. Main difference most are made from 316L S.Steel which in the real world has little difference over the 904L.And as long as they are not made to deceive with the Rolex branding myself have not got any problem with said parts. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

21 October 2012, 10:54 PM	#3
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	Your bracelet can allways be repaired. Also the other option is to buy a used but not broken jubilee and have it rebuild by MY. Jack __________________ If it's to vintage to wear...it's worthless Wear the crown like ik should be , don't pamper it

21 October 2012, 11:51 PM	#5
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	I have bought a couple ss bracelets for non-Rolex watches, over the years, and have been impressed with the quality both times. I don't like the idea of gold plate, so haven't bought one, but the ones I've seen are pretty good looking. You can find piles of bracelets on ebay, and I'm not sure whether or not there is much difference in quality. I have usually bought a Hadley Roma just because that's a brand I know. You might try strappedfortime's site. They have decent pictures. $50-$60 is about the price. Last edited by slcbbrown; 21 October 2012 at 11:52 PM.. Reason: spellig

22 October 2012, 12:17 AM	#6
Czechman "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Watch: See my signature Posts: 1,189	Thanks for the suggestions. I appreciate the help. sicbbrown, Strapped For Time only has one oyster bracelet and it's for a dive watch with the hidden expansion link. Thanks for the suggestion anyway! Anyone else have a suggestion on where to buy? __________________ "Woody and Jen say hey from North Kakalaki" 19019, 19018x3, 17000x2, 16570x2, 16220, 5700, 1501, 6564, 16030, 16710, 16610

21 October 2012, 10:56 PM	#4
watch watcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ME Watch: Vintages Posts: 565	I have not bought an a/m Jubilee, but when I was at my local jeweler, I had a look at their bracelet rack and was stunned at how good their "Rolex style" Jubilee bracelet looked (TT). Now the question is how it would hold up over time. I would lower my expectations.

22 October 2012, 01:56 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	Qualitytime.net, owned by the author of "The Rolex Report" offers a couple of different tpes of aftermarket bracelets.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

22 October 2012, 02:28 AM	#8
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	I am wearing my 1675 on a vintage brown leather strap........ __________________ life is good

22 October 2012, 03:08 AM	#9
Czechman "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Watch: See my signature Posts: 1,189	Argh! Quality Time has exactly what I'm looking for but all of their steel bracelets are out of stock... __________________ "Woody and Jen say hey from North Kakalaki" 19019, 19018x3, 17000x2, 16570x2, 16220, 5700, 1501, 6564, 16030, 16710, 16610

22 October 2012, 05:08 AM	#11
Czechman "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Watch: See my signature Posts: 1,189	Yea I found it, gotta' love that Google thing. Then I discovered that I had them bookmarked years ago. __________________ "Woody and Jen say hey from North Kakalaki" 19019, 19018x3, 17000x2, 16570x2, 16220, 5700, 1501, 6564, 16030, 16710, 16610

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