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aquajoe · 3 October 2013, 07:45 AM

Guys, I have a buddy here that I work with that has an original root beer, daily wearer. This bracelet is beyond stretched. Yesterday, one of the severely worn gold links broke through. He does not want a new bracelet. Is there someone that can repair it? Looks like y'all have had success sending stuff to Michael Young. Can he do two-tones? Do y'all have contact info for him? I tried searching but couldn't find it (maybe I'm a little retarded though - LOL).

GeoGio Greece · 3 October 2013, 07:50 AM

A mericle that it still functions !!

Paul · 3 October 2013, 08:06 AM

Here's his page re. bracelet services and prices.
Navigate around from there and you'll find his contact details

http://www.classicwatchparts.com/index.php?c=2&p=band

aquajoe · 3 October 2013, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul

Here's his page re. bracelet services and prices.
Navigate around from there and you'll find his contact details

http://www.classicwatchparts.com/index.php?c=2&p=band

Thanks Paul

aquajoe · 3 October 2013, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

A mericle that it still functions !!

I know. It's been serviced twice in its life (1977) and it's within COSC. go figure. Haha

TimeToGo · 3 October 2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul

Here's his page re. bracelet services and prices.
Navigate around from there and you'll find his contact details

http://www.classicwatchparts.com/index.php?c=2&p=band

As good as it gets!

CrownMe · 3 October 2013, 09:12 AM

holy crap i had no idea how inexpensive it is to have this work done. thats great. thanks for the info

JustinK · 3 October 2013, 11:32 AM

I would contact MY and send pictures before sending to make sure he can restore it if it's that far gone.

Invest $20 in a NATO band to wear it while MY restores the bracelet. It will probably take 4-6 weeks but he does good work!

cop414 · 3 October 2013, 12:33 PM

Now that gentelmen is what you would call bracelet stretch. OP make sure that you let us know how this all turns out. If MY can fix that he can fix anything!

aquajoe · 3 October 2013, 01:08 PM

Will do Tim. I'll see if I can't some more pics also. It really is a cool watch.

crowncollection · 3 October 2013, 05:57 PM

My can fix it

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cop414 · 3 October 2013, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by aquajoe

Will do Tim. I'll see if I can't some more pics also. It really is a cool watch.

I agree, I love the nipple dial. That watch has been worn for decades exactly as it should have been. Good for your friend, I hope that you are able to help him out, keep us posted.

AzPaul · 3 October 2013, 10:44 PM

Your friend should know that the restored bracelet is going to be a few links shorter in length when it returns. Not that any links will actually be missing but that the process of tightening up the bracelet will leave it shorter than it is in its current, stretched out, condition. If your friend has no extra original links, he may want to discuss that with Mr Young ahead of time and have him add the extra length there in Hong Kong before shipping the finished product back home.

tedscott3 · 4 October 2013, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

Your friend should know that the restored bracelet is going to be a few links shorter in length when it returns. Not that any links will actually be missing but that the process of tightening up the bracelet will leave it shorter than it is in its current, stretched out, condition. If your friend has no extra original links, he may want to discuss that with Mr Young ahead of time and have him add the extra length there in Hong Kong before shipping the finished product back home.

Good advice for everyone sending stretched bracelets to MY.

timnik · 4 October 2013, 03:18 AM

Very good advice!

This happened to my oval linked Jubilee bracelet and I had a difficult task of finding extra links.

MY did an excellent job and I've just posted my 62510h to him.

jolimont · 6 October 2013, 02:44 PM

Let him know you're from the rolexforums

3 October 2013, 07:45 AM	#1
aquajoe Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: Texas Posts: 107	Bracelet Reconditioning Guys, I have a buddy here that I work with that has an original root beer, daily wearer. This bracelet is beyond stretched. Yesterday, one of the severely worn gold links broke through. He does not want a new bracelet. Is there someone that can repair it? Looks like y'all have had success sending stuff to Michael Young. Can he do two-tones? Do y'all have contact info for him? I tried searching but couldn't find it (maybe I'm a little retarded though - LOL).

3 October 2013, 07:50 AM	#2
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	A mericle that it still functions !! __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

3 October 2013, 08:06 AM	#3
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	Yes. Michael Young does restore two-tone bracelets ... Here's his page re. bracelet services and prices. Navigate around from there and you'll find his contact details http://www.classicwatchparts.com/index.php?c=2&p=band

3 October 2013, 12:33 PM	#9
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,137	Now that gentelmen is what you would call bracelet stretch. OP make sure that you let us know how this all turns out. If MY can fix that he can fix anything! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

3 October 2013, 05:57 PM	#11
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	My can fix it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free __________________ watches many

3 October 2013, 09:12 AM	#7
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	holy crap i had no idea how inexpensive it is to have this work done. thats great. thanks for the info

3 October 2013, 11:32 AM	#8
JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,064	I would contact MY and send pictures before sending to make sure he can restore it if it's that far gone. Invest $20 in a NATO band to wear it while MY restores the bracelet. It will probably take 4-6 weeks but he does good work!

3 October 2013, 01:08 PM	#10
aquajoe Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: Texas Posts: 107	Will do Tim. I'll see if I can't some more pics also. It really is a cool watch.

3 October 2013, 10:44 PM	#13
AzPaul 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,781	Your friend should know that the restored bracelet is going to be a few links shorter in length when it returns. Not that any links will actually be missing but that the process of tightening up the bracelet will leave it shorter than it is in its current, stretched out, condition. If your friend has no extra original links, he may want to discuss that with Mr Young ahead of time and have him add the extra length there in Hong Kong before shipping the finished product back home. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

4 October 2013, 03:18 AM	#15
timnik "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 120	Very good advice! This happened to my oval linked Jubilee bracelet and I had a difficult task of finding extra links. MY did an excellent job and I've just posted my 62510h to him.

6 October 2013, 02:44 PM	#16
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	Let him know you're from the rolexforums

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