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fastfreddie · 6 June 2018, 10:48 PM

Need info on refurb off 18k president bracelet, the strap is 1984date and is in good condition but worn in the joints hence a bit sloppy. Would like it kept as original as possible.

powerfunk · 6 June 2018, 11:10 PM

Michael Young in Hong Kong is basically the guy for this. Classicwatchrepair.com. I've seen a new competitor recently but they don't do 18k

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fastfreddie · 8 June 2018, 07:44 PM

Power funk thanks for your reply, will the restored bracelet still be classed as a Rolex bracelet after refurb if you decide to sell at later date.

uncleluck · 8 June 2018, 08:22 PM

Michael Young will strip the bracelet and the only parts that ‘may’ be replaced would be hidden inside the links but as far as I’ve seen he won’t replace anything unless he has to usually making collars and sleeves to tighten things up. The bracelet will be original still just the hidden pins and structure tightened up so no worries.

Toronto Soup King · 8 June 2018, 08:23 PM

Michael Young makes them new again, they're still genuine Rolex, but restored. You wouldn't sell the bracelet without mentioning this.

I would pay almost as much for a MY-restored-to-new bracelet as I would for a NOS bracelet. >90%, anyway - they're just bracelets, authenticity and condition count more for me than "all original untouched" when it comes to bracelets.

fastfreddie · 14 June 2018, 02:29 AM

Have contacted Micheal Young great to deal with and most reassuring price is about as expected just have to pluck up the courage to post it off also looking for spring bar compressor to avoid scratching the lugs

JnmEaton · 14 June 2018, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by fastfreddie

Have contacted Micheal Young great to deal with and most reassuring price is about as expected just have to pluck up the courage to post it off also looking for spring bar compressor to avoid scratching the lugs

There are several threads on the tool needed. Bergeron I believe is the brand.

Styles Bitchley · 14 June 2018, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fastfreddie

Have contacted Micheal Young great to deal with and most reassuring price is about as expected just have to pluck up the courage to post it off also looking for spring bar compressor to avoid scratching the lugs

You won’t be disappointed. Trust me.

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crowncollection · 14 June 2018, 03:53 PM

As above send it to michael young

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6 June 2018, 10:48 PM	#1
fastfreddie Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: Uk Posts: 164	President 18k bracelet refurb Need info on refurb off 18k president bracelet, the strap is 1984date and is in good condition but worn in the joints hence a bit sloppy. Would like it kept as original as possible.

14 June 2018, 03:53 PM	#9
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	As above send it to michael young Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

6 June 2018, 11:10 PM	#2
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	Michael Young in Hong Kong is basically the guy for this. Classicwatchrepair.com. I've seen a new competitor recently but they don't do 18k Sent from my SM-J727P using Tapatalk

8 June 2018, 07:44 PM	#3
fastfreddie Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: Uk Posts: 164	Power funk thanks for your reply, will the restored bracelet still be classed as a Rolex bracelet after refurb if you decide to sell at later date.

8 June 2018, 08:22 PM	#4
uncleluck "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: England Posts: 518	Michael Young will strip the bracelet and the only parts that ‘may’ be replaced would be hidden inside the links but as far as I’ve seen he won’t replace anything unless he has to usually making collars and sleeves to tighten things up. The bracelet will be original still just the hidden pins and structure tightened up so no worries.

8 June 2018, 08:23 PM	#5
Toronto Soup King "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Pete Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: 1016. Posts: 694	Michael Young makes them new again, they're still genuine Rolex, but restored. You wouldn't sell the bracelet without mentioning this. I would pay almost as much for a MY-restored-to-new bracelet as I would for a NOS bracelet. >90%, anyway - they're just bracelets, authenticity and condition count more for me than "all original untouched" when it comes to bracelets.

14 June 2018, 02:29 AM	#6
fastfreddie Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: Uk Posts: 164	Have contacted Micheal Young great to deal with and most reassuring price is about as expected just have to pluck up the courage to post it off also looking for spring bar compressor to avoid scratching the lugs

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