Oyster bracelet

[Bulldogs718]

good evening , I have a 2009 two-tone submariner which I would like to have serviced that I had originally purchased brand new in tournoe. my question is if I would like to purchase a new bracelet because mine is a bit stretched as I do wear my watch every day and I have never had it serviced in 10 years would they give me credit for my current bracelet and how much would it be?

[offrdmania]

It would be a whole lot cheaper to have your existing bracelet refurbished. For about $250-300 it will come back to you and essentially look and feel brand new. Rolliworks in San Francisco is a safe bet for a rebuild. It will only take them a couple weeks to complete.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=618472

[Bulldogs718]

I mean i would personally prefer to purchase a new one as i do miss the feeling; i recall when im in the operating room I really do miss that farm feeling as a pose to the loose and saggy links as i have now.

[Bulldogs718]

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[Chute]

I’d recommend you send the head only to Rolex for service and get a quote for a new bracelet with the service.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by Bulldogs718

good evening , I have a 2009 two-tone submariner which I would like to have serviced that I had originally purchased brand new in tournoe. my question is if I would like to purchase a new bracelet because mine is a bit stretched as I do wear my watch every day and I have never had it serviced in 10 years would they give me credit for my current bracelet and how much would it be?

They would take your bracelet in trade for a new one. You won't like the price though. Figure around 5K or so maybe a bit more. Much cheaper to have your original restored

[Bulldogs718]

5k wow! i paid only 9600 brand new back in 2009 thats almost the proce of a brand new watch.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by Bulldogs718

5k wow! i paid only 9600 brand new back in 2009 thats almost the proce of a brand new watch.

Yes! Not cheap. Much more logical to have your current bracelet restored. There is a guy on the forum here out in S.F. that can restore your bracelet. For hundreds instead of thousands

[Hub6152]

My Oyster bracelet cost me about $1k a year ago. But that was steel only and the non flip lock type stamped clasp. That was on an exchange basis.

[extra260]

+1 for rolliworks in SF . They restored a 1980’s jubilee bracelet for me and it turned out amazing

[Seibei]

It is NOT 5k for a steel bracelet.

[mgsooner]

Originally Posted by Seibei

It is NOT 5k for a steel bracelet.

Two tone Sub denotes not an all steel bracelet, yes?

[Seibei]

Originally Posted by mgsooner

Two tone Sub denotes not an all steel bracelet, yes?

Ok, in that case 5k is quite possible I guess. Apologies for bad reading. Thanks

If it is that much I guess the OP should restore it if possible. Sinking 5k into that does not seem cost effective.

[BisonHead]

Send the complete watch to Rolliworks, service and bracelet repair.

Or send head to RSC and bracelet alone to Rolliworks.

[bluered]

Snug up the bracelet .I have a 2008 worn every day not much stretch at all but I wear in snug keep it clean.

[abozz]

May be the best option to recreate the feeling of a new watch is to sell yout sub and buy a new one. Do not be a lot of more money.

[Bulldogs718]

so i found out from my ad today how much it would cost; my bracelet plus 2175 for a oem new one from rolex. thats not bad. i will drop it off for service tomorrow

[familyguy]

Originally Posted by Bulldogs718

so i found out from my ad today how much it would cost; my bracelet plus 2175 for a oem new one from rolex. thats not bad. i will drop it off for service tomorrow

Not as bad as some of the other estimates in this thread. Can I see a pic of the bracelet? I want to know what mine will look like in 10 years.

[Bulldogs718]

sure; im new to this forum; oerhaps you can tell me how i can upload picutures from my iphone

[77T]

Originally Posted by Bulldogs718

sure; im new to this forum; oerhaps you can tell me how i can upload picutures from my iphone

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[Joesan]

I have a question regards to the bracelet. I#m in the process of getting a Rolex DJ 36mm and I never liked the steel bracelet's as I prefer to swap the bracelet with a leather one! So my questions are:

1. Can I sell the steel bracelet? I will use the DJ on a leather strap from day 1.

2. What problems could arise if I sell the steel bracelet and then after 10 years, send my watch for service at Rolex?

[abozz]

Please post a pictures, would be the first picture of a new oyster barcelet glidelock stretched and I´m very curious!

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by abozz

Please post a pictures, would be the first picture of a new oyster barcelet glidelock stretched and I´m very curious!

2009 TT sub would be a hollow link bracelet and stamped clasp

[Bulldogs718]

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[Tseg]

My 2014 BLNR bracelet was rock solid when new, but first time in years I checked and is now experiencing slight droop. Man, is it comfortable.

[Mick006]

Looks awefully nice to me. Prob just needs screws.

[abozz]

Send it to Rolliworks

[Bulldogs718]

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[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by Bulldogs718

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That is not even close to being worn out. When you see scalloping of the gold center links and the pins are visible, then it is worn. I see no need to spend 2K+ for a new bracelet to replace that.