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jd07251983 · 13 October 2018, 09:42 PM

because then your rolex is no longer original, and is thus worth way less money.

rouxeny · 14 October 2018, 11:28 AM

Also a new bracelet will cost $$$ compared to repair

dbortz · 14 October 2018, 12:47 PM

I understand Michael Young is the gold standard however if the OP wants a US based option I believe Rolliworks might be the best answer. I have not dealt with them personally but have read good reviews, YMMV.

Nordon · 7 June 2020, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seibei

Why not just get a new bracelet? Am I missing something obvious here?

Because a stainless oyster costs $1500 plus Rolex wants the old bracelet. Having a new, unoriginal bracelet will kill the resale value of your timepiece

Nordon · 7 June 2020, 01:04 AM

The pin that connects the last link (for watch body mount) broke on my GMT Master II, Rolex said not repairable and would be $1500 plus surrender of my original bracelet. I told them “va fongoo”, bought a pin, had to do a bit of filing, replaced both sides, and just as good, if not better than original pin (thicker).

Zack1978 · 7 June 2020, 09:17 PM

I was initially very nervous about sending my bracelet to Michael Young in Hong Kong, because I had fears of an international shipping debacle.
With that said, at a certain point you need to trust. He did a wonderful job and I am more than happy with the results. I paid in the neighborhood of $800.00 for my OP bracelet.

sxdcfv · 7 June 2020, 10:25 PM

Does Rolex do a bracelet repair as a service?

Bruno Datejust · 7 June 2020, 10:50 PM

I,m sure there is somebody who does this in the US. Saw some advertising (maybe on fb) some time ago. Maybe also that it can be easily fixed drilling slightly up all pin bores and using thicker pins.

pbubsy · 8 June 2020, 02:38 AM

Rolliworks will rebuild/repair your bracelet. They're fantastic. Had them work on one of mine with great result.

vette boy 52 · 8 June 2020, 03:30 AM

Rolliworks did a great job on my 16753

14 October 2018, 12:47 PM	#33
dbortz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: New Mexico Posts: 6	Rolliworks an option? I understand Michael Young is the gold standard however if the OP wants a US based option I believe Rolliworks might be the best answer. I have not dealt with them personally but have read good reviews, YMMV.

13 October 2018, 09:42 PM	#31
jd07251983 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: michigan Posts: 2	because then your rolex is no longer original, and is thus worth way less money.

14 October 2018, 11:28 AM	#32
rouxeny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Andrew Location: Maui Posts: 686	Also a new bracelet will cost $$$ compared to repair

7 June 2020, 01:04 AM	#35
Nordon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Long Island Posts: 7	The pin that connects the last link (for watch body mount) broke on my GMT Master II, Rolex said not repairable and would be $1500 plus surrender of my original bracelet. I told them “va fongoo”, bought a pin, had to do a bit of filing, replaced both sides, and just as good, if not better than original pin (thicker).

7 June 2020, 09:17 PM	#36
Zack1978 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Posts: 104	I was initially very nervous about sending my bracelet to Michael Young in Hong Kong, because I had fears of an international shipping debacle. With that said, at a certain point you need to trust. He did a wonderful job and I am more than happy with the results. I paid in the neighborhood of $800.00 for my OP bracelet.

7 June 2020, 10:25 PM	#37
sxdcfv Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 342	Does Rolex do a bracelet repair as a service?

7 June 2020, 10:50 PM	#38
Bruno Datejust "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Bruno Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Posts: 327	I,m sure there is somebody who does this in the US. Saw some advertising (maybe on fb) some time ago. Maybe also that it can be easily fixed drilling slightly up all pin bores and using thicker pins.

8 June 2020, 02:38 AM	#39
pbubsy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Pablo Location: In the sand Watch: DSSD Posts: 197	Rolliworks will rebuild/repair your bracelet. They're fantastic. Had them work on one of mine with great result.

8 June 2020, 03:30 AM	#40
vette boy 52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Katy, TX Watch: GMT II-c TT Posts: 773	Rolliworks did a great job on my 16753

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