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Blown Wide Open · 3 July 2007, 11:31 AM

I know there is a guy, or place that will repair a badly stretched jubilee.

This is their father's datejust and it was left to him when his father passed.

For sentiment, he wants the origional bracelet repaired, and not a replacement. Please point me in the right direction.

Thank you in advance.

Patrick

Ronnie Rolex · 3 July 2007, 03:25 PM

http://www.classicwatchparts.com

padi56 · 3 July 2007, 05:26 PM

Yes agree with Ronnie they do some excellent work and Michael Young is very helpful.

Blown Wide Open · 4 July 2007, 09:25 AM

Thank you!!!

Patrick

mike · 4 July 2007, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie Rolex

http://www.classicwatchparts.com

Yep! Great work!

dcm554 · 4 July 2007, 09:28 PM

I know these guys are recommending Micheal Young at Classic Watch repair, but I would not. I sent my TT Datejust to them in Feb. for new crystal, service, polish and a band rebuild. Just got it back 3 weeks ago. The watch looked good until you looked closely. The back case gasket was wrong and protruding out half way around the case. He charged me to relume the dial, which I did not want, but the dial was not relumed. The bezel was new(aftermarket I'm sure), but not charged for. I asked for the case tube and crown to be replaced. That did not happen. The worst part was the band itself. My band was completely worn out when I sent it in, but it came back 6 links short, some of the wrong length gold d-rings on the band and aftermarket links added. Classicwatchparts is sketchy at best and I would avoid them at all cost, especially with any watch that had any real sentimental or monetary value. They are a butcher shop. e-mail me if you would like some more info. Chris

Lol-x · 4 July 2007, 10:00 PM

Wow Chris, that is surprising after having previously heard good reports.
Are you in the process of seeking redress?
Iv'e never dealt with the company so I have no idea, maybe I need to have some second thoughts.

mike · 4 July 2007, 10:20 PM

I to am suprised. Though I've never had any watch repair work done, I had great luck with a bracelet repair. Good to here another side though. No such thing as to much information when it comes to spending your money!

padi56 · 4 July 2007, 11:12 PM

Yes myself only had a bracelet repair and they done a excellent job, but like life nothing is perfect all the time.

Ronnie Rolex · 5 July 2007, 02:12 AM

Chris,

Let us know if you are able to obtain redress to your satisfaction. I was considering sending my bracelets to them when required and would have sent the watch too if not for your post. Perhaps they are only good for bracelet repair although you had problems with that too.

Alex Stylianou · 5 July 2007, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcm554

I know these guys are recommending Micheal Young at Classic Watch repair, but I would not. I sent my TT Datejust to them in Feb. for new crystal, service, polish and a band rebuild. Just got it back 3 weeks ago. The watch looked good until you looked closely. The back case gasket was wrong and protruding out half way around the case. He charged me to relume the dial, which I did not want, but the dial was not relumed. The bezel was new(aftermarket I'm sure), but not charged for. I asked for the case tube and crown to be replaced. That did not happen. The worst part was the band itself. My band was completely worn out when I sent it in, but it came back 6 links short, some of the wrong length gold d-rings on the band and aftermarket links added. Classicwatchparts is sketchy at best and I would avoid them at all cost, especially with any watch that had any real sentimental or monetary value. They are a butcher shop. e-mail me if you would like some more info. Chris

PHEEW !! , Thanks For That Post , I was about to send my vintage DJ There !!

dcm554 · 5 July 2007, 07:56 AM

This was my first vintage Rolex restoration and maybe my last. I informed Micheal of the problem with the watch head early last week but have had no reply. As I metioned, the refinish/polish on the case was nice but the watchmaking skills left a lot to be desired. I suggested to Micheal several times over the 4+ months to use an aftermarket TT band if a "donor" band could not be found. I would up with a "frankenband" for more than the cost of aftermarket plus I had to buy 4 extra links. Not to bore you guys with the details. Classic Watch was highly recommended here and on TimeZone but I had a very dissapointing experience. Chris

3 July 2007, 11:31 AM	#1
Blown Wide Open "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Patrick Location: Pennsylvania Watch: All with a crown. Posts: 504	Jubilee Bracelet repair? I know there is a guy, or place that will repair a badly stretched jubilee. This is their father's datejust and it was left to him when his father passed. For sentiment, he wants the origional bracelet repaired, and not a replacement. Please point me in the right direction. Thank you in advance. Patrick __________________ "I wouldn't be part of any club that would have me as a member." Instagram: El_Diablo_Rosso

3 July 2007, 05:26 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,042	Yes agree with Ronnie they do some excellent work and Michael Young is very helpful. __________________ 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

4 July 2007, 09:25 AM	#4
Blown Wide Open "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Patrick Location: Pennsylvania Watch: All with a crown. Posts: 504	Thank you!!! Patrick __________________ "I wouldn't be part of any club that would have me as a member." Instagram: El_Diablo_Rosso

4 July 2007, 09:28 PM	#6
dcm554 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 55	Classic Watch Parts I know these guys are recommending Micheal Young at Classic Watch repair, but I would not. I sent my TT Datejust to them in Feb. for new crystal, service, polish and a band rebuild. Just got it back 3 weeks ago. The watch looked good until you looked closely. The back case gasket was wrong and protruding out half way around the case. He charged me to relume the dial, which I did not want, but the dial was not relumed. The bezel was new(aftermarket I'm sure), but not charged for. I asked for the case tube and crown to be replaced. That did not happen. The worst part was the band itself. My band was completely worn out when I sent it in, but it came back 6 links short, some of the wrong length gold d-rings on the band and aftermarket links added. Classicwatchparts is sketchy at best and I would avoid them at all cost, especially with any watch that had any real sentimental or monetary value. They are a butcher shop. e-mail me if you would like some more info. Chris

4 July 2007, 11:12 PM	#9
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,042	Yes myself only had a bracelet repair and they done a excellent job, but like life nothing is perfect all the time. __________________ 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

3 July 2007, 03:25 PM	#2
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	http://www.classicwatchparts.com

4 July 2007, 10:00 PM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,564	Wow Chris, that is surprising after having previously heard good reports. Are you in the process of seeking redress? Iv'e never dealt with the company so I have no idea, maybe I need to have some second thoughts.

4 July 2007, 10:20 PM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I to am suprised. Though I've never had any watch repair work done, I had great luck with a bracelet repair. Good to here another side though. No such thing as to much information when it comes to spending your money!

5 July 2007, 02:12 AM	#10
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	Chris, Let us know if you are able to obtain redress to your satisfaction. I was considering sending my bracelets to them when required and would have sent the watch too if not for your post. Perhaps they are only good for bracelet repair although you had problems with that too.

5 July 2007, 07:56 AM	#12
dcm554 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 55	Bracelet Repair This was my first vintage Rolex restoration and maybe my last. I informed Micheal of the problem with the watch head early last week but have had no reply. As I metioned, the refinish/polish on the case was nice but the watchmaking skills left a lot to be desired. I suggested to Micheal several times over the 4+ months to use an aftermarket TT band if a "donor" band could not be found. I would up with a "frankenband" for more than the cost of aftermarket plus I had to buy 4 extra links. Not to bore you guys with the details. Classic Watch was highly recommended here and on TimeZone but I had a very dissapointing experience. Chris

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