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safety171 · 23 August 2018, 10:53 PM

Hi all
Anybody IS OR KNOWS a Rolex specialist repairer that can deal with a worn clasp and bracelet on Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual datejust, 18ct gold model 69318, currently 30318. Rolex quoted £10K for a replacement bracelet.
Many thanks, Karina

MorningTundra · 23 August 2018, 11:21 PM

Poll/Feeler - Bracelet repair done in USA... Needed?
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sha...6&share_type=t

Have you seen this thread?

~US$390...

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ThatExplorer · 25 August 2018, 02:48 PM

I assume you’re referring to a stretched bracelet? Also what is wrong with the clasp? Rolex won’t fix a bracelet or clasp due to being worn out, but there are quite a few people/ companies that will work and actually fix stretched and worn ones. Anyone know the name of the guy in Tokyo/ HongKong (I know that’s a scary thing to think of)...

ThatExplorer · 25 August 2018, 02:50 PM

Nvm cant post links yet, lol but his name is michael-young.

ROLLiWORKS · 25 August 2018, 03:16 PM

Typically work runs 600-800 but photos will help us determine how much work is needed.

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ROLLiWORKS · 25 August 2018, 03:17 PM

Mike@rolliworks.com

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safety171 · 25 August 2018, 04:47 PM

Thanks for this. Young replied that he has no time and anyway I would not send the watch across the globe. K

ROLLiWORKS · 25 August 2018, 04:49 PM

We’re in San Francisco

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SearChart · 25 August 2018, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLLiWORKS

Mike@rolliworks.com

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Hey Mike, do you just replace the worn pins or do you laser all the worn out links as well?
Results look good!

Etschell · 25 August 2018, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Hey Mike, do you just replace the worn pins or do you laser all the worn out links as well?
Results look good!

i would like to know as well. us option instead of having to send to hong kong.

ROLLiWORKS · 26 August 2018, 03:43 PM

Heavy goldsmith work required for President bands. New gold rods and often gold tubes to repair the center links where the holes become oval shape. But yes the links and pins generally need repair. A lot of the older bands are hollow so laser welding isn't always possible. Rotary tool and oxygen torch for 90% of the work. The laser welding in gold fill wire is great for filling in small imperfections in the final finishing stages.

Not nearly as work friendly as steel or two tone bands.

ROLLiWORKS · 26 August 2018, 03:50 PM

Gold rods used to rebuild solid gold Rolex bracelets

Gold dust. The byproduct of repair work.

A quick snapshot of the sides of the bracelet part way through the work process

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ROLLiWORKS · 26 August 2018, 03:54 PM

We polished up a small part of the bracelet to get this fun photo. The contrast from the course goldsmith work to the final finish work is striking. Notice the color of the bracelet changes significantly after polish.

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ROLLiWORKS · 26 August 2018, 06:15 PM

More gold rods and tubes

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SearChart · 26 August 2018, 08:28 PM

Very intriguing work, it definitely takes more TLC than I thought it would. Well done

Bigblu10 · 27 August 2018, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Very intriguing work, it definitely takes more TLC than I thought it would. Well done

No doubt very tedious and time consuming work. They were first only fixing ss bracelets. Glad to see they are doing 18K gold restorations now. There has to be tons of worn out 18K president and other gold bracelets out there and folks who just can't afford to shell out 15K USD to Rolex for a new gold bracelet.

Frank80 · 27 August 2018, 03:46 AM

Amazing work!

ROLLiWORKS · 27 August 2018, 08:40 AM

Here’s a better shot of the gold rods and tubes showing the different diameters needed.

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turbineboy · 28 August 2018, 02:10 PM

Helpful post. Thanks so much for the info.
I will be contacting shortly.

Gtecko · 29 August 2018, 06:08 AM

amazing thread !!! Will be following and contact you as well :)

23 August 2018, 10:53 PM	#1
safety171 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Newmarket Posts: 6	Oyster Perpetual clasp and bracelet worn out. Hi all Anybody IS OR KNOWS a Rolex specialist repairer that can deal with a worn clasp and bracelet on Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual datejust, 18ct gold model 69318, currently 30318. Rolex quoted £10K for a replacement bracelet. Many thanks, Karina

23 August 2018, 11:21 PM	#2
MorningTundra "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Morningtundra Location: USA, UK & HKG Posts: 1,038	Oyster Perpetual clasp and bracelet worn out. Poll/Feeler - Bracelet repair done in USA... Needed? https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sha...6&share_type=t Have you seen this thread? ~US$390... Sent from my cracked, broken hand wound phone. IG @morning_tundra

25 August 2018, 02:48 PM	#3
ThatExplorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Cory Location: US Watch: 114060 Posts: 652	I assume you’re referring to a stretched bracelet? Also what is wrong with the clasp? Rolex won’t fix a bracelet or clasp due to being worn out, but there are quite a few people/ companies that will work and actually fix stretched and worn ones. Anyone know the name of the guy in Tokyo/ HongKong (I know that’s a scary thing to think of)...

25 August 2018, 02:50 PM	#4
ThatExplorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Cory Location: US Watch: 114060 Posts: 652	Nvm cant post links yet, lol but his name is michael-young.

25 August 2018, 03:16 PM	#5
ROLLiWORKS "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Michael H Posts: 964	Typically work runs 600-800 but photos will help us determine how much work is needed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 August 2018, 03:17 PM	#6
ROLLiWORKS "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Michael H Posts: 964	Mike@rolliworks.com Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 August 2018, 04:47 PM	#7
safety171 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Newmarket Posts: 6	Thanks for this. Young replied that he has no time and anyway I would not send the watch across the globe. K

25 August 2018, 04:49 PM	#8
ROLLiWORKS "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Michael H Posts: 964	We’re in San Francisco Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 August 2018, 03:43 PM	#11
ROLLiWORKS "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Michael H Posts: 964	Heavy goldsmith work required for President bands. New gold rods and often gold tubes to repair the center links where the holes become oval shape. But yes the links and pins generally need repair. A lot of the older bands are hollow so laser welding isn't always possible. Rotary tool and oxygen torch for 90% of the work. The laser welding in gold fill wire is great for filling in small imperfections in the final finishing stages. Not nearly as work friendly as steel or two tone bands.

26 August 2018, 03:50 PM	#12
ROLLiWORKS "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Michael H Posts: 964	Gold rods used to rebuild solid gold Rolex bracelets Gold dust. The byproduct of repair work. A quick snapshot of the sides of the bracelet part way through the work process Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 August 2018, 03:54 PM	#13
ROLLiWORKS "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Michael H Posts: 964	We polished up a small part of the bracelet to get this fun photo. The contrast from the course goldsmith work to the final finish work is striking. Notice the color of the bracelet changes significantly after polish. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 August 2018, 06:15 PM	#14
ROLLiWORKS "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Michael H Posts: 964	More gold rods and tubes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 August 2018, 03:46 AM	#17
Frank80 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: St.PeteBeach, FL Watch: u talkin' bout Posts: 90	Amazing work!

27 August 2018, 08:40 AM	#18
ROLLiWORKS "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Michael H Posts: 964	Here’s a better shot of the gold rods and tubes showing the different diameters needed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 August 2018, 02:10 PM	#19
turbineboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: Angelus, AP, Breit Posts: 121	Helpful post. Thanks so much for the info. I will be contacting shortly.

29 August 2018, 06:08 AM	#20
Gtecko "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Halifax Posts: 518	amazing thread !!! Will be following and contact you as well :)

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