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6 July 2021, 02:16 AM
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Jubilee stretch
The 16013 Datejust I spoke about last week has arrived, its beautiful with its bark textured bracelet (on the steel links) but has a stretched out bracelet.
Its a JB US version I believe and I seem to be struggling here in the UK getting it refurbished at a sensible cost. Can anyone in the UK assist me on this ?., |
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6 July 2021, 02:25 AM
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What sort of price range are you being quoted?
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6 July 2021, 02:34 AM
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prices quoted between £475 and £1100 (Plus vat)
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6 July 2021, 02:52 AM
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You might get it done a little cheaper if you ship it to the US, but not by much. 500 quid for a bracelet refurb doesn’t seem outrageous if they’re reputable and fast. |
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6 July 2021, 04:07 AM
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7 July 2021, 01:20 AM
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Michael Young is the go to bracelet guy. Don't be put off by sending it to Hong Kong, its no big deal and he does great work. I've had two done by him
 http://www.classicwatchrepair.com/
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7 July 2021, 08:53 PM
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London Watch Repairs in Hatton Garden quoted me £225 yesterday for a GMT jubilee bracelet, can pm you Bens number if you like?
1 week turnaround he said |
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7 July 2021, 10:21 PM
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These are the people I've heard the most recommendations for https://thewatchdealer.co.uk/ Post back with details of who you go for - I'll need their services in time! |
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7 July 2021, 11:19 PM
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Did this include VAT and shipping? If so, that’s pretty competitive. I’d be interested in what’s included in this. How bad was your bracelet? Welding required or just pins? Any examples of their work? |
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7 July 2021, 11:51 PM
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A bark bracelet on a DateJust?
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8 July 2021, 12:01 AM
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… on the “steel links” too. Would love to see a picture 
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8 July 2021, 12:07 AM
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If you believe to have a rare bracelet don't be dumb and go with the cheapest option, go reputable.
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8 July 2021, 12:16 AM
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Not in the UK but in Germany. Goldschmiede Beste in Winterberg. Arguably the best in the business imho. 
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8 July 2021, 12:33 AM
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remember it wil be quite a lot shorter after refurb.
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8 July 2021, 06:04 AM
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I can only comment on their servicing as they did my Audemars Piguet ROO last month, seemed excellent and very good polish job when many say nobody but AP can do that properly, Ben certainly did a very well at a reasonable price and 2 week turnaround |
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8 July 2021, 06:28 AM
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12 July 2021, 07:46 PM
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