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rmcarlton · 8 February 2023, 11:34 PM

My Kermit's bracelet is showing it's age and signs of stretch. Does anyone know the most efficient way to buy a replacement or a quality aftermarket option? Many thanks in advance.

diver2012 · 8 February 2023, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rmcarlton

My Kermit's bracelet is showing it's age and signs of stretch. Does anyone know the most efficient way to buy a replacement or a quality aftermarket option? Many thanks in advance.

Why on earth would you get an aftermarket bracelet?

Just ask RSC to replace it - job done.

bullies · 8 February 2023, 11:52 PM

You can look here for a replacement.
Maybe "upgrade" to the glidelock/solid link bracelet...
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=891364

robinmgb · 8 February 2023, 11:59 PM

I’d just have it re pinned and tightened, plenty of specialists offering the service, much cheaper and you keep the original bracelet

Cleveland Rocks · 9 February 2023, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rmcarlton

My Kermit's bracelet is showing it's age and signs of stretch. Does anyone know the most efficient way to buy a replacement or a quality aftermarket option? Many thanks in advance.

Depending on your location, either order a new one through an AD or contact RSC. Definitely don’t go aftermarket.

Driver8 · 9 February 2023, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by diver2012

Why on earth would you get an aftermarket bracelet?

Just ask RSC to replace it - job done.

This ^ would be my first choice.

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Originally Posted by robinmgb

I’d just have it re pinned and tightened, plenty of specialists offering the service, much cheaper and you keep the original bracelet

Followed by this ^ as a close second.

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Originally Posted by bullies

You can look here for a replacement.
Maybe "upgrade" to the glidelock/solid link bracelet.

And this ^ is great if you aren't bothered about originality and just want the best bracelet option out there.

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Originally Posted by rmcarlton

...or a quality aftermarket option.

But this ^ is the absolute LAST thing I'd do.

Black Bay Dan · 9 February 2023, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rmcarlton

My Kermit's bracelet is showing it's age and signs of stretch. Does anyone know the most efficient way to buy a replacement or a quality aftermarket option? Many thanks in advance.

Michael Young in Hong Kong. He restored a very stretched Oyster Bracelet from a 1016, which I sold recently as mint condition on eBay for a really good price, such was the quality of his work. Bracelet looked brand new when I got it back from Michael.

Dan

tifosi · 9 February 2023, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Driver8

This ^ would be my first choice.

Followed by this ^ as a close second.

And this ^ is great if you aren't bothered about originality and just want the best bracelet option out there.

But this ^ is the absolute LAST thing I'd do.

You just saved me so much typing!

Newt · 9 February 2023, 01:10 AM

I bought a glide lock bracelet (97200) for mine and it. Is. AMAZING

Tools · 9 February 2023, 01:30 AM

I didn't think that anybody wore a Kermit enough to ever wear the bracelet enough to get "stretch".

The micro adjustment in the clasp should be enough to correct most wear encountered except in very rare cases.

A new 93250 bracelet is around 2,000 bucks through any AD or an RSC. Alternatively, the worn pins can be replaced by one of the bracelet specialist shops such as Rolliworks in Fla, or Classic Watches in Hong Kong.

kegan · 9 February 2023, 02:51 AM

4 years ago Rolliworks restored my 16710 oyster to as new for about 400$ all in with shipping.

huncho · 9 February 2023, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I didn't think that anybody wore a Kermit enough to ever wear the bracelet enough to get "stretch".

The micro adjustment in the clasp should be enough to correct most wear encountered except in very rare cases.

A new 93250 bracelet is around 2,000 bucks through any AD or an RSC. Alternatively, the worn pins can be replaced by one of the bracelet specialist shops such as Rolliworks in Fla, or Classic Watches in Hong Kong.

yeah i'm wondering how he actually managed to stretch that bracelet out...but then the idea to replace it with an aftermarket bracelet is maybe even more questionable

rmcarlton · 11 February 2023, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Bay Dan

Michael Young in Hong Kong. He restored a very stretched Oyster Bracelet from a 1016, which I sold recently as mint condition on eBay for a really good price, such was the quality of his work. Bracelet looked brand new when I got it back from Michael.

Dan

I've heard that Michael does excellent work. Thanks for the recommendation.

brandrea · 11 February 2023, 12:39 AM

Good luck Monty

Tridor · 11 February 2023, 01:00 AM

There is no such thing as a "quality aftermarket option." Just sayin'.

snoride · 11 February 2023, 05:08 AM

Like putting no name Chinese tires on your 911

sunnyd · 11 February 2023, 05:40 AM

Michael Young in HK restored my bracelet on my 1803 - he's a magician that's for sure.

Sandpit · 11 February 2023, 06:11 AM

FWIW, I believe the best way to prevent stretch is to keep the bracelets clean which involves periodic use of an ultrasonic cleaner.

fskywalker · 11 February 2023, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by robinmgb

I’d just have it re pinned and tightened, plenty of specialists offering the service, much cheaper and you keep the original bracelet

This! Rolliworks is great

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8 February 2023, 11:34 PM	#1
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	16610LV Bracelet Stretch My Kermit's bracelet is showing it's age and signs of stretch. Does anyone know the most efficient way to buy a replacement or a quality aftermarket option? Many thanks in advance. __________________ DJ, LV, GV, PAM 25

8 February 2023, 11:52 PM	#3
bullies "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 1,444	You can look here for a replacement. Maybe "upgrade" to the glidelock/solid link bracelet... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=891364 __________________ ♛16610 ♛116655 ♛116619 AP 15400 ♛228238

8 February 2023, 11:59 PM	#4
robinmgb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Kent, England Watch: Hublot BB Unico Posts: 1,094	I’d just have it re pinned and tightened, plenty of specialists offering the service, much cheaper and you keep the original bracelet __________________ ROLEX Submariner 116613LB ( Flat gloss dial ) ROLEX Precision 12376 (1964) Full Set OMEGA 131.019 (1967) Full Set

9 February 2023, 01:30 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,646	I didn't think that anybody wore a Kermit enough to ever wear the bracelet enough to get "stretch". The micro adjustment in the clasp should be enough to correct most wear encountered except in very rare cases. A new 93250 bracelet is around 2,000 bucks through any AD or an RSC. Alternatively, the worn pins can be replaced by one of the bracelet specialist shops such as Rolliworks in Fla, or Classic Watches in Hong Kong. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

11 February 2023, 01:00 AM	#15
Tridor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Ozone Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date Posts: 1,666	There is no such thing as a "quality aftermarket option." Just sayin'. __________________ "Never complain about the air-conditioning on a private jet." - Michael Nesmith

9 February 2023, 01:10 AM	#9
Newt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Bumpkin, USA Watch: 1971 GMT Pepsi Posts: 172	I bought a glide lock bracelet (97200) for mine and it. Is. AMAZING

9 February 2023, 02:51 AM	#11
kegan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 613	4 years ago Rolliworks restored my 16710 oyster to as new for about 400$ all in with shipping.

11 February 2023, 12:39 AM	#14
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,619	Good luck Monty

11 February 2023, 05:08 AM	#16
snoride "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hilton Head Posts: 149	Surely invest in a new OEM one? Like putting no name Chinese tires on your 911

11 February 2023, 05:40 AM	#17
sunnyd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: CA Watch: me watch you Posts: 462	Michael Young in HK restored my bracelet on my 1803 - he's a magician that's for sure. __________________ 116610LVc 1803 Wideboy 1680 Red MKIV

11 February 2023, 06:11 AM	#18
Sandpit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Middle East Posts: 1,809	FWIW, I believe the best way to prevent stretch is to keep the bracelets clean which involves periodic use of an ultrasonic cleaner.

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