Reply With QuoteI bought a a new bracelet for my 2002 Explorer. Transformed the watch for the good. Was expensive but given I plan to keep it will see out another 20 years.
My sub non date is over 21 years old and on its original bracelet which is now showing signs of wear.
Notwithstanding it fits like a glove and is very comfortable.
Can anyone give me some advice please ?
Can the pins in the bracelet be renewed and in effect tighten it up ?
If so who would you recommend to do it ?
Replacement new bracelet, which to be fair would be a last resort.
Leave as is and live with it ?
All advice gratefully received , thanks in advance.
I bought a a new bracelet for my 2002 Explorer. Transformed the watch for the good. Was expensive but given I plan to keep it will see out another 20 years.
I’d be tempted to buy a new one and enjoy the watch.
Seth or Michael Young are said to be the people to go to on bracelets - lots of great results, and a couple of not so great for both…
It's just a matter of time...
Expect 2 answersOriginally Posted by Buster73
Seth@thewatchdealer or Michael Young in Hong Kong
Omegamanic had answered these 2 as I posted
I’ll add that I sold the old stretched bracelet on eBay for almost half the cost of the new one which made the upgrade a no brainier in my view.
New is defiantly the way to go. I think last time I purchased one from RSC they were around £8-900 including vat.
Plus as has been said you will get £4-450 I imagine for the old one.
I have looked in to this before for my FIL and came across the 2 parties mentioned, both were highly recommended. Don’t quote me, but I seem to recall the cost being £5-600..
Pricing a new bracket and clasp was around £900 & £300 + Vat from Rolex for a 2001 GMT. This would be my preferred route, along with selling the original band.
I used Seth The Watchdealer to repair one of my Submariner bracelets and although the work was of good standard it took best part of 4 months.
For my GMT bracelet I sent it to https://www.klokkeland.no/rolex-band-repair/ Based in Norway but again did a great job and took less than a month. It was a bit more expensive than Seth though.
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New and sell the old one.
Or show us a pic of the stretch so we can tell you its fine ;)
I've had a couple on repinned bracelet and they're not *quite* the same imo.
I sent an old Rolex bracelet to Seth and it was nothing but hassle. Had to chase him about 30 times and when I got the bracelet back, I was a little disappointed with the results.
I’d bite the bullet and buy a new bracelet. Or use a NATO for a bit.
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