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mcjp6 · 18 April 2009, 09:50 PM

Three months ago I did'nt know what stretch was, and after looking at the many images here I realise my 1983 Datejust, jubilee band, which I have worn literally every day for 26 years does have some stretch in the band.

I have had the watch serviced every five years, last time around three years ago.

My question is, can there be too much stretch? ie is there a point where the bracelet will give up and let go? Is there a point at which it should be replaced?

thanks for any advise.

chriseskew24 · 19 April 2009, 12:01 AM

I have seen some that where teribely stretched out but still holding on. That being said i am sure there is a point where the band is compromised.

mcjp6 · 19 April 2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by chriseskew24

i am sure there is a point where the band is compromised.

exactly, but how to know that point??

Tools · 19 April 2009, 12:26 AM

frequently the stretch is an erosion of the pins between the links being ground down and becoming much thinner than originally. The pins can be replaced if you can find somebody willing to do that..

As for stretching before something breaks...that does take quite a bit but you should inspect the edges of the links where they press against the connecting link-pins for cracks.

Stretching is much more prevalent with the TT and solid gold bracelets because the gold is more elastic than the Stainless.

Prince · 12 July 2009, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DIV

Does anyone have a good recommendation for Jubilee bracelet restoration??

See the recommendation in this thread, Daniel:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=86442

snow_rocks · 12 July 2009, 10:36 AM

When the watch constantly falls off your wrist,that is too much stretch!

weizhen77 · 12 July 2009, 11:29 AM

hmmm...

doesn't RSC provide that restoration service?

sicem · 12 July 2009, 11:37 AM

do oyster bracelets stretch at all?

weizhen77 · 12 July 2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sicem

do oyster bracelets stretch at all?

I guess so, as mentioned here: http://www.classicwatchparts.com/wat...?c=4&p=general

now it seems like my oyster bands are slightly loose than when I worn it the first day, which is about a month ago.

buz-lh · 12 July 2009, 11:44 PM

I've had Michael Young repair two jubilees and a riveted oyster and am very happy with his work. Takes a while but worth the wait.

ossodiseppia · 13 July 2009, 02:12 PM

Emails to Michael are bouncing. I've emailed him at the address on his website (enquiry@classicwatchparts.com) and the messages get rejected " no mailbox here by that name".

Does anyone have another email address for him?

ossodiseppia · 14 July 2009, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DIV

Yeah, I've noticed the same thing. How about emailing his webmaster?

Yes, I emailed to both. I even emailed to his paypal email address. Is there anyone in the US that can remove the stretch on these things?

BeeMee · 14 July 2009, 05:39 AM

Michael Young recently restored my Bark Finish President Band. You should be able to reach him at this email address: michael_ck_young@hotmail.com

He may not answer immediately, but should reply within 24-48 hours.

slcbbrown · 14 July 2009, 06:32 AM

The jubilee bracelets can last for decades after they start looking a little bit stretched. Also, if one of the stretched links finally breaks, you still have others holding the band together. If the problem is the pins, the amount of stretch isn't necessarily a good indicator of problems.

I agree that the gold links look to be a bigger problem where stretch is concerned. Still, I wouldn't worry-- I've had a 1973 and a 1947 watch, and each has been worn daily. Both showed stretch and neither ever broke. They're both still being worn by sons.

18 April 2009, 09:50 PM	#1
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	Can there be too much stretch? Three months ago I did'nt know what stretch was, and after looking at the many images here I realise my 1983 Datejust, jubilee band, which I have worn literally every day for 26 years does have some stretch in the band. I have had the watch serviced every five years, last time around three years ago. My question is, can there be too much stretch? ie is there a point where the bracelet will give up and let go? Is there a point at which it should be replaced? thanks for any advise.

19 April 2009, 12:26 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,216	frequently the stretch is an erosion of the pins between the links being ground down and becoming much thinner than originally. The pins can be replaced if you can find somebody willing to do that.. As for stretching before something breaks...that does take quite a bit but you should inspect the edges of the links where they press against the connecting link-pins for cracks. Stretching is much more prevalent with the TT and solid gold bracelets because the gold is more elastic than the Stainless. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 July 2009, 11:44 PM	#10
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I've had Michael Young repair two jubilees and a riveted oyster and am very happy with his work. Takes a while but worth the wait. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

14 July 2009, 05:39 AM	#13
BeeMee "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT IIC Posts: 153	Michael Young recently restored my Bark Finish President Band. You should be able to reach him at this email address: michael_ck_young@hotmail.com He may not answer immediately, but should reply within 24-48 hours. __________________ Rolex GMT IIC SS, Tudor Grantour Chrono, 18K/SS, Breitling "Old" Navitimer", SS. Rolex Day-Date, Bark Finish (recently gifted to son #2) Rolex Daytona, 18K/SS (recently gifted to son #1)

14 July 2009, 06:32 AM	#14
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	don't worry The jubilee bracelets can last for decades after they start looking a little bit stretched. Also, if one of the stretched links finally breaks, you still have others holding the band together. If the problem is the pins, the amount of stretch isn't necessarily a good indicator of problems. I agree that the gold links look to be a bigger problem where stretch is concerned. Still, I wouldn't worry-- I've had a 1973 and a 1947 watch, and each has been worn daily. Both showed stretch and neither ever broke. They're both still being worn by sons.

19 April 2009, 12:01 AM	#2
chriseskew24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: fort lauderdale Watch: Bunches Posts: 1,860	I have seen some that where teribely stretched out but still holding on. That being said i am sure there is a point where the band is compromised.

12 July 2009, 10:36 AM	#6
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	When the watch constantly falls off your wrist,that is too much stretch!

12 July 2009, 11:29 AM	#7
weizhen77 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Weizhen Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 162	hmmm... doesn't RSC provide that restoration service?

12 July 2009, 11:37 AM	#8
sicem Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 15	do oyster bracelets stretch at all?

13 July 2009, 02:12 PM	#11
ossodiseppia Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Colorado Watch: Tudor Sub Posts: 95	Emails to Michael are bouncing. I've emailed him at the address on his website (enquiry@classicwatchparts.com) and the messages get rejected " no mailbox here by that name". Does anyone have another email address for him?

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