Had my Sub's bracelet restored

[Paul7]

Originally Posted by Warregl

Yes he said they can polish the bracelet up to a 7 out of 10, which is what I went with. I’m pleased with it (even if the bracelet is a bit cleaner than the watch itself now )

What does up to a 7 out of 10 mean? 10 being shiny?

I used to be totally anti-polish but it seems when done right it works well, makes it look basically like a new bracelet.

[Warregl]

Originally Posted by bondtoys

I apologize for being the partypooper, but it seems that that part is not assembled correctly

I believe that was caused by me holding the watch horizontal and the links not being lined up flat. When I wear it or hold it vertically they line up and I dont see that alignment you circled.

Apologies for the poor pictures. Ansel Adams I am not.

Originally Posted by Paul7

What does up to a 7 out of 10 mean? 10 being shiny?
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I understood it to be 10 was equivalent to a brand new finish.

[Paul7]

Originally Posted by Warregl

I understood it to be 10 was brand new finish.

OK, which photo is which?

[Warregl]

Originally Posted by Paul7

OK, which photo is which?

These are both post repair. I was posting them because my previous pic made it look like two of the links didn’t line up.

[ronricks]

Originally Posted by Warregl

I believe that was caused by me holding the watch horizontal and the links not being lined up flat. When I wear it or hold it vertically they line up and I dont see that alignment you circled.

Apologies for the poor pictures. Ansel Adams I am not.



I understood it to be 10 was equivalent to a brand new finish.

In the second pic with the bracelet vertically it is still there where you can see the pin it’s like it needs to be hammered in more or something. Actually if you look closely it is two links where you can see the middle pin of the links.

[Warregl]

Originally Posted by ronricks

In the second pic with the bracelet vertically it is still there where you can see the pin it’s like it needs to be hammered in more or something. Actually if you look closely it is two links where you can see the middle pin of the links.

I see it now. There is a bit more play in that link. Good eyes.

[GradyPhilpott]

Looks good.

[TimeLord2]

I had my 47-year old 2-tone oval link jubilee bracelet serviced and there is a thread on that ([url]https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=660036) Not perfect, but it was very far from perfect prior to prior to rebuild. Really depends on how much you want to invest… It is extra for new links and laser welding. I thought it was important to keep the original bracelet somewhat intact. Looking back, I might have gone for a modern bracelet instead of repairing the original. I'm more of a resto-mod person if it was a car.

[rcclarkie]

Amazing post OP, I'll echo what many have already stated that these threads are indeed a favourite, tool watches used for what they were intended for and kept alive for many more years to come.

[LOVE MY ROLEX(S)]

Very Nice!

[Andad]

I can see a few more serrated pins.

Might need a few more taps than first thought.

No biggie but does show a lack of QC?