Question about vintage bracelet stretch

[KZZN]

Hi,

I've got a question about the typical bracelet stretch experienced with vintage Datejusts of the 1601 / 1601x / 1623x series. I'm aware that in the Jubilee, the centre links are essentially hollow loops of metal. Is it also the case that the centre links of the Oyster bracelets for this series are hollow ? And if so, do they typically experience stretch as much as the Jubilee, or is significant stretching something that is only really seen with the Jubilee ?

[crowncollection]

They are hollow, oyster band is more resistant to stretch IMHO.

[Mendota]

If you look at enough vintage pieces you will see quite a few Oyster bracelets that are horribly stretched out, too. It's just the nature of the design, using hollow links. Safe queens and desk divers are less prone to stretch than daily beaters. Once she's stretched out there's no going back, either.

[V.lats97nsx]

Originally Posted by Mendota

If you look at enough vintage pieces you will see quite a few Oyster bracelets that are horribly stretched out, too. It's just the nature of the design, using hollow links. Safe queens and desk divers are less prone to stretch than daily beaters. Once she's stretched out there's no going back, either.

Unless you send it to MY

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[MP5]

Originally Posted by Mendota

If you look at enough vintage pieces you will see quite a few Oyster bracelets that are horribly stretched out, too. It's just the nature of the design, using hollow links. Safe queens and desk divers are less prone to stretch than daily beaters. Once she's stretched out there's no going back, either.

Um, wut?

[jolimont]

Originally Posted by Mendota

Once she's stretched out there's no going back, either.

it's like watching your favourite pub burn down?

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by MP5

Um, wut?

I'll type more slowly next time. Oyster bracelets also exhibit signs of stretch. The older they are and the more they were worn, the more stretch they exhibit. It's the nature of hollow links. You also cannot repair the damage once it's done. Just like Jolimont posted, it's like watching your favorite pub burn down.

[MUCCI416]

once your oyster or jubilee/president gets stretched send it to Michael young for repair $120-$200

[mimo5000]

Originally Posted by Mendota

I'll type more slowly next time. Oyster bracelets also exhibit signs of stretch. The older they are and the more they were worn, the more stretch they exhibit. It's the nature of hollow links. You also cannot repair the damage once it's done. Just like Jolimont posted, it's like watching your favorite pub burn down.

I'll let you know in a couple weeks how well MY repairs my uber-stretched jubilee.

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by MUCCI416

once your oyster or jubilee/president gets stretched send it to Michael young for repair $120-$200

Good to know there's a guy who does it. I stand corrected. I was under the impression from speaking with an AD that it's something you just get used to, like weathering on your favorite leather couch.

[mimo5000]

Originally Posted by Mendota

Good to know there's a guy who does it. I stand corrected. I was under the impression from speaking with an AD that it's something you just get used to, like weathering on your favorite leather couch.

No just does it, but does an absolutely amazing job. There are a number of threads raving about his abilities. It can only be done a couple times to the same bracket though.

I can't wait to see mine come back!

[southtexas]

Originally Posted by Mendota

I'll type more slowly next time. Oyster bracelets also exhibit signs of stretch. The older they are and the more they were worn, the more stretch they exhibit. It's the nature of hollow links. You also cannot repair the damage once it's done. Just like Jolimont posted, it's like watching your favorite pub burn down.

As mentioned, there's a guy in Hong Kong who can fix both oyster and jubilee to as-new.


40 years' worth of daily wear:



After visit to MIchael Young:





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[KZZN]

Hi,

Thanks for the replies, all - very informative, as always !

[tedscott3]

Michael Young does amazing work.

[tedscott3]

[Mendota]

Wow. Michael Young. Great info. All ADs should have his card on hand because there is a lot of bad info out there. No surprise, though. So how does Michael Young work this magic? That's a pretty incredible transformation.