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11 May 2018, 11:10 PM | #31 |
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Do you have adapters for the OQ bracelets now, or do you have a machinist who could make them for you?
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12 May 2018, 01:18 AM | #32 |
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Wow, glad I ran into this thread. I have 3 vintage bracelets that need some love. Nice to see some quality work here in the USA. Have used MY before but prefer to keep it in country if possible.
Mike, you will be hearing from me soon.
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12 May 2018, 07:25 AM | #33 |
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Question from member: what is the best time to get them repaired. In other words is it easier to repair before it reaches a point of no return
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For now we don't charge more for additional labor but it can inevitably effect pricing in the future. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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12 May 2018, 07:29 AM | #36 |
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Here is a halfway worn pin next to a new pin
Here is a photo of a very worn pin that breaks during removal Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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19 May 2018, 04:36 AM | #38 |
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We had fun with this B&A pic. We repaired one side and clasp of this 1988 steel jubilee. See the difference firsthand. From sloppy to happy!
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19 May 2018, 04:39 AM | #39 |
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Customer requested we overhaul the clasp to near new condition. We added 316L fill metal to resolve the pitting from corrosion. New life for this 39 year fold clasp (M5)
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25 May 2018, 09:17 AM | #41 |
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Truly impressive work. I may reach out in the near future!
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26 May 2018, 02:46 AM | #42 |
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Outstanding idea/smart. You will be filling a niche that Rolex left wide open.
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31 May 2018, 01:45 PM | #43 |
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Yes 316L stainless steel pins.
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1 June 2018, 06:48 AM | #44 |
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Love the fact your here in the US. Love the initiative.
On a real side note...and although it would involve different processes/equipment, you should think about producing high quality replacement spring bars as well. Rolex seems to limit/restrict sales of their springbars and it’s hard to find top quality versions on the open market. Two other items that would sell like hotcakes and relatively easy to produce in quantity would be a 1.7mm hollow-ground tip screwdriver for adjusting bracelets. The other would be a springbar pliers similar to the bergeon 7825 (and sell the replacement tips!). |
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https://www.esslinger.com/horotec-wa...er-msa-01-504/
we use this to create hollow ground tips on all our screwdriver heads. Quote:
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2 June 2018, 02:07 PM | #46 |
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More Before/After photos
Arrived Weds, will be ready to return shipping the following Mon!
The loops and links were in good overall condition, just a bit tired. We did our magic and even with a quick turnaround we took it from 77% back to 95%! |
2 June 2018, 02:08 PM | #47 |
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How many out there can do this with their 30 year Jubilee?
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2 June 2018, 02:10 PM | #48 |
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BAM!
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Very interesting to read and see pics.
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25 June 2018, 01:29 AM | #51 |
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Wow! Great job!
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12 July 2018, 09:01 AM | #52 |
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Refurbish Oyster Bracelet?
I'm interested in getting my Oyster bracelet from a Sub 16610 with the 93150 / 501B refurbished. It has moderate stretch but the small link from clasp to bracelet on the fliplock side has some concerning play
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toxicavenger- Yes we work on 93150 Oyster. I don't we have any photos of the SS models we have done in the past but we did just finish a much more difficult 93153 with fantastic results. It was an older model for 16803 that was pretty left dead until we revived it. |
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Very nice! Do you also refurbish 18K president bands in WG ?
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12 August 2018, 01:59 PM | #58 |
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We do! Please send some photos of the stretch and problem areas to mike@rolliworks.com
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Sending my 1972 6251H on Monday. I’ll post before and after pics.
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23 August 2018, 10:33 AM | #60 |
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I just received a Jubilee bracelet back that was sent to Rolliworks for some stretch repair and I would like to say that I was very happy with the results. Thanks Rolliworks (Mike).
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