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9 August 2015, 12:15 PM | #1 |
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GMT Master Bracelet
New to this forum, long a Rolex owner. Bought mine on R&R from VietNam in 1970.
My GMT Master needs a new bracelet…have been wrestling with this 45 year old model, especially the clasp. It's all stainless, has been "refreshed" a few times by RSC. Any help finding a replacement bracelet for this Pepsi model would be appreciated. |
9 August 2015, 12:26 PM | #2 |
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Wow... Id love to see some pics
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9 August 2015, 12:28 PM | #3 |
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9 August 2015, 04:17 PM | #4 |
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You should send the bracelet to Michael Young to have it refurbished; he does amazing works and quite reasonably on stainless steel bracelets. It is likely the most cost effective solution and allows retaining originality as well.
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9 August 2015, 07:55 PM | #5 |
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Pics, I agree send it to Michael
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Welcome to the Forum!
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10 August 2015, 12:11 AM | #7 |
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Yes, photos please! One option would be to get a new bracelet for your GMT for daily wear, either jubilee or oyster, and keep the original nice and safe. You could also send it to MY for repair/tightening.
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10 August 2015, 12:16 AM | #8 |
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GMT Bracelet
Thank you for your responses.
How do I contact Michael Young?? And, please excuse me as I try to "master" forum etiquette and format! |
10 August 2015, 12:36 AM | #9 |
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10 August 2015, 02:20 AM | #10 |
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Another vote for Michael Young. He did a great job on my friends TT Sub!
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10 August 2015, 02:53 AM | #11 |
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I had Michael Young sort out my 7836 and 93150 (I have my 1675 GMT Master from 1971 on a 93150 bracelet, it's much nicer than the old one) and he did a great job. Recommended.
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MY is the way to go, I would much prefer to keep the original bracelet rather than buying new.
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Welcome to the forum. We'd love to see pictures, sounds like a beauty
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12 August 2015, 12:53 AM | #14 |
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I need to take a trip to Hong kong to see MY
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12 August 2015, 12:10 PM | #15 |
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Repairing a 1675 bracelet
Thank you all for your replies. Obviously, Michael Young is the way to go. I've gathered his info/instructions and will send the watch band off to him for reconstruction. Once it's returned, I'll get some photos posted.
Again, thank you for your help. buckzach |
16 September 2015, 08:22 PM | #16 |
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I have pulled my GMT Master bracelet appart to replace the warn pins and tubes the first pin is a very poor spring bar that elongates the hole which requires a redrill.
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16 September 2015, 09:09 PM | #17 |
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even without the bracelet we would be happy to see some pics of that beauty ! :-)
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16 September 2015, 09:37 PM | #18 |
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I have a similar to watch but a lot newer from 2001 I just squat out my bracelet for a new one I'm not sure if it will fit but the old one is still in decent shape if it pls let me know.
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16 September 2015, 10:16 PM | #19 |
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Michael is the best! You won't believe what he can do for relatively little money and quick turnaround!!
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16 September 2015, 10:48 PM | #20 |
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Take some "before" shots of the bracelet prior to sending it out. He does unreal bracelet restorations.
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16 September 2015, 11:59 PM | #21 |
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I don't see where you listed you bracelet number or the model of your watch (probably 1675). There's nothing wrong with buying a spare different one on here or the Vintage Rolex Forum while you wait. Here's a few pics of most common options which include the oyster, rivet and jubilee. Of course a simple NATO would work also.
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17 September 2015, 12:42 AM | #22 |
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This Michael Young can anyone please give me his contact information I have a bracelet that I'd like to repair as well
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If your bracelet is original please help me with some info: What end links are present? If it is original I would strongly advise you to keep it and send it to Michael Young to be refurbished. If not, please sell it to me!! |
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