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drandall01 · 9 February 2017, 01:41 PM

i am in the process of having a vintage 6694 serviced, but its original oyster expansion bracelet needs a bit of work (one link is out of position and it has some age related sag) that RSS wont fix. the only place i have found in the US who seems to do vintage Rolex band restoration is gray&sons in florida.

anyone have any experience witb them?

i have read classic watch repair in taiwan does amazing work but i'm apprehensive about sending the band overseas....so am considering stateside option.

thoughts?

R.W.T. · 9 February 2017, 01:43 PM

What do they charge?

That's the thing. I personally can't see how anyone in the states can do it for a reasonable price.

Maybe they can.

I'd be interested to know.

drandall01 · 9 February 2017, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R.W.T.

What do they charge?

That's the thing. I personally can't see how anyone in the states can do it for a reasonable price.

Maybe they can.

I'd be interested to know.

for a basic steel oyster bracelet the ballparked around $480 for a basic restoration....still far less than the $900+ rolex wanted to take my bracelet in trade against the cost of a new one.

Wesley Crusher · 9 February 2017, 02:25 PM

I don't have any first hand experience, but based on their YouTube videos, it looks like they do quality work. I'm sure it isn't cheap.

Nunez. Jacob · 9 February 2017, 03:01 PM

not in us but Michael young

offrdmania · 9 February 2017, 03:21 PM

Michael Young in Hong Kong is about $200 max for restoration including shipping to and from. Looks brand new when he is done with it. His work is amazing!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=452346

jban5 · 9 February 2017, 04:32 PM

How is M Young for doing sympathetic restorations?

1675-David · 9 February 2017, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jban5

How is M Young for doing sympathetic restorations?

I would recommend MY

http://www.classicwatchrepair.com

motoikkyu · 10 February 2017, 06:50 AM

I've had a total of three bands done by MY and am about to send 2 more. Very, very nice result, very reasonable price, no issues with shipping.

Floorguy · 10 February 2017, 08:26 AM

After having M.Y. Restore my to jubille, I doubt I would send other bracelets anywhere else!

9 February 2017, 01:41 PM	#1
drandall01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 7	anyone used Gray&Sons for vintage band restoration? i am in the process of having a vintage 6694 serviced, but its original oyster expansion bracelet needs a bit of work (one link is out of position and it has some age related sag) that RSS wont fix. the only place i have found in the US who seems to do vintage Rolex band restoration is gray&sons in florida. anyone have any experience witb them? i have read classic watch repair in taiwan does amazing work but i'm apprehensive about sending the band overseas....so am considering stateside option. thoughts?

9 February 2017, 03:21 PM	#6
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,846	Michael Young in Hong Kong is about $200 max for restoration including shipping to and from. Looks brand new when he is done with it. His work is amazing! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=452346 __________________ TRF Member 11738

10 February 2017, 06:50 AM	#9
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,731	I've had a total of three bands done by MY and am about to send 2 more. Very, very nice result, very reasonable price, no issues with shipping. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

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Floorguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,947	After having M.Y. Restore my to jubille, I doubt I would send other bracelets anywhere else! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

9 February 2017, 01:43 PM	#2
R.W.T. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,973	What do they charge? That's the thing. I personally can't see how anyone in the states can do it for a reasonable price. Maybe they can. I'd be interested to know.

9 February 2017, 02:25 PM	#4
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	I don't have any first hand experience, but based on their YouTube videos, it looks like they do quality work. I'm sure it isn't cheap.

9 February 2017, 03:01 PM	#5
Nunez. Jacob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hesperia Posts: 280	not in us but Michael young

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jban5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: 5513~1675x2~1680~ Posts: 523	How is M Young for doing sympathetic restorations?

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