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Saints225 · 16 August 2018, 02:53 AM

Hello everyone!!

So I just purchased my first Rolex and am in love with it (pictured below). 1601 Datejust dated 1969. Only issue is that the original bracelet is extremely stretched and feels light/weak. I am looking to purchase a pre-owned jubilee bracelet with solid links (such as the newer ones made by Rolex) while not breaking the bank. Any suggestions as to where I can find something like this (as identical as possible to the original)? Also, which size will I need? I am planning on putting the original Rolex clasp on to the new bracelet. Thank you!!!

motoikkyu · 16 August 2018, 03:29 AM

Forum has pretty strict policies about discussing replica/counterfeit/aftermarket parts. Have you considered wearing it on a strap for a couple of months and sending your band to Michael Young? That won't break the bank as much as a replacement and you'd be investing in something you already own...

Tom1675 · 16 August 2018, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by motoikkyu

Forum has pretty strict policies about discussing replica/counterfeit/aftermarket parts. Have you considered wearing it on a strap for a couple of months and sending your band to Michael Young? That won't break the bank as much as a replacement and you'd be investing in something you already own...

x2 by far the best way to go.

Saints225 · 16 August 2018, 04:07 AM

Great! I may purchase an alligator band in the meantime while I wait for the original bracelet to be restored. Sorry for breaking the rules here, I am new. I certainly do not want to diminish the value of my watch. Either way, I am very happy with my purchase so far. It is a beautiful piece!

JnmEaton · 16 August 2018, 04:31 AM

I got a 1601 for my brother from Cwieb that needed some bracelet love and sent it to MY.... awaiting the finished product but here's where it started....
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=618755

NKflyer · 16 August 2018, 04:34 AM

Hadley-Roma makes a nice solid-link two-tone jubilee for about $65 retail. The part number for your application is MB4217-T + "S+C 20". They are generic unbranded, so I don't think this advice is breaking any cardinal rule of Rolex ownership.

16 August 2018, 03:29 AM	#2
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,731	Forum has pretty strict policies about discussing replica/counterfeit/aftermarket parts. Have you considered wearing it on a strap for a couple of months and sending your band to Michael Young? That won't break the bank as much as a replacement and you'd be investing in something you already own... __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

16 August 2018, 04:07 AM	#4
Saints225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 46	Great! I may purchase an alligator band in the meantime while I wait for the original bracelet to be restored. Sorry for breaking the rules here, I am new. I certainly do not want to diminish the value of my watch. Either way, I am very happy with my purchase so far. It is a beautiful piece!

16 August 2018, 04:31 AM	#5
JnmEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Gulfport Watch: 18038 Presidential Posts: 1,009	I got a 1601 for my brother from Cwieb that needed some bracelet love and sent it to MY.... awaiting the finished product but here's where it started.... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=618755

16 August 2018, 04:34 AM	#6
NKflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,834	Hadley-Roma makes a nice solid-link two-tone jubilee for about $65 retail. The part number for your application is MB4217-T + "S+C 20". They are generic unbranded, so I don't think this advice is breaking any cardinal rule of Rolex ownership.

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