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Paredair · 26 August 2018, 09:17 PM

Hi all,

I'm curious about trying to source a bracelet for my vintage 5500 Airking (pic attached).
I've tried to date it when I first got it, but believe there is some confusion because Rolex reused some serial numbers from the 1950's in the 60's?

Any good sources I should go to first to try find a bracelet? I'm not really sure where to start.

All the best

Neill

Jonford · 26 August 2018, 10:16 PM

Check out Hodinkee website
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ro...l-perspectives

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Jonford · 26 August 2018, 10:18 PM

Sorry that was a dreadful screenshot

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johnjm · 26 August 2018, 10:26 PM

I have a 69 that also takes the rivet. I have the original but wanted a replacement. Only option is Rolex. About $800, and won't be rivet style.

037 · 26 August 2018, 10:48 PM

You might consider sending it to an RSC to purchase a new bracelet, then search for a matching rivet bracelet when time allows. The new bracelet won't be period correct but will be superior in construction.

offrdmania · 26 August 2018, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by johnjm

I have a 69 that also takes the rivet. I have the original but wanted a replacement. Only option is Rolex. About $800, and won't be rivet style.

Send it to Michael Young in Hong Kong and for a few hundred dollars US it will come back looking brand new.

johnjm · 26 August 2018, 11:08 PM

Anyone have details?

Quote:

Originally Posted by offrdmania

Send it to Michael Young in Hong Kong and for a few hundred dollars US it will come back looking brand new.

offrdmania · 26 August 2018, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by johnjm

Anyone have details?

type "michael young" into the search and page upon page upon page will come up. He is the go to for bracelet repair and restoration.

scotrick · 26 August 2018, 11:50 PM

Neil,
As shown in the useful chart posted above the 7205 or 6635 are the correct Oyster bracelets for your reference.

Cheers,
Rick

johnjm · 27 August 2018, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by offrdmania

type "michael young" into the search and page upon page upon page will come up. He is the go to for bracelet repair and restoration.

Thanks

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26 August 2018, 10:26 PM	#4
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037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	You might consider sending it to an RSC to purchase a new bracelet, then search for a matching rivet bracelet when time allows. The new bracelet won't be period correct but will be superior in construction.

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scotrick 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Rick Location: CONUS Watch: VintageAKs.OPs,DJs Posts: 180	Neil, As shown in the useful chart posted above the 7205 or 6635 are the correct Oyster bracelets for your reference. Cheers, Rick

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