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jacko1 · 9 April 2016, 12:51 AM

i just bought a 1975 gmt master rootbeer with nipple dial holds perfect time
but the bracelet in stretched and bezel is faded which i like . what would hold it value more refinishing it or leaving it alone .i am planning fixing the band and use an aftermarket band.
thoughts

jacko1 · 9 April 2016, 10:16 AM

bump any advice

05carbondrz · 9 April 2016, 10:31 AM

Send the Bracelet to Michael Young and call it a Day.

ref1655 · 9 April 2016, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 05carbondrz

Send the Bracelet to Michael Young and call it a Day.

Michael Young is the Michelangelo of vintage Rolex bracelet restoration.

jacko1 · 9 April 2016, 01:30 PM

Any Contact information
Once I get that redone you guys think it's OK to use an aftermarket jubilee band and save the restored one.

JP Chestnut · 9 April 2016, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jacko1

Any Contact information
Once I get that redone you guys think it's OK to use an aftermarket jubilee band and save the restored one.

Why "restore" it if you're not going to use it? This restoration, by the way, can cause obvious visual flaws. If it's a wearer, that's fine. But if you're wanting to put the bracelet away for some reason, it's now a modified (not restored) bracelet.

I'd suggest you put the old one away, and then buy a real bracelet with some more life left.

Cortezthekiller · 9 April 2016, 01:58 PM

Pictures please

77T · 9 April 2016, 01:59 PM

Leaving everything "as is" would be the safer bet if resale value retention is your primary objective. Originality trumps restoration in most cases.
For daily wear, you can also put it on a nice alligator strap or go get a used jubilee as suggested earlier.

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Qinhan · 9 April 2016, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

Why "restore" it if you're not going to use it? This restoration, by the way, can cause obvious visual flaws. If it's a wearer, that's fine. But if you're wanting to put the bracelet away for some reason, it's now a modified (not restored) bracelet.

I'd suggest you put the old one away, and then buy a real bracelet with some more life left.

I'm not sure I understand. What visual flaws are you likely to get by sending the bracelet to Michael Young to remove the stretch between links (ie. "restore" it)?

zapokee · 9 April 2016, 05:38 PM

Don't wear an aftermarket. That beats the whole point.

Jason71 · 9 April 2016, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

Why "restore" it if you're not going to use it? This restoration, by the way, can cause obvious visual flaws. If it's a wearer, that's fine. But if you're wanting to put the bracelet away for some reason, it's now a modified (not restored) bracelet.

I'd suggest you put the old one away, and then buy a real bracelet with some more life left.

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Originally Posted by Qinhan

I'm not sure I understand. What visual flaws are you likely to get by sending the bracelet to Michael Young to remove the stretch between links (ie. "restore" it)?

I too would like to see these "obvious visual flaws" from a MY restoration. I've seen marks from an attempt made by a novice, but every restoration I've ever seen done by Michael........the work has been undetectable.

lee fowler · 9 April 2016, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

I too would like to see these "obvious visual flaws" from a MY restoration. I've seen marks from an attempt made by a novice, but every restoration I've ever seen done by Michael........the work has been undetectable.

What about these? I must have been unlucky!

JP Chestnut · 9 April 2016, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Qinhan

I'm not sure I understand. What visual flaws are you likely to get by sending the bracelet to Michael Young to remove the stretch between links (ie. "restore" it)?

He grabs the outer links, pinches them, and rips the bracelet apart. I've seen plenty of witness marks from the tools used - on this forum even. It's a great service, but it's cheap and not risk less for a bracelet you want to preserve.

JP Chestnut · 9 April 2016, 10:29 PM

Search for the president bracelet that he "fixed" so well the holes were no longer aligned and the bracelet couldn't articulate. It was posted on the modern side of the forum.

jacko1 · 10 April 2016, 01:23 AM

Here

jacko1 · 10 April 2016, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

Search for the president bracelet that he "fixed" so well the holes were no longer aligned and the bracelet couldn't articulate. It was posted on the modern side of the forum.

link please

05carbondrz · 10 April 2016, 05:44 AM

Michael redid my 93153 TT Oyster and it's flawless.If You search the Forum You will find MANY positive reviews of his work.

9 April 2016, 12:51 AM	#1
jacko1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jack Nunez Location: san clemente Posts: 93	question about restoration i just bought a 1975 gmt master rootbeer with nipple dial holds perfect time but the bracelet in stretched and bezel is faded which i like . what would hold it value more refinishing it or leaving it alone .i am planning fixing the band and use an aftermarket band. thoughts

9 April 2016, 01:58 PM	#7
Cortezthekiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA Posts: 234	Pictures please __________________ Rolex 16753 Rootbeer GMT, 16803 Submariner Accutron Swiss Spaceview N3 Movado Astronic HS360 01.0010.436 Omega Flightmaster 145.036, 145.012 Speedmaster Enicar Sherpa Guide MKII

9 April 2016, 01:59 PM	#8
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,694	Leaving everything "as is" would be the safer bet if resale value retention is your primary objective. Originality trumps restoration in most cases. For daily wear, you can also put it on a nice alligator strap or go get a used jubilee as suggested earlier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

9 April 2016, 10:16 AM	#2
jacko1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jack Nunez Location: san clemente Posts: 93	bump any advice

9 April 2016, 10:31 AM	#3
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	Send the Bracelet to Michael Young and call it a Day.

9 April 2016, 01:30 PM	#5
jacko1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jack Nunez Location: san clemente Posts: 93	Any Contact information Once I get that redone you guys think it's OK to use an aftermarket jubilee band and save the restored one.

9 April 2016, 05:38 PM	#10
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,344	Don't wear an aftermarket. That beats the whole point.

9 April 2016, 10:29 PM	#14
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	Search for the president bracelet that he "fixed" so well the holes were no longer aligned and the bracelet couldn't articulate. It was posted on the modern side of the forum.

10 April 2016, 05:44 AM	#17
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	Michael redid my 93153 TT Oyster and it's flawless.If You search the Forum You will find MANY positive reviews of his work.

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