Michael Young bracelet restoration update

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by BeeMee

About 3 years ago I sent my Bark President bracelet to Michael Young for repair.

Here are before and after pictures of my bracelet.

The first picture is before I sent the bracelet to Michael Young. The next two are after the "tightened" bracelet was returned.

MY also installed the two links that I had removed as the bracelet "stretched" over the 30 years I owned the watch. The restored bracelet would have been too small for my wrist without these two links.

I am thrilled with the results.

I cant even begin to imagine the amount of money you must have saved. Great Job.

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by BeeMee

About 3 years ago I sent my Bark President bracelet to Michael Young for repair.

Here are before and after pictures of my bracelet.

The first picture is before I sent the bracelet to Michael Young. The next two are after the "tightened" bracelet was returned.

MY also installed the two links that I had removed as the bracelet "stretched" over the 30 years I owned the watch. The restored bracelet would have been too small for my wrist without these two links.

I am thrilled with the results.

I bought a Day Date some time ago and now I am looking for a YG President bracelet.
Not that I am in a hurry but like to have one by the end of 2012.
And now that I have seen MY job I am convinced.
I just checked and the price for this job still is $ 850.00
Still some money but compared to a new OEM President of $ 10K . . .

Thanks for the info.

[Kingair]

DP - sorry

[Time2time]

Wow great work.

Is he the only repairer around? Just curious.

[sdwtchlvr]

He is the best from what I hear.

[DoxaDavid]

I sent Michael last Oct '11 my dad's 25 year old Day-Date which has been a daily wearer so needless to say, there was considerable stretch on the bracelet. We got it back mid Dec and it was like new! the links were nice and tight with no stretch whatsoever.

His price of $850 is very reasonable in my opinion compared to the replacement cost and his work is great. There is another outfit in Florida I heard about as well who repairs Jubilee style bracelets starting at $1500 but can't comment as to their quality of work since I have no experience with them.

[Kingair]

I contacted the FL people a month or so ago but it costs a little more than $ 1500.00 I am afraid . . . .

"the cost to rebuild the band is 2200.00 and it takes about 8 weeks" was the answer I received . . .
Maybe he sends them also to MY and invoices a little more . . .

So MY isn't that expensive at all - hope he's not a member of TRF ;-)

[BrianVarick]

Wait so it costs $850 or $150?

[Paladin]

Originally Posted by BrianVarick

Wait so it costs $850 or $150?

$150 for a TT jubilee bracelet and $850 for an 18k gold president bracelet.

Here is the price list:

http://www.classicwatchparts.com/index.php?c=2&p=band

[Z-Sub]

Great work and beautiful results

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by BrianVarick

Wait so it costs $850 or $150?

The $ 850.00 is for a President bracelet
It's $ 150.00 for a Jubilee TT

HANM

[Scary Hat]

Great information and confirmation of the service and quality of work by Mr.
Young.

The cool thing about this is I look at this as information as almost a "trade secret". Can you imagine the average owner of a Rolex President sending his
band to China and sitting quietly until its' return. Don't think so!

Thanks to everyone who took the time to post first-hand experiences and before and after photos


Tom

[azguy]

This is a great thread, I mean, $150 for a TT Jubilee is cheap, go out and try and buy one, I know, I've tried

[Paladin]

I just received my email from Mr. Young last Saturday, April 14, 2011 that my TT 14k/SS jubilee bracelet restoration/tightening was finished and I should Paypal him the $150 for the restoration and $28 for FedEx international shipping of the bracelet to me.

I sent him the bracelet on December 28, 2011 and I never contacted him again. He sent me an e mail confirmation of reciept and infromed me that manpoer issues were such that the usual 8-10 week turn around time would not likely be met. I did not fret, whine or bitch about my bracelet, it's whereabouts or the estimated deliver date. I did not harass the man or sweat bullets over what was a stretched bracelet with very little utility value left in it. FYI...It took approx. 15 weeks to get the bracelet back.

Please refer to my earlier posts and the "before" photos with other bracelets In the photos as reference points. I will post photos of the returned bracelet as soon as I receive it.

[The Duke]

My experience with mr. Young was excellent. No surprises and i was amazed at how fast USPS was. Had the band with in 4 days of payment.

[SPARTAN2161]

Just got my two tone jubillee back yesterday. All i can say is it looks BRAND NEW

*First two pictures borrowed from original posting when i bought it*

[tservos]

Just received my Rivet Bracelet back from him and it was BEAUTIFUL!!

Tom

[Paladin]

It would seems that he and his crew work in "batches"........

[azguy]

I'm pretty impressed so far, that jubilee is hardly stretch....amazing value.....

[belk7]

I recently posted to another thread regarding Michael's services. I just got a pretty much shot 9315 folded link oyster back from him yesterday. The results were off the charts - it looks NOS. The thing was pretty much trash before I sent it his way and I had debated on just giving away. The value of this service is amazing.

[azguy]

Originally Posted by belk7

I recently posted to another thread regarding Michael's services. I just got a pretty much shot 9315 folded link oyster back from him yesterday. The results were off the charts - it looks NOS. The thing was pretty much trash before I sent it his way and I had debated on just giving away. The value of this service is amazing.

Pictures please, I have a 9315 too

[belk7]

Originally Posted by azguy

Pictures please, I have a 9315 too

Posted some lousy quick snaps just now over here:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...19#post3227119

[Kingair]

Nice job was done !

Congrats MY

HANT

[onkyo]

Originally Posted by belk7

Posted some lousy quick snaps just now over here:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...19#post3227119

Nice work by MY!

I sent him a 9315 ..... I hope it turns out similar.

[SubKing]

can anyone tell me if Mike Young can replace worn out rivets and missing pieces on 7206sub rivet bracelets? Or does he only work with what you have when restoring it?

[Paladin]

Just got my TT jubilee bracelet(top) back from Michael Young. Here are before and after photos below. The top TT bracelet is the one received today. The middle SS jubilee is a brand new and unworn while the bottom TT bracelet is the first one I sent to Mr. Young that was so stretched out I was going to sell it for scrap.

Compare the top bracelet before and after.....

Before:


After:

[JustinK]

Originally Posted by Paladin

Just got my TT jubilee bracelet(top) back from Michael Young. Here are before and after photos below. The top TT bracelet is the one received today. The middle SS jubilee is a brand new and unworn while the bottom TT bracelet is the first one I sent to Mr. Young that was so stretched out I was going to sell it for scrap.

Compare the top bracelet before and after.....

Before:


After:

Are you able to tell the bracelet has been repaired? Just wondering how he does it without leaving signs of the repair. I have a TT bracelet that I am considering sending to him but was waiting for your pictures to post.

[Paladin]

Originally Posted by JustinK

Are you able to tell the bracelet has been repaired? Just wondering how he does it without leaving signs of the repair. I have a TT bracelet that I am considering sending to him but was waiting for your pictures to post.

There was an engraved ID number on the inside of the clasp not unlike the engraved ID numbers seen on the inside of casebacks after a service. I assume it is the work order number associated with my bracelet.

The bracelets were both pretty much shot so any improvement was welcome.

Here are before and after photos of the underside of the bracelet so see for yourself.

Before:


After:

[Andad]

Excellent work for a very low price IMO.

A good decision Paladin.

[azguy]

I think the results are nothing short of amazing

How much was the TT jubilee repair