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Mvccpa · 13 July 2013, 07:46 AM

Hi.. Just bought this preowned p serial watch.. Would like your thoughts on band stretch.

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Justso · 13 July 2013, 11:25 PM

mvcca,

Very normal. I wouldn't worry about it as bracelets stretch a little over time. It adds character to the watch and unless you simply cannot live with it, I'd leave it alone and wear it with pride.

Nice 16613. Congrats on the purchase.

mjclark32 · 13 July 2013, 11:43 PM

There's some play there, but certainly has life left. Keep it clean and enjoy. Congrats!

Miamipawnsab · 14 July 2013, 02:10 AM

You have some stretch nothing that out of hand but if you like send it to Michael young
I would they are not alot of people I know that repair the bracelet and just put a strap till you get it back

Mvccpa · 14 July 2013, 03:22 AM

Thank you

cop414 · 17 August 2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Justso

mvcca,

Very normal. I wouldn't worry about it as bracelets stretch a little over time. It adds character to the watch and unless you simply cannot live with it, I'd leave it alone and wear it with pride.

Nice 16613. Congrats on the purchase.

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

There's some play there, but certainly has life left. Keep it clean and enjoy. Congrats!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miamipawnsab

You have some stretch nothing that out of hand but if you like send it to Michael young
I would they are not alot of people I know that repair the bracelet and just put a strap till you get it back

+1 to all the above, congratulations on your new watch!

MonBK · 17 August 2013, 09:16 PM

Doesn't look bad at all.

crowncollection · 17 August 2013, 09:28 PM

Not bad IMHO

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lm1215 · 24 August 2013, 09:45 PM

I sent my 18k gold and stainless steel jubilee band to Michael's company in July. The repaired band was just returned. It took about 5 weeks. I am really pleased so far. His work seems fantastic!

marathonmatt · 25 August 2013, 08:29 AM

Looks good, but if it starts ripping the hair out of your forearm :), MY is the way to go. His work was amazing. The links on my 93150 were not just stretched, some of the metal was worn away at the corners. Still turned out great. Still feels like new.

sea-dweller · 26 August 2013, 02:28 AM

Gold is softer than SS, so the TT bracelets will stretch over time, more so than a SS bracelet. Nice 16613!

dr creed · 7 September 2013, 02:01 AM

May I ask who is Michael Young?
Thank you

Cesium133 · 11 September 2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dr creed

May I ask who is Michael Young?
Thank you

Well known on TRF as an individual that can tighten up the bracelet. Very affordable compared to replacement costs of a bracelet. Try a search and you'll find examples of his work. I'm sure you could track him down through TRF as well.

To the OP, bracelet has some stretch but you're years away from having it malfunction. Plus, I'm sure it's super comfortable as it is now!

mrexec4u · 30 November 2014, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dr creed

May I ask who is Michael Young?
Thank you

Were you able to contact him?

Koala · 1 April 2015, 03:18 PM

I have a 16613 that's stretching out too, not much to be done I suppose

padi56 · 1 April 2015, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mvccpa

Hi.. Just bought this preowned p serial watch.. Would like your thoughts on band stretch.

Its not band stretch its band wear what happens if not kept clean the grit grime from wearing get between the screw pins and elongate the holes but in can be repaired with guys like Michael Young, but Rolex themselves will not do it.

luffyandboa · 4 April 2015, 04:13 AM

The design is excellent

Baileychoe · 6 April 2015, 07:57 PM

If you go to my first post (click on link) I just got back my bracelet from Michael young. If you want to see some before and after pictures. He did a wonderful job. Took about 5 weeks as well. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=406145

watchwatcher · 16 April 2015, 01:45 AM

Good looking watch.

lawyerwatchfan · 31 May 2015, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Its not band stretch its band wear what happens if not kept clean the grit grime from wearing get between the screw pins and elongate the holes but in can be repaired with guys like Michael Young, but Rolex themselves will not do it.

Peter, you say that an RSC will not repair a bracelet so if an owner wants the issue addressed at time of service would Rolex offer the option to replace the bracelet or just basically tell the owner that they are out of luck? I ask because I have not yet experienced an issue with a bracelet but will ostensibly at some point and I'm curious what options would exist at that time if I opt to send the piece to an RSC for service.

13 July 2013, 11:43 PM	#6
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	There's some play there, but certainly has life left. Keep it clean and enjoy. Congrats! __________________

17 August 2013, 09:28 PM	#11
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,159	Not bad IMHO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

24 August 2013, 09:45 PM	#12
lm1215 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Lincolnshire, IL Posts: 2	Michael Young and classicwatchrepair.com I sent my 18k gold and stainless steel jubilee band to Michael's company in July. The repaired band was just returned. It took about 5 weeks. I am really pleased so far. His work seems fantastic!

13 July 2013, 11:25 PM	#5
Justso "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Florida, USA Watch: Submariner 16800 Posts: 102	mvcca, Very normal. I wouldn't worry about it as bracelets stretch a little over time. It adds character to the watch and unless you simply cannot live with it, I'd leave it alone and wear it with pride. Nice 16613. Congrats on the purchase.

14 July 2013, 02:10 AM	#7
Miamipawnsab "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Sergio Location: Miami Watch: Lv,gmtc,ym,dayton Posts: 260	You have some stretch nothing that out of hand but if you like send it to Michael young I would they are not alot of people I know that repair the bracelet and just put a strap till you get it back

14 July 2013, 03:22 AM	#8
Mvccpa Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Nj Posts: 18	Thank you

17 August 2013, 09:16 PM	#10
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Doesn't look bad at all.

26 August 2013, 02:28 AM	#14
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Gold is softer than SS, so the TT bracelets will stretch over time, more so than a SS bracelet. Nice 16613!

7 September 2013, 02:01 AM	#15
dr creed "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Greece Posts: 1	May I ask who is Michael Young? Thank you

1 April 2015, 03:18 PM	#18
Koala "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jared Location: Boston Watch: AP 26401RO Posts: 469	I have a 16613 that's stretching out too, not much to be done I suppose

4 April 2015, 04:13 AM	#20
luffyandboa "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: wesminter Posts: 1	The design is excellent

6 April 2015, 07:57 PM	#21
Baileychoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: South Bay Posts: 11	If you go to my first post (click on link) I just got back my bracelet from Michael young. If you want to see some before and after pictures. He did a wonderful job. Took about 5 weeks as well. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=406145

16 April 2015, 01:45 AM	#22
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,509	Good looking watch.

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