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andrewjb88 · 28 May 2020, 04:06 PM

Hi All,

Who is the trusted UK repairer of bracelets these days?

I have a 16203, it was my late fathers, I had it serviced last year by watchguy.co.uk and it runs like a dream, it doesn't get much wrist time due to the sentimental value but have been working from home recently so been wearing it.

When I set it away in 2018 for a RSC UK quote it came back as "needing a new bracelet at £2,000+. Anyway I don't want a new bracelet, for the same reason I didn't have it polished during servicing, because it was my dads watch and he made all the marks on it.

However the bracelet is pretty "stretched"

I'm aware of the chap in Hong Kong, but due to Sentimental value I don't want to post it around the world.

JSolution · 28 May 2020, 07:50 PM

Don’t even think it’s bad. My daily TT sub 16613 is about the same as this doesn’t bother me.

Swearengen · 28 May 2020, 08:11 PM

Send it to Michael Young in Hong Kong:
http://www.classicwatchrepair.com/

He has done several for me, all very good

Wahlberg · 28 May 2020, 08:18 PM

Can you take another pic and keep the watch straight/leveled? I don't think it looks bad/stretched at all. I wouldn't touch it. Definitely not needed.

joli160 · 28 May 2020, 09:52 PM

It looks just fine with plenty life in it

andrewjb88 · 28 May 2020, 10:38 PM

I just dont want to risk it breaking, although I very rarely wear it out.

harvey · 28 May 2020, 10:49 PM

Andrew do you have a photo with you holding the watch head horizontally (with the bracelet at the side)? That would show the stretch.

As pointed out above, it doesn’t look too bad. Not enough that it’s in need of immediate attention / repair.

planemad · 29 May 2020, 05:08 AM

Have you seen this guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl_qs1RSF4E

andrewjb88 · 29 May 2020, 06:14 AM

Ill give that video a watch, one of dads other watches, a TAG has a bracelet similar to in that video and its in as bad condition.

inadeje · 29 May 2020, 11:48 AM

I would polish that myself, it doesn’t look that bad.

BisonHead · 29 May 2020, 11:58 AM

I don't think it looks to bad. A great watch by the way.

andrewjb88 · 29 May 2020, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inadeje

I would polish that myself, it doesn’t look that bad.

I don't want it polishing. I want the stretch closing up.

andrewjb88 · 29 May 2020, 10:19 PM

Here's some more pictures

Compared to a new Datejust its significantly more stretched.

scooba · 29 May 2020, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewjb88

Hi All,

Who is the trusted UK repairer of bracelets these days?

I have a 16203, it was my late fathers, I had it serviced last year by watchguy.co.uk and it runs like a dream, it doesn't get much wrist time due to the sentimental value but have been working from home recently so been wearing it.

When I set it away in 2018 for a RSC UK quote it came back as "needing a new bracelet at £2,000+. Anyway I don't want a new bracelet, for the same reason I didn't have it polished during servicing, because it was my dads watch and he made all the marks on it.

However the bracelet is pretty "stretched"

I'm aware of the chap in Hong Kong, but due to Sentimental value I don't want to post it around the world.

There is a fabulous Guy is Essex who does Bracelets called Seth the watchmaker . I 100% will recommend Seth

scooba · 29 May 2020, 11:09 PM

TWD , search Seth the watch maker he has a section on bracelet repairs .

I have used Michael Young three times and have no complaints but Seth is local and quicker slightly more expensive but there is no shipping half way round the world no language barrier , Give Seth a try you won’t be disappointed

andrewjb88 · 29 May 2020, 11:20 PM

The Watch Dealer? is that him?

scooba · 30 May 2020, 12:09 AM

Yes !

Mail him , Seth is brilliant !

Tools · 30 May 2020, 12:15 AM

That bracelet looks pretty good.

Check the corners where the tie-bars connect the pieces together and look for wear and cracking. It looks a long way from breaking or falling apart.

andrewjb88 · 30 May 2020, 12:15 AM

Excellent will do.

Wobbly · 30 May 2020, 07:14 AM

As others have said, the bracelet is in pretty good condition, I would leave it as it is.

andrewjb88 · 31 May 2020, 07:05 PM

I'd rather somebody take a look at it and say no its good, than it break and loose the watch even though I hardly wear it out.

28 May 2020, 04:06 PM	#1
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 750	Bracelet repair UK for 16203 Hi All, Who is the trusted UK repairer of bracelets these days? I have a 16203, it was my late fathers, I had it serviced last year by watchguy.co.uk and it runs like a dream, it doesn't get much wrist time due to the sentimental value but have been working from home recently so been wearing it. When I set it away in 2018 for a RSC UK quote it came back as "needing a new bracelet at £2,000+. Anyway I don't want a new bracelet, for the same reason I didn't have it polished during servicing, because it was my dads watch and he made all the marks on it. However the bracelet is pretty "stretched" I'm aware of the chap in Hong Kong, but due to Sentimental value I don't want to post it around the world. __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

28 May 2020, 08:11 PM	#3
Swearengen "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gabriel Location: London, UK Posts: 1,816	Send it to Michael Young in Hong Kong: http://www.classicwatchrepair.com/ He has done several for me, all very good __________________ 1680 1675 16800 16570 16710 17000 16613 17013 Gone but not forgotten 16610LV 1016 16234

28 May 2020, 09:52 PM	#5
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,355	It looks just fine with plenty life in it __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

28 May 2020, 10:38 PM	#6
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 750	I just dont want to risk it breaking, although I very rarely wear it out. __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

29 May 2020, 06:14 AM	#9
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 750	Ill give that video a watch, one of dads other watches, a TAG has a bracelet similar to in that video and its in as bad condition. __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

28 May 2020, 07:50 PM	#2
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,235	Don’t even think it’s bad. My daily TT sub 16613 is about the same as this doesn’t bother me.

28 May 2020, 08:18 PM	#4
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,536	Can you take another pic and keep the watch straight/leveled? I don't think it looks bad/stretched at all. I wouldn't touch it. Definitely not needed.

28 May 2020, 10:49 PM	#7
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,374	Andrew do you have a photo with you holding the watch head horizontally (with the bracelet at the side)? That would show the stretch. As pointed out above, it doesn’t look too bad. Not enough that it’s in need of immediate attention / repair.

29 May 2020, 05:08 AM	#8
planemad "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: UK Posts: 321	Have you seen this guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl_qs1RSF4E

29 May 2020, 11:48 AM	#10
inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,568	I would polish that myself, it doesn’t look that bad. __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLNR ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Fiddy 127, Bronzo 671, 687, 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - ✿ Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze M79012M, Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

29 May 2020, 11:58 AM	#11
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	I don't think it looks to bad. A great watch by the way.

29 May 2020, 10:19 PM	#13
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 750	Here's some more pictures Compared to a new Datejust its significantly more stretched. __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

29 May 2020, 11:09 PM	#15
scooba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,491	TWD , search Seth the watch maker he has a section on bracelet repairs . I have used Michael Young three times and have no complaints but Seth is local and quicker slightly more expensive but there is no shipping half way round the world no language barrier , Give Seth a try you won’t be disappointed

29 May 2020, 11:20 PM	#16
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 750	The Watch Dealer? is that him? __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

30 May 2020, 12:09 AM	#17
scooba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,491	Yes ! Mail him , Seth is brilliant !

30 May 2020, 12:15 AM	#18
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	That bracelet looks pretty good. Check the corners where the tie-bars connect the pieces together and look for wear and cracking. It looks a long way from breaking or falling apart. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 May 2020, 12:15 AM	#19
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 750	Excellent will do. __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

30 May 2020, 07:14 AM	#20
Wobbly "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 1,392	As others have said, the bracelet is in pretty good condition, I would leave it as it is.

31 May 2020, 07:05 PM	#21
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 750	I'd rather somebody take a look at it and say no its good, than it break and loose the watch even though I hardly wear it out. __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

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