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Rudiologe · 30 May 2023, 04:53 AM

Hey folks,
I own a nice vintage Datejust 16030 from 1984 on the original Jubilee bracelet. The watch is as old as I am and it‘s by far the watch I like to wear most out of my whole collection. On lots of days though, I find myself wearing other watches simple because I want to give the bracelet some rest. Or because I want to preserve the bracelet as long as possible. It has quite a bit of stretch already, and I can‘t picture putting the watch on a strap. Do you guys think I worrying too much? At what point do the old Jubilee bracelets really „break“? Or is there a chance I could wear this bracelet for another 40 years daily

Top G · 30 May 2023, 04:54 AM

Send it to Rolliworks to be repaired and enjoy it worry free

Dan S · 30 May 2023, 04:55 AM

Yes, I think you are worrying too much. The bracelet can be restored for about $500 or replaced with a new one for a reasonable price.

lupus66 · 1 June 2023, 07:59 PM

they can have huge stretch but i never hear of breaking.

joli160 · 1 June 2023, 08:36 PM

Just have it fixed, it’s cheap.

Stretch equals wear. When the pins are worn this may lead to bracelet failure.

HERITAGE82 · 1 June 2023, 11:52 PM

A picture of the bracelet would help.

hutch300 · 2 June 2023, 01:12 AM

These bracelets are affordable. Let us see a picture. Perhaps restore it or replace it. Worst option is resting it - don't not enjoy something for a reason you could mitigate.

TimeLord2 · 2 June 2023, 02:59 AM

Before and after Rolliworks. It was about an inch shorter after.

Rudiologe · 2 June 2023, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

A picture of the bracelet would help.

Sorry for the lighting, I‘m about to get some shut eye…

HERITAGE82 · 2 June 2023, 06:28 AM

Lighting is fine... Bracelet has tons of life left in it so I wouldn't worry about wearing it as is.

TimeLord2 · 2 June 2023, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Lighting is fine... Bracelet has tons of life left in it so I wouldn't worry about wearing it as is.

What he said.

southtexas · 3 June 2023, 02:30 PM

However much that watch has been worn, I’d say you can almost double that time before the bracelet will really need a refurb.

west8720 · 8 June 2023, 02:56 PM

Send to Rollie works…

Dr.Smellody · 8 June 2023, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeLord2

What he said.

Agree. Has another 20 years of daily wear left. And, ohhhhhh so comfortable.

30 May 2023, 04:53 AM	#1
Rudiologe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Leipzig Posts: 48	longevity of vintage Jubilee bracelets Hey folks, I own a nice vintage Datejust 16030 from 1984 on the original Jubilee bracelet. The watch is as old as I am and it‘s by far the watch I like to wear most out of my whole collection. On lots of days though, I find myself wearing other watches simple because I want to give the bracelet some rest. Or because I want to preserve the bracelet as long as possible. It has quite a bit of stretch already, and I can‘t picture putting the watch on a strap. Do you guys think I worrying too much? At what point do the old Jubilee bracelets really „break“? Or is there a chance I could wear this bracelet for another 40 years daily

30 May 2023, 04:55 AM	#3
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,893	Yes, I think you are worrying too much. The bracelet can be restored for about $500 or replaced with a new one for a reasonable price. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

1 June 2023, 08:36 PM	#5
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,342	Just have it fixed, it’s cheap. Stretch equals wear. When the pins are worn this may lead to bracelet failure. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

1 June 2023, 11:52 PM	#6
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,419	A picture of the bracelet would help. __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

2 June 2023, 06:28 AM	#10
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,419	Lighting is fine... Bracelet has tons of life left in it so I wouldn't worry about wearing it as is. __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

30 May 2023, 04:54 AM	#2
Top G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 133	Send it to Rolliworks to be repaired and enjoy it worry free

1 June 2023, 07:59 PM	#4
lupus66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: holland Posts: 285	they can have huge stretch but i never hear of breaking.

2 June 2023, 01:12 AM	#7
hutch300 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jeff Location: PNW Posts: 1,304	These bracelets are affordable. Let us see a picture. Perhaps restore it or replace it. Worst option is resting it - don't not enjoy something for a reason you could mitigate.

3 June 2023, 02:30 PM	#12
southtexas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,682	However much that watch has been worn, I’d say you can almost double that time before the bracelet will really need a refurb. __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

8 June 2023, 02:56 PM	#13
west8720 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Buddy Location: Sunny California Watch: 16610, 16750 Posts: 164	Send to Rollie works…

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