Jubilee Stretch

[Yuri.Popov]

Take it to your local AD and see what they say

[tomchicago]

Originally Posted by Aclockworkblue

I was quoted from both Dallas and NY RSC $2200 WITH exchange. I wanted to keep the old bracelet, that was a no go for that price.

The only issue I had is it would have been the super jubilee, not the original jubilee.

This is my late fathers old watch and I want to keep it as original as possible. I understand that it might cost me to keep it original but its worth it in my opinion.

80% life is good for me, I just started the weekly washing routine. I even bought a really nice ultrasonic cleaner.

NOT worth it. 2 options: (1) Michael Young; (2) get a nice leather strap for it. I would lean towards (2).

[c_robbs]

That's pretty bad, i would contact RSC

[faz]

Originally Posted by Aclockworkblue

So I just didn't know what to do.

I really didn't want to send the bracelet over to MY in Hong Kong and didn't want to exchange for the super jubilee through Rolex and pay those prices.

I ended up buying a previously loved authentic one online. The seller said it had about 75-80% life and it ran about $550

Opinions?

Originally Posted by Leeq

Ouch! Thats pretty bad if you ask me!

Originally Posted by Aclockworkblue

Well the only thing is MY would have been just as much with all the welding he would have had to do. Plus I was reading the welding wasn't all that great looking.

OP, what you will find out on this forum is that most won't read the follow up posts and simply reply to the original post.

I think that response was to your original post, not your purchase of a used one.

I think I would do the same as you did, given the circumstances, as long as the new used bracelet was original and in good shape.

[Aclockworkblue]

Originally Posted by faz

OP, what you will find out on this forum is that most won't read the follow up posts and simply reply to the original post.

I think I would do the same as you did, given the circumstances, as long as the new used bracelet was original and in good shape.

Yes, so I see with the follow up posts.

Yeah, I think I like the idea i'm pursuing. I do have 30 days to look it over. I will have it checked out.

I just couldn't part with my fathers bracelet.

[kayaker21]

I have seen a lot worse and I have not seen a jubilee bracelet break yet. I have seen a few .

[ras47]

Is it me, or do Jubilees tend to stretch more than Oyster bracelets? Maybe it’s because Jubilees are older? Or maybe it’s the physical structure of the Jubilee vs. Oysters?

[Aclockworkblue]

Originally Posted by ras47

Is it me, or do Jubilees tend to stretch more than Oyster bracelets? Maybe it’s because Jubilees are older? Or maybe it’s the physical structure of the Jubilee vs. Oysters?

From what I understand is that the older Jubilees stretch a lot more. The super jubilees are solid and hold better.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by ras47

Is it me, or do Jubilees tend to stretch more than Oyster bracelets? Maybe it’s because Jubilees are older? Or maybe it’s the physical structure of the Jubilee vs. Oysters?

I agree, from worst to least... Jubilee>President>Oyster. I believe it has to do with the total number of links on the bracelet. The more links the more wear points. Shouldn't be as much of an issue with the newer bracelets with ceramic sleeves.