How to Buy a Vintage Rolex Datejust / Stretch Repair 

Your honesty on this channel is admirable. Transparency and truthfulness is the ethos of this channel and much respect in the watch community will be gained. Thank you Tim for another great upload. Informative and helpful.

As a confirmed Rolex fanboy I found this video extremely interesting.

One of the best watch channels on RU-vid .

That's a crazy improvement! I will keep that in mind when i buy my first rolex datejust

Brilliant video 😍 I had no idea that the jubilee bracelet could be repaired, thank you so much for the information 👌🏻

Brilliant video Tim! This is vital information for any collector!

That was very interesting,I just had to closely examine the markings in my own Rolex bracelets after watching this

So helpful and informative. Thanks so much for creating and sharing this video

This was informative, and I appreciate the currency conversion. I am enjoying your channel more with each view.

That was excellent! I have my original 1975 stainless Datejust, of which I am the original owner, in excellent condition although it is time to have the bracelet repaired. I knew of the Hong Kong company, but not the Norway company. It appears they did an excellent job on your bracelet. My own bracelet now needs surgery. Thank you for alerting me to this second company. Awesome video as are all your other videos!

Another awesome video, Tim!

The only reason I've purchased several new Rolex watches in recent years, is because of the better Bracelets and Clasps offered now. Imagine if Rolex offered the NEWER style bracelets on any older Rolex watch body..... PS: I just bought a new Datejust-41 ref 126300 with smooth bezel, silver dial, and jubilee bracelet and LOVE it. Keep the videos coming! (easy for me to say, haha) Thanks!

I own both a vintage Datejust from 1987 (my dad's) and my current reference from 2016. All things about the newer version is an upgrade... except dial colors. I loved how the vintage models offered a mild champagne dial on SS models.

so happy i found this channel! keep it up!

Excellent videos/reviews Tim! I really enjoy them! Really informative as well👍🏻. Thanks so much! Looking forward to many more! Warmest regards, Hisham.

I've just brought a rolex oyster perpetual datejust and you was explaining the Swiss on the 6 o'clock because mine is a 1979 model would it be possible to have more information on why something could be wrong please

Does Klokkeland use 904l steel in its replacement pins

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing, very useful.

I can't even afford luxury watches yet, but I still love your content! Very informative and professional. My favourite Datejust ist the 16234 with Gray Tapestry Dial on a jubilee Bracelet. Keep up the good work and greetings from Germany ;)

Great advice Tim. Good video.

This video was very informative. Thank you :)

Very informative and really useful

2:35 looks good Tim! nice video

I bought a wreck Date, in 1980, the watch is circa 1962-1965. I replaced the dial. Which now says Swiss Made. It NEEDED a new bracelet. So, I bought an Oyster bracelet from an AD. Of course the acrylic crystal was so heavily worn, it’s been replaced twice. It’s been polished, no hiding that. And the crown and thread barrel have been replaced. Does that qualify as a Frankin watch? I’ve photographed the movement, cal 1570, and it’s correct for the case. 40 yrs of wearing it, I’m not regretting the replacement face. It’s running in top form, it’s gorgeous. So, I’m mixed on not replacing elements that wear out. It’s my daily watch.

Wow very informative video. Thank you

5:25 T Swiss T was placed from 1965-66 onwards...

Hi there Tim. I have a 1975 1603 & below the 6oclock baton it says: *O T SWISS T O* ... what do the 'O's imply? Thanks ~ Julian S

Why is one of the magnification on your datejusts smaller than the other?

Hey, love your channel. Great video.

Thanks Tim, it looks like they did a good job , did they polish the bracelet ?

thank you for the info

Great video, very interesting

Great info! What is the name of the Jubilee repair company that you used for your bracelet? Thanks

I have a 16030 withvJubelee and would like to improve to solid endlinks. Is it possible? The strech repair is posible in any Jubelee?

I haven't got a rolex, nor do I want one. But I found this video fascinating.

Thinking about getting a 16030 or 16016

Great video. I've owned a good few DJ's and they always have some play in the bracelet due to age. I didn't even know to think this was a possibility. That said vintage Rolex bracelets were pretty awful to begin with! :)

This video was helpful

Very informative video on VIntage DJ, however the problem didnt just stop there , these franken mode guys now start using vietnamese made parts on the vintage Rlx movements, which is very very Nasty .

on minute 8:00 why does the cyclops on the watch on the right magnifies less than the other one? has the screen been replaced?

Does this man work on spines. My back is like that.

Very informative video. Thank you for sharing your insights. I live in Hong Kong, as such would appreciate if you could share the info about the workshop in Hong Kong that replaces bracelet pins. Thank you very much in anticipation.

Hello. Thanks for the information, now your Datejust looks like awesome, did they fix the clasp too?, are you going to fix the bracelet of your new vintage Datejust?. Waiting for the next video.

I have been search for a rolex perpetual date just 791643 but i didn't got any results about this model Could you please help me My watch glass was broken i wounder weather i can find an original spare for it Thanks allot

Fascinating

is there any way of measuring how much shorter the bracelet will be after the adjustment?

Enjoyed the video, I need to fix my bracelet it's lose $220 dollars sounds good to fix than buying a new one.

What about the Oster bracelet?

Rolex banned radioactive dials in 1963(if I'mnot mistaken), so a 1968 Datejust can have the T SWISS T symbol right? Tell me your opinion!

I am interested in the online references you mention to check the details for the watch and bracelet from the case/serial and model number, if you can share them I would be grateful.

Very informative. Will definitely help with my girlfriends 90's 2tones lady date. Bought her the piece but I seem to care more...she doesnt know about watches maintenance.

Is the color of the dial champagne or is it an altered silver ? I really like the looks of it 😍

I had Michael Young from Classic Watch Repair in HK repair an old oyster for my GMT... the result is nothing but amazing job for US$180 plus Fedex. Would highly recommend those boys for any US based customers.

I'm not interested in "avoiding a franken." The Datejust is the perfect watch to modify. Put the bracelet or strap you prefer on one. Same with the bezel. If you prefer smooth steel, have it your way. If you are justifying purchasing a Datejust by telling yourself it is an "investment," you need a talking to. Sure, it is a wiser watch to purchase due to its likelihood of holding its value; but that does not an investment make. If you like the watch, and you can afford the watch, buy the watch. Styled your way. And change its style, if that's your preference. If you like diamonds on your bezel, have them. Do yours your way. DO have your stretched Jubilee repaired, though.

Does Rolex gold plate their watches ? I would like to buy a Rolex date just 1990 version 2 tone any tips on what to look out for ?

Amazing restoration and great value, I'm impressed. The latest generation President bracelet has a ceramic collar in the center link to prevent stretch, not sure if Rolex will use it across the whole range. But it would be nice. I'll post it on my channel.

Nice video :)

Does repairing the stretch change the size of the bracelet?

Thanks for the great video how much is the shopping costs?

If your rolex has stretch on jubilee bracelet there is a watchmaker with 30 years experience that is doing this service in the USA. it only cost 150 bucks plus shipping. He only uses Rolex parts, but doesn't work for Rolex. He also does a full service for 200 dollars and it only took 2 weeks total. If you want the name, let me know. Neal

16013 should be a part of all gentleman's collection, in that it was the last of the domed crystals. See that most jubilee bracelets of this circa (80's) are usually graded class II condition in the States. Do they use this same grading system in Europe?

My 1601 from 1972 has been worn by me since 7 years ago every single day, without being serviced. Due of that ̶a̶b̶use, the acrylic crystal has suffered a little crack in it, and the crown shows some bumps that misshaped it a little bit. Despite of that, the jubilee bracelet has never got stretched, it is in very good shape and reliable to this day, as same as my beloved war horse watch. But, the question is, ¿why can you see that many vintage rolex bracelets shows that high level of stretched links?¿Some specific factor leads to that? Just thinking about it scares me. Good video¡¡

Any chance you have a link to the repair guys website ?

Hi, is it worth to buy vintage date just 36 from 80s for 5800€? I am plan about to buy it soon but still not sure and i would be very happy for your advise. Thank You

I absolutely love the vintage Rolexes and Tudors but medical student budget is too tight. What’s your view on getting vintage Hamilton/ Tissot, etc. better to get a new watch for better engineering or vintage for the look/history? I have vintage Poljot and an old Cyma quartz. What would you go for? Save or get rid of that new watch urge XD

Anyone interested in a 1974 Rolex 1601 Datejust Serpico y Laino? It's stainless steel and has an 18k gold bezel.

Watching this after passing up on a 90s steel/white gold tapestry dial Datejust for 4 thousand usd...

I love watching this good looking German man. Lol

A guy in Essex is a master at repair on a Rolex bracelet

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Stretch repair on vintage watches makes much more sense than buying a new strap from the AD that will never have quite the same patina as your twenty, thirty, or forty-year-old watch.

Ich habe mal eine Rolex Datejust 1601 Baujahr 1978 über ebay gekauft. Die Uhr war original (Gehäuse, 1570 Rolex Werk usw.), aber das Two-Tone Rolex Jubilee Band war ein Fake. Mir fiel es auf, dass auf dem gebogenen Schließblech statt "Steelinox" dort "Steeinox" stand und mir kamen zudem bei genauer Betrachtung unter der Lupe die Schnörkel auf dem Schließblech um den Rolex Schriftzug seltsam vor und auch die Gelbgold Mittelglieder erschienen mir von der Farbe zu dunkel und irgendwie rötlich im Vergleich zur Lünette und Krone der Datejust. Ich entnahm also ein Glied aus dem Band und habe es beim Juwelier testen lassen. Es war zwar Gold, ABER nur 8-9 karätiges Gold, also 333er oder 375er Gold. Da Rolex aber bei den two-tone Jubilee Bändern nur 14k und 18k Gelbgold verwendet, konnte dieses Band nicht original von Rolex sein. Es war also ein Aftermarket echtgold Band im Jubilee Style mit 8-9karat Mittelgliedern. In Italien werden solche Bänder hergestellt, wie ich später herausgefunden habe. Habe dann 850 Euro Preisnachlass beim Ebay-Händler bekommen und mir dann ein korrektes Band für die 1601 besorgt. Damit war die Sache für mich aus der Welt. Aber seit dem passe ich immer genau auf. Kein Foto wo man das Werk bei geöffnetem Gehäuse sieht oder die Beschriftung der Schließe: KEIN KAUF.

Is it worth buying a Rolex from 1984? A Day just

That's great, but how do you guys finance all these purchases (with normal jobs) ???? have you inherited or something?? I'm not being mean nor jaelous but just would love to have clues about that!! :) best regards!!

Confirming I did purchase a new jubilee bracelet the price was $1150.00 dollars. Model M16220

I have a mid 1940s “Speedking”, untouched original face. Full radium sticks and numerals. The print at 6 “SWISS MADE”. So, the Rolex: Swiss or Swiss Made, is not a reliable radium non-radium indicator.

I would put a nice quality black leather strap on this watch would add to the class and wear it every chance you get

Most these preowned Rolex’s have water damage and other things going on with it then the dealers gut the watches movement and put in some generic movement polish it all up and sell it. It happened to a couple of people I know. You should buy new. This guy pushing a DJ hello people want the sports watches get educated.

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