Learn about Rolex Band Stretch - Jubilee Bracelet, Oyster Bracelet
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2 жыл бұрынLet's talk about Rolex Bracelet and BAND STRETCH. What is it, how does it occur and what does it mean?
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@GaryToftheNorth 2 жыл бұрын
I was literally wondering about this the other day as I was looking into a couple vintage Rolex pieces. Your the man, Paul!
@zman8340 2 жыл бұрын
Same here perfect timing
@Jckendall13 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate all the graphics Paul! I think the take away lesson here is to regularly clean your bracelet to prevent gunk buildup over time, and do your due diligence when buying a preowned watch. Looking forward to Summer Fair. Cheers mate!
@paulsymonds820 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid once more Paul…very educational and helpful.
@trevorhoch3553 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thanks for the video Paul. Have a super weekend!
@davidp7393 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul - Hugely helpful information before I meet my Rolex Authorised Dealer this week who is telling me I need a new braclet at a cost of €1,200 - that's on top of the €1,600 they are charging for a service !
@Timjacks01 2 жыл бұрын
You really know your stuff. Learning so much from you. Thank you for the videos.
@richardgreen8919 2 жыл бұрын
Great advice Paul.I realise you have covered this before.Many thanks.
@admiralcraddock464 2 жыл бұрын
Yet another informative video. thanks for taking the time to make them
@GAZ1203 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Paul, I have a vintage 1601, it’s 60 years old and has some stretch, I was thinking about having it repaired, however watching your vid has reassured me it still has a while to go before the need for repair, thank you , really informative post. Really enjoy the channel mate.
@markphillips8097 Жыл бұрын
Shoot at 60 that thing ought to fit around your neck
@Samx7078 2 жыл бұрын
Please make more videos of these it helped me a lot thank you Paul
@kavehteimori9575 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome and thorough enough rundown 👍👍
@Greggieboy76 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info as always Paul.
@krishnar3493 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, PT. Appreciate it.
@joaomendes2454 2 жыл бұрын
A very usefull information. Thank you!
@Katt1989 Жыл бұрын
Btw, cheers from a subscriber! Hope you find the link helpful. It fully restored my 40-year old jubilee bracelet when I thought it was a goner!
@watchwarrior8597 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent topic Paul and great information for all of us watching your channel . It would be great to cover the best way to clean, wipe down and types of materials to store watches . I have heard that certain types of micro fiber cloth as well as open cell foam storage can cause micro scratches on clasps and cases on watches . I myself have found that certain types of cloth may have fibers that can cause very fine scratches as well as the open cell foam used to store watches . I would like to hear more about this topic in ways to keep our watches in great condition besides daily wear and use . Thanks again Paul .
@drewburrows8220 5 ай бұрын
Great vid, cheers.
@aleximd9244 2 жыл бұрын
Paul , you never stop amazing me! exceptional video!
@lonewolfemcquade8133 2 жыл бұрын
Most useful information Mr Thorpe 👍 you have a new subscriber
@mlwebb3143 2 жыл бұрын
Great job ! Thanks
@williamwong1902 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, again a great video. I own a 16233 with Steel/ Yellow gold Jubilee bracelet. I believe this kind of bracelet experiences band stretch is because the the 3 centre links are 1) Gold and 2) its hollow, not solid. Thus over the years these Gold 'rings' tend to stretch and flatten out causing band stretch.
@colinallan1962 2 жыл бұрын
No. You're wearing it wrong. A Rolex bracelet should be worn with just a little give in it. Not tight like say a Breitling. That is why you will see Rolex owners doing the famous Rolex shake from time time. Just shifting it slightly. It is the first thing a dealer should tell you.
@davidwolff3293 2 жыл бұрын
Really useful tutorial
@matthewtibbles7774 2 жыл бұрын
Great video mate. Not long got myself a DJ 16014 and was worried about this but mine was nowhere near the samples you’ve shown👍
@kd300 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul,
@Giovan_Nino 2 жыл бұрын
Helpful thanks Paul…
@johnantetomaso657 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid Paul… thanks for the information….can you recommend a reputable company to repair an jubilee bracelet? I have two that are in need of attention
@tommytran3546 2 жыл бұрын
Great video paul. One quick question tho. So would you say oyster bracelets have a lesser chance of stretching then the jubilee bracelets?
@ErnstGrobler 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, thank you for the video! Quick question; I've seen guys in stores grading band stretch, saying "ah this is about a 6 or 7". Would a perfect 10 look like your Deepsea and "past the point of no return" be a 1?
@josephghonoja999 2 жыл бұрын
hey Paul do you know where I can replace the pins in my watch?
@martjekoenders9511 2 ай бұрын
Hi Paul - appreciate the video and explanation. I have a jubilee bracelet that is much stretched - mine is about 10-11 years old and I was wondering if that is allowed / expected…? I believe for a watch that young, I would not have expected it..
@rjptoronto 2 жыл бұрын
Does band stretch in a jubilee bracelet mean that it’s going to break and so needs to be replaced, or is it just an appearance and resale value issue?
@WatchDanReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Just out of curiosity, why does it need to be crown up when displaying? Just protocol/etiquette?
@josephziko-on8wp 2 ай бұрын
Can band stretch happen if my watch box pillow doesn't fit correctly? Too loose or too tight etc.
@martinwalport9844 Жыл бұрын
Can I ask what difference does it make if the crowns up or down?
@danrobinson2888 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, nato straps FTW
@oofedz8466 2 жыл бұрын
I wish you talked about cost of repair of stretch band. I have old 80s presidential 36mm yellow gold Rolex with lots of stretch but it was passed down to me from my granddad so it’s more sentimental. I like to fix it but I’m scare ppl try to rip me off.
@1288liam 10 ай бұрын
Just got mine back from roliworks. Its not cheap but you pay for what you get. 1st time round I paid cheap and the guy destroyed it. 2 years later and I finally bit the bullet and sent to roliworks. Wish I'd done it sooner
@montello1982 8 ай бұрын
I had my oyster bracelet done by done. Amazing work!
@markdegaute2125 2 жыл бұрын
Solution: either buy an aftermarket bracelet or (ideally) buy a newer 6 digit model with newer bracelet. Think: easylink or glidelock. If you do go old school get one with solid end links at the very least. Personally I wouldn't touch anything without the engraved rehault either but I'm very fussy about these things
@gilessteve 7 ай бұрын
Funny thing is, when 18kt gold is in contact with stainless steel, it's the steel that wears away fastest, even though the gold is a softer metal. Go figure!
@colinallan1962 2 жыл бұрын
I don't agree with Paul. The main problem with ( particularly the jubilee ) is that people wear them too tightly - think about it for a minute - and this stretches the links. I have had Rolexes for over 50 years and I have never heard of anyone saying the stretch was caused by the weight of the watch. The bracelet should be worn so that it is comfortable but not tight and you can normally recognize a Rolex wearer by the famous Rolex wrist shake which Rolex owners will recognize as the automatic response you have to keep it comfortable with no strain on links.😀
@PaulThorpeOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
You're entitled to your opinion Colin and I respect that. But I can assure you, stretch is caused by weight stress, not by wrist tension. Wearing a watch snug helps prevent stretch. Cheers. All the best.
@markphillips8097 Жыл бұрын
I noticed a lot of people called the bracelet crap, I disagree with that, they las a long time if you take care of them,my observation is a lot of people were them loosely,and the watch head if heavy compared to the bracelet, Rolex know what they are doing,those hollow bracelets have been produced for many years they are quality,and to one of the comments below don't be ashamed that you only have two Rolex watches 🙄GOD
@dolcman81 2 жыл бұрын
I assume this is not a problem with the DD with the ceramic sleeve?! :)
@ernestocorona5802 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, I am looking to re-pin my bracelet. Any recommendations? I am in Chicago usa
@josephziko-on8wp 2 ай бұрын
Im in Chicago as well. Any luck?
@kimhopper8699 Жыл бұрын
Just watched your video for exactly this reason. Yep it looks like my poor bracelet has had it. But I want a like for like replacement. It was brought in 1993. Model n4 13055. Will Rolex adhere to my request or want to put a newer bracelet on it. If they did this are they not reducing the value?
@PaulThorpeOfficial Жыл бұрын
Hi Kim, speak to Rolex see what they can do. Otherwise you can probably get yours repaired, it is possible depending on the condition.
@OscarRPalma Жыл бұрын
Link is not on the description m8
@bdcarroll415 Жыл бұрын
Just had my GMT Master Pepsi Rolex with oyster bracelet serviced, they told me in detail step by step what the service required,for a 40 year old vintage Pepsi Rolex, the watchmaster did a fantastic job , on the watch itself ? Now saying that, getting to the bracelet was a different story, keep in mind ,this is an international Rolex dealer that sells and repairs Rolex watches. Their advice to me , was that they will repair some of the pins in the watch if needed ,but in most cases it's better to replace the bracelet on a vintage timepiece that you plan on wearing. Moral of the story for the sake of not losing a timepiece you've had for 40 years...??
@KenzMac11 2 жыл бұрын
Would be great to see a similar video on presidential bracelets
@PaulThorpeOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Sam thing applies Callum.
@scottmarquis7624 2 жыл бұрын
Next slide please...
@marcusallen1567 2 жыл бұрын
So who would you send your jubilee to for repair? Assuming you have had one for 30 years?
@PaulThorpeOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Spencer at BQ Marcus.
@jonharry6293 Жыл бұрын
The Watch dealer Southend
@jamiejack764 3 ай бұрын
Does it matter
@jondoe5305 2 жыл бұрын
Someone is trying to sell me a 1999 thunderbird with box no papers. Problem is it has stretching. Idk if I should buy it or not.
@PaulThorpeOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Mate I'd need a lot more info to give you an educated opinion.
@jondoe5305 2 жыл бұрын
@@PaulThorpeOfficial he's asking 7k I think I could get him down to 6-6.5k , I would only meet him at a jeweler to make sure it is legit. It has more space in the links then yours did forsure. I am trying to buy my first rolex idk if I should get on the wait list for just a OP , buy from certified used like bobs or buy locally.
@markphillips8097 Жыл бұрын
Just an op you poor thing what will your friends think of you 🤔 GOD
@jondoe5305 Жыл бұрын
@@markphillips8097 I don't care what they think because no one in their early 20s has any savings let alone a Rolex. By the way now I have a OP and a Cellini with box and papers.
@Wienerblutable 2 жыл бұрын
I only have 2 Rolex watches n they r pretty „new,“but good to know for the future. I hardly wear it, so I hope it won’t happen.
@markphillips8097 Жыл бұрын
Bro some people only dream about getting a nice watch,so don't ever say I ONLY HAVE TWO YOU POOR THING,WATCH SNOBBY
@Saints-Forever 2 жыл бұрын
Even a brand new jubilee bracelet will not be straight up and will show some slag hence would be better to also show how a brand new jubilee bracelet will look like for comparison as otherwise, watch newbie will uneccessarily demand for a discount seeing a slightly slag jubilee bracelet.
@colinallan1962 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you slag. The word is slack not slag. I may a slag but I'm not slack.😀
@robbull100 2 жыл бұрын
Was told by my local Rolex AD that the best place to send your jubilee bracelet watch is BQ watches...have a method to sort band stretch that's excellent apparently...strange as obviously you guys are thick as thieves and I watch your channels...don't know if they still offer the service? Thank you...Rob
@PaulThorpeOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed I believe they do.
@macmorgan6685 Жыл бұрын
Why call it stretch when it’s really wear.
@jonharry6293 Жыл бұрын
Send it to the Watch dealer he replaced my links
@PaulThorpeOfficial Жыл бұрын
Bandstretch has nothing to do with links being replaced or taken away Jon.
@jonharry6293 Жыл бұрын
@@PaulThorpeOfficial well I have 4 Rolex’s 2 Datejust and one sub and a Datejust gold the two Datejust over the years have had the problem of stretch, Rolex advice was the buy new bracelets, I sent them off to The Watch Dealer and they came back like new!!!!!
@dannythomas7902 2 жыл бұрын
People forget Rolex disc these bracelets because they were crap, and stupidly added back on Batgirl
@markphillips8097 Жыл бұрын
How can something that lasted 60 years be crap
@stephens2r338 2 жыл бұрын
Both examples are poor quality.
@markphillips8097 Жыл бұрын
Poor quality 🤣 mine has lasted for 60 years and looks like the fist example plenty big life left in it ,so anything that has lasted that long with everyday wear is good quality
@stephens2r338 Жыл бұрын
@@markphillips8097 Thanks for your post. I have an old oyster bracelet on my explorer 1. l appreciate its lightness and comfort and prefer it to the newer ones for this reason. Its definitely functional and reliable however pressing or rolling sheet metal is a cheap and simple process and can't be called good quality. 🤔
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