How to Buy a Vintage Rolex Datejust / Stretch Repair

In this episode Tim informs about the classic vintage Rolex Datejust from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Topcis are fakes, frankenwatches, movements, the numbers, hands, bracelets and more ...

In the vintage market it is important to collect not only watches, but also knowledge, because there are some traps. Develop your own How-To with this video.

You also can learn something about stretch repair of vintage Rolex Jubilee and Oyster bracelets with the help of the company Klokkeland

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[proripp]

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.

[michaeljohnson-linn]

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

[msherlock]

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

[theprovincial]

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

[cuh]

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

[chrislowe]

One of the best watch channels on Youtube .

[TimLinklater]

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

[pth]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing, very useful.

[charlesflint]

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

[searam]

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!

[hishamhabib]

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

Warmest regards,
Hisham.

[drwindsurf]

This video was very informative. Thank you :)

[stevebo]

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

[mattlockett]

so happy i found this channel! keep it up!

[iERYZ]

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 ;)

[planetdee]

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.

[dylvasey]

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! :)

[mrg]

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
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!

[larryscott]

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.

[roygarwood]

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