Vintage Rolex Datejust 36
This was a wedding gift from my dad to me! He saved a persons life as a doctor and was gifted this (his and hers) together.
I had this serviced , they changed the dial for free, my mistake. But they didn’t service the strap. So I had to get a Rolex leather strap. Wondering…should I change it back to the gold or keep the leather? What are your thoughts
14 comments
Sort by
Angleechew
Watches, Meat and Whiskey
singapore
Member since
Last active: 22 min ago
7.00” / 17.78 cm
If you're going to wear it use the leather leather strap. The bracelets aren't very good IMO.
If you're going to wear it use the leather leather strap. The bracelets aren't very good IMO.
Completely agree, I love that about #vintage watches...character
I tried leather on mine, but I felt that the watch loses its identity without the bracelet.
I would go with a nice leather strap. It will freshen up th watch and make it you own.
Alligator or snake skin strap 👍
The "flex and gaps" in a jubilee bracelet of this era is completely appropriate. It is from before Rolex started using solid gold for these elements of the bracelet.
I tried leather on mine, but I felt that the watch loses its identity without the bracelet.
Completely agree. Too dressy
I tried leather on mine, but I felt that the watch loses its identity without the bracelet.
Totally agree, I'm considering having it sized so I can use it. Love that it's still fitted to my dad's wrist size though. #vintage vibes
I would go with a nice leather strap. It will freshen up th watch and make it you own.
Rolex were kind enough to provide a reasonable price for their real leather strap. But being a new strap, it's lost its #vintage vibes & character.
The "flex and gaps" in a jubilee bracelet of this era is completely appropriate. It is from before Rolex started using solid gold for these elements of the bracelet.
That's what I love about the #vintage jubilee bracelet.
Not sure of the exact options here, it I’d service or replace the original bracelet. You can always swap between the bracelet and a strap. You don’t have to pigeon hole yourself here.
Rolex were kind enough to provide a reasonable price for their real leather strap. But being a new strap, it's lost its #vintage vibes & character.
You can get a lot of quality leather straps better than Rolex. Check out Delugs, Molquin and The Strap Tailor. All very high quality straps with a wide variety of colors.
My wife had same problem it fell of her wrist due to broken pin while at tsa inspection good thing it landed on bin
I’d say leather strap
Not sure of the exact options here, it I’d service or replace the original bracelet. You can always swap between the bracelet and a strap. You don’t have to pigeon hole yourself here.
Third option not straps or bracelets and it’s a #pocketwatches kidding.