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Originally Posted by NutmegCarrera View Post
Java dog-
Love the idea of replacing bracelet.
However, it appears to be rare - like hen’s teeth.
If I could find one, it looks like cost would be on the order of $2k.
That watch basically looks identical to the Rolex sub of that vintage, with exception of the dial.
The outside of the clasp has the Tudor ‘crest’, but the inside of the clasp is labeled as “Rolex”. I believe the links in the expander are also stamped with “Rolex”.
I’m afraid that if I asked the Dallas service center to do anything to it, I’d get a bill for a new one - and never see the old one again.
Incidentally, the case is also marked as a Rolex part.
I think all that really differed from the Rolex version back at that time was which movement was used and what the dial appearance was. Even the screw down crown has the Rolex logo.

Of course, today - the Tudor brand is completely separated from any Rolex design cues.

My folks got the watch for me for graduation - and had the back engraved.
Definitely not leaving my possession while I’m taking nourishment - unless my son somehow ‘earns’ it.
If you want a new bracelet and want to keep that one for originality, send it off for service with a generic leather strap on it. They'll be happy to sell you a newer bracelet, if you want one. I have no idea what they now offer for that watch but bracelets have improved hugely in the last few decades. I'm not a big fan of restoring worn bracelet links. You'll never get one fixed well enough for me to be happy wearing it. I've watched some of the Youtube videos of guys restoring the 18kt gold President bracelets and the workmanship I've seen was hideous.

Each part of a bracelet has a part number and there are books out there that go into some of the details as to which parts are original to which bracelets. Most of it is devoted to Rolex bracelets but there may be some information on Tudor, as well. I never looked into the older Tudor bracelets, as the only vintage Tudor I owned had a brown leather strap and was all the better for it.
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