Sorry for the specific random question - but I inherited a Rolex datejust w a jubilee bracelet. The clasp is loose to the point of not staying closed on my wrist. I’ve seen online that you can gently bend one of the panels of the clasp to fix this issue. Has anyone else faced this issue / does anyone have insight into how to fix or if this fix is a good idea? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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There are a few shops specialized in fixing and restoring vintage rolex bracelets.
Check out LAWW and Rolliworks

I would not send the Rolex service center way as they will just replace it for a new bracelet and clasp (and you miss the history and value of the original part)

I had a busted link and got it fixed — all’s good now!

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Got it thanks!!!

It’s the middle part, and just a tiny bend. What you’re going for is effectively making that part a bit shorter relative to the other part so the clasp closes more firmly.

I don’t share others’ horror at the idea of tweaking the clasp, it’s a stamped piece of steel, it would be really hard to mess it up. I do however share the opinion that the whole bracelet is quite worn, and it’s worth picking up another bracelet if you plan to keep wearing the watch.

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I second this. I make this tweak maybe once a year. A small amount of force. It’s sometimes hard to notice the difference visually.

Don’t mess with it...With how loose the links on the bracelet look I’d advise picking up a nice leather strap and holding onto the current bracelet for sentimental reasons. Way cheaper than a repair bill if it falls off your wrist.

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If you watch has lug holes, all you really need is a paper clip — super easy to swap bracelets/straps

I’d avoid any DIY. Agree with D1 above that this bracelet is loose to the point where it might not be safe even after you fix the clasp. For a heirloom piece I’d definitely want to get that looked at in an authorized service center, a replacement strap might do nicely but I feel like the jubilee bracelet is such an important part of this watch, I’d want it restored at some point.

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I have a modern submariner that had a pretty weak clasp. I did slightly bend the middle section of the clasp so that it would stick. I’m more concerned about your links staying intact.

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Pic of the back with the clasp “closed”

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Pic of the clasp open

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