Stephane

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Thanks Jet. I'll try that Dremel soon...and keep you posted. CableGuy: I'm not sure bending the bars will really help though. The lugholes are way too far away.

Hi Lonnie, Great addition to this review. Thank you very much. Cheers Stephane

@ Lonnie, Thanks for the tip. I would like to try it. Could you point out on this pic where exactly and how much you recommend to take some off ? I'm afraid to take too more out and wouldn't want other beginners to scr*w theirs either @ All: thanks guys for your usual nice words. Cheers Stephane

Dear All, Ever since I am a member, I keep reading comments on the Noobmariner's bracelet that is like the real deal…almost of course. Because, if Rolex has the best sub, they might have the best Oyster bracelet too I heard the words "Hollow mid link", "Solid mid link" and same goes for the end links. I was very confused. So are you I guess looking at this first picture! I thought I might do this little review for the community to clarify the differences. I placed an order for a Noobmariner bracelet from BKLM1234 to make myself an opinion and compare it with my MBW/MBK's Rolex Submariner 16610 bracelet that I got from TTK. Of course, TTK can get you a Noobmariner too. Weight figures First, let's check the weight issue. The MBW/MBK 16610 weights 79 grams on its own, without any bracelet or springbars. The solid mid/end link bracelet from MBK and its springbars weight 78 grams. The hollow mid/end link one (Noobmariner) and its springbars weight 73 grams. The full watch equipped with the MBK solid mid/end link weights thus 157 grams where mounted with the Noobmariner bracelet it only weights 152 grams. I can't believe the feeling is so different with only 5 grams less for the Noob on the balance! Here a couple of pictures to show what means "hollow" or "solid" link. The noob is under the MBW/MBK. The end link difference looks like this Colour I have a real preference for the Noobmariner bracelet. It is not totally obvious from my pics, but the Noob's overall colour and shine is better, smoother, more yellowish grey, less bluish like the MBW/MBK one. Noob is on the right. The clasp The clasp of the Noobmariner bracelet is a little shorter than the MBK one. Noob is on the right. The crown on the clasp The one on the Noob is more precisely stamped. Noob is on the right. The finish The Noobmariner bracelet is better finished. If you take the time to look very close to these pictures, it's obvious. Noob is on the right. Noob still on the right (Look at the pins holding the clasp to the first link) Noob on the bottom (Look at the middle of the unfolded clasp) Would you wear the Noobmariner or the solid mid/end link one? Personally I still prefer the solid mid/end link one but will have the Noobmariner installed at a certain point. I'm sure these 5 grams difference will attract more "Is it real or fake?" type of questions as I said before, but who cares. Aren't we wearing reps ? I guess you have to make your self a personal opinion. Fitting issues Now, for sure, I'm not able to fit it my self so I wouldn't recommend you try it unless you have some serious skills. I spend 30 minutes to try to get the springbars in the lugholes, but no way. Rather send it to Ziggy, Tribal or some of your favourite watchmaker. Conclusion The whole idea of this thread is to show the differences of two of the most common rep bracelets of the most popular rep, the Sub. I am in no way meaning this one is better than the other! It's anyway a matter of taste. Hope it helped you a bit. Thanks for looking, Cheers Stephane

One great watch that deserve some wrist time now.

Wonderful arrival Monsieur Nanuq. Congratulations. We are ready now: let's start a "pass around watch" Cheers Stephane

Absolutely...

The best post of today...couldn't stop laughing...

Hi Tom & All, I'm happy it finaly ended on your wrist. You made beautiful pics by the way !!! Now the only thing you miss is the chrono version And, as I'm not wearing mine at all, never, never...feel free to buy it Cheers Enjoy, Stephane

Gave you a gold star !

@316L: I am speechless that you can show off in presence of Tribal and RepAustria about MBK's watches at 165

My goodness BT ! Thank you so much for the sum of efforts put into educating all of us. Merci beaucoup ! Cheers Stephane

A niche ? Hmmm, might be the Rolex niche for me

Congrats Mademoiselle. Very cute stories. Nice share. Cheers Stephane

Trying very very hard to stay away from Rolex with this beauty: Original Case Back Genuine limited edition case back fitted Cheers Stephane

Happy man ! I'm still waiting for mine and I agree, when the hype is on, the wait is very hard Enjoy, Stephane

I agree with you, except the Noobmariner of course

I got the cheap one from Ruby and it looks okay. Probably impossible to spot faws while on the wrist for Aliens out of RWG. But, having said that, I do not like the Breitlings at all. I was caught by Pix splendid pics... I'm very sorry but after some Breitling I still don"t like them. I like their new sub in fact...but that one is not repped yet. Cheers Stephane

Bad news: Laz was like you Look at him now...he will soon have them all: 16610, 1680, SD,...then 5513 and so on. Just like me

Hi there, Most of the reps comes with a solid mid link. Which is quite funny as everyone looks for a non solid mid link bracelet ! My MBW is no exception and came with the solid mid link one. And yes, it has the crown on the clasp of course ! Cheers Stephane

Veyr nice wardrobe Mrs V.