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Thanks guys for the support, I bought from MQ expecting to receive top quality, since a few people have recommended him. I’ll give MQ reasonable chance to return/refund, otherwise he’ll get flamed. I think I’m going to go for the JKF since I’ve already got a gen clasp. Will have to learn a little more about the ‘hollow’ links.

Thanks for the idea about getting one from a TD and selling the rest, I’ll start looking. Photos of the MQ 93150 bracelet which came with dents, scratches, and polished sides (I believe they should be brushed):

Hey guys, I’m pretty deep into a 1665 double red franken, I have a gen clasp already, but I’m looking for a 93150 with either 580 or 585 end links. Can you gentlemen recommend how to source this bracelet? I just spent $380 buying a 93150 rep from MQ but it’s really shocking quality, I’ve asked to return it.

@jackflash , also mbw bracelet and clasp?

No I think it is the right diameter already.

The case needs to be tapped and countersunk. The crown is stock ARF, I put it next to my gen 704 crown and man, there is no difference whatsoever. The DW in mine is still ARF stock, I don’t think I’ll overlay a gen DW. Now this watch is waterproof it’s finished for me. Gen crystal, gen click springs, WSO gen spec tube, HE valve has been bonded shut from the inside with marine grade super glue. All 5 crown and tube gaskets in place. I’m finished :-)

Tripdog did the work for me:

I had to have my SD43 tapped and countersunk to accept a gen spec 7030 tube. The ARF stock tube is poorly glued in there and certainly not reliably water resistant. I used loctite blue on the tube thread plus all 5 gaskets to seal her up tight.

Ryan’s service is still good.

I’ve sent you a PM, I can do this for you.

Maxi LN ...

I think the date wheel font is good, however the numbers are not ‘gloss’ like the gen date wheel numbers which can catch the light very slightly.

Yes sir

In the end I didn’t think the date wheel needed modding; what do you think?