Robaer Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 My AD wants $1500 for a new bracelet. I would prefer a good rep bracelet instead. Any advice?
Nanuq Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 A 93150 is nice but to my eye it only looks appropriate on a big chunky Sea Dweller. The 5513 is much thinner so I wear mine on a thinner bracelet. Some people like Yuki's 7206 or 7836. For the money they are very nice. There are a couple things about them that drive me nuts so I don't use them. IIRC there's a gen 9315 folded oyster bracelet for sale here on the forum for $400. I think Dizzy had it. That would look killer on a 5513. Some people prefer the rivets look but to my eye a newer Sub (with crown guards) demands a folded oyster.
freddy333 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Some people prefer the rivets look but to my eye a newer Sub (with crown guards) demands a folded oyster. Ditto. I have a 9315 on mine
Jimster Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Rolex went to the flip lock on a 9315 in 1972 so if you're going for an earlier look no flip. 6636 was an option on the earlier ones but oh so uncomfortable.
Robaer Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Posted February 17, 2011 Mine is a newer version, with a gen luminova dial with white gold surrounds. I like the folded bracelet but I don't know if it maches the more modern dial.
Mr Clark Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 If you have the budget, go for a gen! It is worth it! I just bought 2 for my good reps, because they are worth it.
aeromatic Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Ditto. I have a 9315 on mine That is the bracelet that should be on my latest 5513 project super! i prefer the folded bracelet nice photo
Robaer Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Posted February 17, 2011 I still feel a gen may be too expensive and the folded is not availible from yuki right now. Any other suggestions? There is a submariner bracelet at yuki's for only $55, any comments on this?
aeromatic Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) I still feel a gen may be too expensive and the folded is not availible from yuki right now. Any other suggestions? There is a submariner bracelet at yuki's for only $55, any comments on this? have you seen the folded one on trusty? its for a 1675 i think but would look good on a 5513 Edited February 17, 2011 by aeromatic
dbutlerman Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 If you're talking about the solid midlink one, I've got one and I really like it. I know it's not correct to the watch, but I really like the weight and feel of it. It doesn't accept 2mm spring bars, but you can drill the bracelet to make them fit...
alligoat Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Buy Puretime's 1665 Sea-Dweller for $223 (incls shipping) and use the 93150 and 580 ends on your 5513. Then you can sell the Sea-Dweller- head only. Or check with Angus and see if he'll sell you the bracelet and end pieces only. It is a hollow mid-link bracelet and the end pieces are correct w/o any backside cot-outs like on rep end pieces. Another option is to buy a used one on ebay or VRF- might be able to pick one up for $400, but be careful, some of them are pretty stretched out. I keep hoping we'll find a source for the 9315 rep bracelets that are showing up- I'd love to get one for $100-125.
freddy333 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 I keep hoping we'll find a source for the 9315 rep bracelets that are showing up- I'd love to get one for $100-125. As long as it accepts the correct (2mm) springbars.
coolfire Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 It'll be awesome if they become available.
Robaer Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Posted February 18, 2011 The folded from trusty looks ok, the price is very good. But the last link connecting to the spring bar has a funny bend in the middle.
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