dbane883 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Late last year, I picked up a heavily used 93150 bracelet and clasp for my 5513 meters first sub. It was not wearable, so i sent it off to Michael Young's bracelet spa in HK for repair. To be frank, when I got it back, it was still not very good. I think he did the best he could, but the links just werent moving as well as they should be. As such, I could not wear it and promptly sold it. In the meantime, I managed to secure some gen 580 end links and a gen 93150 clasp. While I looked for a fresher set of links, I ordered a "rep" bracelet from 5tarTim3. I was told they they were made in Italy (not that that means anything) so I took the plunge. The bracelet is sterile, but I have no use for the clasp and end links. I was happy to find out that my 580 endlinks fit perfectly, as does the clasp, although you have to use the gen bracelet screws. The grain/sheen are a perfect match for the 580 end links. I'm very impressed. While not correct for my mid'60's 5513, the solid (yes.. solid.. not hollow like a 93150 or 93250) links are extremely comfortable. One upside for the solid links?... no stretch! I have to say, its by far the best (most gen-like) sheen of any rep Rolex bracelet I have ever seen. The TC is very "grainy" and does not have the warm Rolex "glow" that the ST bracelet has. For fun, I have compared it to the TC V3 links I have lying around. TC on the left, The ST bracelet on the right. You can see from the above, that the TC finish, is not quite right. The ST is much better. Not sure if the ST end links would fit a TC (it should) , but If I still had my TC sub, I would definitely consider using this bracelet along with the V4 clasp. But until I can secure a decent set of gen 93150 bracelet links, I will happily use these for the next few months. I almost forgot to mention that the sides come polished. So I took some 800 grit paper and a scotch pad to dull them down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Nice! What was the price on it? (or did I miss it further up the post?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I believe it was about $75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Nice. Grain does look good. I am super OCD on the bracelet finish. Appreciate the post. I think I am going to try one. Nice cost saving solution. Great looking 5513 which is to be my next project:) Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex6340 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Looks really good. Could you please post the link from where you bought this bracelet. Cheers Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dovo1695 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Great bracelet for a very reasonable price. I suspect we'll be seeing some more of these in the near future. Thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 That does look good... Hopefully we'll see more of these in the future. Now let's hope for some other quality repped bracelets - like folded link Jubilees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Thanks, do you have a link to more for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 To order from ST, one has to be a "watchmaker" or dealer. I am registered as are a couple others on this board. CC. I know you are in UK and you will not like their international shipping rates. http://www.startimesupply.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Session_ID=3b3f4cdc83c1460f2a17c4c603539b4a&Screen=PROD&Store_Code=1&Product_Code=RMOSS-SUB-ST&Category_Code=1D_Rolex_Ztainless_Steel_Bands-sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I'm in montreal Canada! Next door to you I would love to try one can I order through you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 You are?? PM me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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