jigelow Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) I bought a 93150 on the bay and should receive it tomorrow. There's a few things I'm doubtful of and was hoping for some help in what I'm looking for. First, it has a "G" code clasp. This puts it at 1982; however, there is no month code. Now, I haven't actually been able to find any images of G code clasps with a month stamp (I've found several without). Not to say that those images weren't of reps, but I've seen them on TRF, VRF, and chrono. The second thing that has me confused is that the clasp lock has the lines embossed. I didn't think that Rolex did this until later. The stampings do contain all flat "3"s. It has 593 end links, which I don't know if there are reps of (would assume they would go with the more common 501 or 580). I'll take some shots tomorrow when I receive it, I just need to know what to look for and what photos to include. The listing photos weren't the greatest, but the seller had great feedback and seemed to have a long history of watch part sales. He was also very responsive in communication. Edited November 30, 2014 by jigelow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProMariner Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Yes pictures would help us.. I hope everything will be just fine for you as those bracelets are insanely expensive nowadays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigelow Posted November 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Yes pictures would help us.. I hope everything will be just fine for you as those bracelets are insanely expensive nowadays I'm hoping so, too! Its nerve wracking since every bit that gives me confidence in it, there's something that makes me doubt it. It'll be easier tomorrow once I have it in hand. Just wanted to make sure to maximize what photos I should be taking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Why not post up the original ebay pics? So many easy ways to spot a rep, cos there arnt any decent ones, or a mash up....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProMariner Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Why not post up the original ebay pics? So many easy ways to spot a rep, cos there arnt any decent ones, or a mash up....... True Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigelow Posted November 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Pictures aren't the best. Here the few with legible bits. I'll break out the SLR tomorrow when I get it if you guys can tell me what bits I should shoot. Thanks for your help! Edited December 1, 2014 by jigelow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Looks fine to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigelow Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Looks fine to me. I guess the clasp lock and no month code are what I'm hung up on. I just can't find anything about if that's right for a G-code clasp. Maybe I'm just over analyzing. It is in our nature in this hobby, after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 It looks OK, I don't know when they started adding date codes, but the old 93150's are just year. I just looked up one at ChronoShop, identical to yours "G" code € 830.00 !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigelow Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 It looks OK, I don't know when they started adding date codes, but the old 93150's are just year. I just looked up one at ChronoShop, identical to yours "G" code € 830.00 !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yeah, I think I'd seen that one. I'm still stumped on the clasp lock, though. Hoping there's not too much stretch. Pics look good, but its just laid down so no way to tell. We'll see tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 The 2 lines on the clasp lock should not be there. It could be a newer replaced clasp lock. you can sand it down to get rid of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 The 2 lines on the clasp lock should not be there. It could be a newer replaced clasp lock. you can sand it down to get rid of it? I've seen this a few times on gens. Defo seems to be an RSC mod. Easy to change. The rep lock will fit just fine. Best to replace the friction pin once you change it I ensure a good fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigelow Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 I've seen this a few times on gens. Defo seems to be an RSC mod. Easy to change. The rep lock will fit just fine. Best to replace the friction pin once you change it I ensure a good fit. I don't mind that it's there, just didn't know it was a common repair/mod. It fits better with the build anyway, since I'll have to call this a 92/93 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigelow Posted December 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 In true USPS fashion, nothing today. Site still says "Expected 12/1". :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 In true USPS fashion, nothing today. Site still says "Expected 12/1". :/ When you open the package and feel how light and cheap it feels, you will need to find a corner to cry in. Yes it is gen Yes you did pay close to 1k Yes it feels like a $30 bracelet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 When you open the package and feel how light and cheap it feels, you will need to find a corner to cry in. Yes it is gen Yes you did pay close to 1k Yes it feels like a $30 bracelet But it is light and comfortable on the wrist exactly as it was designed by Rolex to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 But it is light and comfortable on the wrist exactly as it was designed by Rolex to be. So is a PT 93150. It's light It's comfortable It's $50 I'm actually looking for one right now.. if anyone has a spare, PM me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 All correct with flat top '3's, but yes its had a replaced safety flip lock as previously mentioned. Here's a correct 'plain' one a a reference. Cheers DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 So is a PT 93150. It's light It's comfortable It's $50 I'm actually looking for one right now.. if anyone has a spare, PM me. I have one. It's attached to the 16800 we discussed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProMariner Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 I have one. It's attached to the 16800 we discussed I don't know why all the factories stopped making it, they all produce the 93250 now as PT, cartel, yuki and others .. (And their 93250 isn't even accurate with removable end pieces) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigelow Posted December 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Yeah, I'm sure it'll feel cheap. My Steinhart has a pretty solid bracelet (it's also 22mm wide so that adds weight as well), so I'm sure side by side it'll feel weird. I see more WTB for rep 93150s than I do sales. For what I paid for it, I'm fairly happy considering it appears to be gen from the photos and everyone's comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigelow Posted December 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Got it today. Everything checks out. Not much stretch considering its a 30 year+ bracelet. I'll snap some pics tomorrow when I'm not exhausted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProMariner Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Got it today. Everything checks out. Not much stretch considering its a 30 year+ bracelet. I'll snap some pics tomorrow when I'm not exhausted. How about its feeling ? Does it feel like a cartel hollow bracelet or more cheaper ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigelow Posted December 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 How about its feeling ? Does it feel like a cartel hollow bracelet or more cheaper ? Never felt any of the cartel bracelets. In fact, the only piece I've owned on a bracelet is my Steinhart O1V. It feels pretty chinsy compared to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProMariner Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Never felt any of the cartel bracelets. In fact, the only piece I've owned on a bracelet is my Steinhart O1V. It feels pretty chinsy compared to that. I can not wait to see the pictures I am also thinking about getting one or just build a Franken bracelet, with gen clasp, aftermarket 580 that I already got with PT 93150 links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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