Cartel 5513 Bracelet Midlink Line Fix

[e30m3]

That pesky line in the midlink doesn't have to stick around. Took 5 mins with a Dremel and a 600-grit wheel. Blast the line down (being careful not to go too far), then block sand wet with something flat, 800 grit-ish. Finally, use the medium grit Sandflex bar to get back to the Folex finish. Done. Too bad the rest of the bracelet still sucks.

[Dan71]

Good work! If you are able to make a convex profile (now is flat) is perfect..

[e30m3]

Hmm, mine wasn’t convex from factory - it’s supposed to be?

[Dan71]

If You check a gen bracelet was little convex (like the other mid link on the bracelet) but not straight flat like the cartel one..

 

See pic from chrono24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[e30m3]

Ah hah, I see it now. Going to try and bend the curve in. Let’s see how terribly that goes. 

[e30m3]

There’s a curve but man is it subtle. Here’s one in really good shape from 1984:

 

https://omegaforums.net/threads/rolex-submariner-5513-maxi-dial-full-set-and-unpolished.74884/

[Dan71]

I can’t open the link ..
but yes the curve is barely noticeable, so you can leave the middle link how is now !

Nice work , I have to do the same on mine

[chinksmiley]

Does that second picture have two lug holes?

[Dan71]

Does that second picture have two lug holes?

Is a reflection..