denimhead Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 While busy at work 😀 I decided to follow up on a post i saw a while ago on one of the other forums. The general opinion on the Cartel 93150 bracelet was that the connecting endlinks were not right and should be the classic figure of 8 shape. It also has the round top 3's which we now know were made by Rolex for a short period around 1995. It now appears that the connecting links on the Cartel 93150 are in fact based on a much later Gen 93150 as seen for sale on Chrono24.com. Please see pics attached....  So in conclusion,  If you have the patience (I'm currently attempting it) you can replace the connecting links with some from numerous aftermarket bracelets with the correct figure of 8 links(Ebay rivet ones) And replace the fliplock clasp with one dating from 1995 you will have a very nice correctly spec 93150. The round 3's are sadly only relivant to around 1995, and the later V shaped links only feature on the much later 93150 bracelets. Hope that may help with any future builds. Cheers DH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Seamaster Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 Thanks for that.I made my own a few years back, not that beautiful from the underside but they work just fine and look great on the other side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Seamaster Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 Doublepost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted January 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 Yep thats my aim as well, good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheld Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 Yeah the "wedge" shaped connector is supposed to give a better fit on the 501B endlink, vs. the round that was made for the 580.  I found the Chrono24 listing at the top of your post - yikes $2008! Do you have the link for the other one, at the bottom of your post? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 The extended outer ends on later bracelet end links are supposed to keep the last link from turning up under the hood too far and scratching the top of the link on the hood.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagnesky Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 Interesting, didnt know that the cartel bracelet had the correct markings, I was sure that the only 93150 out there was the MBW bracelet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan71 Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 @denimhead please I can’t understand which connector I have to search on ebay ? “ Ebay rivet “do you have a link on ebay ? @Mr Seamaster please where do you found this connector ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Interesting, didnt know that the cartel bracelet had the correct markings, I was sure that the only 93150 out there was the MBW bracelet...MBW had never correct markings, also the last links where solid as the whole bracelet  Gesendet von meinem Mi MIX 2S mit Tapatalk   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Seamaster Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 @denimhead please I can’t understand which connector I have to search on ebay ? “ Ebay rivet “do you have a link on ebay ?@Mr Seamaster please where do you found this connector ? This sir was custom made by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagnesky Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Tribal said: MBW had never correct markings, also the last links where solid as the whole bracelet  Gesendet von meinem Mi MIX 2S mit Tapatalk    You are correct about the markings, too much space between the numbers, it does say 93150  Here is mbw compared to my gen on top. And yes the last link is solid but not the whole bracelet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan71 Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 This sir was custom made by me. Maybe Do you use a spare parts of the bracelet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagnesky Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Btw I was in touch with raffles about creating correct connecting links for Mary’s 7836, maybe he could create correct connecting links for the 93150 too.  2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, Champagnesky said: Btw I was in touch with raffles about creating correct connecting links for Mary’s 7836  HOT DOG!!!!! Please let us know if you persuade him to do this, I'd order a bunch of those!  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 You are correct about the markings, too much space between the numbers, it does say 93150  Here is mbw compared to my gen on top. And yes the last link is solid but not the whole bracelet though.   Than this is not MBW, maybe later MBK ones. All my MBW Bracelets where solid tough!This one where acceptable and better than the solid ones.By the way I bought some gen Bracelet Parts for a project.   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hologramet Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 eBay-bracelet 93150 w/ 501B endlinks: Â Â 78360: Â 78350: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Yepp, I bought the 93150.Gesendet von meinem Mi MIX 2S mit Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted January 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 On 1/13/2020 at 4:51 PM, Dan71 said: @denimhead please I can’t understand which connector I have to search on ebay ? “ Ebay rivet “do you have a link on ebay ?  @Mr Seamaster please where do you found this connector ?   Here you go, correct 8 shape connecting links. You should be able to remove the last rivet to dissemble it to get the connector. https://www.ebay.com/itm/20MM-OLD-STYLE-SOLID-STEEL-RIVET-OYSTER-BAND-BRACELET-FOR-36MM-EXPLORER-WATCH/352937772375?hash=item522cbb0557:g:Bo0AAOSwIJdbgyq7  1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan71 Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020   Here you go, correct 8 shape connecting links. You should be able to remove the last rivet to dissemble it to get the connector. https://www.ebay.com/itm/20MM-OLD-STYLE-SOLID-STEEL-RIVET-OYSTER-BAND-BRACELET-FOR-36MM-EXPLORER-WATCH/352937772375?hash=item522cbb0557:g:Bo0AAOSwIJdbgyq7  Tks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 My MBW with the 580 end links from WSO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pombok Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Seamaster Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 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.Well best is to stick to the TDs here and ask them. Or get a JKF sub with 21j movement, take the bracelet off and sell the rest.Might share a few pics of MQ‘s 93150? That would be great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pombok Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 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): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Another tactic is one of Mary's hollow link 7836 bands. Put a 9315 clasp on it, and you're pretty much done. Except for those lousy "figure eight" end middle links.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Seamaster Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 @PombokHoly mother.. sorry to say but that bracelet is crap.Wondering how MQ dares to ask a $300 and more.I really hope you can send it back and get a refund.Nanuq‘s idea is great too. I‘m in the process of doing the same to have a affordadble 9315.As said, for a 93150 i‘d stick to a Castel/JKF one. They are pretty good for the € and do what they should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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