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dhknola · 6 August 2020, 05:13 AM

Just got this in and links look way funky to me.
Not sure on the rest and any input is much appreciated.

1665fan · 6 August 2020, 07:39 AM

Wow that’s a beat up bracelet, someone got there money’s worth

Tools · 6 August 2020, 08:01 AM

Needs a bit of work..

dhknola · 6 August 2020, 08:11 AM

My biggest concern was the sort of “V” notch in the links, I was worried they were after market.
Totally beat up, I just wanted to double check it was entirely genuine, thanks ya’ll!

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Tools · 6 August 2020, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhknola

My biggest concern was the sort of “V” notch in the links, I was worried they were after market.
Totally beat up, I just wanted to double check it was entirely genuine, thanks ya’ll!

The torn and worn down links would need to be either re-welded, or simply replaced if there is a donor available. The connecting studs can be replaced too.

Some bracelet specialists, such as Rolliworks in the SF Bay area, may have the capability to do both for a reasonable cost. Refurbishment of the clasp is pretty straight forward.

J!m · 6 August 2020, 10:54 AM

I think another bracelet makes a lot more sense.

It’s a service bracelet, not a rare example of a 93150.

Another bracelet will be slightly more than the repair cost, which I pin between $1000-$1500. If you were ok with another service bracelet, it might be bad for less than $1000.

As to the validity (genuininity???) it is genuine in my opinion. Including the end links.

offrdmania · 6 August 2020, 12:23 PM

The links look funky because they are completely worn out and dented from side to side wear. The links are essentially unusable and the bracelet needs a complete rebuild. I hope you didnt pay too much for it.

harry in montreal · 7 August 2020, 01:18 AM

The end tubes are the worst part. It makes the first link grind against the inner edge of the lugs. Ruins the lugs and ultimately the case

dhknola · 7 August 2020, 01:28 AM

Good news is I did not pay terribly much for it, was part of a lot buy.
I am going to just sell it as is and let it be someone else have the project. At least the end links look ok.
Much appreciated to all who helped me out!

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6 August 2020, 07:39 AM	#2
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,590	Wow that’s a beat up bracelet, someone got there money’s worth

6 August 2020, 08:11 AM	#4
dhknola "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,153	My biggest concern was the sort of “V” notch in the links, I was worried they were after market. Totally beat up, I just wanted to double check it was entirely genuine, thanks ya’ll! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 August 2020, 10:54 AM	#6
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,813	I think another bracelet makes a lot more sense. It’s a service bracelet, not a rare example of a 93150. Another bracelet will be slightly more than the repair cost, which I pin between $1000-$1500. If you were ok with another service bracelet, it might be bad for less than $1000. As to the validity (genuininity???) it is genuine in my opinion. Including the end links.

7 August 2020, 01:18 AM	#8
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	The end tubes are the worst part. It makes the first link grind against the inner edge of the lugs. Ruins the lugs and ultimately the case

7 August 2020, 01:28 AM	#9
dhknola "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,153	Good news is I did not pay terribly much for it, was part of a lot buy. I am going to just sell it as is and let it be someone else have the project. At least the end links look ok. Much appreciated to all who helped me out!

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