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bomolson · 29 December 2012, 08:17 AM

I am the proud 1st time owner of a 1993 16613 Blue bezel Sub. I like the no-cyclops look. (R16613360B9315) (S/N S80XXXXX).

I am having difficulty with the bracelet as it is too tight on my wrist even with the clasp pins moved all the way out to the end.

The bracelet is a Rolex 18K/SS 93153 Bracelet with 401B End Links. It has 5 links on the inside wrist aspect and 7 links on the outside wrist aspect. It seems like one additional link is needed to make it comfortable to wear.

Q: Does anyone have any knowledge or opinion as to whether the New York or Dallas Rolex Center would be a preferred choice for either buying a link (just "north" of the End Link) and have my local jeweler install for me here or whether I should just priority mail the watch to the Center for their attention?

Thank you for any insight.

Bradford

padi56 · 29 December 2012, 06:36 PM

You can buy links and half links any AD should be able to order you one but be warned they are quite expensive but easy to fit DIY.Or if any AD or RSC has one in stock they would fit it while you wait its only a 5 minute job

DoxaDavid · 30 December 2012, 01:54 AM

Hi Bradford and welcome to TRF.

Considering the watch's age, I would look for a pre owned link which will be significantly cheaper than new from an AD. Check Ebay or the like and adding it yourself is a piece of cake.

Good luck!

ecsub44 · 30 December 2012, 02:01 AM

The "no-cyclops" look?

The 16613 should have a cyclops...unless you (or a previous owner) had it removed.

Having said that, I prefer the look sans cyclops also.

29 December 2012, 08:17 AM	#1
bomolson "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: VA Posts: 1	New York or Dallas Rolex Center for Sub 93153 Bracelet Repair? I am the proud 1st time owner of a 1993 16613 Blue bezel Sub. I like the no-cyclops look. (R16613360B9315) (S/N S80XXXXX). I am having difficulty with the bracelet as it is too tight on my wrist even with the clasp pins moved all the way out to the end. The bracelet is a Rolex 18K/SS 93153 Bracelet with 401B End Links. It has 5 links on the inside wrist aspect and 7 links on the outside wrist aspect. It seems like one additional link is needed to make it comfortable to wear. Q: Does anyone have any knowledge or opinion as to whether the New York or Dallas Rolex Center would be a preferred choice for either buying a link (just "north" of the End Link) and have my local jeweler install for me here or whether I should just priority mail the watch to the Center for their attention? Thank you for any insight. Bradford

29 December 2012, 06:36 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,035	You can buy links and half links any AD should be able to order you one but be warned they are quite expensive but easy to fit DIY.Or if any AD or RSC has one in stock they would fit it while you wait its only a 5 minute job __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

30 December 2012, 01:54 AM	#3
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	Hi Bradford and welcome to TRF. Considering the watch's age, I would look for a pre owned link which will be significantly cheaper than new from an AD. Check Ebay or the like and adding it yourself is a piece of cake. Good luck! __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

30 December 2012, 02:01 AM	#4
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	The "no-cyclops" look? The 16613 should have a cyclops...unless you (or a previous owner) had it removed. Having said that, I prefer the look sans cyclops also. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

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