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Old 19 September 2018, 08:55 PM   #1
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Oyster Bracelet 93250

Hi everyone,

one week ago I picked up in a Rolex AD a brand new Oyster Bracelet 93250 SEL for my 16610LN (2007 circa). I ordered it in late August and it arrived so in a couple of weeks.

The bracelet is of course not in production anymore and the clasp code (CP12) reveals that it was produced in 2011.

I'm writing because after one week of normal use I already noticed some little play. To be precise the play is between central links and lateral ones (see picture below). Is not something so evident but it looks a bit strange to me.

In general this Oyster "sounds" (rlx rattle) very very cheap.

Since the bracelet is of course 100% genuine as I took it from a very important Rolex AD, is it possible that Rolex sell "refurbished" old bracelet?
Or is specifically the 93250 a cheap-looking bracelet? I have Oyster bracelets for date/datejust from 90's that look and "sound" better than this.

Look forward to hear some opinion.

Thank you so much
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Old 20 September 2018, 06:21 PM   #2
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Rolex doesn't sell refurbished bracelets. I've had new bracelets do what yours did above but the rattle was there regardless. That sound is normal for older Oyster bracelets.

Post a clear photo of the outside of your clasp. Perhaps your AD sold you a refinished bracelet.

Did you see them open the blister package in front of you? Does your clasp have a letter 'S' stamped in front of the CP12 code?
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Old 20 September 2018, 07:28 PM   #3
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Thanks for the reply 037

I don't actually remember that moment when the AD opened the blister. But the blister is still here with me and the bracelet had protective-films. I personally removed a red one behind the clasp.

No "S" stamped close to the CP12 code.

The oyster looks new. The lock in the clasp is very tight. I only did not expect such a little play between links.

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Old 22 September 2018, 12:37 PM   #4
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My last 16610LV was the same way. It had the exact same bracelet. I never gave it much thought since I expect that generation of bracelets to be a bit looser in spec than the latest versions.

Perhaps they're moving away from service parts being marked with an 'S'. I know laser-etched crystals are going back to normal coronets without the 'S'. Clasps might be as well.
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Old 27 September 2018, 01:22 PM   #5
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That's normal. The center links move and rock on the pins and sleeves that hold it together.
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Old 27 September 2018, 01:23 PM   #6
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Old 28 September 2018, 03:02 AM   #7
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Indeed, as the center links of a 93250 are "hollow", it will always rock slightly at either end.

I fear that you are a victim of excessive loupe syndrome where every facet of fit-and-finish is magnified 10x.
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Old 28 September 2018, 03:52 AM   #8
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Indeed, as the center links of a 93250 are "hollow", it will always rock slightly at either end.



I fear that you are a victim of excessive loupe syndrome where every facet of fit-and-finish is magnified 10x.


Haha!


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Old 29 September 2018, 08:06 AM   #9
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Indeed, as the center links of a 93250 are "hollow", it will always rock slightly at either end.

I fear that you are a victim of excessive loupe syndrome where every facet of fit-and-finish is magnified 10x.
Yes, you're right !!! ahahah
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Old 29 September 2018, 08:08 AM   #10
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Thank you so much. Super clear now!!!!
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