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Old 15 February 2020, 04:57 PM   #1
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Icon5 Rolex 93150 Submariner bracelet flip clasp repair or replacement bracelet

My Rolex 16570 Explorer II has the optional (at time of sale) Submariner 93150 bracelet fitted to it. In general I’ve been happy with this rattly bracelet but the clasp build quality is terrible. It’s like they used left of scrap tin in comparison to that found on my Omega Seamaster Professional. Over the years I’ve had to gently adjust it with pliers when the clasp stopped holding.

Now though one end of the flip lock has pulled through the rivet that secures it to the bracelet.
It looks to me like the weak rivet has bent a bit to in doing its job of holding the clasp and bracelet together.

What are my options here? Should a good local independent jeweller or watch maker be able to repair this or would it have to be back to Rolex?
Is there any better bracelets that I could replace it with instead? It’s my daily wearer. I want to keep it on a steel bracelet so won’t consider strap options. I would consider non-Rolex bracelets and/or clasps provided that they match up to the curves of the watch case.





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Old 15 February 2020, 05:02 PM   #2
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I sourced a clasp from a 93250 bracelet for polar. Fits perfect but secures the dive extension a bit tighter to help avoid popping open by accident.
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Old 15 February 2020, 05:58 PM   #3
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This look repairable. Try Rolliworks ?
Or ask the RSC for a brand new one. These are not so expensive.

The clasp build is not terrible, it has been in use for decades on many references. Probably just as strong as the new ones.
For adjusting this type you normally don't need pliers, just bend the centre blade a bit.
It just feels outdated if you compare it with the modern ones.
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Old 15 February 2020, 06:10 PM   #4
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I sourced a clasp from a 93250 bracelet for polar.
Thanks. Will the 93250 clasp fit directly to my current bracelet pieces?
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Old 16 February 2020, 01:41 AM   #5
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That's a half hour fix with a 1 dollar rivet.

Naturally, almost any Oyster clasp will bolt in. Why look for a 93250, which is only slightly nicer than the 93150 clasp. Find one of the newer billet clasps and give your watch a modern look and feel.
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Old 16 February 2020, 05:57 AM   #6
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Find one of the newer billet clasps and give your watch a modern look and feel.
Yes, I think I'd like this very much. I've just been Googling the Glidelock clasps and the general consensus seems to be that Rolex won't sell the clasp separately to one of the watches that they originally fit them to.
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Old 16 February 2020, 02:24 AM   #7
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Thanks. Will the 93250 clasp fit directly to my current bracelet pieces?
Perfect, seamless fit and unnoticeable.
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Old 15 May 2022, 05:38 AM   #8
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Is there a rivet tool I need to use? I already have the part the river to fix the clasp.
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