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18 April 2013, 03:43 PM | #1 |
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93150 Bracelet is simply supreme...
Yes, I know there are newer, technical superior bracelets out there, but I am using the 93150 bracelets exclusively as I find them to be superior...!
I've purchased 5 - 10 leather straps for my Submariners and GMT's. Every time I think I like the look of the leather strap, the 93150 goes back on and I reminded that my Subs and GMT's always look better on the stainless steel brace... So I guess I can't commit to a alternative bracelet on my SS watches..., anyone else going through this...
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18 April 2013, 04:10 PM | #2 |
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I agree...The 93150 (and 93160) are fabulous and grossly under rated...
I wear a NATO now and then but you can't beat the Bracelets... |
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18 April 2013, 05:41 PM | #4 |
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I'm with you. Pre buying a rolex I didn't like the bracelets. Had thoughts of putting my new sub on a NATO or something. Got the tools etc and then changed out bracelet for NATO and just didn't like it. Never thought it would happen but I like these bracelets and they might be the best thing to use with these watches. That said I see some great natos and other straps on this site and I think they look great for the vintage especially. But yes. I try the strap and go back because what can beat it?
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18 April 2013, 06:20 PM | #5 |
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tin can or not, you know they can take a beating
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19 April 2013, 12:35 AM | #6 |
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Love the 93150 bracelets! They're reliable workhorses. And they look great, too. Much prefer them to the newer "better" Rolex bracelets. But then again, I'm the type of guy who prefers a tin-can 1973 BWW 2002 model over a new 3-series. Go figure.
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19 April 2013, 01:48 AM | #7 |
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19 April 2013, 01:58 AM | #8 |
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At one time I felt I could not stand the tuna any longer. I upgraded and truly appreciate the tuna can.
For what's its worth the 16610 was the easiest watch to wear for me while the 116610 was a bit complicated with all the micro adjustments I did throughout the day. Long live the tuna cans!! |
19 April 2013, 02:26 AM | #9 |
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Can someone kindly enumerate the difference between 93150 bracelet vs the 93250?
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19 April 2013, 02:29 AM | #10 |
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I think just a lack of SEL (93250 is the newer of the two)
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19 April 2013, 02:29 AM | #11 |
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If we're talking just about looks, the old style clasps are much better looking than the newer larger versions. They are much more harmonious in design with the bracelets.
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19 April 2013, 02:37 AM | #12 |
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Have to disagree. The old bracelet/clasps were comfortable to wear, but the newer ones look better to me.
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19 April 2013, 05:54 AM | #14 | |
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That being said the new clasps are cool and all but the old style gets the job done as well. The welding on the new clasp still bothers me a bit. For some reason I loved the clasp on the Dayton a before the update a few years ago. It wasn't a tuna can, but wasn't the updated style either. It worked well, and looked modern. |
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19 April 2013, 07:51 AM | #15 |
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It took me buying 3 different leather bands to figure out the bracelet is simply better.
Nato though is a different story.. In some situations it can actually be more comfortable then the bracelet... and more appropriate for certain activities too... |
19 April 2013, 10:57 AM | #16 |
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In total agreement. I love my "older" style bracelet and clasp. Here's to old school!
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19 April 2013, 12:06 PM | #17 |
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Also like the 93150, but the 93250 is a step up. No rattle.
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