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kansaswoody · 4 October 2018, 09:48 AM

I have the original folded link oyster for my 5513 but it is severely worn out. It has a lot of stretch and is very scratched up. The clasp is actually dented to the point of not being a reliable closure. In addition, I am missing links so the only way it is currently fitting my wrist is by having the diving extension in the open position.

I wear the watch on a NATO most of the time, just to avoid the poor bracelet.

I was in my AD the other day and I was trying on a GMT master (116710LN) and man was that bracelet awesome! That got me to thinking, there has to be a modern bracelet that will fit my 5513. Is that so? Preferably with solid end links? I tried searching online but mostly got links to "aftermarket" bracelets that i would prefer to avoid.

Thanks guys, the depth of knowledge on this forum is fantastic!

https://i.imgur.com/Eq9oH3W.jpg

(was going to embed the image into the post but it was huge

)

jlovda · 4 October 2018, 09:53 AM

The dealer had a GMT master (116710LN) and you didn't buy it?

Nikrnic · 4 October 2018, 10:08 AM

Sorry I cant advise you on fitting a newer bracelet but I'm thinking you should send in your original bracelet to have it restored no matter what you do. There are a couple of guys that are highly recommended for that if you ask here. Good Luck.

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kansaswoody · 4 October 2018, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlovda

The dealer had a GMT master (116710LN) and you didn't buy it?

Preowned. He wanted me to trade my 5513 for it.

exador · 4 October 2018, 10:27 AM

An Oyster 93250 with solid links should work, but don't quote me on it

DLRIDES · 4 October 2018, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kansaswoody

I have the original folded link oyster for my 5513 but it is severely worn out. It has a lot of stretch and is very scratched up. The clasp is actually dented to the point of not being a reliable closure. In addition, I am missing links so the only way it is currently fitting my wrist is by having the diving extension in the open position.

I wear the watch on a NATO most of the time, just to avoid the poor bracelet.

I was in my AD the other day and I was trying on a GMT master (116710LN) and man was that bracelet awesome! That got me to thinking, there has to be a modern bracelet that will fit my 5513. Is that so? Preferably with solid end links? I tried searching online but mostly got links to "aftermarket" bracelets that i would prefer to avoid.

Thanks guys, the depth of knowledge on this forum is fantastic!

https://i.imgur.com/Eq9oH3W.jpg

(was going to embed the image into the post but it was huge

)

Send it to the “bracelet magician”, you’ll be glad you did !

http://www.classicwatchrepair.com/en...nd-restoration

Finslayer83 · 4 October 2018, 10:45 AM

I'm pretty sure a 91350 works but you don't get SEL.

kansaswoody · 4 October 2018, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Send it to the “bracelet magician”, you’ll be glad you did !

http://www.classicwatchrepair.com/en...nd-restoration

Would he be able to source some extra links so it will fit properly?

kansaswoody · 4 October 2018, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finslayer83

I'm pretty sure a 91350 works but you don't get SEL.

With 580 endlinks correct?

sillo · 4 October 2018, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kansaswoody

With 580 endlinks correct?

Yup, 580.

Howie · 4 October 2018, 11:39 AM

A 78360 with 580 end links, or... if you can find a nice vintage 7206 un-stretched!

DLRIDES · 4 October 2018, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kansaswoody

Would he be able to source some extra links so it will fit properly?

I’m sure, send him an email.

Re-post this in the vintage section for better responses and details.

stmoore · 4 October 2018, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howie

A 78360 with 580 end links, or... if you can find a nice vintage 7206 un-stretched!

Re 7206 - depends on the age of the watch. Could also have a C&I, but I’d just have the 9315 restored or replaced.

kansaswoody · 4 October 2018, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stmoore

Re 7206 - depends on the age of the watch. Could also have a C&I, but I’d just have the 9315 restored or replaced.

Might show my ignorance, but what is C&I?

roosvelt · 4 October 2018, 08:31 PM

Michael Young !

brandrea · 4 October 2018, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roosvelt

Michael Young !

X2

OP, I’d prefer to keep the original bracelet on your 5513. Part of the charm in wearing these older references is the thinner, lighter and arguably more comfortable bracelets of that era.

For me modern cases and modern bracelets are made for each other and vintage cases and bracelets are made for each other

sillo · 4 October 2018, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kansaswoody

Might show my ignorance, but what is C&I?

A company that was contracted by Rolex to make bracelets for the US market. This way they could import the watches, pair them up with bracelets made in the US and reduce tariffs.

padi56 · 4 October 2018, 09:55 PM

Rolex Submariner Bracelet / Endlinks
6538 7206 / 58
6536 7206 / 58
5508 7206 / 58
5512 7206 / 58
9315 / 280
93150 / 580
5513 7206 / 58
9315 / 280
93150 / 580
1680 9315 / 280
93150 / 580
16800 93150 / 593
93150 / 501B
168000 93150 / 501B
16610 93150 / 501B
93250 / SEL
14060 93150 / 501B
16600 97200 / SEL
116610 93160 / 592B SEL
93160A / 592B SEL

Rolex Sea-Dweller Bracelet / Endlinks
1665 9315 / 380
93150 / 585
16660 93160 / 592 SEL
116600 98210 / SEL

Rolex GMT Master Bracelet / Endlinks
6542 7206 / 80
1675 7206 / 58
7836 / 280
78360 / 580
16750 78360 / 580
16700 78360 / 501B
78790A / SEL
16710 78360 / 501
78790A / SEL
16760 78360 / 501
78790A / SEL
116710 78200 / SEL

kansaswoody · 4 October 2018, 10:52 PM

I just recieved an email back from Mr. Young. I didnt realize how realistic his prices were! My bracelet will be headed that way as an early birthday present to myself. Hopefully his results will be as good as described. Anyone here use him to restore a folded link bracelet?

droptopman · 4 October 2018, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kansaswoody

I just recieved an email back from Mr. Young. I didnt realize how realistic his prices were! My bracelet will be headed that way as an early birthday present to myself. Hopefully his results will be as good as described. Anyone here use him to restore a folded link bracelet?

Yes he did a 7206 rivet for me for my gilt Sub. Bracelet from 1966 and it came back like new. Also a folded jubilee from same era. He does great work.

sillo · 5 October 2018, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kansaswoody

I just recieved an email back from Mr. Young. I didnt realize how realistic his prices were!

Especially when you compare the replacement cost.

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darrenho · 5 September 2020, 04:27 AM

Has anyone ever tried a 93250 with SEL on a Rolex 5512 or 5513? Would it work?

ciceroyeah · 22 February 2021, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrenho

Has anyone ever tried a 93250 with SEL on a Rolex 5512 or 5513? Would it work?

I just tried a 2010 93250 on a 1984 5513 to find out. It does not work: the bottom of the solid end link doesn't meet the side of the case and when the bracelet is pulled down, the end link flips up. See pic:

4 October 2018, 09:48 AM	#1
kansaswoody "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Kansas Posts: 20	5513 Modern Bracelet? I have the original folded link oyster for my 5513 but it is severely worn out. It has a lot of stretch and is very scratched up. The clasp is actually dented to the point of not being a reliable closure. In addition, I am missing links so the only way it is currently fitting my wrist is by having the diving extension in the open position. I wear the watch on a NATO most of the time, just to avoid the poor bracelet. I was in my AD the other day and I was trying on a GMT master (116710LN) and man was that bracelet awesome! That got me to thinking, there has to be a modern bracelet that will fit my 5513. Is that so? Preferably with solid end links? I tried searching online but mostly got links to "aftermarket" bracelets that i would prefer to avoid. Thanks guys, the depth of knowledge on this forum is fantastic! https://i.imgur.com/Eq9oH3W.jpg (was going to embed the image into the post but it was huge )

4 October 2018, 09:55 PM	#18
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Rolex Submariner Bracelet / Endlinks 6538 7206 / 58 6536 7206 / 58 5508 7206 / 58 5512 7206 / 58 9315 / 280 93150 / 580 5513 7206 / 58 9315 / 280 93150 / 580 1680 9315 / 280 93150 / 580 16800 93150 / 593 93150 / 501B 168000 93150 / 501B 16610 93150 / 501B 93250 / SEL 14060 93150 / 501B 16600 97200 / SEL 116610 93160 / 592B SEL 93160A / 592B SEL Rolex Sea-Dweller Bracelet / Endlinks 1665 9315 / 380 93150 / 585 16660 93160 / 592 SEL 116600 98210 / SEL Rolex GMT Master Bracelet / Endlinks 6542 7206 / 80 1675 7206 / 58 7836 / 280 78360 / 580 16750 78360 / 580 16700 78360 / 501B 78790A / SEL 16710 78360 / 501 78790A / SEL 16760 78360 / 501 78790A / SEL 116710 78200 / SEL __________________ 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

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4 October 2018, 09:53 AM	#2
jlovda "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: John Location: Midwest Watch: 5513,1675,216570 Posts: 1,505	The dealer had a GMT master (116710LN) and you didn't buy it?

4 October 2018, 10:08 AM	#3
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Sorry I cant advise you on fitting a newer bracelet but I'm thinking you should send in your original bracelet to have it restored no matter what you do. There are a couple of guys that are highly recommended for that if you ask here. Good Luck. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

4 October 2018, 10:27 AM	#5
exador Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NZ Posts: 2,600	An Oyster 93250 with solid links should work, but don't quote me on it

4 October 2018, 10:45 AM	#7
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	I'm pretty sure a 91350 works but you don't get SEL.

4 October 2018, 11:39 AM	#11
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,038	A 78360 with 580 end links, or... if you can find a nice vintage 7206 un-stretched!

4 October 2018, 08:31 PM	#15
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	Michael Young !

4 October 2018, 10:52 PM	#19
kansaswoody "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Kansas Posts: 20	I just recieved an email back from Mr. Young. I didnt realize how realistic his prices were! My bracelet will be headed that way as an early birthday present to myself. Hopefully his results will be as good as described. Anyone here use him to restore a folded link bracelet?

5 September 2020, 04:27 AM	#22
darrenho "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Darren Location: Orange County Posts: 223	Has anyone ever tried a 93250 with SEL on a Rolex 5512 or 5513? Would it work?

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