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msjinc · 18 April 2018, 08:23 AM

Hi guys,

This photo is of an end link from a 93150 on a T serial 16570. It looked fuzzy to me and not printed deep and clear, so I assumed it was a replica replacement band only, with genuine full sized sub buckle (which all looked great).

I also have attached a photo of a 93150 end link from my sub about the same year and how sharp it looks, notice the 3.

Anyway, could this fuzzy stamping be correct as well?

I’ve seen a few post d for sale on the forum and they sometimes have this fuzzy sloppy look, idk?

Thanks, Shaun

springer · 18 April 2018, 10:55 AM

Here is a photo from my photo archive. Personally, I don't see any problems with the other 501B end link.

msjinc · 18 April 2018, 11:11 AM

Yes I can see that your stamp looks the same style as the 93150 marked on the bracelet in question. I suppose there were different tools used to stamp for different bracelet production runs. I agree that the 501b marks look fine, but I just find it easier to authenticate a bracelet that has the deep and sharp stampings like my bracelet shown in the last photo.

Thanks, S.

Fredrik · 20 April 2018, 04:51 AM

I do not know if Rolex used both round and flat threes in the 93150 stamp, I have only seen flat as far as I remember.

alwayshere · 20 April 2018, 07:37 AM

the rounded "3" in 93150 is commonly found in fakes from what i've gathered. I have also only seen flat "3"s so far.

TuRo · 7 May 2023, 12:34 AM

Just discussing this on VRF, so thought I'd do a resurrection of the question here.

There were round top threes on 93150 and 78360 (end link not clasp) esp in 90s.

18 April 2018, 08:23 AM	#1
msjinc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Shaun Location: Safety Harbor, FL Watch: W/G Sub Posts: 22	93150 end link stamp question Hi guys, This photo is of an end link from a 93150 on a T serial 16570. It looked fuzzy to me and not printed deep and clear, so I assumed it was a replica replacement band only, with genuine full sized sub buckle (which all looked great). I also have attached a photo of a 93150 end link from my sub about the same year and how sharp it looks, notice the 3. Anyway, could this fuzzy stamping be correct as well? I’ve seen a few post d for sale on the forum and they sometimes have this fuzzy sloppy look, idk? Thanks, Shaun Attached Images

18 April 2018, 10:55 AM	#2
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Here is a photo from my photo archive. Personally, I don't see any problems with the other 501B end link. Attached Images __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

7 May 2023, 12:34 AM	#6
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,832	Just discussing this on VRF, so thought I'd do a resurrection of the question here. There were round top threes on 93150 and 78360 (end link not clasp) esp in 90s. __________________ Thieves and fools and long travelled soldiers, A candid light exposes their homes. Human falter, people bellowed from their homes. And houses, there's fools and long reigning pharaohs. IT BITES - Yellow Christian

18 April 2018, 11:11 AM	#3
msjinc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Shaun Location: Safety Harbor, FL Watch: W/G Sub Posts: 22	Yes I can see that your stamp looks the same style as the 93150 marked on the bracelet in question. I suppose there were different tools used to stamp for different bracelet production runs. I agree that the 501b marks look fine, but I just find it easier to authenticate a bracelet that has the deep and sharp stampings like my bracelet shown in the last photo. Thanks, S.

20 April 2018, 04:51 AM	#4
Fredrik 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,874	I do not know if Rolex used both round and flat threes in the 93150 stamp, I have only seen flat as far as I remember.

20 April 2018, 07:37 AM	#5
alwayshere "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 1,561	the rounded "3" in 93150 is commonly found in fakes from what i've gathered. I have also only seen flat "3"s so far.

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