Steel barcelets for Submariner date

[Burrost1]

Hi, just joined the forum and have a quick questions, I have owned many different Rolexes over the years and after an brief hiatus have just got back into buying them, i've just picked up a 1991 Rolex Sub date in mint nick and when having the strap altered the guy at the jeweller mentioned that the strap felt a little light. My question is has the strap changed from the 1991 to become slightly heavier (or better quality) over the years? This is the oldest model I have owned. The watch is 100% legit but I am now doubting the strap!!
Thanks

[Danand]

The new ones are much more substantial, but that is only one of a few changes. Compared to a lot of watches the bracelets circa 1991 feel light. Still a great watch though :)

[Burrost1]

It's a beauty, the last one I had was a Daytona 2003 a few years ago but cant remember how that felt. The watch looks like new, had a new bezel insert in, no papers but all checks out, £2700 wasn't a bad price.

[Burrost1]

From what i've read on here papers seem to be a big issue!

[Tools]

Originally Posted by Burrost1

From what i've read on here papers seem to be a big issue!

Papers are only an issue if they are an issue for you.. They are more of an Internet phenomena than if you are physically trudging estate sales, shops, and used outlets where they are seldom found...

As to the Bracelet, Rolex changed to a solid end-link in about 2000 and changed the expansion link slightly, going from a traditional 93150 to a 93250 part number... but beyond that, it's the same bracelet until they discontinued the 16610 this past year. The latest 116610 Glidelock bracelets are considerably different yet virtually unobtainable for an early watch..

[Burrost1]

Thanks for that, appreciate the comments. Papers have never been an issue with me as long as everything checks out, it means I get the watch a bit cheaper as well!!