93150 bracelet: Is this an issue or am I crazy?

[TomWambsgans]

Originally Posted by Dan S

Since this isn't a vintage watch, you could also consider replacing the bracelet with a more modern version.

Didn't know this was an option. What would I replace it with?

[Tools]

Put in new proper sized spring bars, then swap end links side for side. Each side wears out differently and this will help even it out.

[TomWambsgans]

Originally Posted by Tools

Put in new proper sized spring bars, then swap end links side for side. Each side wears out differently and this will help even it out.

Are the spring bars improperly sized?

I placed an order for two sets of these yesterday, thinking they'd probably come in handy.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by TomWambsgans

Are the spring bars improperly sized?

I placed an order for two sets of these yesterday, thinking they'd probably come in handy.

Spring bars wear, both in diameter and at the pivots that fit into the lug holes. Additionally, the pivots themselves loosen and wobble over time. These should be replaced every so often as a matter of good maintenance practice.

Also, the center link is a double-roll at the end, and some extra stress may have distorted the tube where the spring bar goes through. You have to be careful to properly support the visible outside, but the backside of that tiny center link has a crease that can be tapped down with a chisel point to "tighten" up the grip on the spring bar.

New 501B ends are not going to fix this if it is the end center link that is distorted/loose unless the actual tube in the 501B is worn.

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by TomWambsgans

Didn't know this was an option. What would I replace it with?

Actually, I may be mistaken. I think the 5-digit Sub Date can take an SEL bracelet, but maybe not the 14060. Anyway, this might be a better question in the general discussion forum, this forum focuses on vintage.

[Eric88]

Originally Posted by Dan S

Actually, I may be mistaken. I think the 5-digit Sub Date can take an SEL bracelet, but maybe not the 14060. Anyway, this might be a better question in the general discussion forum, this forum focuses on vintage.

Correct, the 14060 cannot take a SEL bracelet...the 93150 is the right bracelet for it.