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My father kindly gifted me his Rolex Submariner 16610 which features a X serial and dates to 1991
Dial is ‘SWISS-T<25’ produced from 1988 - 1999 with tritium indices. The indices have naturally aged and taken on a nice patina.
The aluminium bezel (f...

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My father kindly gifted me his Rolex Submariner 16610 which features a X serial and dates to 1991
Dial is ‘SWISS-T<25’ produced from 1988 – 1999 with tritium indices. The indices have naturally aged and taken on a nice patina.
The aluminium bezel (faded) has a matching tritium pip. As expected, the tritium indices and bezel pip no longer glow.

Whereas the hands are much ‘whiter’ and glow in the dark..
When I looked closely it appeared to be a green glow. However, the photos clearly show a…

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]]> Can an original Rolex Oyster bracelet 93150 be serviced / repaired? https://rkwatchservice.com/can-an-original-rolex-oyster-bracelet-93150-be-serviced-repaired/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:03:06 +0000 http://rkwatchservice.com/?guid=26ec3e1a45b1eac4d0f9c6b3b2aa4361 Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Hello, my father gave me his Sub 1991 16610 with Box & Papers. He has the full service history with Rolex in St James Square in London. In 2022 Rolex replaced the original 93510 bracelet..

My question is can the original Rolex Oyster bracelet 935...

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Hello, my father gave me his Sub 1991 16610 with Box & Papers. He has the full service history with Rolex in St James Square in London. In 2022 Rolex replaced the original 93510 bracelet..

My question is can the original Rolex Oyster bracelet 93510 be restored / and tightened?
I also have the original ‘R8’ clasp – dated August 1993 – and 501B endlinks. I've tried to show the condition & wear in the images;-

So would a watchmaker in the UK service the bracelet (as well as the movement)…

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