Correct OysterFlex

[Maragos]

Hello everyone. My AD called first week of 2023 and said for me to come in. I went in and she had a 126610LV. I wasn’t happy cause I’ve been waiting two year for a 126710BLRO. But I bought it anyway. I figured it would look good on an OysterFlex so I reached back out to her and she agreed to sell me the bracelets. Now I’ve been doing research and I’m not worried about the sizing cause she will do it in store but I don’t want to walk in in educated. Can anyone point me in the right direction as in which OysterFlex Bracelets will fit. Ex from Yacht-master, Daytona, Sky Dweller. Thanks again.


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[Trailboss516]

This sounds messy. Why did you buy a watch you didn't want?

[ap1]

You need custom end links too

[ArtNouveau]

I believe the new Submariner has a 21mm lug width? I believe the Yachtmaster WG42 on Oysterflex is also 21mm so that is what would fit. Daytona’s are 20mm and I think Skydweller is 22mm.

[hutch300]

Have you considered Everest or Rubber B?

[Bxtek]

Oysterflex only comes on specific models like you had mentioned. I'm not 100% sure, but I believe the OF straps area all the same besides the sizes? There ARE different sizes in these, so I hope they measured your wrist for the order?

I'm a bit surprised that your SA sold you those and will also install them onto your Sub LV? Rolex and Rolex AD's are usually always so strict about installing items onto pieces that they never originally came with.

Congrats on your Sub LV. I know that wasn't the one you were waiting for, but it's a nice piece and I hope you do enjoy it. Also, as mentioned by another member, I think you should get a pair of end links. It really gives it a more finished look imo. Smarty end links seem to be the most popular ones.

[Bxtek]

Originally Posted by hutch300

Have you considered Everest or Rubber B?

+1

Both Everest and Rubber B are nice looking straps and considerably much less than OF. They come in different colors as well where OF only comes in black. I think a set of green straps on the Sub LV would look great!

[Maragos]

Originally Posted by Trailboss516

This sounds messy. Why did you buy a watch you didn't want?

It’s not that I didn’t truly want it. But I feel like I’ve waited so long for a GMT and how could something like this come before that.


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[Maragos]

Originally Posted by hutch300

Have you considered Everest or Rubber B?

I have but I like the Oysterflex feel and security of the titanium inside


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[Maragos]

Originally Posted by Bxtek

Oysterflex only comes on specific models like you had mentioned. I'm not 100% sure, but I believe the OF straps area all the same besides the sizes? There ARE different sizes in these, so I hope they measured your wrist for the order?

I'm a bit surprised that your SA sold you those and will also install them onto your Sub LV? Rolex and Rolex AD's are usually always so strict about installing items onto pieces that they never originally came with.

Congrats on your Sub LV. I know that wasn't the one you were waiting for, but it's a nice piece and I hope you do enjoy it. Also, as mentioned by another member, I think you should get a pair of end links. It really gives it a more finished look imo. Smarty end links seem to be the most popular ones.

The end link sizes are different with the different models hence I’m asking around maybe somebody has done it. My SA won’t have them installed. She would only measure me and sell them to me. Installing them would be on my own.


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[Giovannibravo]

This is going to be tricky. You need to get the end links. I think your best bet is a Horus strap. But you probably want the factory look with the Oysterflex.

[watchwatcher]

I'm not sure that would even work. Have you done the research to confirm this is even a viable plan?

[77T]

It works per this thread by @stylinleems - but new, aftermarket end links are in your future for the OF (if the gap you see there would bother you)

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...4&postcount=20




Also, read his other post in same thread about making sure the right part # is ordered:

Originally Posted by stylinleems

I thought that too. My AD originally ordered me the YM42 OF straps for my SS Sky-d but when I installed them, they were too short (width wise).

That's when I asked him to order the PM Sky-d ones and they fit the SS perfectly. So the SS and PM Sky-d are both 22mm lug width. (part # 218-108-x)

The YM42 OF straps should fit the width of the new Submariners as both are 21mm lug width. (part # 218-107-x where x is the size letter D, E, F etc.)

[stylinleems]

The OF straps from the YM42 will fit the Sub41 as they are 21/17mm.

The part number you need is 218-107-xx (where xx is your size, D, E, F etc.)

Not sure which endlinks would work though.

[Solo118]

Originally Posted by Maragos

Hello everyone. My AD called first week of 2023 and said for me to come in. I went in and she had a 126610LV. I wasn’t happy cause I’ve been waiting two year for a 126710BLRO. But I bought it anyway. I figured it would look good on an OysterFlex so I reached back out to her and she agreed to sell me the bracelets. Now I’ve been doing research and I’m not worried about the sizing cause she will do it in store but I don’t want to walk in in educated. Can anyone point me in the right direction as in which OysterFlex Bracelets will fit. Ex from Yacht-master, Daytona, Sky Dweller. Thanks again.


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Your AD should have a ruler that wraps around your wrist to see which size would work best for you. Get yourself a set of end links, and you should be in business!

Besides once they fit it in store, they can switch out the straps to get you the right fit. I never did this at AD, but have done it at RSC a few times. I feel bad they opened up a couple of straps for me, but they made sure that I was happy with the fit.

PS- OF straps are mostly 20mm or 21mm, the newer LV to my knowledge is 21mm.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Bxtek

+1

Both Everest and Rubber B are nice looking straps and considerably much less than OF. They come in different colors as well where OF only comes in black. I think a set of green straps on the Sub LV would look great!

Yes. I believe to add OF to a Rolex watch is about 2K with both straps the end inserts. I would never spend that but would go with Rubber B or Everest, etc.

[SLWoodster]

In place of pepsi gmt i have received white skydweller, green sub, blue milgauss, gold daytona, blue GMT.

Sub belongs on bracelet. But it’s nice to have the rubber change of pace

They keep calling and I keep buying.

Originally Posted by Maragos

It’s not that I didn’t truly want it. But I feel like I’ve waited so long for a GMT and how could something like this come before that.


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[ArtNouveau]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Yes. I believe to add OF to a Rolex watch is about 2K with both straps the end inserts. I would never spend that but would go with Rubber B or Everest, etc.

Not even close. OF halves were $270 a piece when I got them, someone said they have now gone up to $290. The Smarty endlinks that I and many others have are around $60 a pair.
Unfortunately looks like Smarty has not yet added endlinks for the 12 series Subs that now have 21mm lugs. I don’t know if anyone else makes aftermarket endlinks.

[Cleveland Rocks]

Just go Everest or Rubber B and call it a day. You’re pursuing a Frankenstein bracelet job that will not end well.