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Old 3 September 2018, 08:44 PM   #1
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Removing Oysterflex

I will be getting my father a well deserved present soon and being that his favourite is the Daytona that is what I will be getting him. I would really like to get him the white gold on oysterflex with steel dial, my question is how easy is it to remove the oysterflex bracelet? I would assume it is similar to removing a strap or bracelet? The reason I ask is because it will be his only watch and in a black tie setting I believe he’ll want a strap.
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Old 3 September 2018, 10:01 PM   #2
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It is just a springbar, just wedge a knife or screwdriver in between and pop it out.
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Old 3 September 2018, 10:01 PM   #3
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not sure how easy it is but i have the daytona on oysterflex and get it replaced with a leather band when i go into my AD
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Old 3 September 2018, 11:26 PM   #4
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I will be getting my father a well deserved present soon and being that his favourite is the Daytona that is what I will be getting him. I would really like to get him the white gold on oysterflex with steel dial, my question is how easy is it to remove the oysterflex bracelet? I would assume it is similar to removing a strap or bracelet? The reason I ask is because it will be his only watch and in a black tie setting I believe he’ll want a strap.
It should not be hard, but have a jeweler do it. I went the opposite route, Rubber B put on my 116515 and I just located the nearest Rubber B seller and he sized and installed it for me for no extra cost.

When you do the change, please post some photos. I would love to see a 116519 steel dial on black leather!
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Old 4 September 2018, 01:39 AM   #5
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That’s actually the reason I asked. I had a feeling it would be something an AD would have to do. I was trying to avoid that, bit of a PITA because I know he’ll want to change often. Perhaps the Oysterflex Daytona’s are out of the running sadly
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Don't let that eliminate a great watch from consideration. With the proper springbar tool, it's a 30 sec DIY job.
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Old 4 September 2018, 02:53 AM   #7
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Too bad he is not into Vacheron Overseas, sounds like they have the perfect system for your dad's switching needs.
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Old 4 September 2018, 03:42 AM   #8
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Too bad he is not into Vacheron Overseas, sounds like they have the perfect system for your dad's switching needs.
That same thought crossed my mind but he’s always wanted the Daytona
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Too bad he is not into Vacheron Overseas, sounds like they have the perfect system for your dad's switching needs.
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That same thought crossed my mind but he’s always wanted the Daytona
need vs want i guess. It seems like you are forcing one watch to be customizable with strap options when its not designed to be easy vs one that is. At the end of the day get what you want, but functionally and for what you want to do with it an overseas is a better option and the price is similar for the chrono and BTW the new black dial w/ white subdial version is absolutely awesome in person.
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Old 4 September 2018, 04:15 AM   #10
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need vs want i guess. It seems like you are forcing one watch to be customizable with strap options when its not designed to be easy vs one that is. At the end of the day get what you want, but functionally and for what you want to do with it an overseas is a better option and the price is similar for the chrono and BTW the new black dial w/ white subdial version is absolutely awesome in person.
I don’t disagree. It’s not so much that I’m forcing the Daytona, its that my father is not a WIS and doesn’t understand those nuances. He’s always dreamed of a Daytona and I just want him to have what he wants.
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Old 4 September 2018, 04:21 AM   #11
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I don’t disagree. It’s not so much that I’m forcing the Daytona, its that my father is not a WIS and doesn’t understand those nuances. He’s always dreamed of a Daytona and I just want him to have what he wants.


IMO, OF or leather doesn’t matter all that much as it isn’t a dress watch anyway. OF can look just as smart with a suit. OF Daytona and an aquanaut are about the only two watches on rubber I would wear with a suit

WG OF Daytona is by far my favourite Daytona too

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