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Yoda · 29 March 2009, 08:29 PM

Guys,

I am thinking of purchasing a new yellow gold Daytona this week, but I quiet fancy having a leather banded watch.
My question is if I buy a all gold Daytona can I also purchase the original leather band and clasp and swap around when the need arises? Does this require a lot of work i.e can I do it myself or do I need to take back to AD?

082013 · 29 March 2009, 09:03 PM

You can buy it, it's whether or not the end links are the same, I'd double check the two models against each other at the AD before you drop the coin :)

The GMT Master · 29 March 2009, 09:16 PM

You should be able to get a leather strap to fit, a little depends on whether the strap for the Daytona is the same width as the lugs. You won't be able to get the same look as the Daytona on strap (there will be a gap between the case and the end of the strap), but it should be perfectly functional. If you can't get a official Rolex strap, you could probably get a high quality leather strap and gold deployment clasp fairly easily, and for a lower price too.

Yoda · 29 March 2009, 09:24 PM

Sorry for sounding stupid! I just assumed that I popped the metal bracelet off and placed the leather one on, please explain the lugs to me and the gap you are talking about? Is the case (head) on the metal and leather strap not the same????? Thanks.

082013 · 29 March 2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoda

Sorry for sounding stupid! I just assumed that I popped the metal bracelet off and placed the leather one on, please explain the lugs to me and the gap you are talking about? Is the case (head) on the metal and leather strap not the same????? Thanks.

Nothing to do with the lug size, which will be the same. It is to do with the fixings....See pics below:

Overkill · 29 March 2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 082013

Nothing to do with the lug size, which will be the same. It is to do with the fixings....See pics below:

I've always thought the Arabic numerals were great on the Daytona, better than the normal hour markers. Are the Arabic numerals and upside down bezel markings only on gold Daytonas?

bodybump · 29 March 2009, 11:06 PM

i think you can find arabic dials in wg daytona too...

Tools · 30 March 2009, 12:23 AM

The metal piece on the Leather Strapped Daytonas is part of the watch case and the bezel needs to be removed in order to but on a bracelet..

However, with the bracelet model, you can take the bracelet off and put on any leather strap you want. You just cannot use the metal end-piece since the Bracelet Daytona does not have the machined groove for it to fit in..

082013 · 30 March 2009, 02:43 AM

That's the picture I was thinking of, thanks Larry.

Yoda · 30 March 2009, 03:11 AM

082013 and Larry thank you,you guys really know your stuff. Thats why I love this forum. I am hoping to place my order with my local AD on Tuesday and hopefully have the watch by the weekend, as Rolex in St James Square have the watch in stock. I will keep you updated.

29 March 2009, 08:29 PM	#1
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	Daytona Advise Guys, I am thinking of purchasing a new yellow gold Daytona this week, but I quiet fancy having a leather banded watch. My question is if I buy a all gold Daytona can I also purchase the original leather band and clasp and swap around when the need arises? Does this require a lot of work i.e can I do it myself or do I need to take back to AD?

29 March 2009, 11:06 PM	#7
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	i think you can find arabic dials in wg daytona too... __________________

30 March 2009, 12:23 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	The metal piece on the Leather Strapped Daytonas is part of the watch case and the bezel needs to be removed in order to but on a bracelet.. However, with the bracelet model, you can take the bracelet off and put on any leather strap you want. You just cannot use the metal end-piece since the Bracelet Daytona does not have the machined groove for it to fit in.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 March 2009, 09:03 PM	#2
082013 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 689	You can buy it, it's whether or not the end links are the same, I'd double check the two models against each other at the AD before you drop the coin :)

29 March 2009, 09:16 PM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	You should be able to get a leather strap to fit, a little depends on whether the strap for the Daytona is the same width as the lugs. You won't be able to get the same look as the Daytona on strap (there will be a gap between the case and the end of the strap), but it should be perfectly functional. If you can't get a official Rolex strap, you could probably get a high quality leather strap and gold deployment clasp fairly easily, and for a lower price too.

29 March 2009, 09:24 PM	#4
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	Sorry for sounding stupid! I just assumed that I popped the metal bracelet off and placed the leather one on, please explain the lugs to me and the gap you are talking about? Is the case (head) on the metal and leather strap not the same????? Thanks.

30 March 2009, 02:43 AM	#9
082013 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 689	That's the picture I was thinking of, thanks Larry.

30 March 2009, 03:11 AM	#10
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	082013 and Larry thank you,you guys really know your stuff. Thats why I love this forum. I am hoping to place my order with my local AD on Tuesday and hopefully have the watch by the weekend, as Rolex in St James Square have the watch in stock. I will keep you updated.

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