Oysterflex bracelet on Daytona 116519

[Mohammad]

Hi all,

I was wondering if someone can help me, i am trying to fit an Oysterflex bracelet on my Rolex Daytona 116519 instead of the leather bracelet.
I tried many AD and they said they can’t do it because it doesn’t fit the watch, the case measurements are different.

Is it actually different or they just don’t want to it because of the system won’t allow them.

If i get the Oysterflex bracelet from the second market is it going to fit on my Daytona??

Many thanks

[Mohammad]

This is a picture of the watch 2016

[Dave O]

Yes, it should fit. But you'll need to get some end links such as mine (Smarty End Links)

[Mohammad]

Thank uou for your reply.

Mine already has the links because it’s white gold and the original strap was leather not a steel bracelet.

[ArtNouveau]

I don’t see any reason why it won’t. PM Daytonas that come on Oysterflex have endlinks just like your’s and have the same 20mm lugs. The hard part is going to be finding a friendly dealer who will sell it to you. And you need to get the correctly sized halves as you have to get the fit as close as possible.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

I don’t see any reason why it won’t. PM Daytonas that come on Oysterflex have endlinks just like your’s and have the same 20mm lugs. The hard part is going to be finding a friendly dealer who will sell it to you. And you need to get the correctly sized halves as you have to get the fit as close as possible.

My thoughts as well. I've actually been toying with the idea of doing this in reverse, i.e. replacing the OF with leather.

[ArtNouveau]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

My thoughts as well. I've actually been toying with the idea of doing this in reverse, i.e. replacing the OF with leather.

If you decide to do that I highly suggest Aaron BeSpoke straps in Canada. He has a strap Daytona himself and has shown many different custom straps on it he calls “Aaron-Flex.”
His site shows hundreds of material options and it would be made the exact length of your OF halves.

[Mohammad]

Apparently if you want to install the Oysterflex you need to change the clasp also, because the original clasp on the leather is smaller than the Oysterflex clasp.
That’s what i have been told

[Seo]

Originally Posted by Dave O

Yes, it should fit. But you'll need to get some end links such as mine (Smarty End Links)

Wow. Interesting look


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[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Mohammad

Hi all,

I was wondering if someone can help me, i am trying to fit an Oysterflex bracelet on my Rolex Daytona 116519 instead of the leather bracelet.
I tried many AD and they said they can’t do it because it doesn’t fit the watch, the case measurements are different.

Is it actually different or they just don’t want to it because of the system won’t allow them.

If i get the Oysterflex bracelet from the second market is it going to fit on my Daytona??

Many thanks

The Oysterflex will fit your case but it won't attach to your clasp as the attachment is different on pre oysterflex clasps like yours.

You'll need a new clasp. If you can get one, its going to cost you circa £3,000 for WG oem.

If you want a rubber strap (as per your picture) Rubber B sell high quality straps that will fit your watch and clasp

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Mohammad

Apparently if you want to install the Oysterflex you need to change the clasp also, because the original clasp on the leather is smaller than the Oysterflex clasp.
That’s what i have been told

Its not the size, It has different attachment points that don't work with the Oysterflex strap.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

My thoughts as well. I've actually been toying with the idea of doing this in reverse, i.e. replacing the OF with leather.

Rolex sell an alligator strap that fits the Oysterflex clasp Larry. Chadri made a post about it.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=635557

[scooba]

Hi you appear to be located in London,I would wander around to Rolex StJames service centre , they will be able to answer all your questions,if it can be done I’m sure they will help,but it will cost.

I’m sure there is some truth in you will require a new clasp but you can sell your older clasp,and recoup lots of the money you spend buying a new larger or longer clasp. They will also sell you the oysterflex bracelet parts

[scooba]

Originally Posted by Mohammad

Apparently if you want to install the Oysterflex you need to change the clasp also, because the original clasp on the leather is smaller than the Oysterflex clasp.
That’s what i have been told

I was told the same

[dnd2984]

I fitted a leather to my 116519. It’s the same. What year is yours?

[dnd2984]

The reverse


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[Mohammad]

Mine 2016 which the have the old type clasp

[dnd2984]

Originally Posted by Mohammad

Mine 2016 which the have the old type clasp

With the micro pin holes?

[Mohammad]

Yes

[Mohammad]

Yes this one

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Mohammad

Yes this one

Rubber B is your answer as I posted above

https://rubberb.com/rolex-watch-band...ected-color=16

[Mohammad]

My AD sold me an OF strap and installed it on my Daytona and it fitted the old clasp, I added two rubber bands to fill the gap

[baythan]

Yes, I think it should fit your Daytona.

[SS Oyster]

Originally Posted by Mohammad

My AD sold me an OF strap and installed it on my Daytona and it fitted the old clasp, I added two rubber bands to fill the gap

Can you expand a bit on what you mean by "added two rubber bands"? To where exactly? Where was the gap?

[watchwatcher]

Glad it worked out for you, OP. Looks good.

Originally Posted by Devildog

Rolex sell an alligator strap that fits the Oysterflex clasp Larry. Chadri made a post about it.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=635557

Thanks brother! I am digging into this as my next 'project.'

Originally Posted by dnd2984

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The reverse

Looks great!