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12 October 2014, 01:56 AM
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Strapped!
One of my biggest flipping regrets relates to my absolutely mint and full set 16519; this was the white gold variant that was produced immediately before the current range, and it was on leather...
 Some months later, I managed to get hold of a 116520 with a white dial and stainless steel bracelet. I always fancied putting a strap on it but that's not an entirely straightforward matter; Rolex, of course, add a fixed end link for the watches produced to wear on a strap and the gap one's left with in simply swapping out the bracelet can be a bit unsightly. However, that's no longer an insurmountable issue, and having seen some photos of the work of George in Singapore it was enough to prompt me to drop him a line and place an order myself. The end links arrived yesterday, and I have to say that they're beautifully finished. I had already bought a shiny alligator Rios strap in preparation for the delivery, and last night I mounted the end links and strap and was absolutely delighted with the results. Now, there will no doubt be some that don't like the combination, but please don't tell me that the Daytona wasn't intended to be worn on leather. It was, it is, and I am! 
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12 October 2014, 02:08 AM
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Beautiful.
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12 October 2014, 02:09 AM
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That looks amazing, are using the original Rolex clasp with that strap ? pics would be great.
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12 October 2014, 02:21 AM
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Looks great!
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12 October 2014, 02:23 AM
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Very nice
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12 October 2014, 02:24 AM
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That does look FANTASTIC Tony. Congrats
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12 October 2014, 02:25 AM
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Nice
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12 October 2014, 02:25 AM
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Nice
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12 October 2014, 02:42 AM
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Thanks guys. I'm just using a regular butterfly deployant as opposed to the clasp from the bracelet and for me at least it's spot on. I'll try to pop a shot up when I get a minute.
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12 October 2014, 02:45 AM
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That is a stellar look, it really does suit the Daytona!
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12 October 2014, 03:12 AM
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Just a beautiful watch!
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12 October 2014, 03:46 AM
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nice work
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12 October 2014, 04:01 AM
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Stunning
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12 October 2014, 04:19 AM
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totally great looking. thanks for posting!
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12 October 2014, 05:55 AM
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The color and patterning on the strap is excellent. A very nice look with the Daytona watch-head as the centerpiece.
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12 October 2014, 05:59 AM
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That looks simply amazing!
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12 October 2014, 06:53 AM
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Nice!
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12 October 2014, 11:18 AM
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Very nice!!
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12 October 2014, 11:44 AM
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I agree.
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12 October 2014, 11:51 AM
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I really like that look. I will have to borrow your idea when I pick up a Daytona.
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12 October 2014, 05:56 PM
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I like it... I like it a lot
Takes on a whole new look |
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12 October 2014, 05:57 PM
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Wrist shot would be great!
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12 October 2014, 06:21 PM
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Quote:
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12 October 2014, 06:56 PM
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So nice wow! Thanks for sharing.
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12 October 2014, 07:11 PM
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Beautiful.
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12 October 2014, 07:33 PM
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Hope you don't mind if I borrow your idea as well.
IMHO it makes a great watch look even better :) Look great with a suit me thinx |
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12 October 2014, 08:00 PM
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Very nice, I prefer this look to the ouster bracelet on the Daytona
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12 October 2014, 08:46 PM
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Really looks amazing on that brown strap! Nice
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12 October 2014, 08:51 PM
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Looks great, nice job!
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12 October 2014, 09:05 PM
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Looks great. Enjoy.
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