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Daytona4130 · 1 April 2014, 11:07 PM

I want to put a mesh bracelet on my Daytona. No, not an April fools joke, but if you think it would look ridiculous, please let me know.

My inspiration? John Goldberger's vintage white gold Daytona on a segment of Talking watches on Hodinkee. It was the watch he was wearing. I thought it looked great, so maybe you guys can help me find one.

Basically, how would a very fine, thin mesh bracelet look on my 116520? Awesome? Horrid?
And where can I find one?

Thanks- Jack

landroverking · 1 April 2014, 11:09 PM

Mesh or Jubilee ?

No problem with the jubilee. Never seen a Daytona on mesh.

Fiery · 1 April 2014, 11:11 PM

I suppose since mesh bracelets look great on other chronos (like Omega Speedmaster, Breitling TransOcean), it may look good -- albeit odd at first sight -- on the Daytona as well. I'm not sure where to source one, unless of course you would be willing to put an Omega or Breitling mesh bracelet on a Rolex watch head. Which would be a big no-no for me, but others may disagree.

(not my pictures)

Daytona4130 · 1 April 2014, 11:18 PM

It looks good on the breitling and speedy, but I need a very fine one. Preferably one the fits against the case like shown bellow. Just like this-

http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/w...2-details.aspx

Grey.Coupe · 2 April 2014, 12:12 AM

It may look fine, try it and see. What will look fine is a nice alligator strap. The Rolex bracelets on their corresponding watches are are to beat.

MonBK · 2 April 2014, 12:18 AM

To each his own.

Daytona4130 · 2 April 2014, 12:44 AM

Is it possible to have one custom built with end pieces to fit in between the lugs- hug the case?

77T · 2 April 2014, 01:26 AM

A member here is making custom end links that would do what you want and fit with any strap or mesh. Smartyjones18 is his ID.

subtona · 2 April 2014, 01:38 AM

Pics of bracelet?

Daytona4130 · 2 April 2014, 02:02 AM

I've only seen 2 of them. I posted a link to a gold mesh bracelet. Do any of you know of anyone that can do a completely custom bracelet? And oyster end links wouldnt work for the look I'm going for.

77T · 2 April 2014, 09:45 AM

I see what you mean about the oyster styled end links. The pic you linked to was a continuous mesh finished with the proper radius for the 40mm watch case. I don't believe there are endlinks involved with that one.

Daytona4130 · 2 April 2014, 11:37 PM

Do you know if one could be found? Will I need to have it custom made? Is there anyone who does custom bracelets?

1 April 2014, 11:07 PM	#1
Daytona4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: 'Murica Watch: HBO:) Posts: 1,363	Mesh on Daytona??? I want to put a mesh bracelet on my Daytona. No, not an April fools joke, but if you think it would look ridiculous, please let me know. My inspiration? John Goldberger's vintage white gold Daytona on a segment of Talking watches on Hodinkee. It was the watch he was wearing. I thought it looked great, so maybe you guys can help me find one. Basically, how would a very fine, thin mesh bracelet look on my 116520? Awesome? Horrid? And where can I find one? Thanks- Jack

1 April 2014, 11:11 PM	#3
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I suppose since mesh bracelets look great on other chronos (like Omega Speedmaster, Breitling TransOcean), it may look good -- albeit odd at first sight -- on the Daytona as well. I'm not sure where to source one, unless of course you would be willing to put an Omega or Breitling mesh bracelet on a Rolex watch head. Which would be a big no-no for me, but others may disagree. (not my pictures) __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

2 April 2014, 01:26 AM	#8
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	Mesh on Daytona??? A member here is making custom end links that would do what you want and fit with any strap or mesh. Smartyjones18 is his ID. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

2 April 2014, 01:38 AM	#9
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Pics of bracelet? __________________

2 April 2014, 09:45 AM	#11
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	I see what you mean about the oyster styled end links. The pic you linked to was a continuous mesh finished with the proper radius for the 40mm watch case. I don't believe there are endlinks involved with that one. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

1 April 2014, 11:09 PM	#2
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Mesh or Jubilee ? No problem with the jubilee. Never seen a Daytona on mesh.

1 April 2014, 11:18 PM	#4
Daytona4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: 'Murica Watch: HBO:) Posts: 1,363	It looks good on the breitling and speedy, but I need a very fine one. Preferably one the fits against the case like shown bellow. Just like this- http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/w...2-details.aspx

2 April 2014, 12:12 AM	#5
Grey.Coupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NC, USA Posts: 555	It may look fine, try it and see. What will look fine is a nice alligator strap. The Rolex bracelets on their corresponding watches are are to beat.

2 April 2014, 12:18 AM	#6
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	To each his own.

2 April 2014, 12:44 AM	#7
Daytona4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: 'Murica Watch: HBO:) Posts: 1,363	Is it possible to have one custom built with end pieces to fit in between the lugs- hug the case?

2 April 2014, 02:02 AM	#10
Daytona4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: 'Murica Watch: HBO:) Posts: 1,363	I've only seen 2 of them. I posted a link to a gold mesh bracelet. Do any of you know of anyone that can do a completely custom bracelet? And oyster end links wouldnt work for the look I'm going for.

2 April 2014, 11:37 PM	#12
Daytona4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: 'Murica Watch: HBO:) Posts: 1,363	Do you know if one could be found? Will I need to have it custom made? Is there anyone who does custom bracelets?

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