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Old 8 September 2022, 07:45 PM   #1
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Bracelet alternatives for a Daytona 16520?

I just picked up a Daytona 16520 (U-serial) and I'm looking into some alternative options for a bracelet. I'd like to store the original bracelet to preserve it's condition.

The 2 alternatives that I'm considering:

Explorer2 16570 bracelet (ref# 78790A) - SEL with all brushed finish on the links means I can wear it more often without worrying about scratching the polished center links on the original bracelet. It's my understanding this bracelet uses 2.0mm spring bars (as opposed to the 1.8mm bars that are normally used on a 16520) so I'll need to source some of those for a non-holes case.

Daytona 116520 bracelet (ref. 78490) - SEL w/ the milled clasp and EZ link. PCLs on this one will be scratch magnets, but are almost worth it for the milled clasp + EZ link. Not sure what size spring bars this one uses.

Does anyone know for certain if either of these 2 alternatives fit a 16520 Daytona case?
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Old 9 September 2022, 02:02 AM   #2
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If the case has been machined on the backside to accept an SEL end link, then either of those bracelets will fit.

If it is the earlier non-machined case you need the non-sel bracelet.

This is the machined edge you need.

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Old 10 September 2022, 04:50 PM   #3
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Thanks for confirming that Larry. I took my bracelet off the case tonight and verified that it does have that little machined edge to it.
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