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goalc · 10 April 2010, 04:41 AM

Hi, I recently acquired a SS Daytona (V sries) and was wondering if it is possible to change the strap for a fully brushed one, as oppossed to having the inner polished links? I have an old Air King date (my 18th birthday present from my parents, quite a few years ago) and that has the strap that is fully brushed steel, and I do prefer this look.

So, can the strap be swapped, and if so does anyone know what the part number is and approx how much it would cost in the UK?

Ideally I could keep the polished strap for business etc, and then swap it at the weekends for a look that is a little less "dressy"

Tools · 10 April 2010, 05:57 AM

There is no reason to swap the bracelet for another one...

Also, a new bracelet will cost you more than $1,000USD. It is simple and commonplace for owners to have their polished bracelets brushed..

Personally, I do not wear polished centers except on a TT watch:

Puffy · 10 April 2010, 05:59 AM

Looks very cool Larry!

goalc · 10 April 2010, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

There is no reason to swap the bracelet for another one...

Also, a new bracelet will cost you more than $1,000USD. It is simple and commonplace for owners to have their polished bracelets brushed..

Personally, I do not wear polished centers except on a TT watch:

Thanks for the advice - would an AD be able to do this (or send it to the service centre to do so) or is there some other place that you would normally get it done?

Tools · 10 April 2010, 07:59 AM

An AD or an RSC will not likely do this for you..

But, I'm sure that if you aske around at some of the experienced watch shops, they will know a talented watchmaker who can make short work of it..........

maxlawbr · 16 April 2010, 08:27 AM

I maybe a crazy guy, but you can brush the polished midlinks using the green side of scotch brite.

I made it in a few watches, and it work very well.

CKLinLA · 16 April 2010, 09:14 AM

Are the lugs on your Daytona polished or brushed?
Thats something to consider as well - ie do you want the lugs to match your bracelet, or your bezel?

I am assuming that they are now polished. I believe that polished lugs always go with polished centers, and brushed lugs with all brushed bracelets - but am not absolutely sure. Maybe someone can comment about this.

maxlawbr · 16 April 2010, 11:10 AM

Hey CKLinLA,

You are correct in this point, in a classy way, the midlinks should match the lugs, to have a balanced look....

Thats why daytonas have polished midlinks, as the YM ones.

Thanks,

Max

Renoir · 16 April 2010, 11:14 AM

I wonder how it would looked all brushed, including the bezel a la Explorer II....anyone care to try it?

maxlawbr · 16 April 2010, 12:04 PM

I think it can be considered as a crime.

But it is a nice project.

I prefer it the it is delivered.

10 April 2010, 04:41 AM	#1
goalc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: London Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 12	Fully brushed strap for Daytona SS? Hi, I recently acquired a SS Daytona (V sries) and was wondering if it is possible to change the strap for a fully brushed one, as oppossed to having the inner polished links? I have an old Air King date (my 18th birthday present from my parents, quite a few years ago) and that has the strap that is fully brushed steel, and I do prefer this look. So, can the strap be swapped, and if so does anyone know what the part number is and approx how much it would cost in the UK? Ideally I could keep the polished strap for business etc, and then swap it at the weekends for a look that is a little less "dressy"

10 April 2010, 05:57 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	There is no reason to swap the bracelet for another one... Also, a new bracelet will cost you more than $1,000USD. It is simple and commonplace for owners to have their polished bracelets brushed.. Personally, I do not wear polished centers except on a TT watch: __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 April 2010, 05:59 AM	#3
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Looks very cool Larry! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

10 April 2010, 07:59 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	An AD or an RSC will not likely do this for you.. But, I'm sure that if you aske around at some of the experienced watch shops, they will know a talented watchmaker who can make short work of it.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 April 2010, 09:14 AM	#7
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	Are the lugs on your Daytona polished or brushed? Thats something to consider as well - ie do you want the lugs to match your bracelet, or your bezel? I am assuming that they are now polished. I believe that polished lugs always go with polished centers, and brushed lugs with all brushed bracelets - but am not absolutely sure. Maybe someone can comment about this. __________________ Explorer II 1655; Day Date 1803; Submariner 14060; Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660; 5-Digit Datejusts; Perpetual Date 1500 and 15000; Pelagos FXD M25707B; Omega Dynamic 'Targa Florio' 5291.51.07; 'Good Planet' GMT 232.30.44.22.03.001; Planet Ocean 215.30.40.20.03.002; Zenith Chronomaster Original 03.3200.3600/22.M3200. Last edited by CKLinLA; 16 April 2010 at 09:22 AM.. Reason: Added last 2 sentences

16 April 2010, 08:27 AM	#6
maxlawbr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brasil Posts: 26	I maybe a crazy guy, but you can brush the polished midlinks using the green side of scotch brite. I made it in a few watches, and it work very well.

16 April 2010, 11:10 AM	#8
maxlawbr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brasil Posts: 26	Hey CKLinLA, You are correct in this point, in a classy way, the midlinks should match the lugs, to have a balanced look.... Thats why daytonas have polished midlinks, as the YM ones. Thanks, Max

16 April 2010, 11:14 AM	#9
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	I wonder how it would looked all brushed, including the bezel a la Explorer II....anyone care to try it?

16 April 2010, 12:04 PM	#10
maxlawbr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brasil Posts: 26	I think it can be considered as a crime. But it is a nice project. I prefer it the it is delivered.

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