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Bobble · 10 November 2011, 11:04 AM

Hi All

Just wondered if anybody could help, I'm trying to locate a Rolex buckle / clasp for a leather strap, 18mm to be exact for my GMTIIc, the leather strap I'm using tapers from 20 - 18mm. Anybody have any ideas please?

Thanks in advance

Tools · 10 November 2011, 11:07 AM

Rolex straps taper to 16mm, and original buckles are difficult to come by. The clasps are also 16mm and you need the special Rolex short straps for them to fit to... they are not universal fit...

Dr. Robert · 10 November 2011, 11:09 AM

Try one of TRF's trusted sellers......I suggest "SteveMulholland" he specializes in vintage.
It's too bad Rolex doesn't offer watches w/ traditional tang & buckle straps any longer.
I have my dad's datejust which came on a strap.....he had it on a custom YG band, had lost the gold Rolex buckle...I was lucky enough to get one from the old indie RSC, "Walter Gooden" in L.A. a while back....the RSC here in SF told me they're not easy to come by.

britincali · 10 November 2011, 11:53 AM

Bob ridley found me a 16mm one for my 6098.

Beelzy · 10 November 2011, 12:03 PM

Someone was selling one on VRF a few days ago.

Bobble · 10 November 2011, 07:09 PM

Many thanks for your replies, looks like it may be easier to change the strap ;-)

10 November 2011, 11:04 AM	#1
Bobble Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Midlands UK Watch: GMT IIc, Daytona Posts: 423	Where can I get a Rolex Buckle for a strap Hi All Just wondered if anybody could help, I'm trying to locate a Rolex buckle / clasp for a leather strap, 18mm to be exact for my GMTIIc, the leather strap I'm using tapers from 20 - 18mm. Anybody have any ideas please? Thanks in advance

10 November 2011, 11:07 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Rolex straps taper to 16mm, and original buckles are difficult to come by. The clasps are also 16mm and you need the special Rolex short straps for them to fit to... they are not universal fit... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 November 2011, 11:09 AM	#3
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,288	Try one of TRF's trusted sellers......I suggest "SteveMulholland" he specializes in vintage. It's too bad Rolex doesn't offer watches w/ traditional tang & buckle straps any longer. I have my dad's datejust which came on a strap.....he had it on a custom YG band, had lost the gold Rolex buckle...I was lucky enough to get one from the old indie RSC, "Walter Gooden" in L.A. a while back....the RSC here in SF told me they're not easy to come by. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

10 November 2011, 11:53 AM	#4
britincali "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Wales UK Watch: 16600,16570,6098 Posts: 706	Bob ridley found me a 16mm one for my 6098. __________________ Prick club member # 6 P 16600 M Polar EXP II 1951 Waffle dial 6098 https://www.facebook.com/LlwynFfynnon

10 November 2011, 12:03 PM	#5
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	Someone was selling one on VRF a few days ago.

10 November 2011, 07:09 PM	#6
Bobble Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Midlands UK Watch: GMT IIc, Daytona Posts: 423	Many thanks for your replies, looks like it may be easier to change the strap ;-)

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