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Lrd2sea · 23 September 2012, 04:11 AM

I have a 116519 with leather strap.
Love the look of it, and love the leather strap. In fact I have constantly modified my metal-bracelet watches with leather straps.

Questions in the back of my mind is:
Can I remove the end links of the Daytona, if someday I fork out the $8,000 to buy the wg bracelet for it? Does any know if it's possible to do that?

The GMT Master · 23 September 2012, 04:15 AM

It's not easy to do, you have to remove the bezel to remove the end links. Even then, I think the lugs are drilled differently to stop you from installing the bracelet at a later date, it would be easier to get the bracelet model and install a leather strap after

Wolfgang427 · 23 September 2012, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

It's not easy to do, you have to remove the bezel to remove the end links. Even then, I think the lugs are drilled differently to stop you from installing the bracelet at a later date, it would be easier to get the bracelet model and install a leather strap after

Correct, it won't work as the holes won't align with the gold bracelet.

SPACE-DWELLER · 23 September 2012, 04:37 AM

Yes, because the endlink goes under the bezel, the holes for the endlinks are set differently:

ratty · 23 September 2012, 06:48 AM

Is this the same for the SS Daytona?

I've been looking at changing mine to a strap and assumed that the end links just came of which the spring bars.

The GMT Master · 23 September 2012, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ratty

Is this the same for the SS Daytona?

I've been looking at changing mine to a strap and assumed that the end links just came of which the spring bars.

The bracelet on the Daytona comes straight off, it's just the end links on the strap version of 18ct Daytonas that don't. You'll be absolutely fine to fit a leather strap onto a steel Daytona

Lrd2sea · 23 September 2012, 10:17 AM

Thanks for the Info.

Very clear with the fotos!

Guess I'll buy another one with metal band if it bother me too much one day.

ratty · 24 September 2012, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

The bracelet on the Daytona comes straight off, it's just the end links on the strap version of 18ct Daytonas that don't. You'll be absolutely fine to fit a leather strap onto a steel Daytona

Thanks.

23 September 2012, 04:11 AM	#1
Lrd2sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: everywhere Posts: 252	Remove Daytona end links possible? I have a 116519 with leather strap. Love the look of it, and love the leather strap. In fact I have constantly modified my metal-bracelet watches with leather straps. Questions in the back of my mind is: Can I remove the end links of the Daytona, if someday I fork out the $8,000 to buy the wg bracelet for it? Does any know if it's possible to do that?

23 September 2012, 04:37 AM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Yes, because the endlink goes under the bezel, the holes for the endlinks are set differently: __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

23 September 2012, 04:15 AM	#2
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	It's not easy to do, you have to remove the bezel to remove the end links. Even then, I think the lugs are drilled differently to stop you from installing the bracelet at a later date, it would be easier to get the bracelet model and install a leather strap after

23 September 2012, 06:48 AM	#5
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,810	Is this the same for the SS Daytona? I've been looking at changing mine to a strap and assumed that the end links just came of which the spring bars.

23 September 2012, 10:17 AM	#7
Lrd2sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: everywhere Posts: 252	Thanks for the Info. Very clear with the fotos! Guess I'll buy another one with metal band if it bother me too much one day.

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