116515 on bracelet or brown leather

[halvo]

Why have I never seen a 116515 on a bracelet or a brown leather strap? Anyone other than me that really wants to see this? Anyone who might have a couple of photos to share? Please do!
Either the Ivory or the Chocolate is fine!

[kilyung]

Someone reported seeing a customer in an AD with a 116515 on a RG bracelet. Apparently they bought a braceleted RG Daytona and moved the ceramic bezel and dial from the 116515. Crazy expensive way to do something Rolex didn't intend to do.

As for brown leather strap, it's only a matter of time. The 116515 isn't exactly a common model.

[halvo]

Why take the bezel and the dial from the 116515, when you can put the bracelet from a RG daytona and put it on the 116515? I suppose that works?

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by halvo

Why take the bezel and the dial from the 116515, when you can put the bracelet from a RG daytona and put it on the 116515? I suppose that works?

The bracelet endlink extends under the bezel on gold models so either way the ceramic bezel has to come off.

[heero]

Hey Guys, I am relatively new here although I have been absorbing the wealth of information on these forums for a good year at least. Thanks everybody.
I am reviving this thread as I am curious...

I am considering picking up a precious metal Rolex and have been eyeing the 116515 for quite some time. I feel like I am being ripped off purchasing the watch for over $20k without a precious metal bracelet to go with it; I also love the weight.

I would love to purchase this watch on an everose bracelet, however as the OP mentioned, I've never seen this done. Why can I not attach a bracelet to this watch? I am having difficulty picturing what Kilyung described:

Originally Posted by kilyung

The bracelet endlink extends under the bezel on gold models so either way the ceramic bezel has to come off.

If the Platona has a ceramic bezel and bracelet, why can this not be done with this model?
If I could "build" this model by sourcing a chocolate insert and swapping it onto the everose daytona with chocolate dial and gold insert, why can't I simply swap the bracelet? What is so different about this watch that prevents it?

Thank you for your help!