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dethswatch · 11 July 2014, 12:22 PM

So... for various reasons I wear the DS every day with a maratec zulu which means that the bracelet is sitting in the box getting 0 attention.

Then I got to thinking that on occasion, I wouldn't mind wearing a bracelet (in addition to a watch, not nec. the DS) and that the DS's bracelet would make a lovely, uh, bracelet.

I'm _guessing_ that means that I've got to either buy another bracelet entirely or buy about 4ish smaller links.

Any clue what either of those options would cost me?

I'm also guessing the service center won't just sell me a bunch of links... but I'm also guessing they would sell me an entire bracelet as if I'd lost my original.

What do you think? And how much might it cost?

ltmgeller · 11 July 2014, 12:33 PM

I'm thinking you would need a second clasp and could only do it with adjustable links. I'm not even sure that will work.

strafer_kid · 17 July 2014, 05:05 AM

I doubt that it would be easy just to pick up the bracelet - no doubt Rolex have that covered off, maybe by way of very high cost?

timuS · 17 July 2014, 05:18 AM

I don't think this is gonna be easy! You will need a lot of links and they should be facing the direction, otherwise you will not be able to connect them in one uniform circle around tour wrist. Also you will have to somehow remove the SELs which will be very difficult!

Be careful of what you do coz the DSSD bracelet is probably the most expensive steel rolex bracelet out there, and you wouldn't want to damage it!

brandrea · 17 July 2014, 05:28 AM

It's an interesting idea, please post pics if you end up doing this

SC11 · 17 July 2014, 05:48 AM

How will you overcome the opposing ends?

Only way I see it could be done is a complete loop of removable links around the wrist as then the male/female parts would be continuous but then you would have to screw the links together on your wrist!

bridgs · 17 July 2014, 09:14 AM

It seems as though it would be easier and less damaging if you could find a way to put something in place of the watch head thereby using the endlinks already present. Remember the old I.D. bracelets of the 1970's ? That was just a chain with a plate of metal in the center. You could have your name, initials, or a big Rolex icon on the plate. You might just need some tools, a stainless steel plate to cut to size, a way to solder something to the plate that could be connected to the springbars and endlinks. That is my two cents.

ExplorerChris · 17 July 2014, 09:17 AM

You're looking about $1200.00 for a bracelet
I like The idea I wonder what Rolex would say if you wanted a bracelet and told them you lost yours and if they would ask how you lost it?

Wesley Crusher · 17 July 2014, 09:23 AM

Here's an idea: Put the bracelet back on your DSSD.

fespo276 · 17 July 2014, 09:31 AM

You can join the two ends with a watch head. Just kidding :)

The Libertine · 17 July 2014, 09:38 AM

Why?

padi56 · 17 July 2014, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dethswatch

So... for various reasons I wear the DS every day with a maratec zulu which means that the bracelet is sitting in the box getting 0 attention.

Then I got to thinking that on occasion, I wouldn't mind wearing a bracelet (in addition to a watch, not nec. the DS) and that the DS's bracelet would make a lovely, uh, bracelet.

I'm _guessing_ that means that I've got to either buy another bracelet entirely or buy about 4ish smaller links.

Any clue what either of those options would cost me?

I'm also guessing the service center won't just sell me a bunch of links... but I'm also guessing they would sell me an entire bracelet as if I'd lost my original.

What do you think? And how much might it cost?

For the cost of the SS bracelet from Rolex if you could buy one, you could buy a nice solid gold bracelet from a jewelers.

padi56 · 17 July 2014, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExplorerChris

You're looking about $1200.00 for a bracelet
I like The idea I wonder what Rolex would say if you wanted a bracelet and told them you lost yours and if they would ask how you lost it?

The clasp on its own is well over $1200.

Sarko · 17 July 2014, 05:53 PM

The bracelet for a Submariner in the Netherlands costs about 1800 EUR list,
which is over 2000 $. This also means that the bracelet for DeepSea is even more expensive.

SC11 · 17 July 2014, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarko

The bracelet for a Submariner in the Netherlands costs about 1800 EUR list,
which is over 2000 $. This also means that the bracelet for DeepSea is even more expensive.

Really? See the UK RSC quoted me just over £1400 for the SubC clasp alone!

Andad · 17 July 2014, 06:58 PM

Ouch!!

dethswatch · 27 July 2014, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExplorerChris

You're looking about $1200.00 for a bracelet
I like The idea I wonder what Rolex would say if you wanted a bracelet and told them you lost yours and if they would ask how you lost it?

The [almost] truth- I've worn the watch on a zulu since day 0- as soon as it was paid for- they removed it for me and put it into the box.

Where's the box?

I can't be the only person who wears zulu's, for a variety of reasons.

dethswatch · 27 July 2014, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

For the cost of the SS bracelet from Rolex if you could buy one, you could buy a nice solid gold bracelet from a jewelers.

Gold is so tacky.

14060m · 27 July 2014, 01:32 PM

Put it where it belongs

AngryApe · 27 July 2014, 02:29 PM

Your probably looking at $2500 for the bracelet..... also IMHO it's just not going to be a good look when finished. Sounds great in theory I agree but this may be one of those ideas that is best left in the initial "eureka" stage.

padi56 · 27 July 2014, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dethswatch

Gold is so tacky.

Cannot understand why gold has been worn for thousands of years while SS is a new metal in year terms.And gram for gram a Rolex SS bracelet is almost as costly as if it was 9 or 10 Ct gold.

THC · 27 July 2014, 09:40 PM

Gold is the ONLY way to go... Vehemently disagree, deths

Daytona4130 · 28 July 2014, 12:41 AM

It would be cool. If you have the dime and the time try it out. I would at least try.

andromeda160 · 28 July 2014, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dethswatch

Gold is so tacky.

No tackier than a Rolex watch band turned into a bracelet would be

Chelseafan · 28 July 2014, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andromeda160

No tackier than a Rolex watch band turned into a bracelet would be

Totally agree...get the bracelet back on your Rolex where its meant to be.

Sarko · 28 July 2014, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pitbull666

Really? See the UK RSC quoted me just over £1400 for the SubC clasp alone!

Yes, I have the price from the grey dealer in the Netherlands.
£1400 for the clasp alone? Damn..... thats crazy.

11 July 2014, 12:22 PM	#1
dethswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: lala land Posts: 35	DeepSea bracelet into an actual bracelet? So... for various reasons I wear the DS every day with a maratec zulu which means that the bracelet is sitting in the box getting 0 attention. Then I got to thinking that on occasion, I wouldn't mind wearing a bracelet (in addition to a watch, not nec. the DS) and that the DS's bracelet would make a lovely, uh, bracelet. I'm _guessing_ that means that I've got to either buy another bracelet entirely or buy about 4ish smaller links. Any clue what either of those options would cost me? I'm also guessing the service center won't just sell me a bunch of links... but I'm also guessing they would sell me an entire bracelet as if I'd lost my original. What do you think? And how much might it cost?

17 July 2014, 05:18 AM	#4
timuS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Earth Watch: es out for watches Posts: 85	I don't think this is gonna be easy! You will need a lot of links and they should be facing the direction, otherwise you will not be able to connect them in one uniform circle around tour wrist. Also you will have to somehow remove the SELs which will be very difficult! Be careful of what you do coz the DSSD bracelet is probably the most expensive steel rolex bracelet out there, and you wouldn't want to damage it! __________________ Tempus Fugit - Carpe Diem - Memento Mori!

17 July 2014, 09:17 AM	#8
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	You're looking about $1200.00 for a bracelet I like The idea I wonder what Rolex would say if you wanted a bracelet and told them you lost yours and if they would ask how you lost it? __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

17 July 2014, 06:58 PM	#16
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,527	Ouch!! __________________ E

27 July 2014, 01:32 PM	#19
14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: 116610 , 16233 Posts: 1,802	Put it where it belongs __________________

11 July 2014, 12:33 PM	#2
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	I'm thinking you would need a second clasp and could only do it with adjustable links. I'm not even sure that will work.

17 July 2014, 05:05 AM	#3
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	I doubt that it would be easy just to pick up the bracelet - no doubt Rolex have that covered off, maybe by way of very high cost?

17 July 2014, 05:28 AM	#5
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,076	It's an interesting idea, please post pics if you end up doing this

17 July 2014, 05:48 AM	#6
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	How will you overcome the opposing ends? Only way I see it could be done is a complete loop of removable links around the wrist as then the male/female parts would be continuous but then you would have to screw the links together on your wrist!

17 July 2014, 09:14 AM	#7
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,125	It seems as though it would be easier and less damaging if you could find a way to put something in place of the watch head thereby using the endlinks already present. Remember the old I.D. bracelets of the 1970's ? That was just a chain with a plate of metal in the center. You could have your name, initials, or a big Rolex icon on the plate. You might just need some tools, a stainless steel plate to cut to size, a way to solder something to the plate that could be connected to the springbars and endlinks. That is my two cents.

17 July 2014, 09:23 AM	#9
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Here's an idea: Put the bracelet back on your DSSD.

17 July 2014, 09:31 AM	#10
fespo276 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CT Watch: 116610LN Posts: 160	You can join the two ends with a watch head. Just kidding :)

17 July 2014, 09:38 AM	#11
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Why?

17 July 2014, 05:53 PM	#14
Sarko "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 478	The bracelet for a Submariner in the Netherlands costs about 1800 EUR list, which is over 2000 $. This also means that the bracelet for DeepSea is even more expensive.

27 July 2014, 02:29 PM	#20
AngryApe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Beau Wilson Location: Buford, GA Posts: 81	Your probably looking at $2500 for the bracelet..... also IMHO it's just not going to be a good look when finished. Sounds great in theory I agree but this may be one of those ideas that is best left in the initial "eureka" stage.

27 July 2014, 09:40 PM	#22
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,664	Gold is the ONLY way to go... Vehemently disagree, deths

28 July 2014, 12:41 AM	#23
Daytona4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: 'Murica Watch: HBO:) Posts: 1,363	It would be cool. If you have the dime and the time try it out. I would at least try.

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