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behardt · 13 December 2007, 04:33 AM

Hi all!!

I need a new strap(s) for my WG Daytona Meteorite. I want different ones that I can swap out.

1) Has anyone ever replaced one of these? On the 6:00 side of the strap (at the clasp), there doesn't appear to be enough space between the clasp and strap to even insert a narrow tool. Is there another way? (pics?) Putting in on once could still be easy, but the first time you remove it, it would have a gap. Knowing Rolex, they probably don't want you swapping around straps, so they wouldn't see an issue...

2) Does anyone know the different strap sizes in length? (each piece?)

I know AD can handle, just interested.

Thanks in advance for any feedback & pictures!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 13 December 2007, 08:53 AM

I guess you could do it with a thin blade?

BTW: Apparantly, the SEL (Solid End Link) of the WG (or YG) Daytona "born" with a strap is detachable by taking off the bezel:

But I would let an AD exchange the straps for you.

behardt · 14 December 2007, 01:13 PM

Thanks SD!!

Anyone ever actually replaced a rolex strap with a deployment clasp?

GerardoG · 15 December 2007, 01:58 AM

I know that Rolex makes at least 2 sizes (straps), the 'standard' and a 'short' version.

daytona lad · 19 April 2008, 02:38 AM

the original clasp is easy to scratch and expensive to replace, so
I have several straps, and the fancy replacement ones like stingray, bony croc etc,. have pin buckles, as I don't trust cheap deployments.
also always re-use the gold pins which came with your original straps, as they fit better, they have rounded tips.

13 December 2007, 04:33 AM	#1
behardt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Yoda Location: USA Posts: 468	2 daytona strap questions??? Hi all!! I need a new strap(s) for my WG Daytona Meteorite. I want different ones that I can swap out. 1) Has anyone ever replaced one of these? On the 6:00 side of the strap (at the clasp), there doesn't appear to be enough space between the clasp and strap to even insert a narrow tool. Is there another way? (pics?) Putting in on once could still be easy, but the first time you remove it, it would have a gap. Knowing Rolex, they probably don't want you swapping around straps, so they wouldn't see an issue... 2) Does anyone know the different strap sizes in length? (each piece?) I know AD can handle, just interested. Thanks in advance for any feedback & pictures!! __________________ "The world embarrasses me, and I cannot dream that this watch exists and has no watchmaker." Voltaire

13 December 2007, 08:53 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I guess you could do it with a thin blade? BTW: Apparantly, the SEL (Solid End Link) of the WG (or YG) Daytona "born" with a strap is detachable by taking off the bezel: But I would let an AD exchange the straps for you. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

14 December 2007, 01:13 PM	#3
behardt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Yoda Location: USA Posts: 468	Thanks SD!! Anyone ever actually replaced a rolex strap with a deployment clasp? __________________ "The world embarrasses me, and I cannot dream that this watch exists and has no watchmaker." Voltaire

15 December 2007, 01:58 AM	#4
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	I know that Rolex makes at least 2 sizes (straps), the 'standard' and a 'short' version.

19 April 2008, 02:38 AM	#5
daytona lad Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Posts: 30	the original clasp is easy to scratch and expensive to replace, so I have several straps, and the fancy replacement ones like stingray, bony croc etc,. have pin buckles, as I don't trust cheap deployments. also always re-use the gold pins which came with your original straps, as they fit better, they have rounded tips.

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