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Slowtoes · 11 March 2012, 02:33 AM

Does anybody have pictures to share of a 116520 Stainless Steel Daytona and a leather strap WITHOUT END LINKS? It seems to be a common look for vintage chronographs, but seldom done on newer models. I'd very much like to try this alteration, but but don't want to buy a Daytona until I'm confident I like the look. I prefer leather to a bracelet and am not enamored with the combination of leather with end links. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Jerry

steubi1 · 11 March 2012, 03:13 AM

Hi Jerry,

I have never seen a picture of a SS Daytona on a leather strap, sorry.

And the ones in gold have those end links (I don't like them).

When you do some google, you can find some fakes with rubber straps; just for the look it might help....

Tom

HyperM3 · 11 March 2012, 05:26 AM

I bought a Hirsh(sp?) strap with a curved end for mine but it ended up not fitting correctly. Now the strap is just sitting on my desk. Oh well.

Dr. Robert · 11 March 2012, 05:29 AM

I have no photo but a SS daytona would look cool on a Di Modell rally strap......then there always the Paul Newman look, put it on an Atilla cordovan bund strap......curmudgeon bling baby!

Slowtoes · 11 March 2012, 11:10 AM

Found this pic in another thread. I like it. Wonder why others don't wear their Daytonas this way? Would love to see more pics, particularly a black SS Daytona with a brown leather strap.

Dan Pierce · 11 March 2012, 02:12 PM

I'm committed to minding the gap and will only wear a two piece strap in conjunction with Etur's end links.

However, I can certainly appreciate someone wanting just the opposite. Best of luck and show us what you come up with.
dP

Goose · 11 March 2012, 02:49 PM

What Dan said.
I used to really find the strap end link look kind of odd.
Put my Datejust on a strap but the gap bugged me. Seemed incomplete.

Ordered end links from Etur and I'm a happy camper. So much so that I'm looking into a pair for my Speedy Pro that I currently wear with a strap. But now the gaps on that bug me.

Please post what you end up doing.

"Mind the gap."

nim · 11 March 2012, 03:59 PM

leather strap without end links look funny

dddrees · 11 March 2012, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slowtoes

Found this pic in another thread. I like it. Wonder why others don't wear their Daytonas this way? Would love to see more pics, particularly a black SS Daytona with a brown leather strap.

That looks pretty good.

rocco1109 · 12 March 2012, 12:34 AM

bewithabob · 12 March 2012, 01:11 AM

my preference is for end links...

Dan Pierce · 12 March 2012, 01:24 AM

Will,
Your Daytona on rally strap is a striking combo!
dP

Slowtoes · 12 March 2012, 01:53 AM

Thanks for sharing, Will, appreciate it. I'm convinced that I prefer this look over end links, but let's keep the pictures coming if anyone else wears their Daytona this way. That said, like everything, it's a matter of taste and personal preference. It's pretty apparent that I'm in the minority with regard to end links.

Johnnie · 12 March 2012, 03:56 AM

I prefer it with the end link IMHO

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Kingair · 12 March 2012, 04:08 AM

Will you got an amazing strap.
Looks great !

Congrats

rocco1109 · 12 March 2012, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Will,
Your Daytona on rally strap is a striking combo!
dP

Like you, I prefer Etur's endlinks.

rocco1109 · 12 March 2012, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

Will you got an amazing strap.
Looks great !

Congrats

Thanks Marc. Hopefully you can find one in Belgium. As I said in the PM, it's a Hirsch Rally (are they from Germany?). If you need help, please let me know.

Slowtoes · 12 March 2012, 12:49 PM

So, Will, you've provided pics both with and without end links. Which look do you prefer? Are there any pitfalls you've encountered to wearing a Daytona without end links?

snaggle · 12 March 2012, 01:24 PM

IMO it looks better without the end links.

Goose · 14 March 2012, 02:25 PM

Taste's great.
Less filling.
Miracle Whip.
Mayonnaise.
:)

Slowtoes · 5 October 2013, 04:50 AM

I eventually bit the bullet and got a Daytona, loving it with leather and without end links! It has such a retro look to it. I change out the straps every so often, so I'll follow up with more pics later.

Slowtoes · 5 October 2013, 04:51 AM

Wearing it...

AK797 · 5 October 2013, 05:33 AM

With a racing or very sporty strap it doesn't need endlinks, more rugged and sporty that way.

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powernerd · 6 March 2015, 03:53 AM

rocco1109, I just recently purchased an 116520 SS BD, and wanted to know if the bezel needs to be removed in order to use a leather or NATO strap? Also, I'm not to fond on using the "modified end links." I think it looks better with out them.

powernerd · 7 March 2015, 01:54 AM

Edit: Or anyone with information on this, I will greatly appreciated. I was not able to see eveyones pics without an account. Great pics everyone!

HERITAGE82 · 7 March 2015, 02:32 AM

Here is my old Zenith...

Slowtoes · 7 March 2015, 11:39 AM

The bezel does not have to be removed to put leather or a NATO on, just the end links. Remove the spring bars and the end links and bracelet will pop right off. Then simply add the strap!

powernerd · 11 March 2015, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slowtoes

The bezel does not have to be removed to put leather or a NATO on, just the end links. Remove the spring bars and the end links and bracelet will pop right off. Then simply add the strap!

Thanks for the info Slowtoes!

1995akcoop · 11 March 2015, 10:57 AM

gotta have endlinks!!!

11 March 2012, 02:33 AM	#1
Slowtoes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY Posts: 124	SS 116520 Daytona & Leather - NO END LINKS - Pics? Does anybody have pictures to share of a 116520 Stainless Steel Daytona and a leather strap WITHOUT END LINKS? It seems to be a common look for vintage chronographs, but seldom done on newer models. I'd very much like to try this alteration, but but don't want to buy a Daytona until I'm confident I like the look. I prefer leather to a bracelet and am not enamored with the combination of leather with end links. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Jerry

11 March 2012, 05:29 AM	#4
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,294	I have no photo but a SS daytona would look cool on a Di Modell rally strap......then there always the Paul Newman look, put it on an Atilla cordovan bund strap......curmudgeon bling baby! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 March 2012, 11:10 AM	#5
Slowtoes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY Posts: 124	Found this pic in another thread. I like it. Wonder why others don't wear their Daytonas this way? Would love to see more pics, particularly a black SS Daytona with a brown leather strap. Attached Images

11 March 2012, 02:12 PM	#6
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	I'm committed to minding the gap and will only wear a two piece strap in conjunction with Etur's end links. However, I can certainly appreciate someone wanting just the opposite. Best of luck and show us what you come up with. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

12 March 2012, 12:34 AM	#10
rocco1109 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Will Location: Colorado USA Posts: 556	Here you go

11 March 2012, 03:13 AM	#2
steubi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Switzerland Watch: too many Posts: 1,150	Hi Jerry, I have never seen a picture of a SS Daytona on a leather strap, sorry. And the ones in gold have those end links (I don't like them). When you do some google, you can find some fakes with rubber straps; just for the look it might help.... Tom

11 March 2012, 05:26 AM	#3
HyperM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Lawrenceville, NJ Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 261	I bought a Hirsh(sp?) strap with a curved end for mine but it ended up not fitting correctly. Now the strap is just sitting on my desk. Oh well.

11 March 2012, 02:49 PM	#7
Goose Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Marvin. Location: A Town w/o Pity Watch: GMT & Speedmaster Posts: 391	What Dan said. I used to really find the strap end link look kind of odd. Put my Datejust on a strap but the gap bugged me. Seemed incomplete. Ordered end links from Etur and I'm a happy camper. So much so that I'm looking into a pair for my Speedy Pro that I currently wear with a strap. But now the gaps on that bug me. Please post what you end up doing. "Mind the gap."

11 March 2012, 03:59 PM	#8
nim Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: singapore Watch: cosmograph daytona Posts: 388	leather strap without end links look funny

12 March 2012, 01:11 AM	#11
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	my preference is for end links... __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

12 March 2012, 01:24 AM	#12
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Will, Your Daytona on rally strap is a striking combo! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

12 March 2012, 01:53 AM	#13
Slowtoes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY Posts: 124	Thanks for sharing, Will, appreciate it. I'm convinced that I prefer this look over end links, but let's keep the pictures coming if anyone else wears their Daytona this way. That said, like everything, it's a matter of taste and personal preference. It's pretty apparent that I'm in the minority with regard to end links.

12 March 2012, 03:56 AM	#14
Johnnie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Johnnie Location: Bangkok Watch: BIG Diver Watch Posts: 206	I prefer it with the end link IMHO Sent from iPhone4S using Tapatalk

12 March 2012, 04:08 AM	#15
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Will you got an amazing strap. Looks great ! Congrats

12 March 2012, 12:49 PM	#18
Slowtoes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY Posts: 124	So, Will, you've provided pics both with and without end links. Which look do you prefer? Are there any pitfalls you've encountered to wearing a Daytona without end links?

12 March 2012, 01:24 PM	#19
snaggle Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: SubC, DJII, Omegas Posts: 768	IMO it looks better without the end links.

14 March 2012, 02:25 PM	#20
Goose Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Marvin. Location: A Town w/o Pity Watch: GMT & Speedmaster Posts: 391	Taste's great. Less filling. Miracle Whip. Mayonnaise. :)

5 October 2013, 04:50 AM	#21
Slowtoes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY Posts: 124	I eventually bit the bullet and got a Daytona, loving it with leather and without end links! It has such a retro look to it. I change out the straps every so often, so I'll follow up with more pics later. Attached Images

5 October 2013, 04:51 AM	#22
Slowtoes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY Posts: 124	Wearing it... Attached Images

5 October 2013, 05:33 AM	#23
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	With a racing or very sporty strap it doesn't need endlinks, more rugged and sporty that way.

5 October 2013, 06:04 AM	#24
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,679

6 March 2015, 03:53 AM	#25
powernerd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: DC Watch: Rolex Daytona SSBD Posts: 6	rocco1109, I just recently purchased an 116520 SS BD, and wanted to know if the bezel needs to be removed in order to use a leather or NATO strap? Also, I'm not to fond on using the "modified end links." I think it looks better with out them.

7 March 2015, 01:54 AM	#26
powernerd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: DC Watch: Rolex Daytona SSBD Posts: 6	Edit: Or anyone with information on this, I will greatly appreciated. I was not able to see eveyones pics without an account. Great pics everyone!

7 March 2015, 02:32 AM	#27
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,438	Here is my old Zenith... Attached Images __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

7 March 2015, 11:39 AM	#28
Slowtoes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY Posts: 124	The bezel does not have to be removed to put leather or a NATO on, just the end links. Remove the spring bars and the end links and bracelet will pop right off. Then simply add the strap!

11 March 2015, 10:57 AM	#30
1995akcoop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,162	gotta have endlinks!!!

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