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fungo · 13 April 2016, 10:01 PM

1st time poster. 5 years lurker. A bit long but, here is the story:
Have this wg Daytona for almost 10 yrs with bracelet. Never liked the look cuz it was too shiny, heavy and the watch is prone to nasty scratches. At that time, went to AD & ask if I can swap the bracelet to leather strap, and was told it was not possible cuz of the end links proprietary to Rolex. Being naive & lazy & never bothered to research and ask around. So the watch became a safe queen for many years.

Fast forward years later to the present, went to a watch shop wanting to change battery for a Casio. There was a few Rolexes laying around in the shop. Out of the blue, I asked about swapping the daytona metal bracelet model to leather. I was expecting same negative answer and walked away with tucked tail. Lo and behold, the jeweler was quick to say it was possible, and even offered a pair of ugly blue italian rubber strap for $250. I said nay.

A few phone calls later and a date with a master jeweler, this is what becomes of the 116509. It commands a lot of wrist time now. The red is resurrected, back from the dead. The feeling is almost like rekindling with a long lost relative (that you love, of course).

sea-dweller · 14 April 2016, 01:21 PM

Looks great!

Psmith · 14 April 2016, 06:22 PM

Very nice

Scream · 15 April 2016, 08:10 AM

Very cool! I love the matching red stitching... nice touch.

Hairdude1 · 15 April 2016, 12:47 PM

Nice!

fungo · 16 April 2016, 11:46 AM

Now all i need is pair of endlinks. Any suggestions? Been trying to contact George aka Smartlinks, but he doesnt respond to emails

brandrea · 16 April 2016, 11:55 AM

Congratulations, great piece!

fungo · 21 April 2016, 02:24 PM

Scored a pair of endlinks. Alas, the endlinks didn't fit that well, but good enough to complement the new reincarnation of the 116509. What you guys think?

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...pss2fukojq.jpg

JR_Rider · 9 May 2016, 12:29 AM

End links make the look even cleaner!

fungo · 9 May 2016, 11:46 AM

Yes. It is a big difference w endlinks if you were to go with a more sophisticated look. And the daytona fits in this category since it has a smaller case, and is a rather formal looking watch

aczaja10 · 9 May 2016, 01:06 PM

Gorgeous! Prefer without end links

Rolex Essex · 9 May 2016, 05:05 PM

Looks very sporty.

L55HEM · 9 May 2016, 05:12 PM

Very nice watch, I prefer without the end links but pretty close so if it was mine I would swap between the two.

yannis · 9 May 2016, 07:09 PM

Looks fantastic!!

1William · 9 May 2016, 08:20 PM

Looks great.

michael067 · 9 May 2016, 11:21 PM

The red really sets it off, especially with the dial contrast.

Gaijin · 9 May 2016, 11:25 PM

Chiclet · 9 May 2016, 11:38 PM

That looks fantastic!

TheRolexKingofLV · 10 May 2016, 12:07 AM

That looks great

roadkillrob · 10 May 2016, 02:36 AM

Love the look also, the red and black band is stellar - do also like it better without the end links.

JR_Rider · 15 May 2016, 10:44 AM

Were you able to use the Rolex deployment clasp?

fungo · 15 May 2016, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JR_Rider

Were you able to use the Rolex deployment clasp?

It is probably possible, but never thought of it since the Rolex clasp is a scratch magnet. So I used the original Hirsch buckle that came with the strap.

Trurolexer · 17 May 2016, 03:42 AM

Beautiful watch

fungo · 17 May 2016, 02:09 PM

Thanks for all the comments. I much prefer the makeover compared to the original:

skydriver · 18 May 2016, 12:48 AM

While I prefer a metal bracelet, because for some reason they just fit my wrist better, I do have to say the black leather with red stitching is really striking.

DerbyCopa · 8 June 2016, 07:39 AM

brutal!!! totalmente

strafer_kid · 9 June 2016, 06:48 AM

Looks pretty good!

Eacast · 10 June 2016, 01:57 PM

Awesome combination

BNA/LION · 10 June 2016, 02:16 PM

Sweet! Love it w/ the black strap, red stitching and end-links!

13 April 2016, 10:01 PM	#1
fungo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Andi Location: All over Watch: all kinds Posts: 309	Red Devil 1st time poster. 5 years lurker. A bit long but, here is the story: Have this wg Daytona for almost 10 yrs with bracelet. Never liked the look cuz it was too shiny, heavy and the watch is prone to nasty scratches. At that time, went to AD & ask if I can swap the bracelet to leather strap, and was told it was not possible cuz of the end links proprietary to Rolex. Being naive & lazy & never bothered to research and ask around. So the watch became a safe queen for many years. Fast forward years later to the present, went to a watch shop wanting to change battery for a Casio. There was a few Rolexes laying around in the shop. Out of the blue, I asked about swapping the daytona metal bracelet model to leather. I was expecting same negative answer and walked away with tucked tail. Lo and behold, the jeweler was quick to say it was possible, and even offered a pair of ugly blue italian rubber strap for $250. I said nay. A few phone calls later and a date with a master jeweler, this is what becomes of the 116509. It commands a lot of wrist time now. The red is resurrected, back from the dead. The feeling is almost like rekindling with a long lost relative (that you love, of course).

14 April 2016, 01:21 PM	#2
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

14 April 2016, 06:22 PM	#3
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Very nice __________________

15 April 2016, 08:10 AM	#4
Scream "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: CNY Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 927	Very cool! I love the matching red stitching... nice touch. __________________ .ROLEXROLEX

15 April 2016, 12:47 PM	#5
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Nice! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

16 April 2016, 11:46 AM	#6
fungo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Andi Location: All over Watch: all kinds Posts: 309	Now all i need is pair of endlinks. Any suggestions? Been trying to contact George aka Smartlinks, but he doesnt respond to emails

16 April 2016, 11:55 AM	#7
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,074	Congratulations, great piece!

21 April 2016, 02:24 PM	#8
fungo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Andi Location: All over Watch: all kinds Posts: 309	Scored a pair of endlinks. Alas, the endlinks didn't fit that well, but good enough to complement the new reincarnation of the 116509. What you guys think? http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...pss2fukojq.jpg

9 May 2016, 12:29 AM	#9
JR_Rider 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Durham Posts: 41	End links make the look even cleaner!

9 May 2016, 11:46 AM	#10
fungo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Andi Location: All over Watch: all kinds Posts: 309	Yes. It is a big difference w endlinks if you were to go with a more sophisticated look. And the daytona fits in this category since it has a smaller case, and is a rather formal looking watch

9 May 2016, 01:06 PM	#11
aczaja10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: In my car Posts: 959	Gorgeous! Prefer without end links

9 May 2016, 05:05 PM	#12
Rolex Essex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colchester, UK Watch: Daytona, DJ & Sub Posts: 1,612	Looks very sporty.

9 May 2016, 05:12 PM	#13
L55HEM "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: UK Watch: 116610LV Posts: 133	Very nice watch, I prefer without the end links but pretty close so if it was mine I would swap between the two.

9 May 2016, 07:09 PM	#14
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Looks fantastic!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

9 May 2016, 08:20 PM	#15
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Looks great.

9 May 2016, 11:21 PM	#16
michael067 Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas Watch: TT DJ 16233 Posts: 1,002	The red really sets it off, especially with the dial contrast.

9 May 2016, 11:25 PM	#17
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179

9 May 2016, 11:38 PM	#18
Chiclet 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Indiana USA Watch: Day-Date Posts: 161	That looks fantastic!

10 May 2016, 12:07 AM	#19
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	That looks great __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

10 May 2016, 02:36 AM	#20
roadkillrob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston Watch: 16610 Sub,ZblueMIL Posts: 167	Love the look also, the red and black band is stellar - do also like it better without the end links.

15 May 2016, 10:44 AM	#21
JR_Rider 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Durham Posts: 41	Were you able to use the Rolex deployment clasp?

17 May 2016, 03:42 AM	#23
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Beautiful watch

17 May 2016, 02:09 PM	#24
fungo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Andi Location: All over Watch: all kinds Posts: 309	Thanks for all the comments. I much prefer the makeover compared to the original:

18 May 2016, 12:48 AM	#25
skydriver "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Larry Location: Johns Creek, GA Watch: GMT Pepsi Posts: 251	While I prefer a metal bracelet, because for some reason they just fit my wrist better, I do have to say the black leather with red stitching is really striking.

8 June 2016, 07:39 AM	#26
DerbyCopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: españa Posts: 71	brutal!!! totalmente

9 June 2016, 06:48 AM	#27
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Looks pretty good!

10 June 2016, 01:57 PM	#28
Eacast "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Eddie Location: panama Watch: Rolex Posts: 211	Awesome combination

10 June 2016, 02:16 PM	#29
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,643	Sweet! Love it w/ the black strap, red stitching and end-links! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

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