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jzeigler · 26 May 2018, 01:19 PM

So I know this has been discussed here and there, but I bought a 78360 that I think was originally for an Oyster/datejust case. Consequently, the final link on the bracelet (through which the spring bar runs) is formed in such a way that the 2mm GMT spring bars do not fit through.

Is there a reliable way to make them fit, or a good substitute 1.8mm shoulderless spring bar? Should I just find a different bracelet? Using the flanged, thinner spring bars that fit the bracelet results in a sloppy fit and a decent amount of rattle.

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gt0279a · 28 May 2018, 12:28 PM

You need 580 or 501/B endlinks depending on the GMT model

lee fowler · 29 May 2018, 02:15 AM

Best to use 1.8mm spring bars but it will rattle! You could just enlarge the hole to accept the 2mm bars.

toxicavenger · 29 May 2018, 05:19 AM

Two options, you can adjust the endlink with some needle nose pliers to fit the spring bars or get some in 1.8mm. Here is some with .9mm tips https://www.toxicnatos.com/collectio...nt=23328853057

Fredrik · 30 May 2018, 05:41 AM

This sounds strange to me, I have a 78360 that I have used with both a 1675 and a 1625 and the last link that takes the spring bar could accommodate both, it is shaped in such way. I used 2mm spring bars on the GMT and 1,8mm spring bars on the DJ.

It is in my safety deposit box currently, so no pictures unfortunately.

26 May 2018, 01:19 PM	#1
jzeigler "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 120	GMT springbars don’t fit in 78360 bracelet So I know this has been discussed here and there, but I bought a 78360 that I think was originally for an Oyster/datejust case. Consequently, the final link on the bracelet (through which the spring bar runs) is formed in such a way that the 2mm GMT spring bars do not fit through. Is there a reliable way to make them fit, or a good substitute 1.8mm shoulderless spring bar? Should I just find a different bracelet? Using the flanged, thinner spring bars that fit the bracelet results in a sloppy fit and a decent amount of rattle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 May 2018, 12:28 PM	#2
gt0279a "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Georgia Watch: All of them Posts: 579	You need 580 or 501/B endlinks depending on the GMT model __________________ Current: Rolex Daytona 116500 \| Rolex Submariner 116610 \| Zenith El Primero 03.2150.400/69 Past: Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 \| Rolex Submariner 16610 \| Rolex Submariner 1680

29 May 2018, 02:15 AM	#3
lee fowler 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 2,559	Best to use 1.8mm spring bars but it will rattle! You could just enlarge the hole to accept the 2mm bars. __________________ Instagram: @lee1563

29 May 2018, 05:19 AM	#4
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	Two options, you can adjust the endlink with some needle nose pliers to fit the spring bars or get some in 1.8mm. Here is some with .9mm tips https://www.toxicnatos.com/collectio...nt=23328853057

30 May 2018, 05:41 AM	#5
Fredrik 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,874	This sounds strange to me, I have a 78360 that I have used with both a 1675 and a 1625 and the last link that takes the spring bar could accommodate both, it is shaped in such way. I used 2mm spring bars on the GMT and 1,8mm spring bars on the DJ. It is in my safety deposit box currently, so no pictures unfortunately.

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