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BzKneez · 30 May 2018, 05:46 AM

Hey everyone,

I just a call from my AD and was informed that my 116515LN on an oysterflex is now interchangeable with a leather band. I guess this is a new option for 2018.

I was told initially upon buying the watch that it was impossible to change bands, so I would have to look for something aftermarket, however I couldn't find anything.

If you're interested, they are offering me the OEM black crocodile band for 530+tax CAD.
I'll post some pictures when it comes in.

Chadridv · 30 May 2018, 05:56 AM

That’d be great news if true! It’d mean that not only are the updating the way their leather straps connect to the clasp, but they will be updating all the clasps on the leather Daytona’s as well. The newer clasps with EZlink are superior IMO. What a win for OF owners.

breitlings · 30 May 2018, 06:02 AM

I’d be surprised. Rolex OEM leather and croc is great though.

Alternative_Facts · 30 May 2018, 06:38 AM

That's funny, I just took mine off the aligator and put it on a rubber b.
Lovely.

BzKneez · 1 June 2018, 05:34 AM

As promised

Maiden · 1 June 2018, 05:39 AM

That's great, I started a thread this morning asking if the 116515 could go from leather to oysterflex. Appears that is the case, great options winter vs summer wear.

BzKneez · 1 June 2018, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maiden

That's great, I started a thread this morning asking if the 116515 could go from leather to oysterflex. Appears that is the case, great options winter vs summer wear.

yup exactly!

Chadridv · 1 June 2018, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BzKneez

As promised

ssssssssssssWeeeeeeeeeet! Wow, I'm so psyched. What an awesome option to have for OF owners.

BzKneez · 1 June 2018, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

ssssssssssssWeeeeeeeeeet! Wow, I'm so psyched. What an awesome option to have for OF owners.

I LOVE IT!

Totally changes the look of the watch

Chadridv · 1 June 2018, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BzKneez

I LOVE IT!

Totally changes the look of the watch

I'm gonna try to source one for my 116500. Really looking forward to it.

Investr · 7 June 2018, 01:38 AM

Great info thx!!

tyler1980 · 7 June 2018, 01:54 AM

looks good. They were always interchangeable with the case. It was the clasp that was the issue.

Rose Gold · 7 June 2018, 02:34 AM

I just contacted the sales person at my AD to see if she can order one for me. I sent her the pictures that BzKneez uploaded. Thanks BzKneez!!!

breitlings · 7 June 2018, 03:38 AM

wow very interesting. It seems rolex is treating OF and Leather as interchangeable. I've been told previously that Rolex will not sell Rolex leather straps for models that did not come with leather straps.

rominvicta · 7 June 2018, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

looks good. They were always interchangeable with the case. It was the clasp that was the issue.

Precisely.

Onikage · 7 June 2018, 03:47 AM

Has no one noticed the QC issue in the 2nd pic? Damn Rolex are going downhill lately.

JCZ5 · 7 June 2018, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

Has no one noticed the QC issue in the 2nd pic? Damn Rolex are going downhill lately.

fake! Jk! I’m glad now there is an OEM option. It was one of my hesitancy to get this

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woof · 7 June 2018, 04:00 AM

Looks better in leather... thanks for the info

Ped22 · 7 June 2018, 04:07 AM

Is it me or does the watch look super warped on the second photo?

Edit: no it’s not me

Chiboy · 7 June 2018, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I'm gonna try to source one for my 116500. Really looking forward to it.

Chadri, I am so glad you will now have options for your Daytona besides just Oyster bracelet, Jubilee bracelet and OysterFlex!

henry333 · 7 June 2018, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onikage

Has no one noticed the QC issue in the 2nd pic? Damn Rolex are going downhill lately.

Lol wth happened to that file

Great news always wanted a OF but also want leather

Rose Gold · 7 June 2018, 10:25 PM

According to my AD, they cannot order the clasp and leather strap for my watch. I honestly never know whether or not to believe what my AD tells me; it seems that frequently, I know more than they do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rose Gold

I just contacted the sales person at my AD to see if she can order one for me. I sent her the pictures that BzKneez uploaded. Thanks BzKneez!!!

77T · 7 June 2018, 11:24 PM

Thanks for sharing the good news. That’s the way it should have always been for any strap watch. And that OF should be orderable for compatible models that only came on leather in the past.

I’d say the same for Jubilee and Oyster bracelets but I’m sure Rolex would not. Comfort is on the wrists of the beholder IMHO.

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Zakalwe · 7 June 2018, 11:29 PM

Argh! Always mentally drew a line in the sand at PM Rolexes. You are weakening my resolve damn you

77T · 7 June 2018, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I'm gonna try to source one for my 116500. Really looking forward to it.

I think you’ll run into AD resistance. And the endlink issue since they are different in bracelet models. Lastly, OF isn’t on SS - only Gold for the Daytona, right?

Chadridv · 7 June 2018, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

I think you’ll run into AD resistance. And the endlink issue since they are different in bracelet models. Lastly, OF isn’t on SS - only Gold for the Daytona, right?

I have an OF on my SS watch as pictured above. If that's possible why is putting a leather strap on the watch any different?

Anyhow, I'm in no rush, but I'll try to source one. If I can great, if not, no biggie.

enjoythemusic · 7 June 2018, 11:59 PM

Or previous version (leather) Daytona with Rubber B strap.

Thus those with older or newer version of the clasp can enjoy either way. Anyone dare know the price of just the new Everose clasp?

77T · 8 June 2018, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I have an OF on my SS watch as pictured above. If that's possible why is putting a leather strap on the watch any different?

Anyhow, I'm in no rush, but I'll try to source one. If I can great, if not, no biggie.

I thought you were going to ask the AD to do it - that’s where I was saying there could be a problem.

Once you source 3rd party end links (like you did for the OF) then a leather strap should fit fine. But I believe you’ll need to get the leather straps from a 3rd party, too.

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stylinleems · 8 June 2018, 05:21 AM

I sent my wrist measurements (in mm) to my AD (as she stated the straps come in XS, S, M, L, XL) and she will see where I might fall into, I'm assuming XS (as I am an ED in the OF for both sides). She did quote the sides at $530 (pair)

Once I find out more, I will post. Hopefully, she will be able to source them for me.

maximilianmuller · 8 June 2018, 05:27 AM

6k per Rolex in NY. OUCH!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Or previous version (leather) Daytona with Rubber B strap.

Thus those with older or newer version of the clasp can enjoy either way. Anyone dare know the price of just the new Everose clasp?

30 May 2018, 05:46 AM	#1
BzKneez "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: toronto Posts: 503	Oysterflex interchangeable band Hey everyone, I just a call from my AD and was informed that my 116515LN on an oysterflex is now interchangeable with a leather band. I guess this is a new option for 2018. I was told initially upon buying the watch that it was impossible to change bands, so I would have to look for something aftermarket, however I couldn't find anything. If you're interested, they are offering me the OEM black crocodile band for 530+tax CAD. I'll post some pictures when it comes in.

30 May 2018, 05:56 AM	#2
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	That’d be great news if true! It’d mean that not only are the updating the way their leather straps connect to the clasp, but they will be updating all the clasps on the leather Daytona’s as well. The newer clasps with EZlink are superior IMO. What a win for OF owners. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

1 June 2018, 05:39 AM	#6
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	That's great, I started a thread this morning asking if the 116515 could go from leather to oysterflex. Appears that is the case, great options winter vs summer wear. __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

7 June 2018, 01:54 AM	#12
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	looks good. They were always interchangeable with the case. It was the clasp that was the issue. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

7 June 2018, 02:34 AM	#13
Rose Gold "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Joe Location: North Carolina Watch: er in the rye Posts: 234	I just contacted the sales person at my AD to see if she can order one for me. I sent her the pictures that BzKneez uploaded. Thanks BzKneez!!! __________________ 2018 Rose Gold Daytona (116505) with Rose Gold Dial and Black Sub-Dials.

30 May 2018, 06:02 AM	#3
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	I’d be surprised. Rolex OEM leather and croc is great though.

30 May 2018, 06:38 AM	#4
Alternative_Facts Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 112	That's funny, I just took mine off the aligator and put it on a rubber b. Lovely.

1 June 2018, 05:34 AM	#5
BzKneez "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: toronto Posts: 503	As promised

7 June 2018, 01:38 AM	#11
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	Great info thx!!

7 June 2018, 03:38 AM	#14
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	wow very interesting. It seems rolex is treating OF and Leather as interchangeable. I've been told previously that Rolex will not sell Rolex leather straps for models that did not come with leather straps.

7 June 2018, 03:47 AM	#16
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Has no one noticed the QC issue in the 2nd pic? Damn Rolex are going downhill lately. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

7 June 2018, 04:00 AM	#18
woof "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: san francisco Watch: SS daytona, Hulk, Posts: 1,297	Looks better in leather... thanks for the info __________________ Watchdog (Woof) SS daytona,Hulk,DSJC,50th SD, SS SkyD, Zblue, YMblue, MoonPhase, Rootbeer Batman, Sub, Blk GMT, Pepsi,YG Daytona, TTSD, Batgirl, 5167/1A, Speedy, P01, OP, Kermit

7 June 2018, 04:07 AM	#19
Ped22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: UK Posts: 167	Is it me or does the watch look super warped on the second photo? Edit: no it’s not me

7 June 2018, 11:24 PM	#23
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,013	Thanks for sharing the good news. That’s the way it should have always been for any strap watch. And that OF should be orderable for compatible models that only came on leather in the past. I’d say the same for Jubilee and Oyster bracelets but I’m sure Rolex would not. Comfort is on the wrists of the beholder IMHO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

7 June 2018, 11:29 PM	#24
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	Argh! Always mentally drew a line in the sand at PM Rolexes. You are weakening my resolve damn you

7 June 2018, 11:59 PM	#27
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,164	Or previous version (leather) Daytona with Rubber B strap. Thus those with older or newer version of the clasp can enjoy either way. Anyone dare know the price of just the new Everose clasp? __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

8 June 2018, 05:21 AM	#29
stylinleems 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,216	I sent my wrist measurements (in mm) to my AD (as she stated the straps come in XS, S, M, L, XL) and she will see where I might fall into, I'm assuming XS (as I am an ED in the OF for both sides). She did quote the sides at $530 (pair) Once I find out more, I will post. Hopefully, she will be able to source them for me. __________________ Rolex: 126334 (BL) \| 116610LN \| 116500LN (WT) \| 116500LN (BK) \| 126710BLRO \| 116610LV \| 116710BLNR

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