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17 February 2023, 01:32 PM | #1 |
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SS daytona on oysterflex
What are ppls thoughts on putting an oysterflex onto a SS daytona?
is it possible for AD to order an extra oysterflex strap if i provide them a serial number of a watch i own that comes on oysterflex? any photos of this combo with the end links and without the endlinks added on? |
17 February 2023, 01:40 PM | #2 |
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Sorry, I fear the answer is a a clangorous, vociferous "NO!" to all three of your questions.
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17 February 2023, 01:45 PM | #3 |
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Keep it on a bracelet imho!
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17 February 2023, 01:56 PM | #4 |
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Myself and many others have done it. The tech at my AD measured me for it but they would not sell them to me since the watch didn’t come with it. Had to source them elsewhere. I’ve never had it on without the Smarty endlinks.
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17 February 2023, 02:17 PM | #5 |
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It looks ridiculous to me without the smarty ELs. It’s a good look.
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17 February 2023, 05:30 PM | #6 |
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It is definitely possible as I did the OF with end links for my DeepSea but not directly from the AD.
eBay can help you source the end links and I often see the OF bracelets on eBay and C24. Examples of both 116500 SS colors with OF in this link. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=754684
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17 February 2023, 06:40 PM | #7 |
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17 February 2023, 10:05 PM | #8 | |
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17 February 2023, 10:08 PM | #9 |
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Looks pretty good with the black ceramic Daytona.
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17 February 2023, 10:37 PM | #10 |
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It’s a great look. Love my ss Daytona on Rubber B. Haven’t taken it off since I got
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18 February 2023, 12:18 AM | #11 |
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Yeah, it's doable, as shown above. But...
Apart from sourcing the straps as Art mentioned, I would also have concern with the clasp...wouldn't that result in a mismatch of WG to SS? Also, as the Daytona OF series is the only OF to not offer the mini glide lock, well, it's just going to come down to luck of the draw as to where you're going to get a good fit. That is, if I'm understanding the project correctly. |
18 February 2023, 12:24 AM | #12 |
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I like many others have done this with my 116500. I sourced my OF straps from the AD but when doing so you have to provide a serial # for a watch that already comes with it.
As you stated, if you already own a watch that already comes on the OF straps (20mm lug width), then you can supply that serial # to them with the size and the AD can order the straps for you. (the part # you would want is 218-105-xx (where XX is your size, D, E ,F etc)) I would grab the 116520 end links from smarty end links to complete the look. Both my SS on the OF straps (last year). |
18 February 2023, 12:34 AM | #13 |
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It's a no no for me
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18 February 2023, 01:44 AM | #14 | |
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Looks beautiful. What about the clasp? Did you just transfer the clasp from your bracelet to the OF band? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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18 February 2023, 01:52 AM | #15 |
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Looks nice
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18 February 2023, 02:08 AM | #16 |
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Honestly I prefer them with their stainless steel bracelet, but I have nothing against mods.
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18 February 2023, 02:13 AM | #17 |
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I couldn't do it. The Oyster bracelet is too good.
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18 February 2023, 02:36 AM | #18 |
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18 February 2023, 02:39 AM | #19 |
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Personally, as an owner of a DaytonaC I wouldn’t, but if I wanted to, probably would go for the rubberB offerings.
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18 February 2023, 03:25 AM | #21 |
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18 February 2023, 06:08 AM | #23 |
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there was a post somewhere on here about best way to determine sizing for OF using the number the links on bracelet. i can't seem to find that post anymore. anyone have any links or ideas?
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18 February 2023, 06:35 AM | #24 | |
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18 February 2023, 07:48 AM | #25 |
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What’s the main difference between the factory oysterflex bracelet and a Rubber B?
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18 February 2023, 07:52 AM | #26 |
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The Oysterflex has a metal (titanium?) core and is covered with rubber
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18 February 2023, 07:54 AM | #27 |
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The Oysterflex has a metal blade inside. It holds the shape of the strap.
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18 February 2023, 07:56 AM | #28 |
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I would put on the super jubilee before the oyster flex.
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18 February 2023, 10:50 AM | #29 |
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anyoen got photos of their daytona on a rubber b strap? want to compare between being on OF vs rubber b
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18 February 2023, 11:21 AM | #30 |
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