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Phill (UK) · 30 July 2008, 09:13 AM

Hi Guys,

Just a quick question for all you bracelet experts regarding my Milgauss.

The polished links are getting a bit scratched up now which is starting to bug me, and I'm still a way off requiring a service.

I have managed to source a brand new complete GMT IIC bracelet with the more secure fliplock clasp at a great price,
but before I pull the trigger I was wondering if the GMT IIC end-links will actually fit the Milgauss case/lugs without any modification

Thanks in anticipation for your comments

Piledriver · 30 July 2008, 09:21 AM

I would polish your exsisting bracelet with duraglit, make sure you cover the outer part of the bracelet with masking tape.

mike · 30 July 2008, 09:22 AM

I've never tried it. Maybe the watchmakers can help. They look a bit different to me.

Trurolexer · 30 July 2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

I've never tried it. Maybe the watchmakers can help. They look a bit different to me.

Very nice comparing, Mike!!!

Z-Sub · 30 July 2008, 04:44 PM

The end links look different to me as well.
I think the suggestion of changing just the clasp is a better one.

Phill (UK) · 30 July 2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

I've never tried it. Maybe the watchmakers can help. They look a bit different to me.

Many thanks for the comparison shot Mike

I think you're correct too, those end-links do look a different profile

Oh well, guess I'll just have to rethink this one

grumpy · 30 July 2008, 09:42 AM

What are you going to do when the new bracelet gets scratched?

Tools · 30 July 2008, 10:03 AM

I'm not sure what problem you would solve by this switch....

However, if I could get a GMT IIc bracelet at a great price, I would get it...

It would look bitchin' brushed and on my Sub... or my 16710....or maybe the 16700....

Heck, I'd just like to get a hold of a clasp...

Phill (UK) · 30 July 2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I'm not sure what problem you would solve by this switch....

However, if I could get a GMT IIc bracelet at a great price, I would get it...

It would look bitchin' brushed and on my Sub... or my 16710....or maybe the 16700....

Heck, I'd just like to get a hold of a clasp...

The main reason for the switch (other than the scratches) is for the more secure clasp of the GMT IIC. A couple of times my Milgauss has popped open without warning, and I'm getting paranoid about it now

I have also had a quote from my AD for just the GMT IIC clasp at 695 GBP!!! This way I get a new clasp and bracelet for much less than just the clasp through my AD

Just really need to know if it will actually fit.

Tools · 30 July 2008, 12:59 PM

If you can get the entire bracelet for less than the price of the clasp, just take the clasp off and replace it....

flumazenil · 30 July 2008, 01:08 PM

If you have no use for the bracelet, I would be interested in buying it.

kudosguy · 30 July 2008, 07:38 PM

Have got to say I've never heard of a Milgauss bracelet popping open before. Personally I wouldn't swap it for a GMT II c bracelet. Can you not either send it or take it to Rolex in London for them to sort out?

BigHat · 30 July 2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kudosguy

Have got to say I've never heard of a Milgauss bracelet popping open before. Personally I wouldn't swap it for a GMT II c bracelet. Can you not either send it or take it to Rolex in London for them to sort out?

I have to agree here. Mine has never released unintentionally, maybe you have a clasp problem and need it adjusted.

I wouldn't go the Frankenwatch route either, but I don't think you really be able to fit it anyway after looking at the two of mine.

30 July 2008, 09:13 AM	#1
Phill (UK) "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: England Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 423	Milgauss/GMT IIC Bracelet Question... Hi Guys, Just a quick question for all you bracelet experts regarding my Milgauss. The polished links are getting a bit scratched up now which is starting to bug me, and I'm still a way off requiring a service. I have managed to source a brand new complete GMT IIC bracelet with the more secure fliplock clasp at a great price, but before I pull the trigger I was wondering if the GMT IIC end-links will actually fit the Milgauss case/lugs without any modification Thanks in anticipation for your comments __________________ A man with 1 watch knows what time it is... a man with 2 watches is never quite sure

30 July 2008, 04:44 PM	#5
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	The end links look different to me as well. I think the suggestion of changing just the clasp is a better one. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

30 July 2008, 09:42 AM	#7
grumpy Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: coastal SC USA Posts: 28	Just a question, not a criticisim >>>> What are you going to do when the new bracelet gets scratched?

30 July 2008, 10:03 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,453	I'm not sure what problem you would solve by this switch.... However, if I could get a GMT IIc bracelet at a great price, I would get it... It would look bitchin' brushed and on my Sub... or my 16710....or maybe the 16700.... Heck, I'd just like to get a hold of a clasp... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 July 2008, 12:59 PM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,453	If you can get the entire bracelet for less than the price of the clasp, just take the clasp off and replace it.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 July 2008, 09:21 AM	#2
Piledriver "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: England Posts: 12	I would polish your exsisting bracelet with duraglit, make sure you cover the outer part of the bracelet with masking tape.

30 July 2008, 09:22 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I've never tried it. Maybe the watchmakers can help. They look a bit different to me.

30 July 2008, 01:08 PM	#11
flumazenil "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Watch: Tog TT GMT TT SD4K Posts: 600	If you have no use for the bracelet, I would be interested in buying it.

30 July 2008, 07:38 PM	#12
kudosguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: London Watch: DeepSea Posts: 323	Have got to say I've never heard of a Milgauss bracelet popping open before. Personally I wouldn't swap it for a GMT II c bracelet. Can you not either send it or take it to Rolex in London for them to sort out?

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