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8 August 2020, 05:59 AM | #1 |
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5 digit Sub with 6 digit glidelock bracelet?
My brother has an 1988 sub and wants to put the newer six digit reference bracelet on it. Does anyone know if it will fit?
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8 August 2020, 06:04 AM | #2 |
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Yes it fits. Whilst not exactly vintage a 16610LV with a glidelock bracelet is the ultimate sapphire sub.
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If the 5 digit one has solid end links with no lug holes then the whole bracelet fits. Finding one is not easy or cheap though. So to clarify it will fit later 5 digit subs so 1988 will be too early I think for the whole bracelet to fit because as you say the end links are completely different clasp will fit. The whole bracelet fits 5 digit SEL GMTs too.
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8 August 2020, 06:42 AM | #6 |
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Sorry for the confusion I jumped in a bit quick as the LV is the only 5 digit sub I have and it definitely fits but the no lug holes cases were only introduced in early 2000. So if he has holes it won’t fit. Only the clasp will which is not really the same thing.
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8 August 2020, 10:59 AM | #8 |
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The case on the 6 digit is thicker than the older 5 digit cases so I’m not sure about this. I know that the RubberB Straps for the older 5 digit models are not the same as the those for the 6 digit models.
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A 97200 glidelock bracelet will not directly fit a 1988 5-digit case. You can swap over just the clasp, but thats it.
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8 August 2020, 02:20 PM | #11 |
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For a SEL bracelet to fit, the case needs this “lip” between the lugs, otherwise it won’t work. The 97200 also adds a substantial amount of weight to the watch, it’s not going to feel as light and airy as that 93150 he’s currently rocking...
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