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NolaCenturion · 5 April 2006, 10:36 AM

Can anyone tell me if a Daytona model R 16518, gold with leather and gold band can later be mated to a gold or stainless & gold all-metal band? Thinking of purchasing a used one and the leather band is different and looks great, but not sure if later I'd want to to go back to the conventional metal band.

AJC · 5 April 2006, 11:17 AM

Hi,

Not ever seeing one in person,but reading somewhere.No! The end pieces of the strap model are fixed.

If this was the case I think a GOOD jeweller would be able to modify it buy cutting the end link out,sounds scary and it is only as a last resort.

I would buy a bracelet model now instead of a strap model if you think you favour the bracelets.

Aaron

JJ Irani · 5 April 2006, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NolaCenturion

Can anyone tell me if a Daytona model R 16518, gold with leather and gold band can later be mated to a gold or stainless & gold all-metal band? Thinking of purchasing a used one and the leather band is different and looks great, but not sure if later I'd want to to go back to the conventional metal band.

Aaron is right. It's best you decide now before it's too late. Once you go strap, you can't go bracelets. I'd rather stick with a bracelet.

JJ

padi56 · 5 April 2006, 06:13 PM

Would agree with Aaron it can be done by the right jeweller.

Otto · 5 April 2006, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NolaCenturion

Can anyone tell me if a Daytona model R 16518, gold with leather and gold band can later be mated to a gold or stainless & gold all-metal band? Thinking of purchasing a used one and the leather band is different and looks great, but not sure if later I'd want to to go back to the conventional metal band.

I believe the lug holes are in the wrong place for the bracelet, even if you remove the end piece fitted (but not attached) to the case.

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NolaCenturion "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Orleans, LA, Posts: 6	Daytona R Model and Metal Band Can anyone tell me if a Daytona model R 16518, gold with leather and gold band can later be mated to a gold or stainless & gold all-metal band? Thinking of purchasing a used one and the leather band is different and looks great, but not sure if later I'd want to to go back to the conventional metal band.

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AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Hi, Not ever seeing one in person,but reading somewhere.No! The end pieces of the strap model are fixed. If this was the case I think a GOOD jeweller would be able to modify it buy cutting the end link out,sounds scary and it is only as a last resort. I would buy a bracelet model now instead of a strap model if you think you favour the bracelets. Aaron

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