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Old 5 April 2022, 01:21 AM   #1
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Half Link for a SS Daytona 116500ln?

What's the latest wisdom around getting a half-link for a SS Daytona 116500ln?

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Old 5 April 2022, 01:32 AM   #2
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As they do not make a half-link for the Daytona.

What I have and others have done, is used the half-link from the 116610/114060 Submariner and polish the center to match the PCL - (1/2 link part # - 32-21029). (I personally did not polish the center link as its hidden within the clasp)
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Old 5 April 2022, 02:26 AM   #3
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As they do not make a half-link for the Daytona.

What I have and others have done, is used the half-link from the 116610/114060 Submariner and polish the center to match the PCL - (1/2 link part # - 32-21029). (I personally did not polish the center link as its hidden within the clasp)

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Old 5 April 2022, 02:52 AM   #4
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You can add a full link and then move the easy adjustment over and then you have your half link.
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Old 5 April 2022, 05:25 AM   #5
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Between the full link at 10mm, and the 3mm between each of the three notches under the clasp and 5mm for easy link, you should be able to craft a +/- combination for a proper fit.
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Old 5 April 2022, 07:11 AM   #6
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I can get it to fit but not sit balanced on my wrist at the same time.


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Old 5 April 2022, 08:27 AM   #7
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You can add a full link and then move the easy adjustment over and then you have your half link.
believe it or not it can still leave some of us "in between" sizes.

I wear a 4.5x6 on my daytona. As someone else mentioned, half link from a submariner, polished center, fits perfectly.
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Between the full link at 10mm, and the 3mm between each of the three notches under the clasp and 5mm for easy link, you should be able to craft a +/- combination for a proper fit.
This... I'm extremely fussy with fit but with the combination of easy links and the micro adjustments you should be able to dial it in perfect.
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