Possible to update 16610 to a modern bracelet?

[Cronus251]

Title says it all. Just picked up a 2002 16610 to add to the collection. Absolutely love it but......all I can think about compared to my 124060 and 126600 is the bracelet is just so cheap and flimsy feeling. Between the hollow center links, clasp, and lack of adjustment like the glidelock, I'd really like to "update" it to one of the newer bracelets. I can live without the glidelock, but to have a more robust clasp and solid links would be great. I do like to keep most things all original but in this case, I am perfectly fine with swapping out the bracelet if possible. Wasn't sure if the it's possible and if so, how to order it. Appreciate the input in advance.

[dpt.calvin]

97200

[Oytun]

Feels cheaper at first but they are way more comfy. I got both 16610 and 116610 LN, 16613 LB and 116613 LN, but 16610 and 16613 LB has more wrist time. So lighter and comfier to me.

[Tools]

Plenty of modern bracelets will fit on your Sub Date. I have yet to understand why Rolex does not have them available for us to purchase and keep our older watches in the present century.

Some of them will cost as much as you spend on the watch though.

[Shaitan]

Had the same issue, didn’t like the flimsy bracelet in my 16600. Put one of my glidelock bracelet of one of my subs on it. Perfect - gives it a nice bit of extra weight

[Vesper Lynd]

Older bracelets are not flimsy, they are lighter, but they have proven over the years to be reliable and durable.
Lightness in a watch is something I take very seriously.

[Cronus251]

Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

97200

Thanks Calvin

Originally Posted by ooztumer

Feels cheaper at first but they are way more comfy. I got both 16610 and 116610 LN, 16613 LB and 116613 LN, but 16610 and 16613 LB has more wrist time. So lighter and comfier to me.

Nice. Appreciate that. Maybe I'll give it some time and see what happens over time to my appreciation for the watch as well as the feel.

Originally Posted by Tools

Plenty of modern bracelets will fit on your Sub Date. I have yet to understand why Rolex does not have them available for us to purchase and keep our older watches in the present century.

Some of them will cost as much as you spend on the watch though.

Ok, great info, thanks! but....Boo on the cost

Originally Posted by Shaitan

Had the same issue, didn’t like the flimsy bracelet in my 16600. Put one of my glidelock bracelet of one of my subs on it. Perfect - gives it a nice bit of extra weight

Maybe I'll experiment with some of my other bracelets and see. Thanks for the pics!

Originally Posted by Vesper Lynd

Older bracelets are not flimsy, they are lighter, but they have proven over the years to be reliable and durable.
Lightness in a watch is something I take very seriously.

Interesting take. I have the new NTTS Omega in all titanium and it's literally half the weight of the SD43 I wear as my daily. Still trying to figure out if I like feeling the heft on my wrist or if I like the "not there" feeling. Appreciate your input

[Oytun]

Originally Posted by Tools

Plenty of modern bracelets will fit on your Sub Date. I have yet to understand why Rolex does not have them available for us to purchase and keep our older watches in the present century.

Some of them will cost as much as you spend on the watch though.

Sadly. But also its good to protect the brand value. I just got a quote from service for new bracelet to 16613 for €4.500. Even its an old sub.. you can buy watch itself for double that price.

[Nunez. Jacob]

Thats why for me the 116600 sdk is the best overall size and modern braclet

[Cronus251]

Originally Posted by Nunez. Jacob

Thats why for me the 116600 sdk is the best overall size and modern braclet

I do love the weight and feel of my 126600. And the bracelet is pure perfection to me. Probably my most favorite in the collection.

With that said, I can also appreciate the characteristics of the other models and vintages.