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blueshirt23 · 22 November 2010, 11:14 AM

Hello. First off, I want to thank the forum members for providing a lot of information to a new guy, such as myself. Unfortunately, I found this place after I won an online auction for a stainless datejust with a black dial. The watch is due to arrive Monday morning and I think I have a case of buyer's remorse already. My thoughts after winning the auction are I should have spent more money on a higher conditioned example to prevent me from spending alot of money after the initial purchase. The seller was upfront about the watch being fitted with an aftermarket jubilee bracelet. I didn't think that it was a big deal until I started doing a lot more research after the fact. I was trying to source an original for an replacement and found that there are at least two different ends. The two I heard mentioned were 555 and 555B. The watch's serial # is 5.25 million and the reference # I believe is 1603. If anyone could point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated. Hopefully, this watch checks out ok and it doesn't turn into the money pit I'm afraid it could be.
Thanks in advance,
Chris D.

pz93c · 23 November 2010, 08:21 AM

My '68 has 555 endlinks.

The number on the endlinks and the number on the clasp are different.

Drop Stevemulholland3 a Private Message. He'd have a good idea of what you need and may have something in stock.

Just search the forum for his user name.

flathead59 · 23 November 2010, 08:49 AM

The only difference in the two numbers is whether or not the DJ has lug holes. The 555 is used on cases with lug holes, the 555B is used on cases without, and has notches cut into the bottom of it so that you can get a spring bar tool in to remove the bracelet. You may very well be able to source the endlinks and a service bracelet (if needed) from an AD.

Mark

rmfnla · 23 November 2010, 08:50 AM

Post a link to the auction page.

robsteve · 23 November 2010, 08:51 AM

Either the 555 or 555B will work. The 555b have little slots on the back side to access the spring bars on the newer watches that do not have external lug holes.

Robert

blueshirt23 · 23 November 2010, 10:07 AM

Gentlemen,
Thanks for the quick replies. My case has the exposed holes, so I guess the 555 is the one I need.
Pz, thanks for the heads up. I will PM him and see if he can help me out.
Regards,
Chris

Submarino · 23 November 2010, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flathead59

The only difference in the two numbers is whether or not the DJ has lug holes. The 555 is used on cases with lug holes, the 555B is used on cases without, and has notches cut into the bottom of it so that you can get a spring bar tool in to remove the bracelet. You may very well be able to source the endlinks and a service bracelet (if needed) from an AD.

Mark

Being a 5 million serial is definitely a lug hole case.

flathead59 · 23 November 2010, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

Being a 5 million serial is definitely a lug hole case.

Yep, I didn't phrase it well, but I was trying to point out the differences between the two numbers and tell him that either one would work with his case style. My bad.

Speed · 23 November 2010, 12:06 PM

My first nice watch was not my dream watch. I settled on something and ende up selling.

Luckily by the time I got my first Rolex, I knew what not to compromise on.

I think this watch will eventually be fine...stick around and your next purchase will be close to perfect!

22 November 2010, 11:14 AM	#1
blueshirt23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Connecticut/NYC Watch: My new to me Rolex Posts: 3	Datejust bracelet help needed. Hello. First off, I want to thank the forum members for providing a lot of information to a new guy, such as myself. Unfortunately, I found this place after I won an online auction for a stainless datejust with a black dial. The watch is due to arrive Monday morning and I think I have a case of buyer's remorse already. My thoughts after winning the auction are I should have spent more money on a higher conditioned example to prevent me from spending alot of money after the initial purchase. The seller was upfront about the watch being fitted with an aftermarket jubilee bracelet. I didn't think that it was a big deal until I started doing a lot more research after the fact. I was trying to source an original for an replacement and found that there are at least two different ends. The two I heard mentioned were 555 and 555B. The watch's serial # is 5.25 million and the reference # I believe is 1603. If anyone could point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated. Hopefully, this watch checks out ok and it doesn't turn into the money pit I'm afraid it could be. Thanks in advance, Chris D.

23 November 2010, 08:50 AM	#4
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Post a link to the auction page. __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

23 November 2010, 08:21 AM	#2
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	My '68 has 555 endlinks. The number on the endlinks and the number on the clasp are different. Drop Stevemulholland3 a Private Message. He'd have a good idea of what you need and may have something in stock. Just search the forum for his user name.

23 November 2010, 08:49 AM	#3
flathead59 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 349	The only difference in the two numbers is whether or not the DJ has lug holes. The 555 is used on cases with lug holes, the 555B is used on cases without, and has notches cut into the bottom of it so that you can get a spring bar tool in to remove the bracelet. You may very well be able to source the endlinks and a service bracelet (if needed) from an AD. Mark

23 November 2010, 08:51 AM	#5
robsteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 776	Either the 555 or 555B will work. The 555b have little slots on the back side to access the spring bars on the newer watches that do not have external lug holes. Robert

23 November 2010, 10:07 AM	#6
blueshirt23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Connecticut/NYC Watch: My new to me Rolex Posts: 3	Gentlemen, Thanks for the quick replies. My case has the exposed holes, so I guess the 555 is the one I need. Pz, thanks for the heads up. I will PM him and see if he can help me out. Regards, Chris

23 November 2010, 12:06 PM	#9
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	My first nice watch was not my dream watch. I settled on something and ende up selling. Luckily by the time I got my first Rolex, I knew what not to compromise on. I think this watch will eventually be fine...stick around and your next purchase will be close to perfect!

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