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presario · 29 October 2015, 10:48 AM

Looking to fit the newer bracelet from a 116710 on a 16710 with lug holes. Can any owners of both references comment? Will no lug holes make a difference? Thanks in advance!

SLS · 29 October 2015, 10:58 AM

For sure you will need different spring bars going from a no holes case 116710 to a drilled case 16710. As an owner of both, I have not tried swapping bracelets.

Duey · 29 October 2015, 11:58 AM

It will fit.
So will the 97200 bracelet from the 116610.
The 93250 bracelet from the 16610 will also fit it too ... and many more ..

presario · 29 October 2015, 01:25 PM

Thank you so much guys. I stumbled upon a thread where the new Daytona bracelet was used on the 16710 but the end links sit a little high so it doesn't look spot on. Wondering if anyone has pics to share of their different setups. Thanks!

bbressler · 30 October 2015, 01:04 AM

I was thinking the 116710 bracelet would only fit the 16710s WITHOUT lug holes. I no longer have the 16710 so I can't verify for sure

Rolex addict · 30 October 2015, 03:14 AM

I tried to put the 97200 bracelet from my Hulk on my Z serial 16622 Yachtmaster. It looks like it fits, but the spring bars do not click in and lock. May need different spring bars? I thought I was just doing something wrong, but put original bracelets back on both extremely easily.

mic6 · 30 October 2015, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by presario

Looking to fit the newer bracelet from a 116710 on a 16710 with lug holes. Can any owners of both references comment? Will no lug holes make a difference? Thanks in advance!

yes it will, I have done it

miteemike3 · 30 October 2015, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bbressler

I was thinking the 116710 bracelet would only fit the 16710s WITHOUT lug holes.

This is correct - this only works if your 16710 does NOT have lug holes.

Tools · 30 October 2015, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

I tried to put the 97200 bracelet from my Hulk on my Z serial 16622 Yachtmaster. It looks like it fits, but the spring bars do not click in and lock. May need different spring bars? I thought I was just doing something wrong, but put original bracelets back on both extremely easily.

The 116610 Subs use a different spring bar with larger pivots and will not fit in Yachtmaster or earlier Sub Date lug holes.

It should fit using the original YM spring bars.

Rolex addict · 30 October 2015, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

The 116610 Subs use a different spring bar with larger pivots and will not fit in Yachtmaster or earlier Sub Date lug holes.

It should fit using the original YM spring bars.

Awesome!!! Thank you so much!!!!

I'll give it a try. My wrists are small and that is the only Rolex I have where the bracelet doesn't fit perfectly.

Rolex addict · 30 October 2015, 06:22 AM

It was a "no go". The Yachtmaster spring bars wouldn't click in either. The bracelet seems to fit perfectly, though. I'll go to the AD this weekend and let them play with different spring bars. He said that ones from a Seiko may work. We'll find out.

Chadridv · 30 October 2015, 06:35 AM

not too much help here, but my 116610 bracelet definitely fit my 16610. Quite nicely actually.

Rolex addict · 30 October 2015, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

not too much help here, but my 116610 bracelet definitely fit my 16610. Quite nicely actually.

Did you use the same spring bars? I'm having a few issues.

Chadridv · 30 October 2015, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Did you use the same spring bars? I'm having a few issues.

it was a while ago so I don't remember 100%. If you have both sets of originals I suppose just go trial and error.

Which spring bars are you having issues with?

Rolex addict · 30 October 2015, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

it was a while ago so I don't remember 100%. If you have both sets of originals I suppose just go trial and error.

Which spring bars are you having issues with?

All of them. I am trying to put a newer style bracelet on my 16622 Yachtmaster. The bracelet and spring bars from my Hulk did not fit. On Larry's advice, I took the bracelet and used the Yachtmaster spring bars. Still a no go. Then, I used a GMTc bracelet and spring bars and then Yachtmaster spring bars. Nope. My watch guy at the local AD said Seiko bars may work. I'm going there this weekend for a little trial and error. Hopefully, not much error!!!

Chadridv · 30 October 2015, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

All of them. I am trying to put a newer style bracelet on my 16622 Yachtmaster. The bracelet and spring bars from my Hulk did not fit. On Larry's advice, I took the bracelet and used the Yachtmaster spring bars. Still a no go. Then, I used a GMTc bracelet and spring bars and then Yachtmaster spring bars. Nope. My watch guy at the local AD said Seiko bars may work. I'm going there this weekend for a little trial and error. Hopefully, not much error!!!

Good luck to you! Let us know how it goes. Hopefully no more error and then pics!

Norm34 · 30 October 2015, 04:18 PM

Hi, I saw this thread and was wondering about the same issue. So I called up RSC Singapore and the lady was quite insistent that it won't fit, as the newer 97200 was made to fit flushed to the thicker profile of the 116710's case. She also further mentioned that even getting the easylink clasp alone won't fit in the 78790A bracelet either. With that in mind, it doesn't tally with the info of what the veterans here have chipped in with... I'm confused

I really like the new bracelet and hope you can find a solution and no errors!

Rolex addict · 31 October 2015, 04:30 AM

The 97200 bracelet from my sub will fit my 16622 Yachtmaster, but it requires very thin spring bars that have to be bent into place. This is NOT recommended. I won't be doing this upgrade.

presario · 31 October 2015, 11:18 AM

Thanks for all the replies everyone. Much appreciated!

bbressler · 1 November 2015, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norm34

Hi, I saw this thread and was wondering about the same issue. So I called up RSC Singapore and the lady was quite insistent that it won't fit, as the newer 97200 was made to fit flushed to the thicker profile of the 116710's case. She also further mentioned that even getting the easylink clasp alone won't fit in the 78790A bracelet either. With that in mind, it doesn't tally with the info of what the veterans here have chipped in with... I'm confused

I really like the new bracelet and hope you can find a solution and no errors!

The easylink clasp wil definitely fit on the older bracelet, I put one on my 16710

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=360812

29 October 2015, 10:48 AM	#1
presario "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,428	Will the 116710 bracelet fit on a 16710? Looking to fit the newer bracelet from a 116710 on a 16710 with lug holes. Can any owners of both references comment? Will no lug holes make a difference? Thanks in advance! __________________

29 October 2015, 10:58 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	For sure you will need different spring bars going from a no holes case 116710 to a drilled case 16710. As an owner of both, I have not tried swapping bracelets. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

29 October 2015, 01:25 PM	#4
presario "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,428	Thank you so much guys. I stumbled upon a thread where the new Daytona bracelet was used on the 16710 but the end links sit a little high so it doesn't look spot on. Wondering if anyone has pics to share of their different setups. Thanks! __________________

31 October 2015, 11:18 AM	#19
presario "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,428	Thanks for all the replies everyone. Much appreciated! __________________

29 October 2015, 11:58 AM	#3
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,596	It will fit. So will the 97200 bracelet from the 116610. The 93250 bracelet from the 16610 will also fit it too ... and many more ..

30 October 2015, 01:04 AM	#5
bbressler "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Exp, GMTII, Sub Posts: 1,184	I was thinking the 116710 bracelet would only fit the 16710s WITHOUT lug holes. I no longer have the 16710 so I can't verify for sure

30 October 2015, 03:14 AM	#6
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	I tried to put the 97200 bracelet from my Hulk on my Z serial 16622 Yachtmaster. It looks like it fits, but the spring bars do not click in and lock. May need different spring bars? I thought I was just doing something wrong, but put original bracelets back on both extremely easily.

30 October 2015, 06:22 AM	#11
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	It was a "no go". The Yachtmaster spring bars wouldn't click in either. The bracelet seems to fit perfectly, though. I'll go to the AD this weekend and let them play with different spring bars. He said that ones from a Seiko may work. We'll find out.

30 October 2015, 06:35 AM	#12
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	not too much help here, but my 116610 bracelet definitely fit my 16610. Quite nicely actually.

30 October 2015, 04:18 PM	#17
Norm34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Norman Location: Singapore Posts: 19	Hi, I saw this thread and was wondering about the same issue. So I called up RSC Singapore and the lady was quite insistent that it won't fit, as the newer 97200 was made to fit flushed to the thicker profile of the 116710's case. She also further mentioned that even getting the easylink clasp alone won't fit in the 78790A bracelet either. With that in mind, it doesn't tally with the info of what the veterans here have chipped in with... I'm confused I really like the new bracelet and hope you can find a solution and no errors!

31 October 2015, 04:30 AM	#18
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	The 97200 bracelet from my sub will fit my 16622 Yachtmaster, but it requires very thin spring bars that have to be bent into place. This is NOT recommended. I won't be doing this upgrade.

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