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ranxoren · 11 March 2018, 03:28 AM

Hi everyone,

Like most people, I fell absolutely head over hells in love with the new WG Daytona on Oysterfled 116519. However, I not only already owned a SS 116500LN but I also prefer having a bracelet most of the time.

I then came across Chadridv’s excellent post of his 116500LN with an Oysterflex he had sourced from his AD and I got really excited! I do have a good relationship with my AD but Chad’s words had me doubtful:

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Q: Where do you get the Oysterflex Bracelet and how much does it cost?

A: You have to be kind of lucky to land yourself an OF bracelet. You either need to have a fantastic relationship with someone at an AD who can hook you up, or you need to keep an eye on private sales. As most know, ADs are not really supposed to sell "loose parts" so don't waste your time or theirs going from door to door asking to buy one. If you have a good enough relationship to ask, you'd know.

So I reached out to my AD and low and behold, not only were they willing to sell it to me no problem, they also happened to have my size (E-E and E-F) in stock! It was meant to be!

After a few PMs back and forth with Chad regarding sizing, I pulled the trigger and the bracelet has now landed! For those curious, size wise, E-E and E-F is the equivalent of a 5 by 6 links Daytona oyster bracelet.

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My end links from George (Smartyjones18) landed in the US 3 days ago so they should hopefully be here soon but it doesn’t look all that bad without them but it will definitely look a lot better when they arrive!

Thanks again Chad and George for all your help!

PS: Here's a size chart for the Oysteflex in case anyone else is interested:

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Shaka2015 · 11 March 2018, 03:33 AM

Congrats. Looks amazing!
Now to find someone to sell me the oysterflex!

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doboy007 · 11 March 2018, 03:43 AM

Looks pretty good without the end links. Congrats!

Jinson · 11 March 2018, 04:19 AM

Great looking and very sporty look!

TheRolexKingofLV · 11 March 2018, 04:21 AM

Looks great! I agree, end links will give it a "finished" look.

brandrea · 11 March 2018, 04:22 AM

Congratulations looks great

Chadridv · 11 March 2018, 04:40 AM

Incredible my friend! Congrats to you. Looks pretty good without the endlinks, but will
Definitely look better once you get it all together.

Vivalas · 11 March 2018, 04:47 AM

Looks great. A friend of mine tried to get one through his AD and he got told that in the U.K. Rolex want the customers name and model of the watch it’s for - in other words to stop this. My thoughts were getting a rubber b.

WatchinMD · 11 March 2018, 04:50 AM

Very nice! Congrats

Toony · 11 March 2018, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

Incredible my friend! Congrats to you. Looks pretty good without the endlinks, but will
Definitely look better once you get it all together.

I feel the same way. End links bring up to a whole different level.

Odie-r · 11 March 2018, 06:12 AM

Looks really great. Lovely work.

Etschell · 11 March 2018, 06:14 AM

nice. funny on how members react to endlinks on a bracelet here. everyone was saying no to it on a tudor bb. yet now a daytona must have them.

Chadridv · 11 March 2018, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

nice. funny on how members react to endlinks on a bracelet here. everyone was saying no to it on a tudor bb. yet now a daytona must have them.

I think they’d look pretty good on a BB, but I get it, the black bay is vintage inspired and looks it. The end links give it a much more modern look imo.

RichM · 11 March 2018, 07:10 AM

Looks great! Nicely done.

Can’t wait to see it with the end links.

hbombkid · 11 March 2018, 07:36 AM

Looks good. You will enjoy it. I am thinking maybe time for me to put mine on my Sub been about 2 months. It is extremely comfortable.

hbombkid · 11 March 2018, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

I think they’d look pretty good on a BB, but I get it, the black bay is vintage inspired and looks it. The end links give it a much more modern look imo.

How do you think a sub c would look with end links?

To be honest the small gap does not bother me, but on yours and others Daytona’s the end links and OF look great.

Just don’t want to be disappointed with end links. Does the place you bought them offer returns?

krh7 · 11 March 2018, 08:08 AM

Love it. Best place to get endlinks?

drmizzou · 11 March 2018, 08:09 AM

Looks great!

GradyPhilpott · 11 March 2018, 08:11 AM

doboy007 · 11 March 2018, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by hbombkid

How do you think a sub c would look with end links?

To be honest the small gap does not bother me, but on yours and others Daytona’s the end links and OF look great.

Just don’t want to be disappointed with end links. Does the place you bought them offer returns?

I think it looks good without it and different from others with end links. Oops, I thought you were talking about Daytona.

HL65 · 11 March 2018, 09:06 AM

Looking good!

Navarino · 11 March 2018, 09:17 AM

Nice! Looks great on the OF bracelet. Once I have one I'd certainly like to do this myself, especially for weekend wear.

danlar · 11 March 2018, 09:22 AM

Looks great!

Chadridv · 11 March 2018, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by hbombkid

How do you think a sub c would look with end links?

To be honest the small gap does not bother me, but on yours and others Daytona’s the end links and OF look great.

Just don’t want to be disappointed with end links. Does the place you bought them offer returns?

You know I tried the OF sans Endlinks on my LVC and just never warmed up to it. I don't think it had as much to do with the gaps, as much as I just don't think the green goes well with much except the steel bracelet, and occasionally my green everest strap.

I think with a black sub it'd look great. There is someone on here that wears his black sub on OF and it looks awesome. With brushed end links I think it would look even better.

stylinleems · 11 March 2018, 09:26 AM

Looks amazing!! Congrats on sourcing them.

I can't wait to get my Daytona so I can put my OFs on it

hbombkid · 11 March 2018, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

You know I tried the OF sans Endlinks on my LVC and just never warmed up to it. I don't think it had as much to do with the gaps, as much as I just don't think the green goes well with much except the steel bracelet, and occasionally my green everest strap.

I think with a black sub it'd look great. There is someone on here that wears his black sub on OF and it looks awesome. With brushed end links I think it would look even better.

Might need to try it. I am one of Sub users on OF

Chadridv · 11 March 2018, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by hbombkid

Might need to try it. I am one of Sub users on OF

I like it like this too! Sometimes the endlinks on the blocky “super case” make the end links look tiny. I’d definitely be curious to see what it looks like, but this looks pretty damn good too.

anastasevp · 11 March 2018, 01:05 PM

I think it’s mutch better without the endlinks !!! With the endlinks it looks a lot like the Robocop...

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Chadridv · 11 March 2018, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by anastasevp

I think it’s mutch better without the endlinks !!! With the endlinks it looks a lot like the Robocop...

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What an interesting take.

AJM914 · 11 March 2018, 01:46 PM

Very nice look!

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TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Looks great! I agree, end links will give it a "finished" look. __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

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Chadridv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,358	Incredible my friend! Congrats to you. Looks pretty good without the endlinks, but will Definitely look better once you get it all together. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

11 March 2018, 06:14 AM	#12
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	nice. funny on how members react to endlinks on a bracelet here. everyone was saying no to it on a tudor bb. yet now a daytona must have them. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

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RichM 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 30,174	Looks great! Nicely done. Can’t wait to see it with the end links. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

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drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	Looks great! __________________ HULK BLNR YG Daytona 116515 Pepsi GMT 126710BLRO White DaytonaC 116500 Omega Seamaster 50th Anniv Bond OHMSS Omega Seamaster Bond titanium

11 March 2018, 03:33 AM	#2
Shaka2015 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 142	Congrats. Looks amazing! Now to find someone to sell me the oysterflex! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	Looks pretty good without the end links. Congrats!

11 March 2018, 04:19 AM	#4
Jinson 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Coast Watch: Older GMTs & Subs Posts: 565	Great looking and very sporty look!

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brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,605	Congratulations looks great

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Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,663	Looks great. A friend of mine tried to get one through his AD and he got told that in the U.K. Rolex want the customers name and model of the watch it’s for - in other words to stop this. My thoughts were getting a rubber b.

11 March 2018, 04:50 AM	#9
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Very nice! Congrats

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Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Looks really great. Lovely work.

11 March 2018, 07:36 AM	#15
hbombkid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: VA Watch: Sub 116610 Posts: 1,082	Looks good. You will enjoy it. I am thinking maybe time for me to put mine on my Sub been about 2 months. It is extremely comfortable.

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krh7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 92	Love it. Best place to get endlinks?

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11 March 2018, 09:17 AM	#22
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	Nice! Looks great on the OF bracelet. Once I have one I'd certainly like to do this myself, especially for weekend wear.

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danlar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Geneva Posts: 78	Looks great!

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stylinleems 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,224	Looks amazing!! Congrats on sourcing them. I can't wait to get my Daytona so I can put my OFs on it __________________ Rolex: 126334 (BL) \| 116610LN \| 116500LN (WT) \| 116500LN (BK) \| 126710BLRO \| 116610LV \| 116710BLNR

11 March 2018, 01:05 PM	#28
anastasevp "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Boa Vista Posts: 235	I think it’s mutch better without the endlinks !!! With the endlinks it looks a lot like the Robocop... Enviado do meu iPhone usando Tapatalk

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AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Very nice look! __________________

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