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Old 15 March 2022, 10:23 PM   #1
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116515 strap question

For the older 116515 with alligator strap, how hard is it to swap with the factory OF band???? Possible/not possible?
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Old 15 March 2022, 10:43 PM   #2
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Not possible, because the clasp does not accept it.

My 116515 had a Rubber B strap that I was very happy with, you should check them out. Please be warned that you need to cut a tiny notch in the strap to fit the clasp properly, so better if you had a local dealer do it.
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Old 16 March 2022, 12:35 AM   #3
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What if you buy an OF as well as the new style buckle…..not sure if they would sell both like that
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Old 16 March 2022, 12:50 AM   #4
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What if you buy an OF as well as the new style buckle…..not sure if they would sell both like that
They might allow this however, the price of the clasp alone might be upwards of $4000.
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Old 16 March 2022, 04:43 AM   #5
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What if you buy an OF as well as the new style buckle…..not sure if they would sell both like that
It would be very difficult to procure. You can try at AD or RSC, but do not expect much success.

Try what I told you, Rubber B as it is a very simple install and looks amazing. If you want photos of my 116515 w/Rubber B (I traded it) I can search for them
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