Can't I change the strap?!

[watchwanter]

Seen a watch I like - 2001 datejust 31 has a specific dial and numbers format that I like and in new condition. No papers, so not too concerned about resale value (it's very reasonably priced)

The thing is I don't like the clunky old style clasp. I'd want to change it either to a modern oyster bracelet with the gold stripe down the middle of the clasp.

Or a jubilee in the bracelet style.

The dealer just told me this is impossible, like not inadvisable, physically not possible.

Is this right? I always thought the straps could be changed!!

[offrdmania]

The problem is that the watch is only 31mm and very few bracelets exist for it. Unless you can find a bracelet from another 31 then it will be very hard.
Your most likely option would be a leather strap of some kind.

[watchwanter]

theres a modern oyster one on chrono24 at the moment. it has the gold stripe through the clasp which just makes it look soooo much better. I also prefer the oyster. However would it look v weird on a 2001 watch?

[offrdmania]

A gold stripe? Please post a link

[watchwanter]

I can't! new member. I just mean the way that the oyster strap is now. On the buckle the gold continues through. In the past it was a great steel rectangle.

[Kingface66]

Do you mean a two-tone clasp from a two-tone bracelet? Like…




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[Dan S]

Originally Posted by watchwanter

I can't! new member. I just mean the way that the oyster strap is now. On the buckle the gold continues through. In the past it was a great steel rectangle.

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[TuRo]

Early 16613 and the other short lived earlier (16808 i think), two tone Subs had a full steel clasp.

Later ones have a 'gold through' clasp they are interchangeable with RSC / dealers selling them all the time.

They might cost a daft amount eg £1000k plus though for clasp and three or more times that or more for full bracelet which I think has semi-gold through solid endlinks from memory.

Buy a later gold through model if they float your boat as only about £500-1000 more than an earlier steel clasp/tritium watch.

Apapro of practically nowt, but I personally prefer the earlier as dials change colours (purple/gold spec etc)and I like the slightly more restrained look, but my Son prefers the full gold through (the young punk!) .

Btw the gold-through clasp is no more or less chunky than a full steel one. - actually, scrub that, it's slightly more chunky as the gold is raised a bit.

[Stan Cooper]

Originally Posted by watchwanter

I can't! new member. I just mean the way that the oyster strap is now. On the buckle the gold continues through. In the past it was a great steel rectangle.

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