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Rolex_AG · 15 January 2020, 12:04 AM

Hi all,

Is it still possible to source an OEM leather band for the oysterflex Daytona models?

I really loved the look of the previous model with the leather strap but this is not an offering that Rolex currently makes.

I find the skydweller too big for my wrist and haven't explored other brands but am open to suggestions.

Any and all ideas appreciated

Thanks TRF fam

DoxaDavid · 15 January 2020, 12:11 AM

Not sure about OEM but there are 100’s of high quality aftermarket sellers of leather watch straps all over. Several here on TRF classifieds. Who cares if the underside of the strap has “Rolex” embossed on it? I wouldn’t anyway when it comes to a consumable item that wasn’t OEM to begin with.

That being said, google is your friend. Would contact an AD or two and inquire if they could order one as well as EBay.

Good luck.

ArtNouveau · 15 January 2020, 12:29 AM

Check out Combat Straps website and IG feed. I'm pretty sure the owner Aaron owns an Oysterflex Daytona as he frequently posts new exotic straps on one. He can make you a full custom out of anything you can imagine.

FlashinLeather · 15 January 2020, 12:43 AM

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980R-001

Dougiebaby · 15 January 2020, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex_AG

Hi all,

Is it still possible to source an OEM leather band for the oysterflex Daytona models?

I really loved the look of the previous model with the leather strap but this is not an offering that Rolex currently makes.

I find the skydweller too big for my wrist and haven't explored other brands but am open to suggestions.

Any and all ideas appreciated

Thanks TRF fam

My favorite leather strap watch ... my Monaco

In black, blue, brown, and red

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DoxaDavid · 15 January 2020, 03:11 AM

Do people even bother to read what the OP requested or wrote before replying to a thread?

Tangier11 · 15 January 2020, 03:35 AM

A Daytona on a leather strap looks PERFECT to me.

Dougiebaby · 15 January 2020, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoxaDavid

Do people even bother to read what the OP requested or wrote before replying to a thread?

From the OP:

“I ... haven't explored other brands but am open to suggestions.

Any and all ideas appreciated”

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Abarth90 · 15 January 2020, 04:13 AM

Daydate 36mm in Gold with Black Dial and Black Alligator Strap.

Rolex_AG · 15 January 2020, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoxaDavid

Not sure about OEM but there are 100’s of high quality aftermarket sellers of leather watch straps all over. Several here on TRF classifieds. Who cares if the underside of the strap has “Rolex” embossed on it? I wouldn’t anyway when it comes to a consumable item that wasn’t OEM to begin with.

That being said, google is your friend. Would contact an AD or two and inquire if they could order one as well as EBay.

Good luck.

Thank you! That is a great idea. Just love the look of the Daytona on Leather.

Rolex_AG · 15 January 2020, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Check out Combat Straps website and IG feed. I'm pretty sure the owner Aaron owns an Oysterflex Daytona as he frequently posts new exotic straps on one. He can make you a full custom out of anything you can imagine.

Just checked these out! Amazing straps and price is reasonable. Thank you

Rolex_AG · 15 January 2020, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlashinLeather

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980R-001

If only! My budget would have to stretch a little bit (ok a lotta bit) in order to make that happen.

Rolex_AG · 15 January 2020, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

My favorite leather strap watch ... my Monaco

In black, blue, brown, and red

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Absolute Beauty! And it shares a racing heritage with the Daytona.

Rolex_AG · 15 January 2020, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tangier11

A Daytona on a leather strap looks PERFECT to me.

100%. I wish they still made it!

Rolex_AG · 15 January 2020, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

From the OP:

“I ... haven't explored other brands but am open to suggestions.

Any and all ideas appreciated”

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Yes, like I said I am open to suggestions (within reason)

Rolex_AG · 15 January 2020, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abarth90

Daydate 36mm in Gold with Black Dial and Black Alligator Strap.

Great suggestion! I do find that the DD36 does wear a little small on my wrist though.

jaisonline · 15 January 2020, 04:44 AM

dumb question. i assumed you checked w/ a Rolex Servicing Center?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex_AG

Hi all,

Is it still possible to source an OEM leather band for the oysterflex Daytona models?

I really loved the look of the previous model with the leather strap but this is not an offering that Rolex currently makes.

I find the skydweller too big for my wrist and haven't explored other brands but am open to suggestions.

Any and all ideas appreciated

Thanks TRF fam

Rolex_AG · 15 January 2020, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaisonline

dumb question. i assumed you checked w/ a Rolex Servicing Center?

I have not reached out to RSC yet. Was just curious if someone here had any experience or had done something similar

Dougiebaby · 15 January 2020, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex_AG

Yes, like I said I am open to suggestions (within reason)

I’ll probably pick up a leather strap for my Daytona I got at Christmas. But for now, my Monaco is my strap watch. It has the OEM deployment and (most importantly) quick release spring bars that make strap changing a breeze!

Here is my Monaco in Monaco

this past August

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Onewayedc · 15 January 2020, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

I’ll probably pick up a leather strap for my Daytona I got at Christmas. But for now, my Monaco is my strap watch. It has the OEM deployment and (most importantly) quick release spring bars that make strap changing a breeze!

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So nice. I love the shirt as well!

Dougiebaby · 15 January 2020, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Onewayedc

So nice. I love the shirt as well!

Thank you Onewayedc!

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PepsiBezel · 15 January 2020, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoxaDavid

Do people even bother to read what the OP requested or wrote before replying to a thread?

His thread title was much more “click-bait” (best watch on leather) than his actual substantive post (something about late model Daytonas and too-big Skydwellers).

Folks probably clicked here thinking they’d see 1016s, 5513s, 14060s, Speedy Pros, and etc...

Rolex_AG · 15 January 2020, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryFlashman

His thread title was much more “click-bait” (best watch on leather) than his actual substantive post (something about late model Daytonas and too-big Skydwellers).

Folks probably clicked here thinking they’d see 1016s, 5513s, 14060s, Speedy Pros, and etc...

And Folks are free to post those if they so wish... like I said open to all input. Thanks for the comment

15 January 2020, 12:04 AM	#1
Rolex_AG "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: United States Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 500	Best watch on Leather Hi all, Is it still possible to source an OEM leather band for the oysterflex Daytona models? I really loved the look of the previous model with the leather strap but this is not an offering that Rolex currently makes. I find the skydweller too big for my wrist and haven't explored other brands but am open to suggestions. Any and all ideas appreciated Thanks TRF fam

15 January 2020, 12:11 AM	#2
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,267	Not sure about OEM but there are 100’s of high quality aftermarket sellers of leather watch straps all over. Several here on TRF classifieds. Who cares if the underside of the strap has “Rolex” embossed on it? I wouldn’t anyway when it comes to a consumable item that wasn’t OEM to begin with. That being said, google is your friend. Would contact an AD or two and inquire if they could order one as well as EBay. Good luck. __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

15 January 2020, 03:11 AM	#6
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,267	Do people even bother to read what the OP requested or wrote before replying to a thread? __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

15 January 2020, 12:29 AM	#3
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,023	Check out Combat Straps website and IG feed. I'm pretty sure the owner Aaron owns an Oysterflex Daytona as he frequently posts new exotic straps on one. He can make you a full custom out of anything you can imagine.

15 January 2020, 12:43 AM	#4
FlashinLeather "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 79	Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980R-001

15 January 2020, 03:35 AM	#7
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	A Daytona on a leather strap looks PERFECT to me.

15 January 2020, 04:13 AM	#9
Abarth90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Vienna Watch: 16710 / 18038 Posts: 258	Daydate 36mm in Gold with Black Dial and Black Alligator Strap.

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