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Rollieboy · 10 January 2011, 04:53 PM

Hi,

I noticed that my SD 16600 Z-serial does not have an "O" in the diver's extension link. Otherwise the bracelet seems fine. Is it possible that the extension along with its link has been changed from an older model? The clasp code matches with the watch age though (2006, OP5, 93160A code), so I am wondering if it is original after all, and there have been some SD bracelets without the "O".

Andad · 10 January 2011, 05:03 PM

Hi Tero,

My 'Z235***' SD has an "O" on the extension link.

I have no idea why your SD would not have one.

cwwhk · 10 January 2011, 05:42 PM

Maybe dealer took out the wrong link when they sized the watch for you?

This happened to my Sub LV. Never noticed until Rolex service center pointed out to me recently when I took it in to fix a problem. I checked the spare links in the box at home, and sure enough it was in the box.

Rikki · 11 January 2011, 11:00 AM

The o is not realy an o it justs marks the spot to open the extended part of the bracelet by pushing on it and sometimes if someone detailed the watch too aggressively it can be ground off just saying it's possible. Rik

Tools · 12 January 2011, 02:29 PM

Although anything is possible, if a bracelet needs to be made smaller and a couple of links are taken out, sometimes that one is removed.

It is actually the very first link that can be taken out as the first link is attached to the extension and the second link is the J-link, then comes the o-link (as Rikki says, it's just a small stamp and is like any other link). After that you only have the final two removeabe links.

Rollieboy · 12 January 2011, 03:55 PM

Gotcha guys, it's probably taken off by the 1st owner. Gotta check my pouch of removed links, it's most likely there.

10 January 2011, 04:53 PM	#1
Rollieboy Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Tero Location: Finland Watch: 16600 Posts: 89	SD bracelet question Hi, I noticed that my SD 16600 Z-serial does not have an "O" in the diver's extension link. Otherwise the bracelet seems fine. Is it possible that the extension along with its link has been changed from an older model? The clasp code matches with the watch age though (2006, OP5, 93160A code), so I am wondering if it is original after all, and there have been some SD bracelets without the "O".

10 January 2011, 05:03 PM	#2
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,926	Hi Tero, My 'Z235***' SD has an "O" on the extension link. I have no idea why your SD would not have one. __________________ E

10 January 2011, 05:42 PM	#3
cwwhk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Black Daytona Posts: 827	Maybe dealer took out the wrong link when they sized the watch for you? This happened to my Sub LV. Never noticed until Rolex service center pointed out to me recently when I took it in to fix a problem. I checked the spare links in the box at home, and sure enough it was in the box. __________________ Everyday is a Rolex day.

12 January 2011, 02:29 PM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,129	Although anything is possible, if a bracelet needs to be made smaller and a couple of links are taken out, sometimes that one is removed. It is actually the very first link that can be taken out as the first link is attached to the extension and the second link is the J-link, then comes the o-link (as Rikki says, it's just a small stamp and is like any other link). After that you only have the final two removeabe links. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

11 January 2011, 11:00 AM	#4
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	The o is not realy an o it justs marks the spot to open the extended part of the bracelet by pushing on it and sometimes if someone detailed the watch too aggressively it can be ground off just saying it's possible. Rik

12 January 2011, 03:55 PM	#6
Rollieboy Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Tero Location: Finland Watch: 16600 Posts: 89	Gotcha guys, it's probably taken off by the 1st owner. Gotta check my pouch of removed links, it's most likely there.

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