Which spring bars? GMT II strap (79790a) on a Daytona 16520 body.

[phelix_da_kat]

Hi,
My understanding is that the spring bars for the GMT Master II strap (78790a) are 20mm long / 2mm diameter.

So..
1. To fit this on to a Daytona SS 16520, we have to use the spring bars for the GMT strap and NOT the Daytona (20mm long / 1.8mm diameter).

When..
2. I buy a strap from Rolex, by default do these come with a pair of spring bars, or can I just buy them from the AD when I pick up the strap?

If I am off base, could you let me know please?

Thanks all!

[mattmartin]

Both will work. The tip of the springbar is the same diameter for both spring-bar models. The 1.8 or 2.0 diameter is of the shaft. The shaft diameter is only relevant if you intend to use it with the bracelet.

[phelix_da_kat]

Originally Posted by mattmartin

Both will work. The tip of the springbar is the same diameter for both spring-bar models. The 1.8 or 2.0 diameter is of the shaft. The shaft diameter is only relevant if you intend to use it with the bracelet.

Thanks. Knowing that the tips are the same is a relief!

Ok, so if I want to use the GMT bracelet I should use the 2mm thick springbars?

Do you know if, when buying a bracelet they supply a fresh pair of springbars, or should I expect to buy them when I collect the bracelet? (don't want to get home and realise I have to go back to the shops to buy them)

Thanks again!

[kzm40]

Originally Posted by phelix_da_kat

Thanks. Knowing that the tips are the same is a relief!

Ok, so if I want to use the GMT bracelet I should use the 2mm thick springbars?

Do you know if, when buying a bracelet they supply a fresh pair of springbars, or should I expect to buy them when I collect the bracelet? (don't want to get home and realise I have to go back to the shops to buy them)

Thanks again!

Spring bars do come with the bracelets..

[phelix_da_kat]

@ KMZ40
Thank you.

[phelix_da_kat]

I collected my new strap from the AD. Not sure what I did wrong when I placed my order - but it did not come with any springbars.

Have ordered a pair of 20mm / 2mm diameter. Looks like I will just have to wait till next weekend..

[Tools]

I'm sure that it will look great..

But, why didn't you just order a Daytona bracelet.........

[phelix_da_kat]

Thanks...
I looked at the Daytona strap but the AD would not "polish out" the PCL for me.
I probably should have tried a little "harder" and find an alternative watchmaker to do it though LOL. Would have saved me the hassle of going back to the AD for springbars.

I basically copied Larry's idea!

[sheldonsmith]

Check out http://www.minus4plus6.com/pdf/16xxxBezelParts.pdf Scroll to the bottom of the .pdf and I have case numbers and respective Spring Bar order numbers listed there. Be sure to make sure the case number you are looking at has a T for no holes case (eg. 16710T for a no holes / pierced case) as the springbars are different for pierced / non-pierced...

-Sheldon

[phelix_da_kat]

Hi Sheldon, you're a star. Thanks mate.