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tng11 · 18 June 2018, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GsurgBM

Agree. It’s a great look!

Thanks for sharing!

That's the best look IMO - the gap between the strap and lugs are a bit jarring, I must admit.

GsurgBM · 19 June 2018, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tng11

Thanks for sharing!

That's the best look IMO - the gap between the strap and lugs are a bit jarring, I must admit.

Yeah, the end links are a must imo.

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Flybak · 19 June 2018, 02:19 AM

I think it's a superb look once the endlinks are in place Tom!

mps354 · 19 June 2018, 02:30 AM

Really nice!

tng11 · 24 July 2018, 11:44 AM

Endlinks are in!

Admittedly I'm a bit disappointed with the finish of the endlinks (very rough on the brushed surfaces), and the fit is not as nice as Rolex OEM bracelet as there are visible gaps on both ends.

Helmi · 24 July 2018, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tng11

Endlinks are in!

Admittedly I'm a bit disappointed with the finish of the endlinks (very rough on the brushed surfaces), and the fit is not as nice as Rolex OEM bracelet as there are visible gaps on both ends.

They look ok in the photos

stylinleems · 24 July 2018, 09:21 PM

Looks great Tom!

brandrea · 24 July 2018, 09:26 PM

Great look Tom, and much better with the end links installed.

I know it’s off topic (slightly), but I think a brushed oyster bracelet would look killer on the 500, especially with the white dial. JMHO

Flybak · 24 July 2018, 10:09 PM

Looks great with the endlinks!

rolexandrolex · 24 July 2018, 11:52 PM

looks terrific with the end link.

MC21 · 15 December 2018, 09:15 AM

OP, may I ask what is the size of your wrist? Mine is 160cm and I'm in between (ED/EE) and (ED/EF)

And, do you have your comfort link in or out?

Thanks.

RichM · 15 December 2018, 09:37 AM

It's a great look!

Toivonen · 16 December 2018, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GsurgBM

Agree. It’s a great look!

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I’ve Tried many times without success, i try again:
When you put OF on SS 116500 WITH aftermarket end links, is the measure chart of reference the same used with the official Rolex OF Daytonas?

rambo99 · 16 December 2018, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

looks good... even better with end links though

sure, end links would make all the difference.

77T · 16 December 2018, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Toivonen

I’ve Tried many times without success, i try again:
When you put OF on SS 116500 WITH aftermarket end links, is the measure chart of reference the same used with the official Rolex OF Daytonas?

Yes.
The endlinks have no effect on the OF measurements or strap length.

All the endlinks do is fill the gap between the round edge of the watch case and the straight line of the OF strap.

If you go this route of adding an OF to any watch for which it wasn’t originally intended, and wish to use aftermarket endlinks, be certain to communicate with the endlinks maker in advance. You want to be sure they guarantee their handiwork fits the watch model you own plus the OF.

Not all straps are made the same. What works with a generic leather or rubber strap may not work with an OF. The gap distances can vary.

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BVLDARI · 16 December 2018, 03:42 AM

It looks better than I would have guessed w/o end links...

Did you ever figure out the bracelet fit?

Toivonen · 17 December 2018, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Yes.
The endlinks have no effect on the OF measurements or strap length.

All the endlinks do is fill the gap between the round edge of the watch case and the straight line of the OF strap.

Thank you very much, i have the answer, eventually!!!

jeffnnj · 17 December 2018, 02:17 AM

Looks great. I would never consider any other rubber strap. Clasp has to match the watch.

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ppalasthira · 17 December 2018, 02:32 AM

What a great setup! Looks good even without the end links!

lenfried29 · 17 December 2018, 03:10 AM

Doesn't look good without endlinks. It like something is missing

mdtddd2007 · 17 December 2018, 03:42 AM

I like it! Nice...

envuks · 17 December 2018, 05:06 AM

I’ve got to find an OF for my 116500. Love this variation. Well done!

lenfried29 · 17 December 2018, 05:14 AM

Yes, looks complete with endlinks

Patton250 · 17 December 2018, 07:34 AM

Really looks awesome. Great call

lisalisa · 17 December 2018, 09:19 AM

Finding the Oysterflex bands was very tough. But luckily I was able to source one and also I have an extra set just in case.

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jangaard08 · 29 March 2019, 01:23 PM

Getting a wg sub 116619lb Tried to get information from smartylinks? to order end links to use oyster flex ee ef and original gridlock clasp Will the ss polish close enough on the wg sub? What actual end links should be ordered? Thanks

DoctorA · 29 March 2019, 01:38 PM

Looks great! I might try the same thing!

jonnyz1245 · 29 March 2019, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jangaard08

Getting a wg sub 116619lb Tried to get information from smartylinks? to order end links to use oyster flex ee ef and original gridlock clasp Will the ss polish close enough on the wg sub? What actual end links should be ordered? Thanks

white gold and ss look different enough that in my opinion I think it will look off. Whether or not its noticeable to others or you is something you'll find out quickly.

If it bothers you, you can sell the OF on here in a new york minute and the smarty links too.

ppalasthira · 29 March 2019, 02:15 PM

Looking good.

Rags · 29 March 2019, 06:19 PM

Looks nice..

24 July 2018, 11:44 AM	#35
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,629	Oysterflex on my 116500 Endlinks are in! Admittedly I'm a bit disappointed with the finish of the endlinks (very rough on the brushed surfaces), and the fit is not as nice as Rolex OEM bracelet as there are visible gaps on both ends.

15 December 2018, 09:37 AM	#42
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,149	It's a great look! __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

17 December 2018, 05:06 AM	#52
envuks 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,682	I’ve got to find an OF for my 116500. Love this variation. Well done! __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

17 December 2018, 07:34 AM	#54
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,158	Really looks awesome. Great call __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

29 March 2019, 01:38 PM	#57
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	Looks great! I might try the same thing! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

19 June 2018, 02:19 AM	#33
Flybak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 1,606	I think it's a superb look once the endlinks are in place Tom!

19 June 2018, 02:30 AM	#34
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,971	Really nice!

24 July 2018, 09:21 PM	#37
stylinleems 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 3,171	Looks great Tom!

24 July 2018, 09:26 PM	#38
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,509	Great look Tom, and much better with the end links installed. I know it’s off topic (slightly), but I think a brushed oyster bracelet would look killer on the 500, especially with the white dial. JMHO

24 July 2018, 10:09 PM	#39
Flybak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 1,606	Looks great with the endlinks!

24 July 2018, 11:52 PM	#40
rolexandrolex Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Asia Posts: 38	looks terrific with the end link.

15 December 2018, 09:15 AM	#41
MC21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 19	OP, may I ask what is the size of your wrist? Mine is 160cm and I'm in between (ED/EE) and (ED/EF) And, do you have your comfort link in or out? Thanks.

16 December 2018, 03:42 AM	#46
BVLDARI "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 923	It looks better than I would have guessed w/o end links... Did you ever figure out the bracelet fit?

17 December 2018, 02:17 AM	#48
jeffnnj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 763	Looks great. I would never consider any other rubber strap. Clasp has to match the watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 December 2018, 02:32 AM	#49
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	What a great setup! Looks good even without the end links!

17 December 2018, 03:10 AM	#50
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	Doesn't look good without endlinks. It like something is missing

17 December 2018, 03:42 AM	#51
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,653	I like it! Nice...

17 December 2018, 05:14 AM	#53
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	Yes, looks complete with endlinks

17 December 2018, 09:19 AM	#55
lisalisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: cali Posts: 471	Finding the Oysterflex bands was very tough. But luckily I was able to source one and also I have an extra set just in case. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 March 2019, 01:23 PM	#56
jangaard08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: california Posts: 7	Getting a wg sub 116619lb Tried to get information from smartylinks? to order end links to use oyster flex ee ef and original gridlock clasp Will the ss polish close enough on the wg sub? What actual end links should be ordered? Thanks

29 March 2019, 02:15 PM	#59
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	Looking good.

29 March 2019, 06:19 PM	#60
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,183	Looks nice.. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

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