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Afghanvet · 10 February 2015, 01:20 PM

I recently picked up a used 114060 SubC no date that didn't come with its original bracelet. Shopping around, I found an after-market, non Rolex 20mm oyster glide-lock bracelet that looked like it would fit just fine. Fitting it to the watch case, it mated up perfectly, but the springbar hole in the end links doesn't quite allow the springbar to catch on the case lug holes. Certainly not going to modify the case... any quick thoughts on how to get the bracelet to securely fit??

NKflyer · 11 February 2015, 01:09 AM

That has always been the "achilles heel" for me too regarding aftermarket bracelets. I guess you could try smaller diameter spring bars to maybe gain a little wiggle room but do make sure that the connection is secure. Not worth losing a $4500 watch head because of a $50 generic bracelet.

Suboc · 11 February 2015, 01:37 AM

Ive seen a few 114060 for sale sans bracelet and have seriously considered picking one up and buying a variety of NATO straps to wear it on. Unless the end links fit perfectly you could end up with case damage overtime.

Georg · 20 February 2015, 06:55 PM

I have leather on mine. Getting a non-OEM bracelet is just too risky as NKflyer mentions. NATO is super trendy right now too. Do either leather or NATO until you can save enough for the replacement bracelet.

Passionata · 20 February 2015, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Suboc

Ive seen a few 114060 for sale sans bracelet and have seriously considered picking one up and buying a variety of NATO straps to wear it on. Unless the end links fit perfectly you could end up with case damage overtime.

just wondering , what happened with those bracelet , this reference is about 3-4yrs old

NKflyer · 21 February 2015, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Passionata

just wondering , what happened with those bracelet , this reference is about 3-4yrs old

There is at least one forum member who buys new 114060's, then sells the head and the bracelet separately. I assume this is somehow profitable.

kaseri · 21 February 2015, 02:00 AM

Last time I checked a replacement 97200 bracelet was about $2500 USD.

tle · 1 March 2016, 11:33 AM

kaseri ur right, i just rang up AD and check as well. They quote me $2500 AUD as well.

10 February 2015, 01:20 PM	#1
Afghanvet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: Subs, SD4K Posts: 2,272	Replacement bracelet for 114060 I recently picked up a used 114060 SubC no date that didn't come with its original bracelet. Shopping around, I found an after-market, non Rolex 20mm oyster glide-lock bracelet that looked like it would fit just fine. Fitting it to the watch case, it mated up perfectly, but the springbar hole in the end links doesn't quite allow the springbar to catch on the case lug holes. Certainly not going to modify the case... any quick thoughts on how to get the bracelet to securely fit??

11 February 2015, 01:09 AM	#2
NKflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,834	That has always been the "achilles heel" for me too regarding aftermarket bracelets. I guess you could try smaller diameter spring bars to maybe gain a little wiggle room but do make sure that the connection is secure. Not worth losing a $4500 watch head because of a $50 generic bracelet.

11 February 2015, 01:37 AM	#3
Suboc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: At my forge Posts: 494	Ive seen a few 114060 for sale sans bracelet and have seriously considered picking one up and buying a variety of NATO straps to wear it on. Unless the end links fit perfectly you could end up with case damage overtime.

20 February 2015, 06:55 PM	#4
Georg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Northern Calif Watch: Explorer II Posts: 93	I have leather on mine. Getting a non-OEM bracelet is just too risky as NKflyer mentions. NATO is super trendy right now too. Do either leather or NATO until you can save enough for the replacement bracelet.

21 February 2015, 02:00 AM	#7
kaseri "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 350	Last time I checked a replacement 97200 bracelet was about $2500 USD.

1 March 2016, 11:33 AM	#8
tle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Tony Le Location: sydney, australia Watch: Rolex EXP 2 16570 Posts: 12	kaseri ur right, i just rang up AD and check as well. They quote me $2500 AUD as well.

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