Putting modern Rolex bracelets on 5 digit models

[wgdaytona]

Heritage and MrZ are correct, that slot is usually called the "shelf." If your 5 digit has the shelf, then the newer SEL 6 digit bracelet should fit. I did it on my 2005 Kermit. Notice the slot/shelf in the case, and the extra machined part on the SEL. Heritage and MrZ's pics show the shelf well.

[wgdaytona]

Best mod.

[wgdaytona]

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[sbenus]

Originally Posted by Newt

I’ve done a few combos:
- 97200 on 16570(1999, holes, SEL cut in case), 16710(2004, no holes, SEL)) and 16610(1999, holes, SEL cut in case)
- 69200 on 16570 and will try 16610 this weekend. It’ll work on the 16710 as well but you need different spring bars for the No-holes case.
- 77200(20 mm from 39mm explorer) on the 16610/16570 but this wasn’t a great fit. It worked but I had to use much smaller springbars to fit and because of it the endlinks were loose against the case. This was not a great combo and I'd avoid it.

I’ll post some pics when I can.

Newt

Hey so I have a 16710 with drilled lugs that I would love to be able to put on the new 69200 Jubilee bracelet. I asked my Rolex guy (Not an AD) if it would fit and he said no. But from your message above it it seems you have been able to do it. Any chance you could send a photo?

Cheers