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imgook · 10 April 2019, 11:13 AM

Hi all,

Just wanted to share my experience with retrofitting an OysterFlex band.
There's always been a lot of questions about sizing, I thought I'd post some pics to help out others who are looking to do the same but are scared to drop cash on the wrong size bands.

So here's what I have.

Sizes of the OysterFlex bands include C, D, E, F, G and H I believe.
And it all just corresponds to the number of links in an Oyster Bracelet.

C - 3 links
D - 4 links
E - 5 links
F - 6 links
G - 7 links
H - 8 links

Pics will help explain things a whole lot better.

Here's size D - As you can see it's corresponds to 4 links on the Oyster Bracelet.

Here I have size F - 6 links

Finally size G - 7 links (I don't need if someone wants to buy of me =D)

My wrist is approximately 6.75 inches.
On standard Oyster Bracelet I wear 4 links @ 6 and 6 links @ 12.
So D and F Oysterflex works for me.

Hope that helps anyone out there that's not sure of sizing to take the plunge.

chrome168 · 10 April 2019, 11:22 AM

Thanks bro. Very informative post. Very much appreciated.

Old Geezer · 10 April 2019, 12:03 PM

Thanks for the post ! Curious, how the heck did you source those straps ??

MinMay · 10 April 2019, 12:33 PM

now, a useful thread!!! thanks...learn something new today :)

Phudu · 10 April 2019, 12:33 PM

Very informative. Great stuff.

imgook · 10 April 2019, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Geezer

Thanks for the post ! Curious, how the heck did you source those straps ??

Unfortunately, I had to pay a premium on the 2nd hand market.

imgook · 10 April 2019, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chrome168

Thanks bro. Very informative post. Very much appreciated.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MinMay

now, a useful thread!!! thanks...learn something new today :)

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Originally Posted by Phudu

Very informative. Great stuff.

Thanks guys!

hbombkid · 10 April 2019, 12:47 PM

Good info. I think that is exactly right. Before I sold it I had a e / f and it was 4/6 links. I also had this on a Sub C. You got to account for the bigger clasp but if you go off the links, micro adjustment will make it perfect.

i-spy · 10 April 2019, 12:50 PM

Good info. Thanks!

ppalasthira · 10 April 2019, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imgook

Hi all,

Just wanted to share my experience with retrofitting an OysterFlex band.
There's always been a lot of questions about sizing, I thought I'd post some pics to help out others who are looking to do the same but are scared to drop cash on the wrong size bands.

So here's what I have.

Sizes of the OysterFlex bands include C, D, E, F, G and H I believe.
And it all just corresponds to the number of links in an Oyster Bracelet.

C - 3 links
D - 4 links
E - 5 links
F - 6 links
G - 7 links
H - 8 links

Pics will help explain things a whole lot better.

Here's size D - As you can see it's corresponds to 4 links on the Oyster Bracelet.

Here I have size F - 6 links

Finally size G - 7 links (I don't need if someone wants to buy of me =D)

My wrist is approximately 6.75 inches.
On standard Oyster Bracelet I wear 4 links @ 6 and 6 links @ 12.
So D and F Oysterflex works for me.

Hope that helps anyone out there that's not sure of sizing to take the plunge.

Thanks for sharing.

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iluvrolex · 10 April 2019, 12:57 PM

Thanks for the info!

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Rolex Essex · 10 April 2019, 01:28 PM

Very good information. Thanks for sharing.
Your 16500 now looks even better with the OF strap.

3581512 · 10 April 2019, 01:32 PM

great info!

imgook · 10 April 2019, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hbombkid

Good info. I think that is exactly right. Before I sold it I had a e / f and it was 4/6 links. I also had this on a Sub C. You got to account for the bigger clasp but if you go off the links, micro adjustment will make it perfect.

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Originally Posted by i-spy

Good info. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by ppalasthira

Thanks for sharing.

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Originally Posted by iluvrolex

Thanks for the info!

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Originally Posted by Rolex Essex

Very good information. Thanks for sharing.
Your 16500 now looks even better with the OF strap.

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Originally Posted by 3581512

great info!

Thanks guys. Happy to be contributing to such a great forum.

Rogdogg · 10 April 2019, 01:46 PM

Great post! Thanks for taking the time to share with us.

imgook · 10 April 2019, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogdogg

Great post! Thanks for taking the time to share with us.

No worries =D

RJRJRJ · 10 April 2019, 05:09 PM

Great info.

It's helpful to see it with them next to the bracelet. I learned by a little trial and error. My wrist is also 6.75" and for me the standard sizes work. E-E/E-F for the Daytona, and E-E/E-G for the YM.

Toivonen · 10 April 2019, 06:37 PM

Very informative, thank u very much!

MV29 · 10 April 2019, 06:45 PM

Great post. Thanks.

imgook · 11 April 2019, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

Great info.

It's helpful to see it with them next to the bracelet. I learned by a little trial and error. My wrist is also 6.75" and for me the standard sizes work. E-E/E-F for the Daytona, and E-E/E-G for the YM.

Nice! Yeah trial and error for me too. Hopefully this will save others some $$.

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Originally Posted by Toivonen

Very informative, thank u very much!

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Originally Posted by MV29

Great post. Thanks.

My pleasure guys.

stylinleems · 11 April 2019, 11:25 AM

Great info!!

Geaux Tigers · 11 April 2019, 11:38 AM

Thanks for taking the time to post!

tng11 · 11 April 2019, 11:38 AM

Good and helpful info!

For others asking about how to obtain one - it really comes down to if you have an AD that is willing to order one for you. Most (if not all) will at least require you to provide a serial number of a watch that originally comes with the strap. Some may very well ask you to present the physical watch, and some might only do it on a one for one exchange basis. RSC policy is strict in this respect - you pay full price for the bands and they keep your old one.

Otherwise, you can buy the odd one that comes up on the forum.

alubin · 11 April 2019, 11:47 AM

What end links are you using, that would really help!

imgook · 11 April 2019, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by stylinleems

Great info!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geaux Tigers

Thanks for taking the time to post!

No worries!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tng11

Good and helpful info!

For others asking about how to obtain one - it really comes down to if you have an AD that is willing to order one for you. Most (if not all) will at least require you to provide a serial number of a watch that originally comes with the strap. Some may very well ask you to present the physical watch, and some might only do it on a one for one exchange basis. RSC policy is strict in this respect - you pay full price for the bands and they keep your old one.

Otherwise, you can buy the odd one that comes up on the forum.

Yeah, I had to wait around until the right sizes for me popped up. Brought them a single band at a time.

tng11 · 11 April 2019, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by alubin

What end links are you using, that would really help!

They appear to be Smartyjones18 endlinks. Quite good.

imgook · 11 April 2019, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by alubin

What end links are you using, that would really help!

Smarty End Links. They do the job, but if you're super anal, I don't think it's gonna cut it.

There's not many choices out there, and after reading everyone raving about smarty end links, I assumed they were the best on the market. They are very good end links, but it's definitely not Rolex OEM quality. But at the price point, don't think anyone should be expecting that.

tng11 · 11 April 2019, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by imgook

Smarty End Links. They do the job, but if you're super anal, I don't think it's gonna cut it.

There's not many choices out there, and after reading everyone raving about smarty end links, I assumed they were the best on the market. They are very good end links, but it's definitely not Rolex OEM quality. But at the price point, don't think anyone should be expecting that.

I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks that. The finishing is a bit rough and there's a tiny bit of play on the endlink. But it looks better with it than without it, and on the wrist it's a non-issue.

imgook · 11 April 2019, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tng11

I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks that. The finishing is a bit rough and there's a tiny bit of play on the endlink. But it looks better with it than without it, and on the wrist it's a non-issue.

Yup agreed on all points.

chriswang0130 · 7 January 2020, 05:18 PM

Thank you! Very helpful, exactly what I wanted to know

10 April 2019, 11:13 AM	#1
imgook "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Rob Location: Australia Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 886	116500LN Daytona on Oysterflex with sizing help/guide Hi all, Just wanted to share my experience with retrofitting an OysterFlex band. There's always been a lot of questions about sizing, I thought I'd post some pics to help out others who are looking to do the same but are scared to drop cash on the wrong size bands. So here's what I have. Sizes of the OysterFlex bands include C, D, E, F, G and H I believe. And it all just corresponds to the number of links in an Oyster Bracelet. C - 3 links D - 4 links E - 5 links F - 6 links G - 7 links H - 8 links Pics will help explain things a whole lot better. Here's size D - As you can see it's corresponds to 4 links on the Oyster Bracelet. Here I have size F - 6 links Finally size G - 7 links (I don't need if someone wants to buy of me =D) My wrist is approximately 6.75 inches. On standard Oyster Bracelet I wear 4 links @ 6 and 6 links @ 12. So D and F Oysterflex works for me. Hope that helps anyone out there that's not sure of sizing to take the plunge.

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10 April 2019, 11:22 AM	#2
chrome168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Manila,Philippine Posts: 105	Thanks bro. Very informative post. Very much appreciated.

10 April 2019, 12:03 PM	#3
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Earth Watch: 126619LB and more Posts: 5,207	Thanks for the post ! Curious, how the heck did you source those straps ??

10 April 2019, 12:33 PM	#4
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	now, a useful thread!!! thanks...learn something new today :)

10 April 2019, 12:33 PM	#5
Phudu "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Ontario Watch: 126600,BLNR Posts: 221	Very informative. Great stuff.

10 April 2019, 12:47 PM	#8
hbombkid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: VA Watch: Sub 116610 Posts: 1,082	Good info. I think that is exactly right. Before I sold it I had a e / f and it was 4/6 links. I also had this on a Sub C. You got to account for the bigger clasp but if you go off the links, micro adjustment will make it perfect.

10 April 2019, 12:50 PM	#9
i-spy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: CA Posts: 269	Good info. Thanks!

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iluvrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jason Location: Canada Watch: BLNR Posts: 539	Thanks for the info! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 April 2019, 01:28 PM	#12
Rolex Essex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colchester, UK Watch: Daytona, DJ & Sub Posts: 1,612	Very good information. Thanks for sharing. Your 16500 now looks even better with the OF strap.

10 April 2019, 01:32 PM	#13
3581512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: US Posts: 265	great info!

10 April 2019, 05:09 PM	#17
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,496	Great info. It's helpful to see it with them next to the bracelet. I learned by a little trial and error. My wrist is also 6.75" and for me the standard sizes work. E-E/E-F for the Daytona, and E-E/E-G for the YM.

10 April 2019, 06:45 PM	#19
MV29 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: London Posts: 17	Great post. Thanks.

11 April 2019, 11:25 AM	#21
stylinleems 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 3,179	Great info!!

11 April 2019, 11:38 AM	#22
Geaux Tigers "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 436	Thanks for taking the time to post!

11 April 2019, 11:38 AM	#23
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,629	Good and helpful info! For others asking about how to obtain one - it really comes down to if you have an AD that is willing to order one for you. Most (if not all) will at least require you to provide a serial number of a watch that originally comes with the strap. Some may very well ask you to present the physical watch, and some might only do it on a one for one exchange basis. RSC policy is strict in this respect - you pay full price for the bands and they keep your old one. Otherwise, you can buy the odd one that comes up on the forum.

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