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Old 2 July 2020, 12:13 PM   #1
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Is it a Frankenwatch? Link Question

Background: I’ve found a very good price on a 116710BLNR, however the bracelet is sized to 6.75” and I have a 7.25” wrist and no extra links are provided. However I do own a 116300 DJII with polished center links but I’ve noticed the bracelet code is different though the links seem to be the same size.

I have a few questions regarding adding additional links.

1) is a Link a link? - Will an oyster polished center link from another six digit watch like a DJII or Daytona fit the same as one from another GMT Master II

2) i don’t see any markings on my extra link so is there any way of telling which watch or reference a link originally came from and would it affect future resale value?

3) Generally speaking, does adding links from other period correct watches technically make for a Frankenwatch in your opinion?
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Old 2 July 2020, 03:17 PM   #2
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Most links are interchangeable with some slight exceptions.... polished sides or centers, and the latest ones are of the "solid" design.

A Frankenwatch is a watch assembled from a box of odd parts to resemble something that is was not originally.

A link or the like doesn't make a watch any such thing, even remotely.
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Old 2 July 2020, 11:15 PM   #3
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Thanks so much for the reply, Tools. The OCD in me is really happy to hear that.
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