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bigchelis · 16 October 2019, 02:10 AM

Hi all,
I have my eyes on purchasing a WG 1803 in Head Only sale.

I do not want a gold bracelet. I like the 90's Oyster Stainless bracelets. I also think the color match would be close.

In theory a 78360 bracelet with 558b end links could work.

has anyone done this?

Thank you,
bigC

cwdubya · 16 October 2019, 02:58 AM

I think that the DD on an Oyster bracelet is an interesting look:

https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...-day-date.html

But I think just from looking over the 16014, for example, that the stainless bracelet would offer a fairly different tone/sheen than the WG, depending on level of polish.

https://www.tourneau.com/watches/pre...iABEgIYuPD_BwE

Noonan · 16 October 2019, 03:01 AM

IMO, don't do it. The metals will look different when right next to each other. Put it on a nice leather strap.

bigchelis · 16 October 2019, 03:14 AM

The only concern I had was how Stainless is harder than Gold.

Could the stainless End-Links against gold case over time be an issue.

offrdmania · 16 October 2019, 05:43 AM

Yes, its the same reason you dont use stainless spring bars on a gold case. The stainless is harder than the gold and will wear into the gold over time.

05carbondrz · 16 October 2019, 05:58 AM

If you are worried about the case getting scratched use thick clear wrap used to protect cars in between the lugs.I do this on my Tudor Marine Nationale when I wear it on a Bracelet.

rootbeer7 · 16 October 2019, 06:41 AM

The case is slightly thicker than a Datejust I believe.

haven_seeker · 16 October 2019, 07:39 AM

Why don’t you want a gold bracelet?

zapokee · 16 October 2019, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigchelis

The only concern I had was how Stainless is harder than Gold.

This. A steel bracelet will ruin the gold case. Plus, it's just wrong. Needs a gold bracelet or a leather strap.

If you want a steel bracelet, get a Datejust.

MILGAUSS88 · 16 October 2019, 03:37 PM

It will not work with out modification.
The shape of the cases are different.
The DD case extends past the bezel in between the lugs.
The DJ case does not extend past the bezel.

MILGAUSS88 · 16 October 2019, 03:42 PM

Look at the difference between the lugs on both cases.

downloadfile-1.jpg

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Verdi · 16 October 2019, 04:33 PM

Get a WG president bracelet, although they are hard to find.

A ss bracelet will trash the case, it ll eat it out of it as steel is harder. Sometimes you see steel cases that have been damaged by the friction from the bracelet, over a few decades, especially when dirt gets there. Imagine a softer gold case!

Toronto Soup King · 16 October 2019, 11:16 PM

I have a WG 1803 and I wouldn't have bought it without the bracelet, they're a pain in the neck to find separately, and any saving you'd get buying head only would be eaten up (and then some IMO) by the premium you'd pay for the bracelet later. As a personal example, I've been looking for a RG bracelet to match my 1012 for YEARS now and dunno if I'll ever come across one. I bet if I do, it'll cost me more than the watch head did!

Regarding using a SS jubilee on that 1803, (a) won't work wrong size ends (b) would wreck 18K lugs/case and (c) it'd look like snow tires on your Ferrari. If you wear Uggs with boy-shorts and a string vest or something, sure, but if you dress normally I think the look would clash. Wear it on strap or get the right bracelet is my recommendation.

jackruff · 17 October 2019, 06:11 PM

Well I guess you've been told.. pithy... :=]

16 October 2019, 02:10 AM	#1
bigchelis Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: CA Watch: Rolex 114270 Posts: 120	Can a DayDate WG 1803 with 36mm case fit a Stainless Bracelet? Hi all, I have my eyes on purchasing a WG 1803 in Head Only sale. I do not want a gold bracelet. I like the 90's Oyster Stainless bracelets. I also think the color match would be close. In theory a 78360 bracelet with 558b end links could work. has anyone done this? Thank you, bigC

16 October 2019, 05:43 AM	#5
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,845	Yes, its the same reason you dont use stainless spring bars on a gold case. The stainless is harder than the gold and will wear into the gold over time. __________________ TRF Member 11738

16 October 2019, 06:41 AM	#7
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,959	The case is slightly thicker than a Datejust I believe. __________________ @imrootbeer7

16 October 2019, 03:42 PM	#11
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 2,947	Look at the difference between the lugs on both cases.downloadfile-1.jpg Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

16 October 2019, 04:33 PM	#12
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Get a WG president bracelet, although they are hard to find. A ss bracelet will trash the case, it ll eat it out of it as steel is harder. Sometimes you see steel cases that have been damaged by the friction from the bracelet, over a few decades, especially when dirt gets there. Imagine a softer gold case! __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

16 October 2019, 02:58 AM	#2
cwdubya "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Clayton U. Location: Idaho Posts: 17	I think that the DD on an Oyster bracelet is an interesting look: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...-day-date.html But I think just from looking over the 16014, for example, that the stainless bracelet would offer a fairly different tone/sheen than the WG, depending on level of polish. https://www.tourneau.com/watches/pre...iABEgIYuPD_BwE

16 October 2019, 03:01 AM	#3
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	IMO, don't do it. The metals will look different when right next to each other. Put it on a nice leather strap.

16 October 2019, 03:14 AM	#4
bigchelis Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: CA Watch: Rolex 114270 Posts: 120	The only concern I had was how Stainless is harder than Gold. Could the stainless End-Links against gold case over time be an issue.

16 October 2019, 05:58 AM	#6
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	If you are worried about the case getting scratched use thick clear wrap used to protect cars in between the lugs.I do this on my Tudor Marine Nationale when I wear it on a Bracelet.

16 October 2019, 07:39 AM	#8
haven_seeker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Northern Ontario Watch: 19018N OQ Posts: 848	Why don’t you want a gold bracelet?

16 October 2019, 03:37 PM	#10
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 2,947	It will not work with out modification. The shape of the cases are different. The DD case extends past the bezel in between the lugs. The DJ case does not extend past the bezel.

16 October 2019, 11:16 PM	#13
Toronto Soup King "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Pete Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: 1016. Posts: 687	I have a WG 1803 and I wouldn't have bought it without the bracelet, they're a pain in the neck to find separately, and any saving you'd get buying head only would be eaten up (and then some IMO) by the premium you'd pay for the bracelet later. As a personal example, I've been looking for a RG bracelet to match my 1012 for YEARS now and dunno if I'll ever come across one. I bet if I do, it'll cost me more than the watch head did! Regarding using a SS jubilee on that 1803, (a) won't work wrong size ends (b) would wreck 18K lugs/case and (c) it'd look like snow tires on your Ferrari. If you wear Uggs with boy-shorts and a string vest or something, sure, but if you dress normally I think the look would clash. Wear it on strap or get the right bracelet is my recommendation.

17 October 2019, 06:11 PM	#14
jackruff "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Watch: eclectic.. Posts: 191	Well I guess you've been told.. pithy... :=]

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