Akira Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Hello mates, I've purchased this 7205 and have some questions you might be able to answer. The bracelet has a lot of stretch and is pretty danged up....I love it The rivet is stamped 7205 which indicates it was issued somewhat in the 60's The clasp isn't correct for a 7205 and is stamped "D" which indicates 1979 issue. What clasp is it? It's 13mm wide while the DW 78350 claps is 15mm. One pin is not SS, where can I get this replacement pin? The endlinks are marked "60" which don't fit my DW V1 6263 but according to some websites it should fit the 6239. My question is, where can I find fitting endlinks for a reasonable price. I don't care if aftermarket, they just have to fit the bracelet and my 6263. Moreover has anyone a 7205 clasp he would like to sell to me? Your help is much appreciated Cheers Akira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Looks all good to me. I have the same one. The reason the clasp is 13mm is because the 7205 is 19mm. 7206 is 20mm like the Yuki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 But normally this is the clasp for a 7205 isn't it? Or have there always been two claps options? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 ..ooops..I missread your post I see the issue. My 7205 has the clasp with the coronet on the end like your second picture. I do have a 19mm folded that has the first clasp.. like yours. As for endlinks, they are rare as hens teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 The clasp in your last pic is correct for the 720x bracelet. The end links that Rolex fit for a Daytona are 71s, which are rare/expensive. No idea where to find them other than patiently browsing ebay & gen sites. You may be able to source rivets & pins from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Nice looking bracelet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Is there a chance to mount aftermarket endlinks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 As you have probably noticed, the old bracelets use is different type of endlink that's permanent. There's the endlink, a midpiece, and the springbar. There is also a center piece that wraps around the whole mess holding it to the main bracelet. Both of my vintage 19mm bracelets have this system and each came with a broken midpiece. I have the new parts now and I will let my jeweler put it together. One of my bracelets has one aftermarket endlink..so they exist..but I have no idea where you'd find them let alone the correct daytona part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 esslinger.com in the US also has rivets and pins at pretty decent prices. I was able to source the ones for the clasp and the mid section rivets. Not pretty, but better than black iron. Good looking bracelet there Akira. Wear as is, once you fix the issues so that it is safe, and look for a decent clasp later. The endlinks are going to be a [censored] to source. At least cheap that is. You can always try to "reshape" some aftermarket 80s to see if that works. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 http://www.esslinger.com/refillspressurepinassortmentfortri-foldbuckles.aspx This one should fit if I buy the right mm size right? I like the bracelet as it is....I mean it's gen nonetheless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 http://www.esslinger...oldbuckles.aspx This one should fit if I buy the right mm size right? I like the bracelet as it is....I mean it's gen nonetheless. Wow! I've been looking for these! One of my SSD clasps is kaputt because one of these is broken. I did not even know how they're called. Thanks for the link! Do you know if there's a source in Europe? Val. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Wow! I've been looking for these! One of my SSD clasps is kaputt because one of these is broken. I did not even know how they're called. Thanks for the link! Do you know if there's a source in Europe? Val. I'm in EU too, but haven't found them yet. I'll let you know if I find them, please you do the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I'm in EU too, but haven't found them yet. I'll let you know if I find them, please you do the same I know, you're just north of me. I will, promised. Val. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Shipping should not be too bad USPS from CONUS. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Would that be the same? http://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/4/0/1998/3341.aspx Val. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Looks like it's the same to me. All you need is lenght and pin diameter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 You can always order a longer one and cut it to fit. A little loctite and some friction to get them in and you should be OK E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Thanks, guys. Time to get a caliper, I guess. Val. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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