danielv2000 Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I just picked up a gen 78360 bracelet to fit onto my 16710. According to the chart pinned here http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/112790-vintage-rolex-bracelet-and-endlink-guide/ I should be getting 501. Would 501b's not fit properly? WSO sells 501b's. are those any good? Or should I just get 501's. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I've never figured out what the difference between 501s and 501Bs is. One chart says a 501B will work, so it's worth a try.These charts aren't always correct either- a 16800 should have a 93150 w/593 ends, but other ends will fit.Also, you don't say if your 16710 is a gen or rep- that could also make a difference also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Thanks! The 16710 is gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 You could always go to Rolex and pay too much for the end links! At least you'd get the right ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 You could always go to Rolex and pay too much for the end links! At least you'd get the right ones. That would be too easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide2424 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I just got a set of 501bs from WSO and they fit perfectly on my 16800 case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Did you have to brush them? His come polished, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide2424 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Yes I had to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 On the other hand I had to modify and rebrush some WSO 501 "b" end links. I ended up chugging them for 580 units that fit my 16610 gen spec case better. Sanded off the 580 markings and will wait for gen units. I think the b designation has to do mostly with the bracelet used, rather than the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.