freddy333 Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 After drilling out the lugs in my 6239 case to fit gen (or similar generic) 19mm springbars, I am not finding them anywhere. At least not at any of the usual parts houses. Am I correct that the springbar diameter (2mm) and style (single-shoulder) on vintage Daytonas are the same as other vintage Rolex models? Do I have the size or style wrong or does anyone know of a source for these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 I think a lot of us with DW cases use these 99 cent bars from eBay. There's no need to mod the case or bracelet when using these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Thanks, Avitt. Are these 2mm dia or did I bullocks up my case by drilling out the lug holes for the 2mm springbars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 I just took the mic to one. I'm afraid that the body measures about 1.8mm, and the ends are .78mm. I know that I've seen other members mention that they also drilled out the lug holes on their vintage Daytona cases. You'll probably want to track one of them down, and find out what spring bars they are using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Avitt -- You just saved my cookies. I tested the hole with a 1.8mm probe and it does NOT fit through the 1.3mm holes I drilled in the lugs, so the body of those springbars (which I just ordered) will definitely remain in place. Unfortunately, I do not have a .78mm probe, but, hopefully, the the pins will not look too small & will keep me in business until I can figure out what the correct (gen) parts should be. I assumed Rolex used the same diameter springbars on all of their vintage watches, at least for the men's sizes. So it never even occurred to me to check this out before I started drilling. But now that I am looking through my photo archives, it looks like the springbar holes on the Daytonas are a bit smaller than the hole in Subs and Seadwellers. So unless someone (Ubi) knows otherwise, I will leave the lugs on the next (6241) case alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 I do not know the exact size of the Genuine Rolex bars but I ordered mine direct from Rolex UK via my local dealer for the 6263 and they fitted perfectly witohut any drilling whatsoever. They were quite expensive though at 20 pounds a pair! but worth it. The end of the pin is rounded and polished and looks nice through the case hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Thanks Watcher. I will check with my local dealer. I believe the gen springbars are gold, which explains their expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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