vlaletom Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 I would like to change the band on my DW 6263 V72. I think it's the worst part of the watch for now, or at least i focus on that one .... I own a gen rolex date just 1500 who was fited with a 78350 19mm solid band, so i can tell for shure that DW's 78350 is not that good. Actually you can't even use DW links to extend the gen bracelet because they can not fit. I am not even speaking of the endlink, they took me like one day to drill and get in place ... So i am thinking to upgrade for a gen. I know that a combination of 78350 band and 571 endlink would be correct. But i have a hard time finding some (or they go for way to much $$$). So my question is what other band / endlink where used on the 6263 I think floded link where olso sold with that watch, but dunno wich exact ref i think that would be 7835 ? And did some riveted link where olso used ? I think rivted links would be a perfect combo with the watch if it was used during production days . Finally, did all the band used same 571 endlinks ? Thanks for the advices ... Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Hi Tom, I have a 78350 with 557 end links on my DW6263 and they fit okay, they aren't quite the correct height even with adjusting the "bite". The key is they're a lot easier to find than 571's. The only other option for ones that will fit well are to have some made by Classic Watch Parts, but do be prepared for a long wait. Good luck! -TMG I would like to change the band on my DW 6263 V72. I think it's the worst part of the watch for now, or at least i focus on that one .... I own a gen rolex date just 1500 who was fited with a 78350 19mm solid band, so i can tell for shure that DW's 78350 is not that good. Actually you can't even use DW links to extend the gen bracelet because they can not fit. I am not even speaking of the endlink, they took me like one day to drill and get in place ... So i am thinking to upgrade for a gen. I know that a combination of 78350 band and 571 endlink would be correct. But i have a hard time finding some (or they go for way to much $$$). So my question is what other band / endlink where used on the 6263 I think floded link where olso sold with that watch, but dunno wich exact ref i think that would be 7835 ? And did some riveted link where olso used ? I think rivted links would be a perfect combo with the watch if it was used during production days . Finally, did all the band used same 571 endlinks ? Thanks for the advices ... Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Tom -- You can pick up 19mm 7835s for under $250 on ebay. I doubt you will find one with the proper Daytona endlinks (they are rare), but if you watch the listings for a few weeks, you should be able to find a decent bracelet for your watch. The 357 links on my 6239 may not be a perfect fit, but they are close enough and relatively inexpensive (I paid less than $150 for the bracelet & end links) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlaletom Posted September 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 thanks guys for the answares ... I have actually found 2 interesting link dinging the web on the rolex band reference that i should share : a chart : http://www.14270.com/spec-rolex.htm and the most interesting : http://orologi-rolex.shop.it/ it has a very precise reference for most rolex watch with precise documentation on what band/endlink/movement etc where used ... it's in italian, but the number/photo can be read in any language that were i learned that for example for the 6263/6265 was corect : 7205/8, endlink 71 (riveted in glod only) 7835, endlink 271 (floded) 7835, endlink 371 (floded) 78350, endlink 571 (solid) so the riveted version is inacurate for a SS 6263/6265 (but would be for 6238/6239/6240/6241) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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