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VSF 21mm Bracelet Fits GMF 40mm Datejust?

CJS57

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Same old problem. Bracelet too short. Anyone have spare links for sale for a GMF Day Date 40mm with 21mm SEL's? Or even better will a VSF Sub 126610 21mm bracelet fit the lug holes? I do like the watch! Anyone figured out how to get the bracelet over 8"?
 

KJ2020

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Same old problem. Bracelet too short. Anyone have spare links for sale for a GMF Day Date 40mm with 21mm SEL's? Or even better will a VSF Sub 126610 21mm bracelet fit the lug holes? I do like the watch! Anyone figured out how to get the bracelet over 8"?
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That DD does have a 21mm lug width bro so a 126610 bracelet might fit it. I'm not sure how that would look on a 40mm DD though. If you did go that route, I think a PCL bracelet would look best (VSF 126619LB bracelet).

Rolex did offer the 36mm DD with a PCL oyster, I put one on mine because the rep President bracelet has some sharp inner links.

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For your other question, I would try to get a TD to source extra links every time you buy a rep. Failing that, buy an extra bracelet either new from a TD or a matching one from M2M. Sucks, I know but anything bought aftermarket is a crap shoot on fit.
 
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KJ2020

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23 links on the BP/GMF President bracelets. Even on my 7.25" wrist, it's not enough. I need one extra link. you would need at least 3 more, I would ask for four from a TD if you go that route.
 

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Same old problem. Bracelet too short. Anyone have spare links for sale for a GMF Day Date 40mm with 21mm SEL's? Or even better will a VSF Sub 126610 21mm bracelet fit the lug holes? I do like the watch! Anyone figured out how to get the bracelet over 8"?

Have you tried asking your TD whether he can source a few more links from GMF? Or maybe a full bracelet, though that will unfortunately cost more
 

CJS57

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It is 21mm lug width and a huge 17mm at the clasp. So none of my many spare 20mm bracelets and parts fit it. I like the Oyster style bracelet better anyway is why I want to try a VSF 126610 Submariner which is also 21mm. Or the VSF 41mm Datejust models are also 21mm. Sometimes one facttory's bracelet will not fit another factory's.
 

KJ2020

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It is 21mm lug width and a huge 17mm at the clasp. So none of my many spare 20mm bracelets and parts fit it. I like the Oyster style bracelet better anyway is why I want to try a VSF 126610 Submariner which is also 21mm. Or the VSF 41mm Datejust models are also 21mm. Sometimes one facttory's bracelet will not fit another factory's.

Yes, you are right, I said that wrong! Have you tried your VSF DJ bracelet for fit and lug detent positions? It may not be your first choice but could tell you something about compatibility and give you another option.
 

KJ2020

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Here you go bro - I can say with certainty that a VSF Sub bracelet is not compatible with a BP/GMF DD case. BP and GMF are partner factories, the only difference usually being 316L vs 904L. The GMF DD debuted with an updated daywheel (fewer serifs) but newer BP models have this also.

The VSF SEL fits perfectly width-wise but the curves and lengths are different so there's a gap to the case. Plus the case detents are WAY off - they are not even visible with the SEL in place. The springbars are both 1.5mm thick and the same length but the DD has a smaller tip. So this is a no go.

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KJ2020

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Couldn't resist a free wristshot, sorry!

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Your DD is super nice, it's a model I almost chose several times. Looks like you are stuck with a President bracelet. That's not a terrible thing as that's the way it comes from Rolex. Hope you get it sorted!
 

CJS57

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I did finally recieve another GMF President Bracelet from Andrew at Trusty. Cost $200 shipped. Added 3 links and it fits great now. So I still I have some extra links now from the replacement bracelet so I will likely get another GMF Day Date to use them up. The extra links are not for sale. Thanks all, Chris
 
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CJS57

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Yes! Ouch! But it is $100 per watch when I get another GMF watch to split the cost. Folks like me with large wrists are very limited because of the difficulty in getting extra links. For my gens it cost me over $1300 for 2 solid gold links plus installation (riveted links suck) for an OP (1013) and and $250 for2 links for an OP two tone. Such is the world of Rolex.
 
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bdslack

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I have some I can send you - I have wrists that are like a 5-year-old. I have the same watch - same dial too.