Oysterflex rubber size for Daytona 126518

[johndoe12]

Hi folks,
I need some help please. I did quite a bit of reading on this, most of the threads are old and I'm still not sure what to do.

I need the Clean Daytona Oysterflex to fit an 8.2" wrist so 20.6cm. The F+F size is for up to 19.2cm.

What do you guys suggest I do in this case? Surely there are plenty folks that have a wrist size over 19.2cm that are wearing these.
Leather straps are not a choice. I need to be as close to the gen look as possible. Or I guess as close to CLEAN factory as possible (since it's already pretty close to the gen).

What can you guys suggest?

 

[KJ2020]

You can get Oysterflex longer than F - F. My wrist is 7.25 and I wear F - G. I like a looser fit.

 

[johndoe12]

Thank you, but I thought that only sizes, D, E, and F are replicated?

 

[KJ2020]

Ask Trusty or Li @jtimewatch or look on their sites (Rolex Accessories)

I have a set of E-G and one of F-G. Look on AliExpress also but shop carefully and don't buy cheaper sets. Read the reviews.

 

[johndoe12]

Oh wow, so they make H size? Looks like I will need F+H.
I did a search on aliexpress as posts I read before said to do, but I could not find an H size strap. They're mostly 19mm/20mm, etc.. in the description and I don't know which one to get as they are not labeled by the letters. Also not sure about the quality of them?

Where did get yours? I will reach out to the dealers.

 

[KJ2020]

Oh wow, so they make H size? Looks like I will need F+H.
I did a search on aliexpress as posts I read before said to do, but I could not find an H size strap. They're mostly 19mm/20mm, etc.. in the description and I don't know which one to get as they are not labeled by the letters. Also not sure about the quality of them?

Where did get yours? I will reach out to the dealers.

I have only seen H on Aliexpress but you would be fine with G-G I think. Just bury more into the clasp.

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These ones below have the older size designators, where there are two letters on each tip. I have a set of these, they are good. Just ignore the first E in the letter designator.

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[johndoe12]

Okay so dealer responded. They suggested to go with G+G since that's their biggest size and will fit.
TD did mention that the clasp will on the farther side and somewhat blocked (whatever that means) since it's the same size strap on both sides (G+G).

Can anyone comment on this that has a similar wrist size or used the same size straps for both ends? I'm concerned that it will look silly and/or not be comfortable due to the position of the buckle.

 

[KJ2020]

Okay so dealer responded. They suggested to go with G+G since that's their biggest size and will fit.
TD did mention that the clasp will on the farther side and somewhat blocked (whatever that means) since it's the same size strap on both sides (G+G).

Can anyone comment on this that has a similar wrist size or used the same size straps for both ends? I'm concerned that it will look silly and/or not be comfortable due to the position of the buckle.

Are you using a Glidelock clasp, as gens have? If so you can bury some of the 12 o'clock side of the strap from visibility. Other options could be using the longer Sub Glidelock clasp to bury more of one side of the strap, and swapping the clasp orientation to facilitate centering it on the inside of the wrist. These are all things I have done. Ive also added a steel link to a clasp prior to the strap for similar purposes.

Your recommended size is F-H. Personally I found that with 2 steps between halves it results in the clasp being too far toward the 6 o'clock side.

This is an E-G, which is long enough for me but the clasp was too far off center to work. I used a longer clasp, added a steel link, and buried more of the 12 o'clock strap side. The result is close to F-F, you can see the usable strap halves are about the same length and the clasp sits well centered.