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Strap for Rolex Submariner 16618 Silver Serti

The Submariner 16618 Silver Serti takes 20 mm straps. Verified lug width, the straps that fit this model, and answers to the most common questions.

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Lug width20 mm
Case diameter40 mm
Reference16618 Silver Serti
FamilySubmariner
MovementRolex caliber 3135 Hours, Minutes, Seconds | Chronometer
Year1988 - 2008
CaseYellow Gold

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Spring bars Rolex vintage 20mm × 2mm — drilled lugs

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Submariner 16618 Silver Serti — watch

What I'm asked about the Rolex Submariner 16618 Silver Serti

What strap size does the Rolex Submariner 16618 Silver Serti take?

The Rolex Submariner 16618 Silver Serti needs 20 mm between the lugs, usually 16 mm at the buckle. It's the size I've been fitting on it for years.

Can the strap on the Rolex Submariner 16618 Silver Serti be changed?

Yes. It has spring bars between the lugs: with the right tool the strap comes off in a minute. If you'd rather not risk a scratch, I do it in the workshop.

Can I put a leather strap on the Rolex Submariner 16618 Silver Serti?

Yes, in 20 mm leather, as long as you don't wear it in the water: leather doesn't like the sea or the pool. For days in the water, rubber. On a 40 mm diver I go for a full-thickness strap, not a thin one.

Which strap do you recommend for the Rolex Submariner 16618 Silver Serti?

Rubber if you wear it in the water; otherwise a 20 mm calf strap, full thickness. You'll find it ready in the 20 mm collection. If you'd rather have something built on your wrist, the Casati atelier.

The next step

The right strap isn't chosen. It is built, together.

From the atelier appointment to delivery, every step is made for those who know that things done well take time. Rare leathers, one piece at a time, eighteen months of warranty.

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