Handcrafted Straps
Spring bars Rolex Daytona 116520 — 20mm steel
Set of two spring bars for Rolex Daytona reference 116520 in steel, in hardened Swiss Standard steel. Size: 20mm between the lugs. Pin diameter: 1.5mm. Compatible with the entire 116520 production, from 2000 to 2016 — the first modern Daytona without drilled lugs.
The transition from the 16520 (drilled lugs) to the 116520 (closed lugs) changes everything about the strap. It can only be removed with a fork tool, and the pin works in a closed seat. This is why the 1.5mm is needed here — the vintage 2.0mm diameter doesn’t even fit if you try.
When I mount a leather strap on a client’s 116520, these are the spring bars I use. Same piece, same supplier, for years.
SKU: MS-IT-MS-RXSB-NV-ST-1820
Worldwide shipping
I prepare and ship your order within 1–3 business days of payment. Delivery takes 1–3 business days in Italy, 3–7 in the European Union, 5–10 in the United States and Canada, and 7–15 to the rest of the world. Every parcel is tracked.
Returns and exchanges
You have 30 days from delivery to request a return or an exchange. The strap must come back as you received it: unworn, in its packaging. Write to info@milanostraps.it with your order number; once the return is accepted, I will send you the return shipping label. Made-to-measure straps cannot be returned: they are cut for your watch. Full conditions.
Compatibile con
Orologi compatibili
The joy of little things
Changing your strap should be as simple as changing your shoes. With us, it is.
Every strap has integrated quick-release spring bars: swap it in one gesture, no tools, no risk of scratching the lugs. The same watch shifts mood with the moment.
Frequently asked questions
Will these fit my Daytona 116520?
Yes, if you have a 116520, from 2000 to 2016. The lugs are blind, not drilled. These spring bars are made specifically for that type of lug.
What diameter are these spring bars?
1.5mm. On the 116520, the pin works within a closed housing, and the old 2.0mm vintage diameter won't fit. This exact size is required.
Can I fit them myself, at home?
With blind lugs, this can't be done by hand. You need a fork tool to remove and refit them. If you don't have the tool, it's best to have a watchmaker help you.
What material is it, and does it hold up over time?
Hardened Swiss Standard steel. It's the same piece I've been fitting for years when installing a leather strap on a customer's 116520, always from the same supplier.
Do they also work on the older 16520?
No. The 16520 has drilled lugs, while the 116520 doesn't: the entire attachment system is different. These spring bars are designed only for the 116520, from 2000 to 2016.