Spring bars Sub 16618 gold — 20mm drilled lugs
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Spring bars Sub 16618 gold — 20mm drilled lugs
€14,95
Set of two spring bars for Rolex Submariner reference 16618 in yellow gold drilled lug version, in hardened Swiss Standard steel. Size: 20mm between lugs. Pin 1.8mm. Drilled lugs. The 16618 is the gold Submariner Date produced from 1988 to 2009 — drilled lug version for 1988-2003 production, before the transition to non-drilled lugs.
The drilled 16618 is the transition phase of the gold Submariner Date. Lugs still with through-hole like the vintage 1680, but modern 3135 calibre and revised case. Pin 1.8mm on the drilled recess — intermediate specification between the 2.0mm vintage and the 1.5mm modern non-drilled. When a client brings a drilled 16618 for a leather strap, these are the spring bars.
Same spring bars on every client’s drilled 16618.
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Atelier since 1984
Milan
Swiss Standard steel
316L · 10,000 cycles
SKU: MS-RXSB-VG-YG-2020
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.
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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
Are these spring bars suitable for my 16618?
It depends on the lugs. This set is for the drilled version, produced from 1988 to 2003. If your 16618 is more recent, it has undrilled lugs and requires a different pin. The through-hole is clearly visible between the lugs, so please check there before ordering.
What size are they?
20mm between the lugs, with a 1.8mm pin. This is the specific size for the drilled 16618, intermediate between the 2.0mm of the vintage models and the 1.5mm of the modern undrilled ones.
What material are they made of?
Hardened Swiss Standard steel. The same spring bars I fit on every drilled 16618 that comes across my workbench.
Why is the pin 1.8mm and not 2.0mm as on the vintage model?
The drilled 16618 is a transitional version. The lugs are still drilled as on the 1680, but the case and the 3135 movement are updated. The pin narrowed to 1.8mm, an intermediate size. It doesn't fit well on a genuine 1680, which requires the 2.0mm.
Do I need these to fit a leather strap on this watch?
Yes. When a customer brings in a drilled 16618 for a leather strap, these are the spring bars I use. Bring in your watch and I'll check the lugs before giving you the correct set.