Handcrafted Straps
Spring bars Rolex Yacht-Master II 116688 gold — 20mm
Set of two spring bars for Rolex Yacht-Master II 116688 in yellow gold, in hardened Swiss Standard steel. Size: 20mm between the lugs. Pin 1.5mm. The 116688 is the 44mm Yacht-Master II with case entirely in yellow gold, produced from 2007 to 2023 before the complete discontinuation of the YM II line in 2024.
The Yacht-Master II is large: 44mm case, but surprisingly it retains the standard lug geometry of 20mm × 1.5mm — Rolex did not increase the size in order to maintain compatibility with existing Oyster bracelets. The 116688 is one of the most demanding pieces in the collection to work on in the atelier: weight, case, regatta complication. The spring bars must be exact.
The same piece I fit on clients’ gold Yacht-Master II watches.
SKU: MS-IT-MS-RXSB-NV-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 gold Yacht-Master II?
Yes, if it has reference 116688 engraved between the lugs at 12 o'clock. This is the Yacht-Master II 44mm yellow gold case, with a 20mm lug width despite the case size.
What material is it made of?
Hardened Swiss Standard steel. Two spring bars in the set, 20mm lug width, 1.5mm pin.
Are these the same ones you usually fit?
Yes, the same piece I fit on customers' gold Yacht-Master II watches.
Why is the lug width so small on a 44mm watch?
Rolex kept the 20mm × 1.5mm geometry even on the 116688 for compatibility with existing Oyster bracelets. The case is large, the lug width is not.
Are these two spring bars enough, or do I need something else?
The set is complete: two spring bars, ready for fitting on this reference.