Do a little research and it should work

I've converted my ROC 25860 and now can chose between a bracelet, rubber, or leather strap. But in my quest to do so, tried AP Bands (which didn't correctly fit but was useable), and then AP directly (but not without some resistance--I did find a sympathetic salesperson at the Bal Harbour Boutique who was willing to help even though converting the 28560 wasn't in their database). So not knowing much about your particular model, here's my thoughts/advice:

To convert, you need 4 plots, two screws/endcaps, a strap (mine for the ROC was a 26/18), and a deployant/buckle.

1. The straps and screws/endcaps must exist because I can find pictures of gold Dual Times with straps.
2. The deployant hopefully is the standard 18mm one in steel, but this depends on the strap size. Otherwise, a non-AP or basic deployant/buckle can always be used.
3. The plots are then the only questionable item to me. My issue with AP Bands plots was that on my watch, the holes in the case are not centered and towards the top of the case (details on Rolex Forums). Yours are centered so I believe it should work with plots from AP Bands. The OEM ones that fit the later ones (26320) should also work.

I think you'll love the result and the choices in the end. I know I do! Good luck.

Strap conversion, yay or nay

By: thebishop : February 12th, 2015-01:22

Having recently purchased a Dual Time (ref 26120st) I'm wondering if I can change out the stainless bracelet to a leather strap. I love the fit and feel of the bracelet, but currently as a daily wearer it is unfortunately a scratch magnet.I know of the af...

Hi Bishop, and welcome here!

By: MichaelC : February 12th, 2015-13:53

The subject of purchasing AP strap components is one that has seemed to vary over the years and by the region you are in. In the old days, it was extremely difficult to source parts from different references, at least here in the US. So if you bought a st...

Good to be here

By: thebishop : February 13th, 2015-00:36

Thanks for the reply Michael, I'm sure my experience was just a one off. I will keep sending out emails to boutiques and try to get in contact with some service centres. Thanks again.

Leather strap conversion

By: exigesc : February 13th, 2015-08:03

Hi there! I think It is not so easy to sort these parts to do the conversion in a steel version Royal Oak. As far as I know ( I could be wrong), only very few original steel models of Royal Oak equipped with leather strap. They are all limited edition ser...

Do a little research and it should work

By: srvpsp : February 14th, 2015-06:06

RE: research

By: thebishop : February 14th, 2015-15:57

Thanks for the reply. I believe the specs of my watch should be the same as yours, both being 39mm. Unfortunately the gold versions were the only ones available with a strap. Was hoping not to go down the after market path, as like you said there maybe fi...

Just needs plots

By: srvpsp : February 14th, 2015-19:01

I guess what I meant was that at least you know that straps, screws, and deployants exist. So the only thing you need to find would be plots. This is from the RolexForum thread and you can order them directly from Clearwater. The attachment studs are $18...

re: yay or nay

By: DRMW : February 14th, 2015-10:47

Hello and welcome thebishop! The dual time is a cool AP and nice that it is a daily wearer for you. Scratches are part of the wear and tear process so I see it as each ding or mark a added character to the piece. IMO the way the bracelet and the links fit...