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You will want a 14mm buckle.

 

During that era, in my experience PP dress watches had 18mm lugs and 14mm (interior measurement) buckles. They're offered from time to time on a prominent auction site. It's not difficult to find 18/14mm straps to go with the authentic buckles. If you find a buckle with a 16mm measurement, assume that it is either fake or of a later date.

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1954 2525 needs a vintage 16mm tang

 
By: kkdbkd : December 19th, 2010-09:30
I would like to replace the non PP buckle that is on the watch with an appropriate 50's vintage tang 18k YG. Alligator band is also non PP but is beautiful and is 18/16mm. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

You will want a 14mm buckle.

 
By: mkvc : December 21st, 2010-22:01
During that era, in my experience PP dress watches had 18mm lugs and 14mm (interior measurement) buckles. They're offered from time to time on a prominent auction site. It's not difficult to find 18/14mm straps to go with the authentic buckles. If you fin... 

2525 tang

 
By: kkdbkd : December 23rd, 2010-18:39
Thank you very much for your response. It was very helpful. The watch is a pristine 1954 2525 with the dart indices. Looks like the watch was kept in a vacuum for the last 56 years. This is my first PP. Simple elegance...thanks again.