Bracelet Question (78790 vs 78790A)

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I have a 16570 Rolex Explorer II and was lucky enough to get it with solid end links on the 78790A bracelet. I just purchased a 14270 Explorer I which comes on a 78790 bracelet with hollow end links and it has that horrible tin sounding rattle. Does anyone know if the 78790A with the solid end links would also fit on the Explorer I? Does the “A” basically just signify that it’s a solid end link? Aside from that both bracelets seem identical. If it fits, I’m thinking about ordering a new bracelet from the AD for my 16570 and then just throwing it on the 14270. Thanks in advance!

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[Tools]

1. The only difference with the 78790 and 78790A is the latter is SEL.

2. The stamped end links don't rattle noticeably more than the other if properly installed unless you're holding it up in the air and shaking it or using the wrong spring bars.

3. The 14270 didn't come with a 78790 bracelet.

4. To fit SEL the watch case needs the machined lip on the backside to locate the end link.

5. If you have them both, why aren't you swapping them out and showing us if they fit or not?

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Originally Posted by Tools

1. The only difference with the 78790 and 78790A is the latter is SEL.

2. The stamped end links don't rattle noticeably more than the other if properly installed unless you're holding it up in the air and shaking it or using the wrong spring bars.

3. The 14270 didn't come with a 78790 bracelet.

4. To fit SEL the watch case needs the machined lip on the backside to locate the end link.

5. If you have them both, why aren't you swapping them out and showing us if they fit or not?

Thanks for the reply. I got the 14270 from Jomashop and it came on the 78790 bracelet. It seems to fit very well on it but the rattle I believe is coming from the “center link” of the end links. I’ve seen 2 different clasps on this model depending on the year so I wonder if more than 1 bracelet was used for this reference. Mine is an “A” serial which I believe makes it a 99’. Do you happen to know which bracelet is supposed to come on this piece then? I thought about trying to fit the SEL bracelet off my Explorer II on it but I have such a difficult time putting it back on after I remove it I figured someone might of known on here before I attempted it.