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Old 10 September 2024, 08:32 AM   #1
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Did 16570 Explorer 2 have solid center links oyster bracelet?

I have heard conflicting answers here. Does a 2010-2011 (last couple years of the 16570) have solid center links throughout bracelet? Not just solid end links? I know they have a thin dial, 3186 movement, rehaut and no holes but the ultimate answer I need clarified is bracelet. Thank you!
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Old 11 September 2024, 12:32 AM   #2
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Old 11 September 2024, 12:48 AM   #3
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Yes

I have a 16570 from 2008.

Solid links throughout the bracelet
No holes case
3186
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One of the best Rolex watches ever made. Only thing it needed (or I wanted for it) is an upgraded clasp.
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Old 11 September 2024, 01:09 AM   #5
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Thanks for confirming! What is the bracelet number?
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Yes

I have a 16570 from 2008.

Solid links throughout the bracelet
No holes case
3186
Engraved Rehaut

One of the best Rolex watches ever made. Only thing it needed (or I wanted for it) is an upgraded clasp.
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Old 11 September 2024, 02:01 AM   #6
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Also, what about thin frame dial? Any context on that? Thanks in advance.
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Old 12 September 2024, 03:09 AM   #7
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Anyone’s help here would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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I was not aware that the 5 digit 16570 ever had "solid" centre links.
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I was not aware that the 5 digit 16570 ever had "solid" centre links.

Same. Subscribed.
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The answer is NO, the 16570 never came from the factory with a solid center link bracelet all througout.

During the later years of production (2000-2011) all Explorer II 16570 models came from the factory with the 78790A Oyster bracelet. This bracelet has ONLY a solid center endlink and an oysterlock clasp, all other center links are hollow.

The solid center link bracelet eventually came on the next generation Explorer II, 216570. The bracelet number on that reference is 77210.
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The answer is NO, the 16570 never came from the factory with a solid center link bracelet all througout.

During the later years of production (2000-2011) all Explorer II 16570 models came from the factory with the 78790A Oyster bracelet. This bracelet has ONLY a solid center endlink and an oysterlock clasp, all other center links are hollow.

The solid center link bracelet eventually came on the next generation Explorer II, 216570. The bracelet number on that reference is 77210.

Thank you.

Do you know what modern SS bracelet with solid center links and adjustable clasp (either Easylink or Glidelock) would fit on a G serial 16570?
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Old 12 September 2024, 11:15 AM   #12
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My thoughts exactly!

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Thank you.

Do you know what modern SS bracelet with solid center links and adjustable clasp (either Easylink or Glidelock) would fit on a G serial 16570?
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Old 12 September 2024, 11:39 AM   #13
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The answer is NO, the 16570 never came from the factory with a solid center link bracelet all througout.

During the later years of production (2000-2011) all Explorer II 16570 models came from the factory with the 78790A Oyster bracelet. This bracelet has ONLY a solid center endlink and an oysterlock clasp, all other center links are hollow.

The solid center link bracelet eventually came on the next generation Explorer II, 216570. The bracelet number on that reference is 77210.
Absolutely correct. I was very confused at the assertions above.
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Old 12 September 2024, 11:52 AM   #14
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Yes

I have a 16570 from 2008.

Solid links throughout the bracelet
No holes case
3186
Engraved Rehaut

One of the best Rolex watches ever made. Only thing it needed (or I wanted for it) is an upgraded clasp.
I feel the same about my Bluesy w/ engraved rehaut. Most lovely Submariner

But it has hollow CLs. I with it had solid CL's and a 6 digit clasp. Fortunately, I think the 116613 bracelet/clasp fit.
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