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28 August 2024, 06:10 PM | #1 |
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Hollow end link bracelet (16570) for small wrists?
Hello! I am considering a 16570 Explorer 2 but have 6 inch wrists. Ive been able to try one on the SEL/male endlink bracelet and the fit feels borderline.
Ive read about how Rolex's hollow endlink bracelets help make the watch wear smaller. Does anyone have photos that can illustrate the difference in fit of a hollow vs solid endlink Rolex bracelet (for 16570 or similar reference) for a small wrist? Thanks in advance! |
28 August 2024, 10:10 PM | #2 |
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I'm not sure what you mean by making the watch wear smaller, a 16570 is going to look huge on a 6" wrist regardless of bracelet.
But if you're determined to wear that watch on an oyster bracelet, first of all, I'd suggest a non-fliplock bracelet, an example would be a 78360. Even so, I think you would have to arrange for the removal of permanent links. You might also consider a 36mm reference, I think it would be more proportional to your wrist. But you will still have a problem with the bracelet.
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Does the non-fliplock bracelet tend to wear smaller or just has a more comfortable fit with smaller wrists? I’ve been able to get a comfortable fit with the SEL + fliplock bracelet on my 114270 by flipping the clasp around. Totally take your point on 36mm being a sweet spot - most of my collection is at 36mm including a DJ, Explorer, and the Tudor sub - but I find the polar Explorer 2 design really cool and I’m trying to see whether I can get comfortable with how that wears. |
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The hollow end links will allow the bracelet to begin its curve around the wrist a tiny bit sooner then a SEL and weighs less.
A 78360 with 501B end links might be good. Last edited by Exceeder; 29 August 2024 at 03:42 AM.. Reason: Updated with info |
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The fliplock clasp is longer than the non-fliplock, which can be pretty significant on a small wrist.
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I have a 6.0 inch wrist as well and my 16570 has the solid end links. I flipped the bracelet around and it fits well. I would agree that a hollow end link bracelet would fit a little bit better because it bends around the wrist slightly better but both work fine. I find that if I flip the bracelet around, include one extra link, then size it down on the clasp that works best for me. BTW, I heard the white 16570s wear larger than the black. Mine is black.
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29 August 2024, 07:52 AM | #7 |
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6 inches isn't the whole story. It matters more what the shape of your wrist is. Flat and you can likely pull it off. More rounded and I'd say go for a non-sel bracelet.
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Not sure where you are in the the UK but I own both versions and if you are close to me you are welcome to try them on (I’m near Windsor). I think the non SEL version wears a fair bit smaller. My Explorer II’s are a black face 2001 SEL and a white face 1991 T25.
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Thank you for offering! I have however moved back to the US. Do you feel that the non SEL version is significantly lower quality / more rattly than the SEL bracelet? Ive had a good experience with the SEL bracelet on the 114270 (78690 IIRC) but have not had the chance to try on a non SEL. |
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To get a perfect fit on these bracelets, another option is to have a permanent link removed on the 6 o clock side. If done properly, the removed link is not damaged.
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Originally Posted by R44 View Post Not sure where you are in the the UK but I own both versions and if you are close to me you are welcome to try them on (I’m near Windsor). I think the non SEL version wears a fair bit smaller. My Explorer II’s are a black face 2001 SEL and a white face 1991 T25. Thank you for offering! I have however moved back to the US. Do you feel that the non SEL version is significantly lower quality / more rattly than the SEL bracelet? Ive had a good experience with the SEL bracelet on the 114270 (78690 IIRC) but have not had the chance to try on a non SEL. No … never had problem with the non SEL bracelets if they are properly set up / adjusted. I had one that rattled a bit and Rolex UK tweaked it for me (can’t remember if it was St James or Kent HQ) and it’s been solid ever since. I’ve got a number of non SEL bracelets in my collection including a 1680 Red, 1680 White, 16750 Matte Dial, 1665 etc. I think if you want the watch to wear a bit smaller a non SEL would be a good solution. In many ways non SEL bracelets are more classic / timeless than SEL. |
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