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Drudge · 2 November 2016, 10:21 AM

So I just received my new Explorer II from an online seller and what sparked my nervous questionable mind racing self is this picture I found on the web.

I did some snooping around and noticed that 99% of the "Rolex" engraved on the clasp extension is black and is somewhat textured like below.

Now these are pictures of my clasp extension. Notice its not textured or blackened out like all other pictures I've seen. Is this fake or is it real. Please help as this was a big purchase for me and I don't want to get hosed, thank you.

Snow-Dweller · 2 November 2016, 10:28 AM

I'm sure the experts will chime in soon, but it looks fine to me. I believe Rolex changed this a while ago. Enjoy!

TheVTCGuy · 2 November 2016, 10:31 AM

I am no expert, and sorry, but I think it's fake. Here is my 216570

Notice the "bump" clasp, mine is much more square shaped then yours.

TheVTCGuy · 2 November 2016, 10:32 AM

Unless they changed the extension in the last two years....

superdog · 2 November 2016, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I am no expert, and sorry, but I think it's fake. Here is my 216570

Notice the "bump" clasp, mine is much more square shaped then yours.

Are you in your pajamas?

Drudge · 2 November 2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I am no expert, and sorry, but I think it's fake. Here is my 216570

Notice the "bump" clasp, mine is much more square shaped then yours.

Now I'm getting really nervous. I hope someone knows for sure.

Gabe218 · 2 November 2016, 10:41 AM

Do you have any pictures of the face?

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Snow-Dweller · 2 November 2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Drudge

Now I'm getting really nervous. I hope someone knows for sure.

Let's see pics of the front of the watch please

Al1969 · 2 November 2016, 10:51 AM

Not an expert, but doesn't look good to me. I had an EXP II and the clasp was the same as TheVTCguy. And yes, post of a pic of the dial. Who did you buy it from?

superdog · 2 November 2016, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Drudge

Now I'm getting really nervous. I hope someone knows for sure.

Do you trust the seller?

Post more pics of the watch.

Drudge · 2 November 2016, 10:54 AM

Sorry about the bad lighting, plastic is still in place on face.

Snow-Dweller · 2 November 2016, 10:57 AM

I say again, I'm not one of the resident experts, but it looks good to me.

superdog · 2 November 2016, 11:00 AM

Not an expert either. But I think you are golden.

Drudge · 2 November 2016, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

I say again, I'm not one of the resident experts, but it looks good to me.

I thank you and appreciate the input but I can't be the only one with a clasp etching like that unless it indeed is fake. I hope someone with a similar clasp can chime in an ease my mind.

superdog · 2 November 2016, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Drudge

I thank you and appreciate the input but I can't be the only one with a clasp etching like that unless it indeed is fake. I hope someone with a similar clasp can chime in an ease my mind.

Rolex has done all sorts of things over the years. Lots of little nuances.

Where did you get it?

That should take much of your fear away. A trusted source? Or a bargain deal from an unknown?

Snow-Dweller · 2 November 2016, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drudge

I thank you and appreciate the input but I can't be the only one with a clasp etching like that unless it indeed is fake. I hope someone with a similar clasp can chime in an ease my mind.

There have been numerous threads here on TRF about the changes in the clasps, the engraving on the clasps, the smooth and "rough" inlays in the clasps, and when these changes have appeared on which models.

I think your watch is good.

Fuselierpa · 2 November 2016, 11:13 AM

I bought my DJ2 form an AD. A DJ2 clasp is mechanically a little different, but the finishing on the inside of my clasp is identical to yours.

Drudge · 2 November 2016, 11:15 AM

I received the watch from a trusted seller here on the forums and I appreciate all your efforts and I think I found the answer. On Rolex.com under Basel 2016 they had a picture of "The New Explorer Bracelet" and this was it (Pic Below). Again I appreciate everyone's input and I'm sorry but I did panic there for a second. You guys are the best!

superdog · 2 November 2016, 11:18 AM

If you got it from a TRF trusted seller...no worries.

Enjoy.

HankL818 · 2 November 2016, 11:34 AM

My polar acquired new this summer looks exactly like the OP's.

Drudge · 2 November 2016, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HankL818

My polar acquired new this summer looks exactly like the OP's.

I just found out they started introducing the polished etched clasp August 2015.

dcarrer0 · 2 November 2016, 11:50 AM

That is one of the differences between the exp i & exp ii. The exp ii has the sand finished clasp. The exp i has a polished finished. I have had both and cirrently hold a exp ii black dial dated December 2015. Looks fake to me but check to see if your watch has the rolex crown engraved into the crystal at the 6:00 position. The serial # should be in yhe fehaut around the inner dial too at the 6:00 position.

dcarrer0 · 2 November 2016, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Drudge

I just found out they started introducing the polished etched clasp August 2015.

Polished clasp only on exp i.

JD521 · 2 November 2016, 11:53 AM

Got a SubC and BLNR about a month ago and the new clasps are these polished clasps. You're good

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dcarrer0 · 2 November 2016, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drudge

I received the watch from a trusted seller here on the forums and I appreciate all your efforts and I think I found the answer. On Rolex.com under Basel 2016 they had a picture of "The New Explorer Bracelet" and this was it (Pic Below). Again I appreciate everyone's input and I'm sorry but I did panic there for a second. You guys are the best!

Cool. I hope you are correct.

dcarrer0 · 2 November 2016, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Drudge

Sorry about the bad lighting, plastic is still in place on face.

I can see the Rolex crown in your crystal. Should be all good! Beautiful piece.

swils8610 · 2 November 2016, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by superdog

If you got it from a TRF trusted seller...no worries.

Enjoy.

Totally agree.

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Tools · 2 November 2016, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drudge

I just found out they started introducing the polished etched clasp August 2015.

Your clasp doesn't look anything like the "fake" clasp that you show.

It isn't about etched or black, it's about crown shape, quality and placement..

bigcarbs · 2 November 2016, 01:30 PM

My new GMTii has same clasp, looks good

Flywheel · 2 November 2016, 02:20 PM

They did switch over last year. My exp. II from early 2015 has the same rough clasp and two new watches purchased this year are both polished. Your exp looks fine.

edit: take the plastic off and enjoy.

2 November 2016, 10:21 AM	#1
Drudge "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 94	Nervous about New Explorer II 216570, Please Help. So I just received my new Explorer II from an online seller and what sparked my nervous questionable mind racing self is this picture I found on the web. I did some snooping around and noticed that 99% of the "Rolex" engraved on the clasp extension is black and is somewhat textured like below. Now these are pictures of my clasp extension. Notice its not textured or blackened out like all other pictures I've seen. Is this fake or is it real. Please help as this was a big purchase for me and I don't want to get hosed, thank you.

2 November 2016, 10:28 AM	#2
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	I'm sure the experts will chime in soon, but it looks fine to me. I believe Rolex changed this a while ago. Enjoy! __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

2 November 2016, 10:51 AM	#9
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,639	Not an expert, but doesn't look good to me. I had an EXP II and the clasp was the same as TheVTCguy. And yes, post of a pic of the dial. Who did you buy it from? __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

2 November 2016, 10:57 AM	#12
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	I say again, I'm not one of the resident experts, but it looks good to me. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

2 November 2016, 11:00 AM	#13
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	Not an expert either. But I think you are golden. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

2 November 2016, 10:32 AM	#4
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Unless they changed the extension in the last two years....

2 November 2016, 10:41 AM	#7
Gabe218 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Gabe Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610lv Kermit Posts: 77	Do you have any pictures of the face? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 November 2016, 10:54 AM	#11
Drudge "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 94	Sorry about the bad lighting, plastic is still in place on face.

2 November 2016, 11:13 AM	#17
Fuselierpa "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Virginia, USA Watch: SD43 Posts: 280	I bought my DJ2 form an AD. A DJ2 clasp is mechanically a little different, but the finishing on the inside of my clasp is identical to yours.

2 November 2016, 11:15 AM	#18
Drudge "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 94	I received the watch from a trusted seller here on the forums and I appreciate all your efforts and I think I found the answer. On Rolex.com under Basel 2016 they had a picture of "The New Explorer Bracelet" and this was it (Pic Below). Again I appreciate everyone's input and I'm sorry but I did panic there for a second. You guys are the best!

2 November 2016, 11:18 AM	#19
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	If you got it from a TRF trusted seller...no worries. Enjoy. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

2 November 2016, 11:34 AM	#20
HankL818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Watch: SubC / ExpII polar Posts: 121	My polar acquired new this summer looks exactly like the OP's.

2 November 2016, 11:50 AM	#22
dcarrer0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Mt. Vernon, KY Posts: 61	That is one of the differences between the exp i & exp ii. The exp ii has the sand finished clasp. The exp i has a polished finished. I have had both and cirrently hold a exp ii black dial dated December 2015. Looks fake to me but check to see if your watch has the rolex crown engraved into the crystal at the 6:00 position. The serial # should be in yhe fehaut around the inner dial too at the 6:00 position.

2 November 2016, 11:53 AM	#24
JD521 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: John Location: The Bay Posts: 1,055	Got a SubC and BLNR about a month ago and the new clasps are these polished clasps. You're good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 November 2016, 01:30 PM	#29
bigcarbs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Vegas Posts: 121	My new GMTii has same clasp, looks good

2 November 2016, 02:20 PM	#30
Flywheel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cleveland Posts: 628	They did switch over last year. My exp. II from early 2015 has the same rough clasp and two new watches purchased this year are both polished. Your exp looks fine. edit: take the plastic off and enjoy.

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