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Old 25 October 2005, 08:18 PM   #1
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Bracelet question

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I want to put a fliplock bracelet on my Explorer II, as at the moment it has the older Oyster bracelet.Would it be possible to just change the clasp, or would the whole strap need changing?

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Old 25 October 2005, 09:03 PM   #2
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Cannot see why not. You can just change the clasp,bracelets are the same size.Explorer 11 has Oysterlock bracelet as
standard,so the fliplock clasp should fit,but not 100% sure
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Old 25 October 2005, 09:08 PM   #3
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Cannot see why not. You can just change the clasp,bracelets are the same size.Explorer 11 has Oysterlock bracelet as
standard,so the fliplock clasp should fit,but not 100% sure
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That's what i thought.Rolex say the whole bracelet would have to be changed, and i would be looking at about 300 pounds sterling! A bit steep if you ask me.
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you would need to take the time to pop or poke out the connecting pins or pin is all I can see. my 2 cents
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If you are outside the USA I would tell you to ask an AD. If you go through Rolex directly they will tell you to buy the whole bracelet, an AD will hopefully just buy the clasp for you.
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Old 27 October 2005, 09:54 PM   #6
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I spoke to an AD yesterday, who said the whole bracelet is different, as it is of a different weight, and he quoted just under £500.I think i may take a raincheck on this one.
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I spoke to an AD yesterday, who said the whole bracelet is different, as it is of a different weight, and he quoted just under £500.I think i may take a raincheck on this one.
Yes the oyster fliplock is a heavier bracelet,but if the fliplock clasp fits
inside your bracelet,IMO it should fit all you have to do click the pins and adjust the lock clasp a bit.Picture of a Explorer II ref 16570, A serial the last ones without the SEL bracelet,with fliplock clasp fitted
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Yes the oyster fliplock is a heavier bracelet,but if the fliplock clasp fits
inside your bracelet,IMO it should fit all you have to do click the pins and adjust the lock clasp a bit.Picture of a Explorer II ref 16570, A serial the last ones without the SEL bracelet,with fliplock clasp fitted

Agreed. I'd recommend finding a decent watch maker with New Old Stock (or new stock) and retro fit it. It's a pretty simple switch. Look at Daren, who swapped the clasp on his Yachtmaster with the new type clasp only available on the Daytona...

Rolex won't do it, but you can get the parts from a variety of sources and even do it yourself, if you're careful.
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I spoke to an AD yesterday, who said the whole bracelet is different, as it is of a different weight, and he quoted just under £500.I think i may take a raincheck on this one.
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