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Old 22 May 2014, 06:22 PM   #1
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sadly my explorer 2 needs a new band the old one has worn out from my playing with it too much. Even sadder im not in a position to buy a gen rolex band at the moment. With the after market stainless look good on it . Never really been a fan of the SEL originally it had that old clanky band the would rattle.
also what is the width for the band 20mm or 19mm?
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Old 22 May 2014, 06:37 PM   #2
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Old 23 May 2014, 06:54 AM   #3
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Put it on a strap/nato or something, and keep saving for original band.
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Old 23 May 2014, 06:56 AM   #4
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20mm gray NATO. You're now in good shape
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Old 23 May 2014, 06:58 AM   #5
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sadly my explorer 2 needs a new band the old one has worn out from my playing with it too much. Even sadder im not in a position to buy a gen rolex band at the moment.
This word makes me cringe
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Old 23 May 2014, 07:00 AM   #6
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Go with a NATO instead of buying an off-brand bracelet. It will look great.
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Old 23 May 2014, 07:24 AM   #7
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How does a band wear out by playing with it? Pics?


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Old 23 May 2014, 07:49 AM   #8
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I'm in the NATO camp for your replacement - but if you don't like the SEL bracelet then not sure you'll want to spend the $$$ for a new one.
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Old 23 May 2014, 08:08 AM   #9
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Why not send it to Michael young? I heard he can bring just about any bracelet back to new condition for about $300. Much less than a new one
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Old 23 May 2014, 08:12 AM   #10
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Why not send it to Michael young? I heard he can bring just about any bracelet back to new condition for about $300. Much less than a new one
One of these without a second thought. If $$$ is an issue currently I would purchase a Nato or two and you will be good to go as they are so inexpensive. When funds are available it would be off to Mr. Young for me.
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Old 23 May 2014, 09:41 AM   #11
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Old 23 May 2014, 10:05 AM   #12
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sadly my explorer 2 needs a new band the old one has worn out from my playing with it too much. Even sadder im not in a position to buy a gen rolex band at the moment. With the after market stainless look good on it . Never really been a fan of the SEL originally it had that old clanky band the would rattle.
also what is the width for the band 20mm or 19mm?
When I put a simple black leather strap on mine, it completely changed the look and feel…a very enjoyable change.
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Old 23 May 2014, 10:31 AM   #13
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i had the watch since i was very young and through the years when i was into watches i took the band apart many of times. stripped some screws thats all really but never liked the SEL
here she is back with the hollows . This band will work while i save up
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Old 23 May 2014, 11:09 AM   #14
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