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Old 24 April 2015, 01:53 PM   #1
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Planning on acquiring a Rolex Explorer 2 ref. 16570. Now, question is, how much would a brand new Oyster, flat three-piece links, 904L steel, Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Rolex Glidelock extension system cost? Or what equivalent, type a bracelet could fit that type of explorer 2? Sizing etc?

Cost?

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Old 24 April 2015, 02:11 PM   #2
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New oyster are 2200
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Old 24 April 2015, 02:22 PM   #3
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New oyster are 2200
Is this from a SC? Could I go to the service center in NY and get the watch serviced, polished and a replacement modern bracelet?
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Old 24 April 2015, 02:35 PM   #4
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what you trying to do... not worth it financially i believe, that bracelet is gonna be very expensive.
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Old 24 April 2015, 02:50 PM   #5
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Is this from a SC? Could I go to the service center in NY and get the watch serviced, polished and a replacement modern bracelet?
Rsc will only replace with parts that would originally go with your watch. You'd have to buy from a private seller to get a modern bracelet.
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Planning on acquiring a Rolex Explorer 2 ref. 16570. Now, question is, how much would a brand new Oyster, flat three-piece links, 904L steel, Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Rolex Glidelock extension system cost? Or what equivalent, type a bracelet could fit that type of explorer 2? Sizing etc?

Cost?

Help me out, crew.

Thanks in advance.
The glidelock clasp alone is well over a $1000.
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Old 24 April 2015, 06:47 PM   #7
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Rsc will only replace with parts that would originally go with your watch. You'd have to buy from a private seller to get a modern bracelet.
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Old 24 April 2015, 07:38 PM   #8
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Why don't you just get the 216570, it hasn't got a glidelock but the bracelet is more modern. Nothing really wrong with the old type clasp.
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Old 25 April 2015, 02:03 AM   #9
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Why don't you just get the 216570, it hasn't got a glidelock but the bracelet is more modern. Nothing really wrong with the old type clasp.
The 42 mm wears big. I tried on both, white and black dial, had my heart set on white dial... but black dial looked better. Plus, for price, I can get a 16570 and wear it more comfortably.
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Old 27 April 2015, 12:20 PM   #10
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If you do end up getting a new one.. possible sale of the old one?
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If you do end up getting a new one.. possible sale of the old one?
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Old 28 April 2015, 09:14 AM   #12
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Keep me posted! Just purchased my first rolex, explorer II 16570.. without bracelet though
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Rolex retail price book states 97200 oyster bracelet with Glidelock $2100 as I recall.
I looked it up last week with my AD when I picked up my BLNR. I was tempted but just not worth the dough.
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Old 28 April 2015, 09:24 AM   #14
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Just go to Crowns&Buckle as i did today and get yourself a vintage strap. They look awesome and cannot wait to receive mine for my newly acquired White faced explorer II.
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To fishingbear : Thank for your info about price , It's help me realize that is not worth. haha~by the way real thanks.

To Bakasana : For reference,Here is a essay about 16570+Glidelock by Auragentum
( http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=333799 )
I'm not sure that is direct installing? or need to modify?
and I'm curious about it too.
because I have same ideal with you.
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