As above, I've searched but can't find the info I need. I have a 1655 with newer 78360 bracelet / 580 end links, and the clasp sits round the side of my wrist rather than centred no matter which way I adjust it, so I was wondering if the older Explorer II references use the same bracelet, or maybe a different one that I could give a try to see if I get a better fit?
In my experience, the older the Rolex bracelet, the worse it is in almost every way. You can go a jubilee instead of oyster and that might do better for you, its not a bad look if you have it all brushed to match.
I hadn't thought about a jubilee. I must say I'm not massively keen on them, but then I did see a BLNR on one and it looked great. Anyway, food for thought - thanks.
What is your wrist size? The only reason I ask is that if you have smaller wrists like me, 6", the clasp will never be centered unless you remove one of the fixed links.
Yes that's the issue - ideally I'd take another link out on the 6 O'Clock side, except they're all out already. The oyster bracelet on my milgauss lines up perfectly though, frustratingly.
Read through this DIY thread on fixed link removal. It can be done rather easily, if you have the stomach for it. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=48562&highlight=Remove+fixed+link
i suffer from that same issue. i have thought about buying aftermarket bracelet to remove that link and reform it, but its a lot of work and would require tools i dont have