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Do the 16570 & 16550 use the same bracelet as a 1655?

  1. gee_cee Jun 20, 2017

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    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?

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  2. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 20, 2017

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    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.
     
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  3. gee_cee Jun 21, 2017

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    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.
     
  4. leetse2 Jun 21, 2017

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    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.
     
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  5. gee_cee Jun 22, 2017

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    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.
     
  6. sky21 Jun 22, 2017

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  7. watch3s Jun 22, 2017

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    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