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CPTL · 15 October 2007, 05:14 AM

Anyone know which year or serial number should have started seeing the SEL bracelet on the Exp-II?

f16570 · 15 October 2007, 05:20 AM

Nope

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mike · 15 October 2007, 12:36 PM

Varies depending on the reference. A series GMTs had them. P series EXP IIs did. The SD had them in 1980 with the 16660.

JJ Irani · 15 October 2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CPTL

Anyone know which year or serial number should have started seeing the SEL bracelet on the Exp-II?

I'm pretty sure it started with the A-series, i.e. 1999-2000.

JJ

SPACE-DWELLER · 15 October 2007, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I'm pretty sure it started with the A-series, i.e. 1999-2000.

JJ

Yup, I will second that, JJ!

f16570 · 16 October 2007, 07:01 AM

Bo & JJ, always there to answer. A credit to this site.

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cjj14u · 16 October 2007, 07:40 AM

Mine is a 98 and does NOT have SEL.....

CPTL · 17 October 2007, 02:10 AM

I thought it was around 2000. So what does that say if I see an EXP-II listed at a REPUTABLE used dealer as 2006 w/o SEL? Should I assume it sat on a shelf for six years? Is it usual for sports models to have parts swapped at pre-owned dealers?

Tools · 17 October 2007, 02:31 AM

It is unusual for an EXP II to have sat on a shelf for several years, although not unheard of.

A 2006 model Exp II would generally carry a D prefix, I have one and it does have the hollow link SEL bracelet.

Ask him for the serial number.. No reason it can't be given to you

Anything after 2001 would have a K, Y, F, or D prefix, and it should have the SEL bracelet fitted. Otherwise someone has probably swapped it out, kept the SEL and fitted the non-SEL for the sale..

JJ Irani · 17 October 2007, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

It is unusual for an EXP II to have sat on a shelf for several years, although not unheard of.

A 2006 model Exp II would generally carry a D prefix, I have one and it does have the hollow link SEL bracelet.

Ask him for the serial number.. No reason it can't be given to you

Anything after 2001 would have a K, Y, F, or D prefix, and it should have the SEL bracelet fitted. Otherwise someone has probably swapped it out, kept the SEL and fitted the non-SEL for the sale..

Larry,

I don't think a non-SEL bracelet would fit on a watch-case designed to take on the SEL bracelet....so swapping wouldn't be an option. Just my 2 cents.

JJ

Jocke · 17 October 2007, 03:24 AM

I´m with Mike on this one. GMT II got SEL at late A serial and EXP II
at the start of P serial.

Just my 2 cents.

Jocke

Tools · 17 October 2007, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Larry,

I don't think a non-SEL bracelet would fit on a watch-case designed to take on the SEL bracelet....so swapping wouldn't be an option. Just my 2 cents.

JJ

You know, I never tried to fit one....But the bottom of this chart seems to indicate that the EXP II ref 16570 could be fitted with either the 78790A SEL bracelet, or a 78790 non-SEL with 501B end pieces.

Cross referencing that up to the GMT 16710 with the same bracelet, it would seem that the 62510H Jubilee bracelet with 502B endlinks would fit on your/and my EXP II...

CPTL · 17 October 2007, 03:45 AM

I checked it out again after looking at this thread

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ght=solid+link

And it looks like it is an SEL. Must be listed wrong.

CPTL · 17 October 2007, 04:01 AM

I think it's an F, but the listing doesn't specify. Just browsing...but I love this watch. Helps to be able to spot a good deal--and when I do, I'll be a two-Rolex owner!!

Jocke · 17 October 2007, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CPTL

I think it's an F, but the listing doesn't specify. Just browsing...but I love this watch. Helps to be able to spot a good deal--and when I do, I'll be a two-Rolex owner!!

F serial should have SEL.

Jocke

15 October 2007, 05:14 AM	#1
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	SEL on EXP-II? Anyone know which year or serial number should have started seeing the SEL bracelet on the Exp-II?

17 October 2007, 03:45 AM	#13
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Search function works!! I checked it out again after looking at this thread http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ght=solid+link And it looks like it is an SEL. Must be listed wrong. Attached Images

15 October 2007, 05:20 AM	#2
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Nope f

15 October 2007, 12:36 PM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Varies depending on the reference. A series GMTs had them. P series EXP IIs did. The SD had them in 1980 with the 16660.

16 October 2007, 07:01 AM	#6
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Bo & JJ, always there to answer. A credit to this site. f

16 October 2007, 07:40 AM	#7
cjj14u Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TN Watch: 98 Explorer II Posts: 136	Mine is a 98 and does NOT have SEL.....

17 October 2007, 02:10 AM	#8
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	I thought it was around 2000. So what does that say if I see an EXP-II listed at a REPUTABLE used dealer as 2006 w/o SEL? Should I assume it sat on a shelf for six years? Is it usual for sports models to have parts swapped at pre-owned dealers?

17 October 2007, 02:31 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	It is unusual for an EXP II to have sat on a shelf for several years, although not unheard of. A 2006 model Exp II would generally carry a D prefix, I have one and it does have the hollow link SEL bracelet. Ask him for the serial number.. No reason it can't be given to you Anything after 2001 would have a K, Y, F, or D prefix, and it should have the SEL bracelet fitted. Otherwise someone has probably swapped it out, kept the SEL and fitted the non-SEL for the sale..

17 October 2007, 03:24 AM	#11
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I´m with Mike on this one. GMT II got SEL at late A serial and EXP II at the start of P serial. Just my 2 cents. Jocke

17 October 2007, 04:01 AM	#14
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	I think it's an F, but the listing doesn't specify. Just browsing...but I love this watch. Helps to be able to spot a good deal--and when I do, I'll be a two-Rolex owner!!

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