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knorz · 3 March 2020, 03:24 AM

I was considering to convert my Explorer 2 mk2 to a leather strap. For such I was wondering if someone could pointing me on the right direction to find which is the correct folding clasp for the epoque...

Dan S · 3 March 2020, 03:39 AM

I believe that the 1655 was exclusively sold on a bracelet. What type of folding clasp are you talking about?

knorz · 3 March 2020, 03:48 AM

Any clasp for a leather bracelet that could correspond to that era crossing references

Dan S · 3 March 2020, 07:51 AM

Can you post a photo of what you are looking for, or mention a 1970 Rolex reference that came with a folding clasp on a leather strap? I assume you're not referring to a standard tang buckle.

Tools · 3 March 2020, 08:46 AM

In the '70s and likely for several decades, Rolex bracelets and straps were 16mm at the clasp/buckle.

If you are sticking leather on your watch and have a typical 18mm strap, you may need to look at the later (very recent) Cellini clasp or buckle options. They are not easy to come by, and all are gold, so not cheap either.

3 March 2020, 03:24 AM	#1
knorz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Around Europe Watch: 145.012 Posts: 15	Clasp 18mm circa 1970 I was considering to convert my Explorer 2 mk2 to a leather strap. For such I was wondering if someone could pointing me on the right direction to find which is the correct folding clasp for the epoque...

3 March 2020, 03:39 AM	#2
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,295	I believe that the 1655 was exclusively sold on a bracelet. What type of folding clasp are you talking about? __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

3 March 2020, 07:51 AM	#4
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,295	Can you post a photo of what you are looking for, or mention a 1970 Rolex reference that came with a folding clasp on a leather strap? I assume you're not referring to a standard tang buckle. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

3 March 2020, 08:46 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	In the '70s and likely for several decades, Rolex bracelets and straps were 16mm at the clasp/buckle. If you are sticking leather on your watch and have a typical 18mm strap, you may need to look at the later (very recent) Cellini clasp or buckle options. They are not easy to come by, and all are gold, so not cheap either. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 March 2020, 03:48 AM	#3
knorz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Around Europe Watch: 145.012 Posts: 15	Any clasp for a leather bracelet that could correspond to that era crossing references

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