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stoner97 · 30 July 2011, 05:40 AM

Anyone familiar with this scenario?
Sixteen years ago, my father bought a Expy 2 from an AD in UK. Unbeknown to him, he had bought it on a Submariner bracelet. Now, speaking to the AD, apparently Rolex had the choice of selling the Expy 2 on the standard Explorer bracelet or the Submariner bracelet. Anyone have an Explorer 2 on a Sub bracelet?

montecristo4 · 30 July 2011, 06:10 AM

Yeap I have seen a few examples equipped with 93150 bracelets. Seems like the costumer had the choice between a 78360 and a 93150. Same thing with a 16750 I had if I recall well

capote · 30 July 2011, 06:20 AM

What is the difference between the types?

Z-Sub · 30 July 2011, 06:23 AM

the clasp is longer on Sub bracelet.

I have to say I'm wearing my GMT with a sub bracelet and it's actually better

The shorter end link on the claps side lets the watch sit better on my wrist.

ersnyder · 30 July 2011, 10:18 AM

Mine's on a Sub bracelet too. You have the extra expansion link that folds against the clasp.

Tools · 30 July 2011, 11:22 AM

We have gotten in the habit of calling the 93150 w/extension the Sub bracelet, mistakenly assuming that it was only available on the Sub..

The 93150 bracelet was an option for the Explorer II and the GMT for many years... I have both with an original 93150..

The extension bracelet can be worn outside a flight suit or a lightweight gortex climbing jacket..

stoner97 · 31 July 2011, 02:56 AM

Thanks guys, that clears things up.

ersnyder · 31 July 2011, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

We have gotten in the habit of calling the 93150 w/extension the Sub bracelet, mistakenly assuming that it was only available on the Sub..

The 93150 bracelet was an option for the Explorer II and the GMT for many years... I have both with an original 93150..

The extension bracelet can be worn outside a flight suit or a lightweight gortex climbing jacket..

Thanks for the info Larry. I never thought about the extension being functional on a flight suit or climbing jacket. Always a learning experience on TRF!

slcbbrown · 31 July 2011, 12:38 PM

I bought two early 90's ExpII's for sons. I bought them from the shop I use for all my work and bought them about a year apart. They were basically identical black face Explorers, and when I later saw them on the kids' arms, I realized that the bracelets were a little different. One has the Sub bracelet and one doesn't. So I guess it's pretty common.

30 July 2011, 05:40 AM	#1
stoner97 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Watch: 1680 Posts: 36	Explorer 2 on Sub bracelet Anyone familiar with this scenario? Sixteen years ago, my father bought a Expy 2 from an AD in UK. Unbeknown to him, he had bought it on a Submariner bracelet. Now, speaking to the AD, apparently Rolex had the choice of selling the Expy 2 on the standard Explorer bracelet or the Submariner bracelet. Anyone have an Explorer 2 on a Sub bracelet?

30 July 2011, 06:23 AM	#4
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	the clasp is longer on Sub bracelet. I have to say I'm wearing my GMT with a sub bracelet and it's actually better The shorter end link on the claps side lets the watch sit better on my wrist. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

30 July 2011, 11:22 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	We have gotten in the habit of calling the 93150 w/extension the Sub bracelet, mistakenly assuming that it was only available on the Sub.. The 93150 bracelet was an option for the Explorer II and the GMT for many years... I have both with an original 93150.. The extension bracelet can be worn outside a flight suit or a lightweight gortex climbing jacket.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 July 2011, 06:10 AM	#2
montecristo4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 91	Yeap I have seen a few examples equipped with 93150 bracelets. Seems like the costumer had the choice between a 78360 and a 93150. Same thing with a 16750 I had if I recall well

30 July 2011, 06:20 AM	#3
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	What is the difference between the types?

30 July 2011, 10:18 AM	#5
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Mine's on a Sub bracelet too. You have the extra expansion link that folds against the clasp.

31 July 2011, 02:56 AM	#7
stoner97 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Watch: 1680 Posts: 36	Thanks guys, that clears things up.

31 July 2011, 12:38 PM	#9
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	I bought two early 90's ExpII's for sons. I bought them from the shop I use for all my work and bought them about a year apart. They were basically identical black face Explorers, and when I later saw them on the kids' arms, I realized that the bracelets were a little different. One has the Sub bracelet and one doesn't. So I guess it's pretty common.

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