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Old 19 April 2010, 02:38 PM   #1
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New bracelet for Explorer II?

As you can see in my signature I own an ExpII with lug holes and non solid end links.

I love the watch but ever since I bought the GMTIIc every time I wear I feel it's too fragile (also noisy) and I'm always wishing it had SEL...

I've thought about trading it for a newer one (same model) but I like the lug holes look and Tritium dial, can I purchase a SEL bracelet?

Will a dealer sell one to me without keeping the current one? I've thought about a leather strap but I think what I really want is a SEL bracelet.

Any alternatives?
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Old 19 April 2010, 03:18 PM   #2
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I was wondering the same thing for my Sub.

If I could, I'd love to put the new Sub-C bracelet on my sub!
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Old 20 April 2010, 03:26 AM   #3
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For he Exp2

For the Exp2/GMT2 78790A

For Sub date > 93250

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Old 20 April 2010, 05:16 AM   #4
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I don't think SEL's fit on non SEL cases.
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Old 20 April 2010, 05:21 AM   #5
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I don't think SEL's fit on non SEL cases.
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I have a Sea Dweller bracelet on my 16570, A serial, non sel ExpII, it fits perfect.
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Old 20 April 2010, 05:23 AM   #6
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I have a Sea Dweller bracelet on my 16570, A serial, non sel ExpII, it fits perfect.
Does the A serial have lug holes?
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Old 20 April 2010, 05:26 AM   #7
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If your case is late enough that it has the machined ridge to fit the lower lugs of an SEL, they you have a couple of different options.. (an SEL Case, as Dan said)

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Old 20 April 2010, 05:29 AM   #8
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Does the A serial have lug holes?
Yes and I have the old Sea Dweller bracelet.

Here is a pic of it.





I hope it helps.
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Old 20 April 2010, 12:26 PM   #9
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It helps, your photos are great by the way.
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Old 20 April 2010, 01:15 PM   #10
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I don't think SEL's fit on non SEL cases.
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I swap out my non-SEL with my SEL between my GMT II and EXP II all the time. Oh and a jubilee..

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is the new GMTIIc bracelet compatible with the explorerII?
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Nope

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is the new GMTIIc bracelet compatible with the explorerII?

I don't believe so, not sure.

A daytona nor DJ bracelet fits my Exp2

Sel endlinks ase mentioned by me earlier will fit the case.


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