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Old 5 February 2018, 05:07 AM   #1
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Question on end luggs Explorer 1991 X serie

Hi All,

I just received this very nice 27 year old watch. I see it has drilled lugs.. what I actually like a lot. Gives it a more vintage look.

I see it has 588 end links and no B next to it.

I read that the B is for non drilled luggs but I see the 588B end links on most explorer even with drilled luggs.

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Any expert with an idea if I have the right bracelet en links?

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Old 5 February 2018, 06:14 AM   #2
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558 end links were used on Datejusts and similar 20mm lug widths.

Non-drilled or no-hole case lugs need end links that are notched on the inside to remove the springbars.
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Old 5 February 2018, 06:25 AM   #3
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Thanks so I am good?

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Old 5 February 2018, 07:00 AM   #4
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I wouldn't have a problem with what you have on there. Some of the reference material that I've seen list 558 for the Explorer 14270.
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Old 5 February 2018, 08:14 PM   #5
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