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ltdsands · 8 January 2012, 02:07 PM

Been reading about rave reviews of new Explorer bracelet and clasp. Is the current OP 116000 SS (various incarnations) bracelet inferior or was it updated on the last new model?

imono · 8 January 2012, 02:37 PM

I prefer the newer style bracelet and clasp.

GradyPhilpott · 8 January 2012, 02:59 PM

Some would argue whether or not the previous bracelet is inferior, but according the the Rolex site, the OP has an updated bracelet.

http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...el-115200-0004

Update:

I may have spoken too soon. The Rolex site has the 36mm OP described as having the Oyster bracelet without the verbiage that would indicate an updated bracelet.

It should be noted that sometimes the website is not fully updated.

http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...ld-116034-0001

watchluvr4ever · 15 January 2012, 05:05 AM

Yes, it has the new bracelet and it is light years ahead of the old bracelet. The picture above clearly shows the upgraded bracelet for the OP 116000 and 116034 models.

dddrees · 15 January 2012, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imono

I prefer the newer style bracelet and clasp.

I never used the older version, but I really like this clasp. It's the same version as the one I have on my DJII.

Lion · 15 January 2012, 05:45 AM

I know they have made improvements to the bracelet but there sure isn't anything wrong with the one on my 16710 GMT.....

The GMT Master · 15 January 2012, 05:52 AM

There's certainly nothing wrong with the old style clasps, but once you use the new ones, they're so good you'd never want to go back to the old ones. The 116000 has the new style dress clasp (no Easylink, however), whilst the new Explorer has a brushed GMT IIc-style sports clasp. Both bracelets have solid links throughout and feel very nice on the wrist. A big improvement over the clasps on the previous iterations on both models

Wolfgang427 · 15 January 2012, 07:08 AM

The new bracelets are good, but there is nothing wrong with the old ones either.

They were after all in production in one way or another over 60+ years.

watchluvr4ever · 15 January 2012, 10:33 AM

I just wanted to clarify that when I said the new bracelet and clasp was better I meant in quality not necessarily function.

Mickey® · 15 January 2012, 10:51 AM

New one seems thicker? Pet Peeve of mine...
Is it???

8 January 2012, 02:07 PM	#1
ltdsands Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 57	Bracelet comparison OP vs Expl Been reading about rave reviews of new Explorer bracelet and clasp. Is the current OP 116000 SS (various incarnations) bracelet inferior or was it updated on the last new model?

8 January 2012, 02:37 PM	#2
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	I prefer the newer style bracelet and clasp. Attached Images

8 January 2012, 02:59 PM	#3
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Some would argue whether or not the previous bracelet is inferior, but according the the Rolex site, the OP has an updated bracelet. http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...el-115200-0004 Update: I may have spoken too soon. The Rolex site has the 36mm OP described as having the Oyster bracelet without the verbiage that would indicate an updated bracelet. It should be noted that sometimes the website is not fully updated. http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...ld-116034-0001 __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

15 January 2012, 05:45 AM	#6
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I know they have made improvements to the bracelet but there sure isn't anything wrong with the one on my 16710 GMT..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

15 January 2012, 07:08 AM	#8
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	The new bracelets are good, but there is nothing wrong with the old ones either. They were after all in production in one way or another over 60+ years. __________________ TRF member #917

15 January 2012, 05:05 AM	#4
watchluvr4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 224	Yes, it has the new bracelet and it is light years ahead of the old bracelet. The picture above clearly shows the upgraded bracelet for the OP 116000 and 116034 models.

15 January 2012, 05:52 AM	#7
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	There's certainly nothing wrong with the old style clasps, but once you use the new ones, they're so good you'd never want to go back to the old ones. The 116000 has the new style dress clasp (no Easylink, however), whilst the new Explorer has a brushed GMT IIc-style sports clasp. Both bracelets have solid links throughout and feel very nice on the wrist. A big improvement over the clasps on the previous iterations on both models

15 January 2012, 10:33 AM	#9
watchluvr4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 224	I just wanted to clarify that when I said the new bracelet and clasp was better I meant in quality not necessarily function.

15 January 2012, 10:51 AM	#10
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	New one seems thicker? Pet Peeve of mine... Is it???

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