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Freccione 1655 · 5 January 2008, 03:23 AM

Can someone tell me the correct bracelet part number for a 1973 Explorer II 1655? I have owned mine since 1980 and it came with a Jubilee bracelet. I would like to put the original 1973 Oyster bracelet back on, but I am not sure what the correct number is for that year. I have seen others with the 78360 bracelet. I'm not sure if the 78360 is original or a current new replacement (or both).

Tools · 5 January 2008, 03:29 AM

According to the chart, you have some options..

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 January 2008, 05:53 AM

Wouldn't the 78360 be the NEWEST option, thus not "correct" in terms of age although it would fit??

cbsmohai · 5 January 2008, 06:42 AM

Mine has been in my family since it was purchased 1973, according to my dad and has the 38xxxxx serial number to match (73-74)

It came new with the 78360 bracelet.

arttay10 · 5 January 2008, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cbsmohai

Mine has been in my family since it was purchased 1973, according to my dad and has the 38xxxxx serial number to match (73-74)

It came new with the 78360 bracelet.

I've looked for ages to find a really nice watch to match my Birth year - 1973 and in one thread there is mention of 2 x 1973 1655 Explorers....
Trouble is the price they fetch...

cbsmohai · 5 January 2008, 07:01 AM

Well, if and when I sell mine, it'll be for a fair price. These people getting 23 and 24 thousand, that's just damn outrageous.

Spark · 5 January 2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Freccione 1655

Can someone tell me the correct bracelet part number for a 1973 Explorer II 1655? I have owned mine since 1980 and it came with a Jubilee bracelet. I would like to put the original 1973 Oyster bracelet back on, but I am not sure what the correct number is for that year. I have seen others with the 78360 bracelet. I'm not sure if the 78360 is original or a current new replacement (or both).

Your watch would have most likely had the 7836 folded link Oyster bracelet.
Although the 7836 folded link with 580 end links was most likely the original type of bracelet the 78360 solid link with 580 end links is far superior and if you wearing your watch regularly I would suggest you use this bracelet as the folded link bracelets are very light and not really suited to a sports watch as heavy as the Rolex 40mm cases IMO.
Enjoy your 1655 I know I do

mike · 5 January 2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Wouldn't the 78360 be the NEWEST option, thus not "correct" in terms of age although it would fit??

Yes. That's a service replacement.

cbsmohai · 5 January 2008, 11:03 AM

so the 78360 isn't the factory default bracelet. I'll be damned.

Spark · 5 January 2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cbsmohai

so the 78360 isn't the factory default bracelet. I'll be damned.

It was after around 1977 until the end of production in 1985, so it is fine.
The original bracelets were rivetted approx 71-72 and folded approx 73-77 and solid there after, but nothing is set in stone with Rolex it is all conjecture.

Freccione 1655 · 6 January 2008, 11:33 AM

Thanks for your help everyone. It sounds like the 78360 is the best choice.

5 January 2008, 03:23 AM	#1
Freccione 1655 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Eric Location: Wisconsin, USA Watch: 1973 1655 Exp II Posts: 37	Correct Vintage Bracelet for Explorer 1655? Can someone tell me the correct bracelet part number for a 1973 Explorer II 1655? I have owned mine since 1980 and it came with a Jubilee bracelet. I would like to put the original 1973 Oyster bracelet back on, but I am not sure what the correct number is for that year. I have seen others with the 78360 bracelet. I'm not sure if the 78360 is original or a current new replacement (or both).

5 January 2008, 03:29 AM	#2
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5 January 2008, 05:53 AM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Wouldn't the 78360 be the NEWEST option, thus not "correct" in terms of age although it would fit?? __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

5 January 2008, 06:42 AM	#4
cbsmohai "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Travis Location: Central Texas Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 284	Mine has been in my family since it was purchased 1973, according to my dad and has the 38xxxxx serial number to match (73-74) It came new with the 78360 bracelet.

5 January 2008, 07:01 AM	#6
cbsmohai "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Travis Location: Central Texas Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 284	Well, if and when I sell mine, it'll be for a fair price. These people getting 23 and 24 thousand, that's just damn outrageous.

5 January 2008, 11:03 AM	#9
cbsmohai "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Travis Location: Central Texas Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 284	so the 78360 isn't the factory default bracelet. I'll be damned.

6 January 2008, 11:33 AM	#11
Freccione 1655 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Eric Location: Wisconsin, USA Watch: 1973 1655 Exp II Posts: 37	Thanks for your help everyone. It sounds like the 78360 is the best choice.

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