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Auragentum · 23 January 2014, 07:13 AM

Who said numbers were boring.

Just rejuvenated my 16570 with a 97200 bracelet and Glidelock. And just like that, my ExpII will be getting a lot of wrist time again

Even if my 16570 is a random serial with solid end links, the fully solid links of the 97200 bracelet and more importantly the Glidelock clasp makes this feel like a new watch all over again

Suddenly my Sub-Cs and GMT-C got some competition from an "old" dog

Annan · 23 January 2014, 07:23 AM

Sweet!!!

watchwatcher · 23 January 2014, 07:25 AM

Nicely done. Congrats,

tomchicago · 23 January 2014, 07:48 AM

looks super nice!

Auragentum · 23 January 2014, 08:18 AM

For me this is the perfect Explorer II.

IMHO, the 216570 is too big for my liking and it "only" has easylink. It's a nice watch don't get me wrong, but a 16570 with a modern bracelet/clasp is my interpretation of the ultimate Explorer

jjnd08 · 23 January 2014, 08:31 AM

I agree with your assessment, very nice upgrade!

cmadams · 23 January 2014, 09:23 AM

Very nice. Looks great!

cop414 · 23 January 2014, 09:30 AM

Great mod!

woodsworth · 23 January 2014, 09:38 AM

The perfect (albeit expensive) way to modernize a classic piece, imo!

red.earth · 23 January 2014, 09:59 AM

What a brilliant upgrade! I want to do the same now. I wonder how much it would cost me, though...
Congratulations, anyway. You now have the perfect watch :-)

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hardel · 23 January 2014, 10:02 AM

Nice work!

woodsworth · 23 January 2014, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red.earth

What a brilliant upgrade! I want to do the same now. I wonder how much it would cost me, though...
Congratulations, anyway. You now have the perfect watch :-)

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk

IIRC, the clasp alone goes for about 2k US dollars- possibly a bit more.

red.earth · 23 January 2014, 10:04 AM

1500 US?!? That's outrageous!

I've had a change of heart... Thanks for the info :-)

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KBM · 23 January 2014, 10:11 AM

This bracelet/clasp combo is perhaps the best ever made by any company. Congrats on the upgrade!

superdog · 23 January 2014, 10:36 AM

C'mon. Let's get some better pics. Want to see the watch.

Rags · 23 January 2014, 10:39 AM

Nice... Where did you source the bracelet? Were you able to get it from a AD?

Auragentum · 23 January 2014, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

C'mon. Let's get some better pics. Want to see the watch.

Maybe if you ask nicely

Auragentum · 23 January 2014, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rags

Nice... Where did you source the bracelet? Were you able to get it from a AD?

Got it second hand.

A few years ago it was no problem to source a new 97200 from my local AD. But I haven't checked recently. Not sure if they will sell on trade-in basis only nowadays, as they do with e.g. dials and bezels.

kh1970 · 23 January 2014, 11:05 AM

Great upgrade, I would love to do that with my 16570 someday.

HACKNSACK44 · 23 January 2014, 03:53 PM

Nice!

sea-dweller · 24 January 2014, 03:29 PM

Very nice!

strafer_kid · 24 January 2014, 11:43 PM

Very nice indeed!

Racerdj · 24 January 2014, 11:50 PM

Really liking your 'old dog'.

Cc1966 · 25 January 2014, 01:33 AM

Super "overhaul"! Truly a good move....

choulee · 11 March 2016, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auragentum

Who said numbers were boring.

Just rejuvenated my 16570 with a 97200 bracelet and Glidelock. And just like that, my ExpII will be getting a lot of wrist time again

Even if my 16570 is a random serial with solid end links, the fully solid links of the 97200 bracelet and more importantly the Glidelock clasp makes this feel like a new watch all over again

Suddenly my Sub-Cs and GMT-C got some competition from an "old" dog

Nice!!! Reallly like it!

Is that glidelock direct mounting on 16570? or need to modify?

thank for your answer.

luvsub · 11 March 2016, 04:47 PM

Nice change

HogwldFLTR · 11 March 2016, 07:06 PM

I understand well how much the bracelet affects the EXP II; added a Jubilee to mine and it makes the watch so much more attractive to me. Congratulations!!!

Cru Jones · 11 March 2016, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

C'mon. Let's get some better pics. Want to see the watch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auragentum

Maybe if you ask nicely

pretty please??

fskywalker · 11 March 2016, 07:44 PM

Nice upgrade. I did the same (97200) with my 16610, which fitted without modifications. I recently sold the glidelock, will not put an easylink (77200) on mine as the clasp is a little smaller and thus lighter and I don't dive with the watch anyway; already checked with the easylink band from my now gone Explorer 39mm and it fits like a glove too!

mitadoc · 29 January 2018, 08:25 AM

I know it is an old thread, but are there any other pics of the watch and the bracelet?
Thanks

23 January 2014, 07:13 AM	#1
Auragentum "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: All over Posts: 633	16570 + 97200 = Happiness Who said numbers were boring. Just rejuvenated my 16570 with a 97200 bracelet and Glidelock. And just like that, my ExpII will be getting a lot of wrist time again Even if my 16570 is a random serial with solid end links, the fully solid links of the 97200 bracelet and more importantly the Glidelock clasp makes this feel like a new watch all over again Suddenly my Sub-Cs and GMT-C got some competition from an "old" dog Attached Images __________________ They don't make people like they used to...

23 January 2014, 07:23 AM	#2
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	Sweet!!! __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

23 January 2014, 08:18 AM	#5
Auragentum "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: All over Posts: 633	For me this is the perfect Explorer II. IMHO, the 216570 is too big for my liking and it "only" has easylink. It's a nice watch don't get me wrong, but a 16570 with a modern bracelet/clasp is my interpretation of the ultimate Explorer __________________ They don't make people like they used to...

23 January 2014, 09:30 AM	#8
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,242	Great mod! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

23 January 2014, 09:59 AM	#10
red.earth "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: UK Watch: 124273 Posts: 831	What a brilliant upgrade! I want to do the same now. I wonder how much it would cost me, though... Congratulations, anyway. You now have the perfect watch :-) Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk __________________ Explorer 124273 \| Explorer II 16570 Polar \|

23 January 2014, 07:25 AM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Nicely done. Congrats,

23 January 2014, 07:48 AM	#4
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	looks super nice!

23 January 2014, 08:31 AM	#6
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I agree with your assessment, very nice upgrade!

23 January 2014, 09:23 AM	#7
cmadams "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 156	Very nice. Looks great!

23 January 2014, 09:38 AM	#9
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	The perfect (albeit expensive) way to modernize a classic piece, imo!

23 January 2014, 10:02 AM	#11
hardel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Atlanta Watch: 116000 Posts: 146	Nice work!

23 January 2014, 10:04 AM	#13
red.earth "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: UK Watch: 124273 Posts: 831	1500 US?!? That's outrageous! I've had a change of heart... Thanks for the info :-) Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk __________________ Explorer 124273 \| Explorer II 16570 Polar \|

23 January 2014, 10:11 AM	#14
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	This bracelet/clasp combo is perhaps the best ever made by any company. Congrats on the upgrade!

23 January 2014, 10:36 AM	#15
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	C'mon. Let's get some better pics. Want to see the watch. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

23 January 2014, 10:39 AM	#16
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Nice... Where did you source the bracelet? Were you able to get it from a AD? __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

23 January 2014, 11:05 AM	#19
kh1970 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Kyle Location: Virginia Watch: Changes often Posts: 266	Great upgrade, I would love to do that with my 16570 someday.

23 January 2014, 03:53 PM	#20
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Nice! __________________ 114060

24 January 2014, 03:29 PM	#21
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice!

24 January 2014, 11:43 PM	#22
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Very nice indeed!

24 January 2014, 11:50 PM	#23
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Really liking your 'old dog'. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

25 January 2014, 01:33 AM	#24
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Super "overhaul"! Truly a good move.... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

11 March 2016, 04:47 PM	#26
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Nice change

11 March 2016, 07:06 PM	#27
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,694	I understand well how much the bracelet affects the EXP II; added a Jubilee to mine and it makes the watch so much more attractive to me. Congratulations!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

11 March 2016, 07:44 PM	#29
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	Nice upgrade. I did the same (97200) with my 16610, which fitted without modifications. I recently sold the glidelock, will not put an easylink (77200) on mine as the clasp is a little smaller and thus lighter and I don't dive with the watch anyway; already checked with the easylink band from my now gone Explorer 39mm and it fits like a glove too! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

29 January 2018, 08:25 AM	#30
mitadoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: East Sussex, UK Watch: 126300 Posts: 73	I know it is an old thread, but are there any other pics of the watch and the bracelet? Thanks

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