Explorer II 16570 Strap Recommendation?

[MikeMWatchFan]

Hey All,

I just bought a nice unpolished near mint 16570 with black dial. I’m intending to wear it with a leather strap to make it even more unique to my small collection/rotation.

I’ve bought straps before from Amazon and they are usually too thin or too thick and not malleable.

Any recommendations on a top quality leather strap with a brushed steel buckle? Looking for a medium brown leather. Something very casual and utilitarian that would give it an OEM look/feel.

Bonus points for links or pics :)

Thanks!

[karleone]

I don’t have a 16570 but I have worn my Rolexes on leather straps for many years. I have and can recommend GLC Straps, Delugs and Veblenist. The issue with Rolex and leather strap is that the very sharp inner lugs destroy the strap’s edge. I found two solutions to that:
1) curve end bracelets
2) aftermarket endlinks (from SmartyEndlinks).

Here are a few pictures
Delugs curved alligator green strap


GLC suede strap


Veblenist alligator strap with SmartyEndlinks

[rmagoo57]

What about this new Tudor strap???

[CarlOver]

How do the end link stay in place?

[MikeMWatchFan]

Something like the Tudor strap above would be nice, but I’d prefer leather.

[karleone]

Originally Posted by CarlOver

How do the end link stay in place?

The leather strap goes below the endlink and it’s how it stays in place.

[MikeMWatchFan]

Going for this look:

[Vesper Lynd]

Originally Posted by MikeMWatchFan

Going for this look:

Very nice