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4 October 2019, 10:59 PM | #1 |
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Where to find good aftermarket clasp?
I recently picked up an Explorer II from my AD and I wanted to get a Rubber B strap for it, but I really don't want to switch the clasp back and forth.
Where can I pick up a decent aftermarket clasp to just leave on the rubber strap? I looked around online but cant seem to find something that fits my needs. Thanks all - Happy Friday! |
4 October 2019, 11:04 PM | #2 | |
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Which Ex2 did you get? 5 digit or 6? |
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4 October 2019, 11:06 PM | #3 |
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I found this one: https://www.abpconcept.paris/product...sterlock-rolex
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WTS section here or if you want to spend less there are micro brand options that fit.
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4 October 2019, 11:35 PM | #5 |
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Can’t talk about aftermarket parts here!
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4 October 2019, 11:37 PM | #6 |
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people talk about rubber b, everest bands and other straps accessories all the time.
We don't discuss fakes and replicas. I do believe this might fall into a gray area. |
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I’ve been pulled up on it before for something I thought would be ‘acceptable’ Bit Confusing what is acceptable and what isn’t
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4 October 2019, 11:53 PM | #9 |
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Switching the clasp from the bracelet to a rubber strap involves 2 screws and takes like 90 seconds. I do it all the time.
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5 October 2019, 12:05 AM | #10 | |
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I'm with you though. I do it myself and actually enjoy it. I would encourage the OP to think it over. Especially since it sounds like the 214750 which will be harder to source an aftermarket clasp. |
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5 October 2019, 12:47 AM | #11 | |
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To OP, I think you have 3 main ways to go. 1) Find/wait for someone who makes straps with normal tang buckle. (RubberB usually have it, but seems like it's not the case on Explorer II, Everest seems to have no 42mm Explorer II straps, or I couldn't find it) 2) Go on classifieds and get a buckle, it doesn't even have to be the same buckle, as long as width is the same (and I believe it is standard, but I could be wrong), you can fit a buckle from OP39, which will likely run cheaper and I lately like Oysterclasp over Oysterlock in terms of aesthetic or you can go all out and get a Sub clasp with Glidelock for extension and perhaps put Glidelock on your bracelet and original clasp on rubber strap. 3) Buy an unoriginal clasp that will fit the Rolex bracelets, therefore it'll fit the rubber strap. I do have to say that most of those clasps will be copies of Rolex clasps. Now whether they are ethical or not I don't know and frankly, as long as they don't stamp the logo on them or copy Rolex patented technologies such as Glidelock for example, I don't really care. |
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