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Old 15 July 2020, 02:38 AM   #1
Microscopic Cog
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Need help - Explorer 14270 on 78790/558B

Hi watch family, looking for some help..

One of the reasons I like 14270 more than 114270 is the hollow end links which, by letting the last link fold inwards completely, result in the perfect fall of the bracelet.

When I got the watch (14270 on 78790 bracelet with 558B end links), I noticed that spring bars were worn out (one even slightly bent). A friend had "Swiss Made" spring bars (probably from the Ofrei website) and gave me a pair. As soon as I installed the new spring bars, I noticed that the last links on both sides were not folding/collapsing completely any longer. Most probably it is the thickness of the spring-bars that restricted the full rotation. There is no practical difference on the wrist but I could not live with that. I put the watch back on the worn out spring bars. I am sure this is not everyone's problem, only the advanced patients!

Recently my watchmaker helped me with a small service and as a good will gesture replaced the worn out spring bars as well! I no longer have access to the old spring bars which were a perfect fit!

Does someone know the original Rolex part # or a third part spring bar which will let the last link fold completely.

Thank you everyone!
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Old 10 April 2021, 11:22 PM   #2
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My explorer 14270 is not getting the wrist time and the RSC is closed...

Does anyone happen to know the correct spring bars for 14270 on 78790 bracelet (558B end links)?
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