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Docar · 10 August 2011, 10:15 AM

I am considering purchasing an Explorer II head only.

I will want to find a steel bracelet for the watch...Are there any aftermarket bracelets of a quality that is suitable for the Explorer II or will I need to search for an OEM bracelet?

theoilrigger · 10 August 2011, 11:53 AM

Just my opinion, but get OEM.

It's kinda like bringing your Lamborghini into Walmart for tires and an oil change...

But that's just me. I'm a stickler for stuff like that. Just like box and papers.

Art 1 · 10 August 2011, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theoilrigger

just my opinion, but get oem.

It's kinda like bringing your lamborghini into walmart for tires and an oil change...

But that's just me. I'm a stickler for stuff like that. Just like box and papers.

+1.

roger0770 · 10 August 2011, 12:16 PM

bite the bullet and get the oem bracelet

jyyanks · 10 August 2011, 12:42 PM

I would go OEM for the bracelet

dddrees · 10 August 2011, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theoilrigger

just my opinion, but get oem.

It's kinda like bringing your lamborghini into walmart for tires and an oil change...

But that's just me. I'm a stickler for stuff like that. Just like box and papers.

+2

MortgageGuy · 10 August 2011, 02:01 PM

OEM or nothing IMO... perhaps a NATO (I cannot believe I just said that

). I prefer the SS bracelet but just trying to give you some options

Kanger · 10 August 2011, 02:01 PM

Aftermarket will be roughly similar quality. The finish will be a little bit off from the Rolex SS factory finish. Not sure if bracelet will be 904L steel. At the end of the day, OEM all the way.

Kanger · 10 August 2011, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mortgageguy

oem or nothing imo... Perhaps a nato (i cannot believe i just said that

). I prefer the ss bracelet but just trying to give you some options

+1

calibre1 · 10 August 2011, 09:51 PM

OEM all the way!!..... Although there is no harm in trying other bracelets for variation if you do get bored with it.

A leather strap does change the look of the watch a lot!!

dysondiver · 10 August 2011, 09:58 PM

buy a 20 dollar cheap chineese copy , then while you wear the watch keep an eye open for a genuine bracelet. that way you get to wear it and still have the time to look about some. after all 20 dollars is take away food money.

bondtoys · 10 August 2011, 11:05 PM

All chinese fakes, that I have seen recently had significant faults with the bracelet screws (already sticking out) and clasp (simply falling apart).

So, in my opinion to use a fake bracelet from China is not a good idea, you'll likely loose the fake bracelet AND the real watch.

wyattearp · 10 August 2011, 11:23 PM

Do it on a nato until you can find a nice gently used one on here or another watch forum. Even ebay..

Speed · 11 August 2011, 12:41 AM

Aftermarket bracelet?

Eeeeuw!!!

;-)

Dr. Robert · 11 August 2011, 12:46 AM

NATO, ZULU, Di Modell rally strap.......all would look good.

z32turbo · 11 August 2011, 12:47 AM

The main fear I would have with a cheap aftermarket is the potential for failure (bad spring bar or pin/screw) at a moment where the watch is lost or damaged beyond repair.

Good luck!

dysondiver · 11 August 2011, 12:49 AM

ive seen a couple of really nice fake bracelets , maybe they are the full 25 dollar ones , but good points regarding loss or damage. what about a strap till a bracelet turns up.

Dweller of the Sea · 11 August 2011, 04:39 AM

OEM.

You don´t know what you get when buying aftermarket, you might get allergi because of bad steel.

Ít should be possible to find a good pre-owned bracelet, perhaps on the Sales Corner here.

Tools · 11 August 2011, 06:42 AM

I think that too many are confusing fake bracelets with aftermarket bracelets..

The first is illegal and usually cheaply made to deceive, the latter is no different than putting any aftermarket bracelet on any watch... it's done all the time..

Check the good quality aftermarket bracelets at The Watch Prince and at QualityTyme.net (Brozeks shop who wrote "The Rolex Report")

xjeeunitx · 11 August 2011, 07:53 AM

Leather always looks good as well.

Perdu · 11 August 2011, 10:11 AM

Yes, there are some very nice, high quality aftermarket bracelets out there if you choose to go that route.

10 August 2011, 10:15 AM	#1
Docar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 157	OEM or aftermarket bracelet for Explorer II I am considering purchasing an Explorer II head only. I will want to find a steel bracelet for the watch...Are there any aftermarket bracelets of a quality that is suitable for the Explorer II or will I need to search for an OEM bracelet?

10 August 2011, 02:01 PM	#7
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	OEM or nothing IMO... perhaps a NATO (I cannot believe I just said that ). I prefer the SS bracelet but just trying to give you some options __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

10 August 2011, 09:51 PM	#10
calibre1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: ROLEX, OMEGA Posts: 279	OEM all the way!!..... Although there is no harm in trying other bracelets for variation if you do get bored with it. A leather strap does change the look of the watch a lot!! __________________ Rolex Explorer II 16570 Rolex Submariner 16610 Omega Seamaster Professional Titanium 2231.50 Omega Speedmaster Professional 3570.50

11 August 2011, 12:46 AM	#15
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,296	NATO, ZULU, Di Modell rally strap.......all would look good. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 August 2011, 12:47 AM	#16
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	The main fear I would have with a cheap aftermarket is the potential for failure (bad spring bar or pin/screw) at a moment where the watch is lost or damaged beyond repair. Good luck! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

10 August 2011, 11:53 AM	#2
theoilrigger Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas, Ga. Posts: 53	Just my opinion, but get OEM. It's kinda like bringing your Lamborghini into Walmart for tires and an oil change... But that's just me. I'm a stickler for stuff like that. Just like box and papers.

10 August 2011, 12:16 PM	#4
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	bite the bullet and get the oem bracelet

10 August 2011, 12:42 PM	#5
jyyanks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 105	I would go OEM for the bracelet

10 August 2011, 02:01 PM	#8
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	Aftermarket will be roughly similar quality. The finish will be a little bit off from the Rolex SS factory finish. Not sure if bracelet will be 904L steel. At the end of the day, OEM all the way.

10 August 2011, 09:58 PM	#11
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	buy a 20 dollar cheap chineese copy , then while you wear the watch keep an eye open for a genuine bracelet. that way you get to wear it and still have the time to look about some. after all 20 dollars is take away food money.

10 August 2011, 11:05 PM	#12
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,719	All chinese fakes, that I have seen recently had significant faults with the bracelet screws (already sticking out) and clasp (simply falling apart). So, in my opinion to use a fake bracelet from China is not a good idea, you'll likely loose the fake bracelet AND the real watch.

10 August 2011, 11:23 PM	#13
wyattearp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Wyatt Location: Toronto Watch: it all fly by. Posts: 311	Do it on a nato until you can find a nice gently used one on here or another watch forum. Even ebay..

11 August 2011, 12:41 AM	#14
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Aftermarket bracelet? Eeeeuw!!! ;-)

11 August 2011, 12:49 AM	#17
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	ive seen a couple of really nice fake bracelets , maybe they are the full 25 dollar ones , but good points regarding loss or damage. what about a strap till a bracelet turns up.

11 August 2011, 04:39 AM	#18
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	OEM. You don´t know what you get when buying aftermarket, you might get allergi because of bad steel. Ít should be possible to find a good pre-owned bracelet, perhaps on the Sales Corner here.

11 August 2011, 06:42 AM	#19
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,050	I think that too many are confusing fake bracelets with aftermarket bracelets.. The first is illegal and usually cheaply made to deceive, the latter is no different than putting any aftermarket bracelet on any watch... it's done all the time.. Check the good quality aftermarket bracelets at The Watch Prince and at QualityTyme.net (Brozeks shop who wrote "The Rolex Report") __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

11 August 2011, 07:53 AM	#20
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,430	Leather always looks good as well.

11 August 2011, 10:11 AM	#21
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Yes, there are some very nice, high quality aftermarket bracelets out there if you choose to go that route. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

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