Explorer 5500 1963 super precision

[MullingKintyre]

When I bought my Rolex in the early 80s it had lost its original bracelet and came with a Rolex leather strap.

The serial number tells me that the watch is a 1963 model with 19mm lugs.

I would like to replace the leather strap with a bracelet that is appropriate to the age of the model. Rolex bracelet numbers seem to be very confusing. Can anyone out there give me some guidance as to what I should be looking for?

[offrdmania]

It will be a model 7205 rivet bracelet with 57 end links. Should have 13 links total.

If you want year specific then the clasp will be stamped with a 63 for the year.

Here is one from 1964 for reference of what you are looking for but this one has the wrong end links.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rol...oAAOSwmuVaaiHx

[zapokee]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

It will be a model 7205 rivet bracelet with 57 end links. Should have 13 links total.

If you want year specific then the clasp will be stamped with a 63 for the year.

Here is one from 1964 for reference of what you are looking for but this one has the wrong end links.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rol...oAAOSwmuVaaiHx

There you go. Is there a better forum on the Net?

[MullingKintyre]

Many thanks for that. Now the search begins. This forum really is quite something.

[1675-David]

Originally Posted by MullingKintyre

Many thanks for that. Now the search begins. This forum really is quite something.

welcome to the forum, I grew up in Ardrishaig

[watchlovr]

Originally Posted by MullingKintyre

Many thanks for that. Now the search begins. This forum really is quite something.

Welcome from a fellow Jock.
We like photos here.

[MullingKintyre]

Thanks for the warm welcome folks.