thesheriff

Wow, excellent dial!

I agree, sometimes you need to know what you're searching for before you can find it..............Search TC sub.

Before you buy a replacement, check and ensure that the divers extension is properly in its place. On my gen clasp the divers extension if not careful can easily be closed outside if it's "keeper" and cause the clasp to not stay closed.

I asked Toro for one a few weeks ago. He said he could get one for $95.

I didn't get it in the end because I managed to fix mine.

You can also get gen clasps on ebay.

Good luck.

Still struggling to get a replacement bracelet after contacting a few TD's.........anyone help me out on this one?

Thanks guys. I did plan on contacting Toro but just wanted to see what other options were available first.

Hi,

So my LMPO clasp broke this morning and I'm looking to source a new bracelet for it. I fancy the bracelet shown on this PO, which has a simpler design on the clasp, and screws for removing the links.

http://www.torobravos2014.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=37_128_129&product_id=765

Anyone know where I could source this from or have one spare that they're looking to offload? I'm UK based so that would be better if possible.

Thanks

Hi all,

So just finished my first build......well almost. The crown broke when I was fitting to the stem so just waiting on a new one getting delivered.

Anyway, Its a 1016 which looks great, but now that I've put it together I think it needs to be very slightly aged and the case reshaped.

Anyone on here recommend someone, or up to the task themselves? I'm in the UK so someone UK based would be good, but it doesn't actually matter I suppose.

Also, any idea how much this is likely to cost?

Many thanks

I just managed to get a 7206 bracelet from Yuki for my explorer 1016 build.......decided its not for me so looking to offload it if you're interested?

I'm gonna try and get a gen 7836.

The engravings are meaningless, and often have no bearing on the end pieces they're supposed to be replicating. 

 

I'm very curious about the $55 7206, though, as I'm not sure if I've ever seen one.  For that selfish reason alone, I say you should go for it!

Haha, I agree......$55 seems too good to be true though. I think I'm gonna order them both and see what turns up. Most people seem happy with the 7386 from WI so at least that'll be useable even if the 7206 isn't.

Rochest from WI has told me he can get both the 7206 and the 7836 for me, $55 each but can't assure me that the number engravings on the first links will be ok.

Think its worth the chance??

I'll maybe see if I can get photos first.

Btw does Marys 7836 need any mod or is it good to go?

I think as tom horn was saying above, you need to get the 580 end-links to accommodate the fat spring bars. 

Does anyone know if joshua has the same bracelet as mary?

Yeah, look under vintage explorer on his site.......$55 I think.

On mine, I used these endlinks (not the ones linked above):

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/580-END-PIECE-FOR-ROLEX-SUBMARINER-OYSTER-BAND-78360-/171022393380?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d1baa024

 

I had my gen case drilled out for fat springbars. I believe he sells both versions, so make sure you order for your setup.

 

Also, I used the Aussie Springbars:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-SPRINGBAR-for-ROLEX-EXPLORER-1016-SUB-23-9293-/351011434208?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51b9e96ee0

 

I just contacted Mary by email and told her I wanted the 7836 bracelet from LHOOQ's review and they knew exactly what to send..

Excellent, thanks for this!

Look in the TD section.

thx!

I have......but I can't actually get a web address that works.

If you have one it would be much appreciated.

check out watch international td. Im in the same situation with my newly built 1016. Where did you get the endlinks btw?

I can't find a link for watch international, do you have one?

Heres the link for the end links - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310478806424?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

WSO stands for wholesale outlet on ebay (i've just discovered)........they have a whole bunch of different parts.

I got my 7836 from Mary. Not perfect, but great for the money. Used WSO 580 endlinks. Sorry I don't have a better pic.

 

Thanks, found the end links but how do I get in contact with Mary?

Don't bother with the Yuki 7836.  If it's anything like the one I received a few years back, you get a better-looking clasp, but also big headaches thanks to fixed endlinks that aren't a particularly good fit on anything. 

So better with the one from joshua? Would this fit straight onto a JMB case ok?

What year 1016 are you shooting for?

I'm not intending to be that specific in making it of a correct year to be honest, however, something very similar to this is what I'm hoping for - 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rolex-Explorer-1016-circa-1969-/141411808106?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item20ecccf36a

I'm going for this dial from yuki - http://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/8677844/9637047.htm

Hi,

just assembling parts for my first build, an explorer 1016. Getting a case set from JMB. Dial and hands form yukiand not totally decided on the movement yet.

I'm also looking for either a 7206 or 7836 bracelet. I know Yuki stocks both but the 7206 is out of stock, anyone know where I could source one of these at a reasonable price? And also whether this would be a straight fit on to the case or if some modding would need to be done?

With the 7836, I see perfect clones stock one for $55 compared to yuki's $197 version. Anyone know if there are major differences with these two bracelets, and again whether they would be a straight fit onto the JMB case?

Thanks

Looks nice man.......these reps are amazing!

I think on the gens the links are more rounded at the ends / cross section. Cant really see it from your pictures but check against a gen image and you'll see the difference.

This was also my first rep and I went with Toro too. I was actually amazed at how well made these watches are, they're almost perfect. Very nice choice and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Yeah, they don't look too good. The left hand side of the 9 and right hand side of the 6 are too square. Also, the internal angles are right angled instead of curved.

I took mine to be resized a few days ago and it was done in minutes with no problems.