IAN2109 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Hi I am in the process of repping a 1966 explorer 1016. I am getting a bit confused about the right bracelet for this watch. Can anyone offer any advice? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) Early ones came with the 7206, but most came with a 7836. Alternatively, you can use a 78360. Edited November 26, 2014 by tomhorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 My build is based on a 1966 also. I have both a Yuki 7206 and a Josh 7836. The 7836 with WSO 580 end links works the best with my JMB case set. I have tried a handful of different end links and combinations and this one seemed to work the best and was actually the cheapest set up. I personally like the look of the 7206 better, but the 7836 fits and wears better so for now that is what is on her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 7836 from 1967 to mid seventies, before that 7206 on the gilt dials. At least this is the general rule. But as these guys above note, you see most combinations around, so choose what you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN2109 Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Thanks for your replies very helpful! I am going to go with the 7206 I see Yuki is out of stock, any thoughts on wherelse I can get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Thanks for your replies very helpful! I am going to go with the 7206 I see Yuki is out of stock, any thoughts on wherelse I can get one? I sourced one from another member and it was hard to come by. I literally was checking all the forums sales areas every day for a long time and a friend and I were discussing another watch and I lucked into getting this one. It is fairly thin and is put together decent, but the "end links" are fixed and it is going to take some modding to change the end links. I will spend some time on it over the weekend and see if I can figure out a way to modify it to accept some different end links and the "80's" that come with honestly do not fit anything real well. I posted a similar thread not to long ago looking for information on other bracelet options for a 7206. Phong and NDT sell them also but I have no idea of the quality and really could not find any information out there about them. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I can verify the MQ 7206 is a piece of stainless crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I'd recommend you trying out the $35 Riyi bracelet. No 1:1 ambitions, but well made from what I've heard. Pics and contact info eg here:http://www.homageforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=29161&start=20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I am going to try one. Thanks. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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