Preference for BLNR 2021 - Oyster or Jubilee?

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by r_afficionado

So if you have BLNR Jubilee and order the Oyster bracelet then you automatically climb to top rung on ur value ladder?

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Depends if Rolex will allow that, and yes a Batman Oyster will sell higher than jubilee grey if the current steel sports situation continues. If Rolex allows selling oyster bracelets without watch then don't forget you will be paying a high price for it.

[Marco Panti]

What's weird for me having a chance to compare the GMTs again, I feel the Pepsi benefits more from the added masculinity the Oyster brings, conversely the more confident Batman bezel seems to benefit from the dressier Jubilee rather more.

Weirdly this is probably the opposite of my opinion two years ago, even though these combinations are the same...?

ROLEX INSANITY

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by JacksonRain

Wait a minute, I just realized they did the supposed change in case in the 2018 Bazel release!!!! Oh man, I could have sworn that subsequent to all that noise it was determined that the case pretty much remain the same, 40mm in diameter and 12.5mm thick, and the lugs may have been reshaped ever so slightly.

I truly believe the reason that it looks beefier with the oyster is due to the style of the bracelet, including the way the oyster bracelet connects to the mid case, the visual illusion of the oyster be heftier or thicker versus the jubilee, and the manner in which the Jubilee sort of bends right at the case, if that makes sense.

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Batman vs Batgirl

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tuz-sFTkHY

[Jakk001]

Jubilee

[IamJacky]

I've always preferred the BLNR on Oyster and BLRO on Jubilee.

[Oxfordian]

I am on the waiting list at my AD for a Pepsi, I would be happy to get either variant but if I can choose I would go for the Oyster as I have a DJ on a jubilee so this gives variety in the watch box.

But I would just like the AD to call if I'm honest.

[rambo99]

Originally Posted by Oxfordian

I am on the waiting list at my AD for a Pepsi, I would be happy to get either variant but if I can choose I would go for the Oyster as I have a DJ on a jubilee so this gives variety in the watch box.

But I would just like the AD to call if I'm honest.

order a jubilee bracelet also, gives you even more variety!

[Jamhot]

The original will always be the first bicolor ceramic GMT, Mk1 Batman, that counts for something for collectors. I believe the new Batman will rise in price over the current BLNR jubilee, and the Batgirl and mint old Batman will always be around the same price, or the Batman even a bit higher than Batgirl. New Batman Oyster > Old Batman Oyster > Batman jubilee. That will stay until the New Batman gets discontinued, and then the old Batman Mk1 will be the sought after one with the higher price.

Wow! A lot of wishful thinking in this forum. They just released the exact same watch with a newer movement and full 5 year warranty. The premium of the old Batman will plummet and the Oyster Pepsi will jump way above it. If you like the watch, it doesn't matter. If you paid the premium thinking appreciation, that dream is over. Even over the next 10 years, they have increased the supply and it was mass produced to begin with.

[rambo99]

Originally Posted by Manamana

Depends if Rolex will allow that, and yes a Batman Oyster will sell higher than jubilee grey if the current steel sports situation continues. If Rolex allows selling oyster bracelets without watch then don't forget you will be paying a high price for it.

I'm highly doubtful that rolex would allow selling the jubilee or oyster bracelet separately, they have been super sensitive about that kind of thing.

[Justinmg]

Oyster

[watchcognition]

Originally Posted by JacksonRain

So I guess there is no wrong answer... But doesn't the Oyster look beefier, more substantial and more masculine/manlier...I hope I don't get flamed.

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There is no wrong answer for sure. I’ve had both BLNRs and even swapped a Sub glidelock on the BLRO and they all look and feel great. The latter looked best IMO because of the brushed links. Part of the answer lies in what else you have in your collection. Eg, if you have a Sub, then a jubilee provides additional variety and differentiation. Of course, you can always source an extra bracelet (not easy but possible) and have the best of both worlds.

The main point many of us are trying to make is that you’d be lucky enough to be offered either one, so it would be in your best interest to let your AD know that you’d be happy with the first available. It’s not like he’s going to order you one, he’s going to offer you whatever he gets in and you don’t want to miss an opportunity due pickiness about the bracelet type. Good luck!

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by rambo99

I'm highly doubtful that rolex would allow selling the jubilee or oyster bracelet separately, they have been super sensitive about that kind of thing.

Exactly, that was my point.

[B2 Stealth]

Both my BLRO and BLNR are on jubilee bracelets. As a commercial airline pilot I love the dressier look and comfort of a jubilee as I may wear it 5 days straight on the road.

[JacksonRain]

Originally Posted by watchcognition

There is no wrong answer for sure. I’ve had both BLNRs and even swapped a Sub glidelock on the BLRO and they all look and feel great. The latter looked best IMO because of the brushed links. Part of the answer lies in what else you have in your collection. Eg, if you have a Sub, then a jubilee provides additional variety and differentiation. Of course, you can always source an extra bracelet (not easy but possible) and have the best of both worlds.

The main point many of us are trying to make is that you’d be lucky enough to be offered either one, so it would be in your best interest to let your AD know that you’d be happy with the first available. It’s not like he’s going to order you one, he’s going to offer you whatever he gets in and you don’t want to miss an opportunity due pickiness about the bracelet type. Good luck!

Thanks.. Point well taken.

But I assure you I have the choice of either, and I can get either quite swiftly.

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[JacksonRain]

Originally Posted by B2 Stealth

Both my BLRO and BLNR are on jubilee bracelets. As a commercial airline pilot I love the dressier look and comfort of a jubilee as I may wear it 5 days straight on the road.

Nice. I don't know many with both on a Jubilee

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[JRell]

This photo did if for me, the oyster!

[gearguywb]

Like both but a definite nod to the oyster.

[JacksonRain]

Originally Posted by JRell

This photo did if for me, the oyster!

Which photo?

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[BradSomrak]

Jubilee for me.

[wagoss122]

PCLs already look dated to me.

[turkeysub93]

Nearing six months of daily wear with the BLNR jubilee. The polished center portion of the clasp is looking...well...it has seen better days. However...the polished jubilee bracelet still looks great.

Not sure if it's a visual effect or what...but I believe jubilee bracelet does a really good job hiding scuffs and scratches. I cannot imagine what my watch would look like if I had PCL on oyster...well I can...but it is not a pretty sight in my mind.

[JacksonRain]

Originally Posted by turkeysub93

Nearing six months of daily wear with the BLNR jubilee. The polished center portion of the clasp is looking...well...it has seen better days. However...the polished jubilee bracelet still looks great.



Not sure if it's a visual effect or what...but I believe jubilee bracelet does a really good job hiding scuffs and scratches. I cannot imagine what my watch would look like if I had PCL on oyster...well I can...but it is not a pretty sight in my mind.

Yeah my BLRO on jubilee looks exceley...it really does hide scratches and scuffs.

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[prnceofpersia23]

Originally Posted by turkeysub93

Nearing six months of daily wear with the BLNR jubilee. The polished center portion of the clasp is looking...well...it has seen better days. However...the polished jubilee bracelet still looks great.

Not sure if it's a visual effect or what...but I believe jubilee bracelet does a really good job hiding scuffs and scratches. I cannot imagine what my watch would look like if I had PCL on oyster...well I can...but it is not a pretty sight in my mind.

This is absolutely true. The GMT jubilee models will still look new after many years of wear. Brushed lugs, ceramic bezel, and the jubilee does a great job of hiding wear and tear, not to mention smudges from fingers!

[Brich436]

BLNR on Jubilee

BLRO on Oyster


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[ervelo]

Oyster all the way

[AEV]

I have BLRO and BLNR both on Jubilee.
I would not bother to ask my AD for BLNR on oyster, neither will ask for the oyster bracelet separately.
Jubilee is the most comfortable bracelet, makes the watch dressy and perfect for the office.
The whole discussion of Batgirl vs Batman is non-sense.

[101031-28]

Originally Posted by prnceofpersia23

I like whichever one my AD offers me.

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This

[Cagwolf]

Jubilee on the GMT

[gmtsubdweller]

If you have the BLRO on jubilee then definitely oyster on BLNR

[watchcognition]

Originally Posted by JacksonRain

But I assure you I have the choice of either, and I can get either quite swiftly.

In that case, let's be friends