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17 June 2012, 08:00 AM | #1 |
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Jubilee vs. Oyster on a GMT ?
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I'm toying with the idea of buying an older Rolex GMT, late 80s early 90s. I like the jubilee bracelet but I would like to hear some pros and cons. So what do you guys say ? |
17 June 2012, 08:02 AM | #2 |
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It looks great with either IMO. But if you get a Rootbeer the TT jubilee is a must
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17 June 2012, 08:03 AM | #3 |
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Get both. Jubilee is comfortable and dresses it up a bit. The oyster is more versatile.
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17 June 2012, 10:16 PM | #4 |
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I'm an Oyster guy at heart.
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17 June 2012, 11:00 PM | #6 |
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I love my jubilee so much I sold the oyster for this watch. The jubilee is siper comfortable and catches the light in amazing ways. I have enough watches with an oyster, I knew it would never make it's way back onto this GMT...
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17 June 2012, 08:06 AM | #7 |
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I could be wrong but I think the Jubilee was the first offered on a GMT.
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17 June 2012, 08:11 AM | #8 |
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As far as I know they have always been offered with both jubilee and oyster bracelets. I like the flexibility of having both bracelets and Pepsi and black bezel inserts to give me a lot of flexibility in the watches appearance....it will never grow old on you like other references.
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I was in Dublin recently and saw a 1970s vintage SS GMT Pepsi at Dawson Jewelers. It had a Jubilee bracelet with the hollow links. It was beautiful but I was struck by how lightweight it felt. I'm used to my TT DJ with Super Jubilee I guess. Personally, I prefer the Jubilee on any Rolex.
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I agree, get both.
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17 June 2012, 08:28 AM | #11 |
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If you can swing both that would be great, however the Super Jubilee gets my vote for sure.
The look is great, and to be honest I can't think of any Cons.
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I have a little preference for the Oyster but both look amazing.
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Have both, but wear mine on a Jubilee...
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I don't care for the jubilee bracelet and would never own one.
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17 June 2012, 11:40 AM | #15 |
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Both!
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I have both for my 1978 GMT and prefer the Oyster. Originally supplied with a Jubilee.
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Both look great. I have a 1989 pepsi on a jubilee and love it.
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17 June 2012, 03:13 PM | #18 |
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Oyster scratches are more noticeable... The jubilee looks very nice and elegant. It's a question of - do you want sporty or dressy?
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the Pepsi on a super jubilee would be a nice vintage addition. You can't go wrong b/c it would be classy imho.
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17 June 2012, 07:24 PM | #20 |
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Oyster only, please!
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17 June 2012, 07:38 PM | #21 |
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Jubilee on all Rolexes
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both!
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Here's my 1987 vintage GMT 16750 with a jubilee...
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18 June 2012, 10:00 AM | #24 |
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Well this thread didn't make it easier!
How much is a oyster bracelet ? And, what's the difference between the jubilee and the super-jubilee ? |
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Either way is good. I prefer oyster
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In general, I'm partial to the oyster bracelet. However, the super jubilee looks really good on a GMT. Convince Dan P to post a few pics.
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I knew I had to grease the tracks just a little bit for you, Dan. Very little!
Beautiful!!
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Get both!
The GMT is so versatile |
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