Tudor Band Interchangability Question

[vesnyder]

Question for the Tudor guys - is the Tudor chrono jubilee band interchangable with the Tudor GMT? Thanks

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by vesnyder

Question for the Tudor guys - is the Tudor chrono jubilee band interchangable with the Tudor GMT? Thanks

Yes. My BB GMT sports the 5-Link w/ T-Fit clasp from the smooth bezel Black Bay. So the links are flat on the bottom surface facing the wrist.

The oval link 5-Link found on the chronographs looks great & has a cool retro vibe.

Also, Like the Rolex jubilee, the Tudor 5-Link comes with/ spring bars that are slightly smaller diameter than the Oyster or rivet spring bars.
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[vesnyder]

Perfect. Thanks!

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by vesnyder

Perfect. Thanks!

You're welcome, Vance. But it's gonna cost you some pics.
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[Dave O]

As Dan stated, the answer is yes. However, the Chrono 5 link bracelets may not be available yet to order. You may have to order the BB 5 link bracelet instead. See the link below for a thread of mine with all the pertinent information.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=951319

[jacowestt]

Good question! Unfortunately, the Tudor Chrono’s Jubilee bracelet is not directly interchangeable with the Tudor GMT. While both watches may have similar lug widths, Tudor designs each bracelet specifically for its model in terms of fit and curvature, so they don’t typically swap seamlessly. However, some aftermarket options or a skilled watchmaker might make it possible, but it’s not guaranteed to look or fit perfectly.

[Dave O]

Originally Posted by jacowestt

Good question! Unfortunately, the Tudor Chrono’s Jubilee bracelet is not directly interchangeable with the Tudor GMT. While both watches may have similar lug widths, Tudor designs each bracelet specifically for its model in terms of fit and curvature, so they don’t typically swap seamlessly. However, some aftermarket options or a skilled watchmaker might make it possible, but it’s not guaranteed to look or fit perfectly.

Simply not true. See the link below where I and many others have installed an OEM Tudor 5 link (jubilee) on both a GMT and Chrono.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=951319

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by jacowestt

Good question! Unfortunately, the Tudor Chrono’s Jubilee bracelet is not directly interchangeable with the Tudor GMT. While both watches may have similar lug widths, Tudor designs each bracelet specifically for its model in terms of fit and curvature, so they don’t typically swap seamlessly. However, some aftermarket options or a skilled watchmaker might make it possible, but it’s not guaranteed to look or fit perfectly.

Your statement seems to be at odds with several of our members who have done so successfully. Where did you get your information?

[Texans93]

Thanks for all the info. Going to try and order one, how long did you have to wait to get it?

[Dave O]

Originally Posted by Texans93

Thanks for all the info. Going to try and order one, how long did you have to wait to get it?

7 weeks for my first one, 5 weeks for my second.

[Texans93]

Mine will be delivered tomorrow. Waited only a little over two weeks…

Thanks OP!

[CaptT]

And confirming that the BB 5 link bracelet w/ T-Fit that works for the GMT and Chrono also, not surprisingly, works on the Harrods BB.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by Texans93

Mine will be delivered tomorrow. Waited only a little over two weeks…

Thanks OP!

Originally Posted by CaptT

And confirming that the BB 5 link bracelet w/ T-Fit that works for the GMT and Chrono also, not surprisingly, works on the Harrods BB.

Come on, gents. You know the rules, pics or it didn't happen.
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[CaptT]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Come on, gents. You know the rules, pics or it didn't happen.
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Shots fired!! 🤣

[CaptT]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Come on, gents. You know the rules, pics or it didn't happen.
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Here you go Dan!!

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by CaptT

Here you go Dan!!

Very nice, CaptT! Good info for the rest to know as well.
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[Texans93]

Fit like a champ!


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[Dave O]

Originally Posted by Texans93

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And more importantly, looks awesome!!!

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by Texans93

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Originally Posted by Dave O

And more importantly, looks awesome!!!

Indeed it does!
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[CaptT]

Dropping this comment here as well, for anyone searching this topic:

One thing to keep in mind, is that there are differences between the oval 5-link bracelet that comes with the new Tudor Chrono Blue (and Pink, I believe), and the 5-link T-Fit bracelet from the BB 41 that several here (myself included) have swapped in on the GMT, Harrods, etc.

The links on the oval bracelet are just that (oval), whereas the 5-link T-Fit BB 41 are flat on the bottom. This does not impact comfort, nor is it that noticeable, when on the wrist.

More obvious to me though is that the oval 5-link bracelet has a greater taper from the lugs to the clasp, and as a result is 1-2 mm narrower at the clasp. So in that sense it wears slightly differently. Not sure if this has been called out previously. It’s minor, but we know how these minor differences can matter. 😉