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Old 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 ?
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Old 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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Old 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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Old 17 June 2012, 10:16 PM   #4
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Get both. Jubilee is comfortable and dresses it up a bit. The oyster is more versatile.
My first was a rootbeer on jubilee. I like the oyster, but the pcl's in tt is not a favorite. The jubilee is a very comfortable, slightly dressier look for the GMT.
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Old 17 June 2012, 10:47 PM   #5
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Old 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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Old 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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Old 17 June 2012, 08:11 AM   #8
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I could be wrong but I think the Jubilee was the first offered on a GMT.
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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Old 17 June 2012, 08:22 AM   #9
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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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Old 17 June 2012, 08:25 AM   #10
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I agree, get both.
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Old 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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Old 17 June 2012, 08:30 AM   #12
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I have a little preference for the Oyster but both look amazing.
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Old 17 June 2012, 08:48 AM   #13
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Old 17 June 2012, 08:56 AM   #14
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I don't care for the jubilee bracelet and would never own one.
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Old 17 June 2012, 11:40 AM   #15
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Old 17 June 2012, 01:00 PM   #16
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I have both for my 1978 GMT and prefer the Oyster. Originally supplied with a Jubilee.
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Old 17 June 2012, 01:58 PM   #17
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Both look great. I have a 1989 pepsi on a jubilee and love it.
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Old 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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Old 17 June 2012, 04:09 PM   #19
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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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Old 17 June 2012, 07:24 PM   #20
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Oyster only, please!
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Old 17 June 2012, 07:38 PM   #21
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Old 17 June 2012, 11:31 PM   #22
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Old 18 June 2012, 02:13 AM   #23
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Here's my 1987 vintage GMT 16750 with a jubilee...

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Old 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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Old 18 June 2012, 10:11 AM   #25
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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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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.
That won't take much.
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I knew I had to grease the tracks just a little bit for you, Dan. Very little!
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I knew I had to grease the tracks just a little bit for you, Dan. Very little!
Beautiful!!
You know how to push my buttons, Mike! Thanks, pal.
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Old 18 June 2012, 10:15 AM   #30
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Get both!
The GMT is so versatile
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