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Imkman · 30 June 2014, 06:09 AM

Superman?

I have had a number of requests as to how this combo came about, so I thought I would share the journey and a few pictures.

First a very large thanks to scooba for making this possible. Sorry if this thread fills your PM inbox lol.

After exhausting all my local ADs for a super jubilee bracelets, their responses were all the same. Although they tried to accommodate, without a serial number of the datejust the super jubilee originally comes on they could not order me one.
I tried to obtain a serial from datejust owners and even considered purchasing a used one at a good price. However, with used the bracelet would already have some wear or need refinishing. For my brand new BLNR I was after a brand new Super Jubilee.

At this point I put up a WTB ad here and the waiting game started. Oh, did I mention prior to the WTB ad I sold the original GMT bracelet to offset the, hopeful, future purchase of the super jubilee bracelet. I literally have not even worn the watch yet and I was getting worried about the lack of success in securing my desired bracelet.

I did not receive the desired responds for the WTB ad and continuing to comb the internet, I found a very old thread discussing the Super Jubilee bracelet. I PMed the involved members and unbelievably received very helpful replies.
scooba was able and willing to order me a brand new bracelet from their local AD. It turns out our biggest problem was going to be shipping. After some hopeless attempts to figure out shipping through UPS&FEDEX we ended up using Royal Mail. Without a glitch the bracelet had made its journey from the UK to Canada.

It actually arrived the day before I was leaving to Eastern Europe for the better part of a month.

I have to run now, its Canada Day long weekend. I will continue with how I obtained the 1.8mm spring bars and the only/ugliest nato combo that would fit with the 2mm bars as a temporary band when I was in limbo without either bracelet. As well as additional pictures this forum is renown for!

landroverking · 30 June 2014, 06:14 AM

First one I've seen. Very nice.

kbar · 30 June 2014, 06:17 AM

Very interesting.
I actually like it a lot

GsurgBM · 30 June 2014, 06:18 AM

Someone else did this a while back. I like it. Congrats!

Annan · 30 June 2014, 06:18 AM

I love that look! Wish Rolex would release the GMT with this as an option.

lig · 30 June 2014, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Annan

I love that look! Wish Rolex would release the GMT with this as an option.

+1

That looks fantastic. I would seriously consider ordering one if that were an option.

Urosfan · 30 June 2014, 06:20 AM

Love that braclet combo

Loevhagen · 30 June 2014, 06:29 AM

Fantastic. Crap - no I got the same idea.

tkerrmd · 30 June 2014, 06:31 AM

Nice

soho · 30 June 2014, 06:31 AM

Looks super.

AK797 · 30 June 2014, 06:32 AM

It is interesting for a change up, but I prefer the jubilee on a more dressy DJ, and the Oyster on the sportier ceramic models.

SaddleSC · 30 June 2014, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

It is interesting for a change up, but I prefer the jubilee on a more dressy DJ, and the Oyster on the sportier ceramic models.

x2 agree...I think it is the hidden clasp that appears (to me) to be a bit of a mismatch for a sport model.

Imkman · 1 July 2014, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

It is interesting for a change up, but I prefer the jubilee on a more dressy DJ, and the Oyster on the sportier ceramic models.

My goal is to have a DD2 YG one day and didnt want to get a DJ as a temp to turn into a permeant fix. This way I have a Sub and a GMT with a little more distinction.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broxi

Looks fantastic, I'm not keen on the PCLs on the standard bracelet but the Jubilee looks great. A shame rolex doesn't offer this as an option.
Congrats!

100% with you. However, I do like the PLCs, I just don't like the care and OCD like compulsion it takes to keep them looking great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty888

I must admit, I feel too young to pull the jubilee or the president bracelet off however I think that really adds some class to the watch.

Congratulations and Im sure it will well serve you including the extra effort it took to personalise it.

Thank you.

Out of curiosity what too young? I am just past the half way point in my 20s and dreaming of the president bracelet.

I have also been called a child and told to "grown up" on more then one occasion. Is this a sign of maturity? Thats a scary thought, hope not lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

Nice work!
Pretty ballsy to sell the Oyster bracelet before finding the Jubilee, but glad to see it worked out.

thank you

I now have two go to watches. One on winder and other on wrist. Bought a winder with two spots to accommodate the future DD. (temporary watch holds it spot until then)

S329 · 30 June 2014, 06:42 AM

So nice. Nice homage to how they used to be.

T01 · 30 June 2014, 07:09 AM

Nice mod!

Tseg · 30 June 2014, 07:13 AM

Really sharp!

joe100 · 30 June 2014, 07:43 AM

That should be an option. Period. No idea why they're so possessive over bracelets

thomaspp · 30 June 2014, 07:50 AM

Wow! Really cool.

Alfredo. · 30 June 2014, 08:08 AM

Looks Amazing!

Wllnv19 · 30 June 2014, 08:25 AM

Wow like it!

AndyK · 30 June 2014, 08:38 AM

Looks cool. I'm glad you were able to achieve this. Enjoy!

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RXAPPP · 30 June 2014, 09:16 AM

Looks fantastic, I'm not keen on the PCLs on the standard bracelet but the Jubilee looks great. A shame rolex doesn't offer this as an option.
Congrats!

Clutch Cargo · 30 June 2014, 09:21 AM

It's fantastic. The only problem I see is that the end link doesn't quite line up with the case. That might bother me over time.

AboutTime · 30 June 2014, 09:37 AM

Wow! That looks really great!

GradyPhilpott · 30 June 2014, 09:37 AM

I like it, too.

I think Rolex needs to get on the stick and offer it as an option.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clutch Cargo

It's fantastic. The only problem I see is that the end link doesn't quite line up with the case. That might bother me over time.

That's pretty much the case with all my Rolex watches to some extent. I don't see it as a problem.

venom43 · 30 June 2014, 09:41 AM

I like it

One of the reason I bought a datejust.

Trouble15 · 30 June 2014, 09:44 AM

I really like it!

Rusty888 · 30 June 2014, 10:01 AM

I must admit, I feel too young to pull the jubilee or the president bracelet off however I think that really adds some class to the watch.

Congratulations and Im sure it will well serve you including the extra effort it took to personalise it.

JerimiahLee · 30 June 2014, 10:13 AM

Always a fan of the vintages on jubilees and now a fan on a modern GMT on one too!

viper9669 · 30 June 2014, 10:26 AM

Looks nice!

30 June 2014, 06:18 AM	#4
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	Someone else did this a while back. I like it. Congrats! __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

30 June 2014, 06:18 AM	#5
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	I love that look! Wish Rolex would release the GMT with this as an option. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

30 June 2014, 07:43 AM	#17
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	That should be an option. Period. No idea why they're so possessive over bracelets __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

30 June 2014, 07:50 AM	#18
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Wow! Really cool. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

30 June 2014, 08:08 AM	#19
Alfredo. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 3,639	Looks Amazing! __________________ After reading all posts, I agree with Adam!

30 June 2014, 06:14 AM	#2
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	First one I've seen. Very nice.

30 June 2014, 06:17 AM	#3
kbar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Kfir Location: NYC Posts: 165	Very interesting. I actually like it a lot

30 June 2014, 06:20 AM	#7
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Love that braclet combo

30 June 2014, 06:29 AM	#8
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	Fantastic. Crap - no I got the same idea.

30 June 2014, 06:31 AM	#9
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Nice

30 June 2014, 06:31 AM	#10
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,055	Looks super.

30 June 2014, 06:32 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	It is interesting for a change up, but I prefer the jubilee on a more dressy DJ, and the Oyster on the sportier ceramic models.

30 June 2014, 06:42 AM	#14
S329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New York Posts: 140	So nice. Nice homage to how they used to be.

30 June 2014, 07:09 AM	#15
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Nice mod!

30 June 2014, 07:13 AM	#16
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583	Really sharp!

30 June 2014, 08:25 AM	#20
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	Wow like it!

30 June 2014, 08:38 AM	#21
AndyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 216570 Posts: 878	Looks cool. I'm glad you were able to achieve this. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ www.calibre1040.com - www.instagram.com/calibre1040/

30 June 2014, 09:16 AM	#22
RXAPPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Blue Planet Watch: 5 Posts: 1,201	Looks fantastic, I'm not keen on the PCLs on the standard bracelet but the Jubilee looks great. A shame rolex doesn't offer this as an option. Congrats!

30 June 2014, 09:21 AM	#23
Clutch Cargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Lynn Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 452	It's fantastic. The only problem I see is that the end link doesn't quite line up with the case. That might bother me over time.

30 June 2014, 09:37 AM	#24
AboutTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N California Posts: 909	Wow! That looks really great!

30 June 2014, 09:41 AM	#26
venom43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NOR-CAL Watch: Grail Daytona Posts: 1,306	I like it One of the reason I bought a datejust. __________________ ROLEX:(116200)SS DATEJUST,(216570)SS EXPLORER II "POLAR",(116518-0073)YG DAYTONA,(116718)YG GMT MASTER IIc,(16610)SS SUBMARINER 50th LV,(16623)TT YACHT-MASTER ~BREITLING:SUPER OCEAN 44 ~JLC:NAVY SEALs ~OMEGA:PLANET OCEAN "LIQUIDMETAL LE" & (2201.51),SPEEEDMASTER PRO "METEORITE DIAL",SEAMASTER PRO GMT "GREAT WHITE" ~TUDOR:BLACK BAY(R)

30 June 2014, 09:44 AM	#27
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,881	I really like it!

30 June 2014, 10:01 AM	#28
Rusty888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Shaun Location: Australia Watch: GMT IIc BLNR Posts: 363	I must admit, I feel too young to pull the jubilee or the president bracelet off however I think that really adds some class to the watch. Congratulations and Im sure it will well serve you including the extra effort it took to personalise it.

30 June 2014, 10:13 AM	#29
JerimiahLee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jerimiah Location: NYC Watch: 5513 Meters 1st Posts: 669	Always a fan of the vintages on jubilees and now a fan on a modern GMT on one too!

30 June 2014, 10:26 AM	#30
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Looks nice!

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