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newhobby12 · 17 May 2023, 06:42 AM

So I have my new GMT Pepsi on its way and was wondering if anyone ever changes the bracelet out? Looking for something like a flex bracelet like the oyster flex to wear for a less dressy occasion and wasn’t sure if changing bracelets is a thing. Forgive me, my first Rolex and coming from the Apple Watch world!

If you have done this please share pics!

Thanks in advance!

skipstar · 17 May 2023, 06:48 AM

Lots of people change their bracelets. You are going to want to get the Bergeron tweezers and then watch some YouTube videos on how to do it. Now as to what you are going to put on it as a replacement that is totally up to you.

cjohns · 17 May 2023, 07:00 AM

Master II like as in 16710 old school with lug holes ?

newhobby12 · 17 May 2023, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cjohns

master ii like as in 16710 old school with lug holes ?

126710blro

1995akcoop · 17 May 2023, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by newhobby12

126710blro

Don’t do it bro. It’s nothing like an apple watch… it was made for the bracelet

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Chadridv · 27 August 2023, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by newhobby12

126710blro

Yeah you can do oyster flex (with the oyster bracelet clasp), jubilee, brushed glidelock bracelet. plenty of options.

timepiecesnob · 17 May 2023, 07:18 AM

I have seen YouTube videos where people use push pins to remove the bracelet. Not sure if that is advisable or not so do your research first.

squadra21 · 17 May 2023, 07:42 AM

If you’re OCD and care about not “damaging” the lugs make sure to get a good pair of tweezers and tape your lugs. Don’t cheap out and buy one from Amazon as the prongs may not fit or they could be flimsy and you might risk slipping and scratching your watch.

And yes I learned from personal experience.

newhobby12 · 17 May 2023, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by squadra21

If you’re OCD and care about not “damaging” the lugs make sure to get a good pair of tweezers and tape your lugs. Don’t cheap out and buy one from Amazon as the prongs may not fit or they could be flimsy and you might risk slipping and scratching your watch.

And yes I learned from personal experience.

For sure! Any that you recommend? And any videos on how to tape the lugs etc?

squadra21 · 18 May 2023, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by newhobby12

For sure! Any that you recommend? And any videos on how to tape the lugs etc?

A Bergeon tweezer (see Triwater's post) would do although they are a bit pricey. The ones on Amazon with interchangeable forks can work but you just need to be more careful.

You can probably Google it, I learned by trying so learn from my mistake lol.

This is my OCD method, other members might find these unnecessary but this is the easiest and safest way for me.

- Tape the lugs both top and bottom. I use packing tape since they're a bit thicker and anything making contact will slide right off.
- Remove a link from the bracelet so you can lay the watch flat and don't have to work around the bracelet to get into the spring bars.
- Lay the watch on the crystal side, case back pointing towards you (make sure it's a padded surface)
- Squeeze the spring bar and slide the bracelet/SEL out and up while squeezing the spring bar. Repeat for the other side.
- Put in the new strap or bracelet the same way with the case back pointing up. If you do make a mistake at least the scratch or nick will be on the bottom...it hurts a little less.

Good luck!

biza · 17 May 2023, 09:16 AM

I would do it

buknoy · 17 May 2023, 09:29 AM

get the one from horofix tweezer. its like $80

train-time · 17 May 2023, 09:29 AM

Personally I wouldn't it to a 126710BLRO. I have way too much respect for that watch. If it were a 16710, especially with lug holes, then that's another story.

triwater · 17 May 2023, 09:36 AM

Get these. Will save your lugs and sanity. Just mind the spring bars as they like to wander off.

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young718 · 17 May 2023, 09:44 AM

Please don’t put an oyster flex on the GMT stick with the original bracelet.

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The Apothecary · 17 May 2023, 03:34 PM

The Bergeon 7285 is what you need.

thesharkfactor · 17 May 2023, 09:14 PM

BLRO works best on Jubilee. I tried Oyster on mine and changed it back immediatly, it didn't look right to me at all.

worldofoyster · 27 August 2023, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

BLRO works best on Jubilee. I tried Oyster on mine and changed it back immediatly, it didn't look right to me at all.

I heard that the oyster BLRO is rarer. For every 5 jubilee, they make 1 oyster, not sure if that's true.

geoffreyis · 27 August 2023, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by worldofoyster

I heard that the oyster BLRO is rarer. For every 5 jubilee, they make 1 oyster, not sure if that's true.

Wouldn’t be surprised. You do see most of the BLROs on jubilee. And for good reasons. It’s pure genius on that bracelet.

brandrea · 17 May 2023, 09:46 PM

Welcome and congratulations on the BLRO

envuks · 18 May 2023, 08:14 AM

The Bergeron 7825 is the tool to have. It makes a world of difference. Open the bracelet by removing a screw before touching the springbars. Get the technique down of leaving the bracelet and tool still while moving the watch head to remove the bracelet. There are some YouTube videos

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worldofoyster · 26 August 2023, 11:49 AM

I heard hoofix is as good but cheaper

WatchSmith · 26 August 2023, 09:26 PM

Don’t cheap out on a springbar tool for your expensive watch. You get what you pay for. Bergeon is the best. If the prongs are too wide be prepared to shape them to fit on a whetstone or diamond lap. I use mine every day (watchmaker). Go slow and be very careful and you can avoid slips and scratches. I also prefer to remove a screw from a bracelet link to open the bracelet up for safer, unobstructed springbar removal.

joli160 · 26 August 2023, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Triplock

Don’t cheap out on a springbar tool for your expensive watch. You get what you pay for. Bergeon is the best. If the prongs are too wide be prepared to shape them to fit on a whetstone or diamond lap. I use mine every day (watchmaker). Go slow and be very careful and you can avoid slips and scratches. I also prefer to remove a screw from a bracelet link to open the bracelet up for safer, unobstructed springbar removal.

That’s a good tip, never thought about but makes a lot of sense. Thanks

Me4u2night · 27 August 2023, 12:49 AM

Who cares if it’s a thing or not. If you like it, it’s your watch. Do what makes you happy.

With that said, I personally use rubber b and get extra springs bars from the AD.

Chadridv · 27 August 2023, 12:58 AM

BLNR but you get the idea

Latrodectus · 27 August 2023, 04:48 AM

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BLNR but you get the idea

Very good looking. All of them!

BNA/LION · 27 August 2023, 09:41 AM

Some great looks...

Robf52 · 27 August 2023, 11:54 AM

For rubber straps, go with Rubber B or Everest.

ryanleewood · 27 August 2023, 12:02 PM

I have jubilee, Oysterflex and oyster bracelets I swap between my Daytonas and GMT’s. It’s easy and awesome to change it up.

17 May 2023, 06:42 AM	#1
newhobby12 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: USA Posts: 6	Changing bracelet GMT Master II Pepsi So I have my new GMT Pepsi on its way and was wondering if anyone ever changes the bracelet out? Looking for something like a flex bracelet like the oyster flex to wear for a less dressy occasion and wasn’t sure if changing bracelets is a thing. Forgive me, my first Rolex and coming from the Apple Watch world! If you have done this please share pics! Thanks in advance!

17 May 2023, 06:48 AM	#2
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,936	Lots of people change their bracelets. You are going to want to get the Bergeron tweezers and then watch some YouTube videos on how to do it. Now as to what you are going to put on it as a replacement that is totally up to you. __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s \| 126710 BLNR Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

17 May 2023, 07:00 AM	#3
cjohns "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Clark Location: Ramsey Minnesota Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 954	Master II like as in 16710 old school with lug holes ? __________________ GMT Master II 126300 41 White stick smooth Explorer 39mm SOLD ,, 114060 SOLD NIB Sub ND SOLD,,Shouldn't have!!!Crap!

18 May 2023, 08:14 AM	#21
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	The Bergeron 7825 is the tool to have. It makes a world of difference. Open the bracelet by removing a screw before touching the springbars. Get the technique down of leaving the bracelet and tool still while moving the watch head to remove the bracelet. There are some YouTube videos Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

27 August 2023, 12:58 AM	#26
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	BLNR but you get the idea __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

17 May 2023, 07:18 AM	#7
timepiecesnob "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Connecticut Posts: 11	I have seen YouTube videos where people use push pins to remove the bracelet. Not sure if that is advisable or not so do your research first.

17 May 2023, 07:42 AM	#8
squadra21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: US Posts: 32	If you’re OCD and care about not “damaging” the lugs make sure to get a good pair of tweezers and tape your lugs. Don’t cheap out and buy one from Amazon as the prongs may not fit or they could be flimsy and you might risk slipping and scratching your watch. And yes I learned from personal experience.

17 May 2023, 09:16 AM	#11
biza Banned Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: usa Posts: 244	I would do it

17 May 2023, 09:29 AM	#12
buknoy Banned Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: nearest boutique Watch: GMTs Posts: 186	get the one from horofix tweezer. its like $80

17 May 2023, 09:29 AM	#13
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,144	Personally I wouldn't it to a 126710BLRO. I have way too much respect for that watch. If it were a 16710, especially with lug holes, then that's another story.

17 May 2023, 09:36 AM	#14
triwater 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: texas Watch: 5512 gilt Posts: 231	Get these. Will save your lugs and sanity. Just mind the spring bars as they like to wander off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 May 2023, 09:44 AM	#15
young718 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: new york Posts: 1	Please don’t put an oyster flex on the GMT stick with the original bracelet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 May 2023, 03:34 PM	#16
The Apothecary "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: USA Posts: 9	The Bergeon 7285 is what you need.

17 May 2023, 09:14 PM	#17
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,636	BLRO works best on Jubilee. I tried Oyster on mine and changed it back immediatly, it didn't look right to me at all.

17 May 2023, 09:46 PM	#20
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,705	Welcome and congratulations on the BLRO

26 August 2023, 11:49 AM	#22
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,337	I heard hoofix is as good but cheaper

26 August 2023, 09:26 PM	#23
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	Don’t cheap out on a springbar tool for your expensive watch. You get what you pay for. Bergeon is the best. If the prongs are too wide be prepared to shape them to fit on a whetstone or diamond lap. I use mine every day (watchmaker). Go slow and be very careful and you can avoid slips and scratches. I also prefer to remove a screw from a bracelet link to open the bracelet up for safer, unobstructed springbar removal.

27 August 2023, 12:49 AM	#25
Me4u2night "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: New York City Watch: BLNR Posts: 885	Who cares if it’s a thing or not. If you like it, it’s your watch. Do what makes you happy. With that said, I personally use rubber b and get extra springs bars from the AD.

27 August 2023, 09:41 AM	#28
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,600	Some great looks... __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

27 August 2023, 11:54 AM	#29
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,039	For rubber straps, go with Rubber B or Everest. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

27 August 2023, 12:02 PM	#30
ryanleewood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Oregon Posts: 12	I have jubilee, Oysterflex and oyster bracelets I swap between my Daytonas and GMT’s. It’s easy and awesome to change it up.

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