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MAJSmith · 25 June 2013, 04:14 PM

What year was the first for the Oysterlock bracelet on the GMT Master II?

I have a 1995 (T<25 dial) with the Oyster (no lock) bracelet and I would like to replace the clasp as long as it's not out of sync with the progression of the watch bracelets. Do that make sense? I want to keep it as original as I can.

pdoukas · 25 June 2013, 06:01 PM

The GMT typically came with an oyster bracelet without the lock. Usually the 7836 or 78360 with regard to oyster bracelets. I personally like the oyster lock and have fitted my 1675 with a 93150. I find it more comfortable because the clasp covers more of the bottom of my wrist and is more centered. I do know that GMTs could have been ordered with a 93150, and for a 95 I think it would be fine.

TimeToGo · 25 June 2013, 07:39 PM

Welcome to the Forum!

Pdoukas provided an excellent answer to your question!!

joe100 · 25 June 2013, 08:20 PM

Yep, many were fitted with the submariner bracelet with divers extension for flight suits. I recently flew with a USAF major who wore his 16750 like this. Looked great.

springer · 26 June 2013, 01:41 AM

Your best option might be to replace the clasp on your 78360 with a 93150 clasp. A very simple change involving a couple screws. It is less expensive than buying the complete bracelet.

25 June 2013, 04:14 PM	#1
MAJSmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 154	Question on the GMT oyster lock... What year was the first for the Oysterlock bracelet on the GMT Master II? I have a 1995 (T<25 dial) with the Oyster (no lock) bracelet and I would like to replace the clasp as long as it's not out of sync with the progression of the watch bracelets. Do that make sense? I want to keep it as original as I can.

25 June 2013, 08:20 PM	#4
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Yep, many were fitted with the submariner bracelet with divers extension for flight suits. I recently flew with a USAF major who wore his 16750 like this. Looked great. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

26 June 2013, 01:41 AM	#5
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,307	Your best option might be to replace the clasp on your 78360 with a 93150 clasp. A very simple change involving a couple screws. It is less expensive than buying the complete bracelet. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

25 June 2013, 06:01 PM	#2
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	The GMT typically came with an oyster bracelet without the lock. Usually the 7836 or 78360 with regard to oyster bracelets. I personally like the oyster lock and have fitted my 1675 with a 93150. I find it more comfortable because the clasp covers more of the bottom of my wrist and is more centered. I do know that GMTs could have been ordered with a 93150, and for a 95 I think it would be fine.

25 June 2013, 07:39 PM	#3
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,710	Welcome to the Forum! Pdoukas provided an excellent answer to your question!!

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