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Reinhard in SA · 11 June 2018, 07:46 PM

This is great info! Thanks to everyone contributing.

I am in the minority, but I like the jubilee on it. The idea of swapping bracelets with my BLNR is appealing though.

billyrayuk · 11 June 2018, 07:55 PM

Breaking news..... The Glidelock 97200 Submariner bracelet DOES NOT FIT!!

Attached pic shows the 97200 Glidelock (top) and the 76200 GMT Oyster (bottom). Sorry for the poor quality!

The spring bar holes on the 97200 are set slightly further away from the lug holes. I don't believe using smaller spring bars in this case would make any difference!

Johnnyhayward · 11 June 2018, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by billyrayuk

Breaking news..... The Glidelock 97200 Submariner bracelet DOES NOT FIT!!

Attached pic shows the 97200 Glidelock (top) and the 76200 GMT Oyster (bottom). Sorry for the poor quality!

The spring bar holes on the 97200 are set slightly further away from the lug holes. I don't believe using smaller spring bars in this case would make any difference!

Cheers for giving a go too. Thought it might have just been me.

HK_Expat · 11 June 2018, 08:03 PM

I think this is a great thread

This is perfect there are 2 side you side examples to compare. Great job
Even if you slap an oyster bracelet on, the little crown between the SWISS MADE on the dial of the SS version will still differentiate the 2 models.
So people “in the know” will know

Houston77 · 11 June 2018, 08:34 PM

Question: I have a DJ 41 on Oyster. Would I be able to swap the oyster and jubilee between the BLRO and DJ 41?

Number3 · 11 June 2018, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyrayuk

Breaking news..... The Glidelock 97200 Submariner bracelet DOES NOT FIT!!

Attached pic shows the 97200 Glidelock (top) and the 76200 GMT Oyster (bottom). Sorry for the poor quality!

The spring bar holes on the 97200 are set slightly further away from the lug holes. I don't believe using smaller spring bars in this case would make any difference!

That's odd as I've seen pictures of a Glidelock on a BLNR.......?

billyrayuk · 11 June 2018, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Number3

That's odd as I've seen pictures of a Glidelock on a BLNR.......?

I've searched back on some threads on here and it seems there are conflicting messages. Some people seem to have got it to fit on their BLNR, others have had trouble. I'm not sure how this can be possible. It should fit or not!?

I didn't try it on the BLNR this morning but it definitely didn't look like it would have gone into the 126710BLRO even with skinny spring bars, but maybe I'm wrong on this!

For the record spring bars on the 97200 Glidelock were 2.0mm with 1.2mm ends. Different to both the Jubilee and the GMT Oyster spring bars.

billyrayuk · 11 June 2018, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 1210tech

Look forward to your findings

I might have to call in to see the Pepsi in the flesh too

Not a problem, look forward to seeing you!

AK797 · 11 June 2018, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyrayuk

Breaking news..... The Glidelock 97200 Submariner bracelet DOES NOT FIT!!

Attached pic shows the 97200 Glidelock (top) and the 76200 GMT Oyster (bottom). Sorry for the poor quality!

The spring bar holes on the 97200 are set slightly further away from the lug holes. I don't believe using smaller spring bars in this case would make any difference!

They could have repositioned more to make it unswappable.

brandrea · 11 June 2018, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

They could have repositioned more to make it unswappable.

Good point Neil

Besides, how is Rolex supposed to sell more watches with all this bracelet swapping going on

AK797 · 11 June 2018, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Good point Neil

Besides, how is Rolex supposed to sell more watches with all this bracelet swapping going on

Next they'll be selling bracelets for the price of an Exp.

billyrayuk · 11 June 2018, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houston77

Question: I have a DJ 41 on Oyster. Would I be able to swap the oyster and jubilee between the BLRO and DJ 41?

Not sure on this one, I've done all my bracelet swapping for one day

. The only DJ41 I have in stock with Oyster is unworn so wouldn't to want to try with this.

Alpino · 11 June 2018, 11:55 PM

.

DJ41 is 21mm between lugs , Blro is 20mm ...

mulgogy · 12 June 2018, 12:43 AM

Queue the "Buy a BLNR now bc its being discontinued and I cant do a bracelet swap!" posts.

Pattyb69 · 12 June 2018, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyrayuk

I've searched back on some threads on here and it seems there are conflicting messages. Some people seem to have got it to fit on their BLNR, others have had trouble. I'm not sure how this can be possible. It should fit or not!?

I didn't try it on the BLNR this morning but it definitely didn't look like it would have gone into the 126710BLRO even with skinny spring bars, but maybe I'm wrong on this!

For the record spring bars on the 97200 Glidelock were 2.0mm with 1.2mm ends. Different to both the Jubilee and the GMT Oyster spring bars.

I've been wearing my BLNR on the 97200 Glidelock bracelet for 14 months straight. I wasn't able to get the 97200 bracelet onto the BLNR with the original GMT II 2.0 spring bars. Only one side of the spring bar was secure. I ended up using 1.8mm Daytona/YM style spring bars from Everest Bands and both sides of the spring bars set fully into the case for a proper hold.

I'm thinking with the proper spring bar, you should be able to get that 97200 bracelet onto the SS BLRO just like you got the BLNR easy link on there.

mikkemus23 · 12 June 2018, 03:57 AM

Very cool, would never have thought.
The SS Pepsi will command even more. Happy myself to be more into vintage

And I feel a little bit sorry for the PM owners (but they still got a gold watch lol)

Snow-Dweller · 12 June 2018, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houston77

Question: I have a DJ 41 on Oyster. Would I be able to swap the oyster and jubilee between the BLRO and DJ 41?

Unfortunately not.

Houston77 · 12 June 2018, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Unfortunately not.

Darn. That would be a fun combo.

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juani · 12 June 2018, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by billyrayuk

Not a problem, look forward to seeing you!

You will have to get a Coffee machine in Ray

River · 12 June 2018, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

And the end link looks like a better fit on the oyster

Agreed

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justdate · 12 June 2018, 05:03 AM

Interesting thead and I really appreciate you guys for doing the hard work for us in trying this out!

However it is not something I would ever do as the most exciting thing for me is getting to wear a modern sports Rolex on a jubilee bracelet! It’s fantastic, cannot wait to get mine.

tyler1980 · 12 June 2018, 05:05 AM

after trying it on today, all i can say is why in the world anyone would want an oyster bracelet on this? I was never a jubilee guy before, ever. This watch is perfect on it though, and i wouldn't wear it any other way.

Stevec14 · 12 June 2018, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

after trying it on today, all i can say is why in the world anyone would want an oyster bracelet on this? I was never a jubilee guy before, ever. This watch is perfect on it though, and i wouldn't wear it any other way.

Did you buy it?

tyler1980 · 12 June 2018, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevec14

Did you buy it?

Demo model... AD seemed to indicate I’m getting it very soon though

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DanMdR · 12 June 2018, 08:27 AM

I like the BLNR on the Jubilee! Would love to see an all black GMT on the Jubilee.

Amochosto · 12 June 2018, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

Demo model... AD seemed to indicate I’m getting it very soon though

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Ok in those pics the Jubilee looks like two tone, or is it just a funny reflection or something? Either way, I like it in two tone.

Jacobson · 12 June 2018, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pattyb69

I've been wearing my BLNR on the 97200 Glidelock bracelet for 14 months straight. I wasn't able to get the 97200 bracelet onto the BLNR with the original GMT II 2.0 spring bars. Only one side of the spring bar was secure. I ended up using 1.8mm Daytona/YM style spring bars from Everest Bands and both sides of the spring bars set fully into the case for a proper hold.

I'm thinking with the proper spring bar, you should be able to get that 97200 bracelet onto the SS BLRO just like you got the BLNR easy link on there.

I had the exact problem. Could only get one side of the bar in properly on the BLNR. Daytona springbars worked perfectly.

Metal · 12 June 2018, 01:06 PM

I was 100% sold on the Tudor since I hate the Jubilee, I wasn't even going to bother getting one, now I'm 100% sold on the BLRO.
Thanks, Rolex! lol

Likestheshiny · 12 June 2018, 01:31 PM

Yeah, I'd happily trade my BLNR's almost-unused oyster for a properly fitting modern jubilee if I could. I just don't care the the oyster bracelet and I currently wear it on leather, but I'd switch to jubilee in a heartbeat if I were confident that it was a proper, secure fit.

Stevec14 · 12 June 2018, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

Demo model... AD seemed to indicate I’m getting it very soon though

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Awesome. Patek looking good in the background

The more I see it the more I like the new Pepsi.

12 June 2018, 03:57 AM	#196
mikkemus23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Eirik Location: Norway Watch: Rolex/Omega/PAM Posts: 1,160	Very cool, would never have thought. The SS Pepsi will command even more. Happy myself to be more into vintage And I feel a little bit sorry for the PM owners (but they still got a gold watch lol) __________________ IG: mareleo23

12 June 2018, 05:05 AM	#202
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	after trying it on today, all i can say is why in the world anyone would want an oyster bracelet on this? I was never a jubilee guy before, ever. This watch is perfect on it though, and i wouldn't wear it any other way. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

11 June 2018, 07:46 PM	#181
Reinhard in SA "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Africa Posts: 873	This is great info! Thanks to everyone contributing. I am in the minority, but I like the jubilee on it. The idea of swapping bracelets with my BLNR is appealing though.

11 June 2018, 08:03 PM	#184
HK_Expat "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Me go Posts: 430	I think this is a great thread This is perfect there are 2 side you side examples to compare. Great job Even if you slap an oyster bracelet on, the little crown between the SWISS MADE on the dial of the SS version will still differentiate the 2 models. So people “in the know” will know

11 June 2018, 08:34 PM	#185
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,646	Question: I have a DJ 41 on Oyster. Would I be able to swap the oyster and jubilee between the BLRO and DJ 41?

11 June 2018, 11:55 PM	#193
Alpino "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Posts: 2,555	. DJ41 is 21mm between lugs , Blro is 20mm ...

12 June 2018, 12:43 AM	#194
mulgogy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: New England Watch: Rollies Posts: 224	Queue the "Buy a BLNR now bc its being discontinued and I cant do a bracelet swap!" posts.

12 June 2018, 05:03 AM	#201
justdate "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: RJ Location: UK Coast Watch: PP/AP/Rolex Posts: 1,358	Interesting thead and I really appreciate you guys for doing the hard work for us in trying this out! However it is not something I would ever do as the most exciting thing for me is getting to wear a modern sports Rolex on a jubilee bracelet! It’s fantastic, cannot wait to get mine.

12 June 2018, 08:27 AM	#205
DanMdR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: West Coast Watch: OP 36 Posts: 312	I like the BLNR on the Jubilee! Would love to see an all black GMT on the Jubilee.

12 June 2018, 01:06 PM	#208
Metal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Mi Posts: 37	I was 100% sold on the Tudor since I hate the Jubilee, I wasn't even going to bother getting one, now I'm 100% sold on the BLRO. Thanks, Rolex! lol

12 June 2018, 01:31 PM	#209
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	Yeah, I'd happily trade my BLNR's almost-unused oyster for a properly fitting modern jubilee if I could. I just don't care the the oyster bracelet and I currently wear it on leather, but I'd switch to jubilee in a heartbeat if I were confident that it was a proper, secure fit.

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