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nejo · 17 June 2012, 08:00 AM

Hi !

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 ?

capote · 17 June 2012, 08:02 AM

It looks great with either IMO. But if you get a Rootbeer the TT jubilee is a must

yessir69 · 17 June 2012, 08:03 AM

Get both. Jubilee is comfortable and dresses it up a bit. The oyster is more versatile.

landroverking · 17 June 2012, 08:06 AM

I could be wrong but I think the Jubilee was the first offered on a GMT.

Paladin · 17 June 2012, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landroverking

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.

Annan · 17 June 2012, 08:22 AM

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.

kilyung · 17 June 2012, 08:25 AM

I agree, get both.

dddrees · 17 June 2012, 08:28 AM

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.

FeelingTheBlues · 17 June 2012, 08:30 AM

I have a little preference for the Oyster but both look amazing.

learningtofly · 17 June 2012, 08:48 AM

Have both, but wear mine on a Jubilee...

Art 1 · 17 June 2012, 08:56 AM

I don't care for the jubilee bracelet and would never own one.

Dan Pierce · 17 June 2012, 11:40 AM

Both!
dP

kelly56 · 17 June 2012, 01:00 PM

I have both for my 1978 GMT and prefer the Oyster. Originally supplied with a Jubilee.

Natew · 17 June 2012, 01:58 PM

Both look great. I have a 1989 pepsi on a jubilee and love it.

VICI · 17 June 2012, 03:13 PM

Oyster scratches are more noticeable... The jubilee looks very nice and elegant. It's a question of - do you want sporty or dressy?

BIG_B_n_FLA · 17 June 2012, 04:09 PM

the Pepsi on a super jubilee would be a nice vintage addition. You can't go wrong b/c it would be classy imho.

jamesbondOO7 · 17 June 2012, 07:24 PM

Oyster only, please!

Passionata · 17 June 2012, 07:38 PM

Jubilee on all Rolexes

slcbbrown · 17 June 2012, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yessir69

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.

travisb · 17 June 2012, 10:47 PM

azguy · 17 June 2012, 11:00 PM

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...

gmtandcigars.jpg

gmtcloseup.jpg

gmteveything.jpg

Puffy · 17 June 2012, 11:31 PM

both!

Cabaiguan · 18 June 2012, 02:13 AM

Here's my 1987 vintage GMT 16750 with a jubilee...

nejo · 18 June 2012, 10:00 AM

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 ?

Z-Sub · 18 June 2012, 10:11 AM

Either way is good. I prefer oyster

Lamone · 18 June 2012, 10:15 AM

Get both!
The GMT is so versatile

swissautopro · 18 June 2012, 10:15 AM

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.

Dan Pierce · 18 June 2012, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swissautopro

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.

dP

swissautopro · 18 June 2012, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

That won't take much.

dP

I knew I had to grease the tracks just a little bit for you, Dan. Very little!

Beautiful!!

Dan Pierce · 18 June 2012, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swissautopro

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.

dP

17 June 2012, 08:00 AM	#1
nejo Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 175	Jubilee vs. Oyster on a GMT ? Hi ! 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 ?

17 June 2012, 08:30 AM	#9
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I have a little preference for the Oyster but both look amazing. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

17 June 2012, 08:48 AM	#10
learningtofly 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	Have both, but wear mine on a Jubilee... __________________ Tony

17 June 2012, 11:40 AM	#12
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,165	Both! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

17 June 2012, 01:00 PM	#13
kelly56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Kentucky Watch: 16610 1675 Speedy Posts: 1,057	I have both for my 1978 GMT and prefer the Oyster. Originally supplied with a Jubilee. __________________

17 June 2012, 08:02 AM	#2
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	It looks great with either IMO. But if you get a Rootbeer the TT jubilee is a must

17 June 2012, 08:03 AM	#3
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,285	Get both. Jubilee is comfortable and dresses it up a bit. The oyster is more versatile.

17 June 2012, 08:06 AM	#4
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I could be wrong but I think the Jubilee was the first offered on a GMT.

17 June 2012, 08:22 AM	#6
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	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.

17 June 2012, 08:25 AM	#7
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I agree, get both.

17 June 2012, 08:56 AM	#11
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I don't care for the jubilee bracelet and would never own one.

17 June 2012, 01:58 PM	#14
Natew "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Watch: Root Beer GMT Posts: 11	Both look great. I have a 1989 pepsi on a jubilee and love it.

17 June 2012, 03:13 PM	#15
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Oyster scratches are more noticeable... The jubilee looks very nice and elegant. It's a question of - do you want sporty or dressy?

17 June 2012, 04:09 PM	#16
BIG_B_n_FLA Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Byron Location: Florida Watch: Rolex Sub 116610 Posts: 43	the Pepsi on a super jubilee would be a nice vintage addition. You can't go wrong b/c it would be classy imho.

17 June 2012, 07:24 PM	#17
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,057	Oyster only, please! __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

17 June 2012, 07:38 PM	#18
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Jubilee on all Rolexes __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

17 June 2012, 10:47 PM	#20
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,402	I'm an Oyster guy at heart.

17 June 2012, 11:00 PM	#21
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	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... gmtandcigars.jpg gmtcloseup.jpg gmteveything.jpg

17 June 2012, 11:31 PM	#22
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	both! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

18 June 2012, 02:13 AM	#23
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	Here's my 1987 vintage GMT 16750 with a jubilee... __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

18 June 2012, 10:00 AM	#24
nejo Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 175	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 ?

18 June 2012, 10:11 AM	#25
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Either way is good. I prefer oyster __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

18 June 2012, 10:15 AM	#27
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	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. __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

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