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theken · 10 July 2015, 06:17 AM

Will the bracelet reference 97200 supplied with a 116610 Submariner Date fit a 116710 GMII?
I prefer the brushed links and would like to change to this bracelet for my BLNR.

SC11 · 10 July 2015, 07:27 AM

Yes the 97200 bracelet will for the 116710 case, but you need to use the spring bars from the original bracelet (the Subs springbars won't locate on the the 116710 case)

beer · 10 July 2015, 09:43 AM

please post pics it would be nice to see it

dkol · 10 July 2015, 10:20 AM

dkol · 10 July 2015, 10:21 AM

watchwatcher · 10 July 2015, 10:23 AM

Very nice.

theken · 10 July 2015, 09:58 PM

As Sam (SC11) stated, you must use the GMTII springbars to install the Submariner bracelet on the GMTII.
The lug at the end of the GMTII springbar is smaller in diameter.
In addition to the all brushed bracelet, you also gain the benefit of the Oyster glide lock clasp.

Mak2013 · 10 July 2015, 10:23 PM

Very nice. How did you source 97200 bracelet?

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theken · 10 July 2015, 10:25 PM

I bought a used 116610 Sub Date from my Rolex AD.

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Very nice. How did you source 97200 bracelet?

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GB-man · 11 July 2015, 12:14 AM

Yep as stated use the correct spring bar and good to go. It's the only way I wore my blnr when I had it. (Had a sub so no sourcing was required) contact a trusted seller or maybe post in the WTB. They aren't cheap though.

Number3 · 11 July 2015, 03:12 AM

Looks great, this is how it should have come from the factory in my opinion and the added benefit of the glidelock clasp is a real bonus.

carreramay · 11 July 2015, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Number3

Looks great, this is how it should have come from the factory in my opinion and the added benefit of the glidelock clasp is a real bonus.

Opinions opinions. I quite like the polished links. And what benefit does a glidelock clasp have on a GMT? I can see it on a dive watch. Plus the GMT polished bracelet has the Easylink extension.

theken · 11 July 2015, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by carreramay

Opinions opinions. I quite like the polished links. And what benefit does a glidelock clasp have on a GMT? I can see it on a dive watch. Plus the GMT polished bracelet has the Easylink extension.

Really a personal preference isn't it.
For me, the brushed bracelet is a tool watch homage to the GMTII 16710 that was replaced by the 116710 with polished center links.
I think 99% of the Submariners including mine never are used as dive watches. However, living in a climate with four seasons, I often use the guidelock to make small adjustments to the bracelet during the day. At this time of the year, I find it helpful during a variety of outdoor activities.

Dan Pierce · 11 July 2015, 10:51 PM

Looks much better brushed than polished, Ken. Nicely done, my friend!
dP

travisb · 11 July 2015, 10:52 PM

It looks great either way. Thought about doing the same but I actually love the look of PCLs on the BLNR. The glidelock is a nice bonus.

red1108nyc · 11 July 2015, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by theken

As Sam (SC11) stated, you must use the GMTII springbars to install the Submariner bracelet on the GMTII.
The lug at the end of the GMTII springbar is smaller in diameter.
In addition to the all brushed bracelet, you also gain the benefit of the Oyster glide lock clasp.

Buddy Mark,

That combo really rocks.. and the main reason why I sold the BLNR since I really enjoy the glideloc. Win-win combo there friend!

Fred

maxbaris · 11 July 2015, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dkol

Looks superb!

cdubg21 · 1 April 2020, 01:59 AM

Thinking about doing this. Can anyone confirm this works seamlessly using the 97200 glidelock bracelet and original spring-bars from the 116710? Does everything fully lock into place securely? Read some stuff about possibly needing to use spring-bars from a Yachtmaster so wanted to see if anyone has done this using just the 97200 and GMT springbars, and how it turned out. Thanks

cdubg21 · 1 April 2020, 03:46 AM

Anyone? Lol

g55ddl · 14 November 2020, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cdubg21

Anyone? Lol

I just sourced a bracelet brand new, So I'm about to find out haha. I will let you know. Although, I'm not sure if you have already done it or not since this post was in march.

g55ddl · 15 November 2020, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cdubg21

Anyone? Lol

Confirmed. It works and is more comfortable than the PCL bracelet. Loving it.

Tools · 15 November 2020, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by g55ddl

Confirmed. It works and is more comfortable than the PCL bracelet. Loving it.

The 6 digit Subs spring bars have a larger pivot end, so will not lock into the smaller hole in the GMT lug. However, they both use the same diameter spring bar.

10 July 2015, 06:17 AM	#1
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,418	Will a 116610 Submariner bracelet fit a 116710 GMTII? Will the bracelet reference 97200 supplied with a 116610 Submariner Date fit a 116710 GMII? I prefer the brushed links and would like to change to this bracelet for my BLNR. Attached Images Last edited by HL65; 11 July 2015 at 10:25 PM..

10 July 2015, 09:58 PM	#7
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,418	mission accomplished As Sam (SC11) stated, you must use the GMTII springbars to install the Submariner bracelet on the GMTII. The lug at the end of the GMTII springbar is smaller in diameter. In addition to the all brushed bracelet, you also gain the benefit of the Oyster glide lock clasp. Attached Images

11 July 2015, 10:51 PM	#14
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,348	Looks much better brushed than polished, Ken. Nicely done, my friend! 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

10 July 2015, 07:27 AM	#2
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	Yes the 97200 bracelet will for the 116710 case, but you need to use the spring bars from the original bracelet (the Subs springbars won't locate on the the 116710 case)

10 July 2015, 09:43 AM	#3
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	please post pics it would be nice to see it

10 July 2015, 10:20 AM	#4
dkol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 79

10 July 2015, 10:21 AM	#5
dkol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 79

10 July 2015, 10:23 AM	#6
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,222	Very nice.

10 July 2015, 10:23 PM	#8
Mak2013 Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Rolex 14060M Posts: 681	Very nice. How did you source 97200 bracelet? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 July 2015, 12:14 AM	#10
GB-man 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,664	Yep as stated use the correct spring bar and good to go. It's the only way I wore my blnr when I had it. (Had a sub so no sourcing was required) contact a trusted seller or maybe post in the WTB. They aren't cheap though.

11 July 2015, 03:12 AM	#11
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 4,058	Looks great, this is how it should have come from the factory in my opinion and the added benefit of the glidelock clasp is a real bonus.

11 July 2015, 10:52 PM	#15
travisb 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,908	It looks great either way. Thought about doing the same but I actually love the look of PCLs on the BLNR. The glidelock is a nice bonus.

1 April 2020, 01:59 AM	#18
cdubg21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Earth Watch: 116610LV Posts: 469	Thinking about doing this. Can anyone confirm this works seamlessly using the 97200 glidelock bracelet and original spring-bars from the 116710? Does everything fully lock into place securely? Read some stuff about possibly needing to use spring-bars from a Yachtmaster so wanted to see if anyone has done this using just the 97200 and GMT springbars, and how it turned out. Thanks

1 April 2020, 03:46 AM	#19
cdubg21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Earth Watch: 116610LV Posts: 469	Anyone? Lol

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