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SFBAY · 21 March 2019, 12:51 AM

Sad day for Rolex. I can’t beleive Rolex decided to eliminate all oystersteel GMTs. I feel very lucky to have my oystersteel Batman. I’m not sure what Rolex is thinking with that move.

DP63 · 21 March 2019, 12:53 AM

Seperating the GMT's from the dive watches visually I suppose.

The BLRO was a success last year, so I have no doubt the BLNR will be the same.

Kyle3130 · 21 March 2019, 12:54 AM

Sad indeed!

TimingIsEverything · 21 March 2019, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SFBAY

Sad day for Rolex. I can’t beleive Rolex decided to eliminate all oystersteel GMTs. I feel very lucky to have my oystersteel Batman. I’m not sure what Rolex is thinking with that move.

Do you mean the oyster bracelet? I think they call any steel watch "oystersteel".

SFBAY · 21 March 2019, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DP63

Seperating the GMT's from the dive watches visually I suppose.

The BLRO was a success last year, so I have no doubt the BLNR will be the same.

Yes, I’m sure the new BLNR will do well for those who like the jubilee, but come on, no GMTs in oystersteel!!!

brandrea · 21 March 2019, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TimingIsEverything

Do you mean the oyster bracelet? I think they call any steel watch "oystersteel".

I think that’s what he means

SFBAY · 21 March 2019, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TimingIsEverything

Do you mean the oyster bracelet? I think they call any steel watch "oystersteel".

Oyster bracelet in pure steel

Hollie_Rollie · 21 March 2019, 12:56 AM

Some love it, some hate it. If I was in the market for a BLNR I wouldnt mind the Jubilee. But I do prefer my oyster on my current BLNR. Movements aren't a big deal to me. The current movement in the BLNR is just fine, solid work horse.

ronricks · 21 March 2019, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SFBAY

Sad day for Rolex. I can’t beleive Rolex decided to eliminate all oystersteel GMTs. I feel very lucky to have my oystersteel Batman. I’m not sure what Rolex is thinking with that move.

All Rolex did was purge the watches with the old movement. I expect we will see a return of the GMT LN and GMT TT in yellow gold with the new movement at some point.

dawsss · 21 March 2019, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SFBAY

Oyster bracelet in pure steel

The BLNR is still in "oystersteel"

padi56 · 21 March 2019, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SFBAY

Oyster bracelet in pure steel

Oystersteel is the same old 904L SS that Rolex has used for decades, and in the real world no better with today's mainly pampered watches than the industry norm 316L. Fact oystersteel which is really 904L will scratch easier and show scratches more than 316L .

SFBAY · 21 March 2019, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Oystersteel is the same old 904L SS that Rolex has used for decades, and in the real world no better with today's mainly pampered watches than the industry norm 316L. Fact oystersteel which is really 904L will scratch easier and show scratches more than 316L .

I think you understand what I was trying to communicate. There are no more GMTs with a steel oyster bracelet. That seems sad!

blada4life · 21 March 2019, 01:40 AM

I think if you add to the fact that there are now only 2 SS GMTs, that will tighten inventory even more, not only for GMT but for subs as well. Fact is, this was the only watch you can possibly buy from the safe or on a 6 month list. No more for sure. Feel bad for Rolex fans.

Amochosto · 21 March 2019, 03:49 AM

As a guy who already has an 116710LN and 16710 with Oyster bracelets I am hoping the sad demise of the LN, YG TT, YG GMTs results in an increase in production of the BLRO so I can get one faster.

Fresh_1 · 21 March 2019, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle3130

sad indeed!

x2!

feb29 · 21 March 2019, 04:21 AM

I'm glad I have my now "vintage" BLRO 116710

GradyPhilpott · 21 March 2019, 04:24 AM

This is a very confusing thread.

broham84 · 21 March 2019, 04:25 AM

Why is it sad? I have 2 with oyster bracelet, they are no where near as comfortable as the jubilee that comes with the pepsi.

SFBAY · 21 March 2019, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by broham84

Why is it sad? I have 2 with oyster bracelet, they are no where near as comfortable as the jubilee that comes with the pepsi.

It’s sad for those who don’t like the jubilee option and the SS oyster is a classic bracelet.

tyler1980 · 21 March 2019, 04:51 AM

well its only natural to assume oystersteel refers to an oyster bracelet and rolex would call a jubilee Jubiloystersteel or jubileel

didn't test well in focus groups though

mgsooner · 21 March 2019, 04:51 AM

What was really sad is when they added PCLs to the oyster bracelets on all the GMTs. The jubilee is honestly an improvement over that.

Reddy_Kilowatt · 21 March 2019, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SFBAY

I think you understand what I was trying to communicate. There are no more GMTs with a steel oyster bracelet. That seems sad!

Oh noes, are they taking away all of the old ones that already exist?

toolr · 21 March 2019, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SFBAY

Oyster bracelet in pure steel

The Jubilee bracelets on the new BLRO and BLNR are all steel as well, so they still have two models in all Oystersteel, which is a fancy name for 904L.

toolr · 21 March 2019, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

well its only natural to assume oystersteel refers to an oyster bracelet and rolex would call a jubilee Jubiloystersteel or jubileel

didn't test well in focus groups though

SFBAY · 21 March 2019, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by toolr

The Jubilee bracelets on the new BLRO and BLNR are all steel as well, so they still have two models in all Oystersteel, which is a fancy name for 904L.

Not with the oyster bracelet

chloebear · 21 March 2019, 04:59 AM

As others have said, they clearly wanted some seperation between the Submariner and GMT lines. So SS Submariners are on brushed oyster bracelets and are monochromatic and GMT's are now 2 colors (bezels) and on jubilee bracelets.

Onikage · 21 March 2019, 04:59 AM

Good for my 16710. Very good.

daytonastl · 21 March 2019, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SFBAY

It’s sad for those who don’t like the jubilee option and the SS oyster is a classic bracelet.

So is the Jubilee.

daytonastl · 21 March 2019, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mgsooner

What was really sad is when they added PCLs to the oyster bracelets on all the GMTs. The jubilee is honestly an improvement over that.

Yes.

toolr · 21 March 2019, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SFBAY

"I can’t beleive Rolex decided to eliminate all oystersteel GMTs".

Just plain false

21 March 2019, 12:51 AM	#1
SFBAY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 546	No more oystersteel GMTs!!! Sad day for Rolex. I can’t beleive Rolex decided to eliminate all oystersteel GMTs. I feel very lucky to have my oystersteel Batman. I’m not sure what Rolex is thinking with that move. Last edited by padi56; 21 March 2019 at 01:02 AM.. Reason: I am sure the poster means oyster bracelet I hope.

21 March 2019, 12:53 AM	#2
DP63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: DP Location: Scotland Watch: 18078 Posts: 795	Seperating the GMT's from the dive watches visually I suppose. The BLRO was a success last year, so I have no doubt the BLNR will be the same. __________________ 114060 - 116200 - 114300 - 18078

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Kyle3130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,960	Sad indeed! __________________

21 March 2019, 03:49 AM	#14
Amochosto "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Canada Watch: Me Posts: 1,168	As a guy who already has an 116710LN and 16710 with Oyster bracelets I am hoping the sad demise of the LN, YG TT, YG GMTs results in an increase in production of the BLRO so I can get one faster. __________________ 1771036 Stupidity is doomed, therefore, to cringe at every syllable of wisdom Heraclitus of Ephesus

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GradyPhilpott 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 14060M Posts: 34,485	This is a very confusing thread. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

21 March 2019, 12:56 AM	#8
Hollie_Rollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: U.S.A. Watch: SD43 Posts: 3,466	Some love it, some hate it. If I was in the market for a BLNR I wouldnt mind the Jubilee. But I do prefer my oyster on my current BLNR. Movements aren't a big deal to me. The current movement in the BLNR is just fine, solid work horse.

21 March 2019, 01:40 AM	#13
blada4life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,044	I think if you add to the fact that there are now only 2 SS GMTs, that will tighten inventory even more, not only for GMT but for subs as well. Fact is, this was the only watch you can possibly buy from the safe or on a 6 month list. No more for sure. Feel bad for Rolex fans.

21 March 2019, 04:21 AM	#16
feb29 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: US Posts: 132	I'm glad I have my now "vintage" BLRO 116710

21 March 2019, 04:25 AM	#18
broham84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 610	Why is it sad? I have 2 with oyster bracelet, they are no where near as comfortable as the jubilee that comes with the pepsi.

21 March 2019, 04:51 AM	#20
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,619	well its only natural to assume oystersteel refers to an oyster bracelet and rolex would call a jubilee Jubiloystersteel or jubileel didn't test well in focus groups though __________________ 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)

21 March 2019, 04:51 AM	#21
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,954	What was really sad is when they added PCLs to the oyster bracelets on all the GMTs. The jubilee is honestly an improvement over that.

21 March 2019, 04:59 AM	#26
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	As others have said, they clearly wanted some seperation between the Submariner and GMT lines. So SS Submariners are on brushed oyster bracelets and are monochromatic and GMT's are now 2 colors (bezels) and on jubilee bracelets.

21 March 2019, 04:59 AM	#27
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Good for my 16710. Very good. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

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