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Mystro · 20 January 2025, 06:29 AM

Wondering if the BLRO was offered on an oem brushed oyster like years back, would it be more popular than on jubilee?? Historically the Pepsi was on a brushed oyster bracelet (ie.Magnum PI).

Two totally different looks but it seems if Rolex would eliminate the pcl might take the GMT line in a very popular direction. The GMT would have a retro/sportier vibe on a brushed oyster and the jubilee gives all the bling without the fuss of hairline scratches as the pcl oyster.

It would be a lazy/easy move for Rolex to introduce a bracelet change to the line up but it may be very popular. Maybe introduce a brushed oyster look on a new Coke GMT.

amphr1 · 20 January 2025, 06:31 AM

No. It would be less "cosmopolitan". I think brush belongs to dive watches, tool watches. GMT is basically a desk watch where the desk is the pilot seat.

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jb335 · 20 January 2025, 06:43 AM

No. The brushed oyster crowd is undoubtedly in the minority.

The jubilee is arguably more blingy than the PCL oyster and is way more popular.

A bit of shine goes well with the modern GMT and the market data supports this is the peoples preferred choice.

Bxtek · 20 January 2025, 06:43 AM

I've seen people have their PCL's brushed and I have to admit that it looks good! However, Jubilee is still my favorite bracelet, and it wouldn't sway my preference.

Bazil · 20 January 2025, 06:44 AM

I love Oyster with PCLs … the contrast is perfect … no need to fix what’s not broken …

Divingdeep87 · 20 January 2025, 06:46 AM

With a sub bracelet with glidelock and brushed - it would be the perfect watch.

winst · 20 January 2025, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Divingdeep87

With a sub bracelet with glidelock and brushed - it would be the perfect watch.

It would definitely appeal to me more in this guise.

FHFinster · 20 January 2025, 07:07 AM

If it were on a brushed oyster, mine wouldn’t live in the bank’s safe deposit box with the BLNR.

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WastedYears · 20 January 2025, 07:24 AM

Indubitably.

brandrea · 20 January 2025, 07:29 AM

It’s already popular enough

Nads786 · 20 January 2025, 07:32 AM

Yes I think it would make the watch even more popular.

I actually like the PCL but the brushed is so much nicer. I’m thinking about getting mine brushed but I’m a chicken.

Scholar · 20 January 2025, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

Wondering if the BLRO was offered on an oem brushed oyster like years back, would it be more popular than on jubilee?? Historically the Pepsi was on a brushed oyster bracelet (ie.Magnum PI).

Two totally different looks but it seems if Rolex would eliminate the pcl might take the GMT line in a very popular direction. The GMT would have a retro/sportier vibe on a brushed oyster and the jubilee gives all the bling without the fuss of hairline scratches as the pcl oyster.

It would be a lazy/easy move for Rolex to introduce a bracelet change to the line up but it may be very popular. Maybe introduce a brushed oyster look on a new Coke GMT.

I got a Tudor 58 GMT MC because I wanted a new GMT but without the bling look. If Rolex made a matte one again I would be first in line. The ceramic GMTs are good looking watches but basically look like a completely different watch to the older models that a lot of us grew up admiring on Magnum PI, Moore's Bond, etc.

The Sub doesn't have as much of the same problem because while the bezel is shiny now the bracelet isn't so it's not as overwhelming. (Although I do like how the SD bezel tones down the shine with the gradations.)

WatchGuy1966 · 20 January 2025, 07:33 AM

I bushed my 116710LN and it looks fantastic

joli160 · 20 January 2025, 07:59 AM

I much prefer PCL’s.

zabazja · 20 January 2025, 07:59 AM

You think it’s not popular enough?

rob · 20 January 2025, 08:01 AM

I bought mine with an oyster and purchased a Jubilee simultaneously. I truly missed the look and functionality of my 1675 Pepsi and Sub LV, SD43 and DSSD-JC. With that said, I bought a band for the 40mm sub with a glidelock and have never looked back. I don’t care if it’s not original to me, it’s an option that I believe should be an offering.

georgekart · 20 January 2025, 08:03 AM

Probably not. At least not significantly. Yes, PCLs are a deal breaker to some. Probably the same way as a brushed bracelet would be to some. But I feel like the majority wouldn't care. Plus a BLRO is already kinda flashy. Makes sense to go for the PCLs. Now, the GRNR... I bet that would create a lot of competition to the Sub.

Buschy · 20 January 2025, 08:04 AM

can it get "more" popular?

JRell · 20 January 2025, 08:05 AM

I bet more people prefer it on jubilee anyways, as I do. Best of both worlds!

173rdabn · 20 January 2025, 08:05 AM

Excellent idea.

MarioB83 · 20 January 2025, 08:12 AM

I don’t support this

Jackie Daytona · 20 January 2025, 08:21 AM

I could get on board with this. I prefer the older brushed GMT Master look over the newer iteration. Not saying I dislike the shinier PCL version, but I just prefer the classic look.

Roddypeepa · 20 January 2025, 08:27 AM

Well they always used to be brushed until quite recently. Personally, I’d like them to be less precious about bracelets like the past when you could almost pick and choose.

Bit hard to see how they get more popular. They’re already massively hyped!

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Cru Jones · 20 January 2025, 08:37 AM

What would be interesting is having the choice between PCLs and BCLs (in addition to jubilee). That would be the enthusiast move by Rolex. Seems revolutionary, doesn’t it.

Scholar · 20 January 2025, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JRell

I bet more people prefer it on jubilee anyways, as I do. Best of both worlds!

Well this is what Rolex did in the past. Brushed oyster or Jubilee. Two great options.

I have never liked stainless (or titanium) PCL on any watch.

Wilco68 · 20 January 2025, 08:48 AM

Wouldn’t be for me as I never get to think about the bracelet on the BLRO. I can’t get past the bezel & dial which totally leave me cold aesthetically.

S.Explorer · 20 January 2025, 09:05 AM

I don't think the BLRO bracelet is a deal breaker for many, so possibly negligible impact.

Bob-a-Job · 20 January 2025, 09:07 AM

Oh yes! I'd take the BLRO on an Oyster rather than the Jubilee.

Harry-57 · 20 January 2025, 09:10 AM

The more choice the better.

On the personal taste front, I tried mine on the brushed Oyster from my 116610 and to my surprise it didn't work for me visually and the clasp felt odd. It works fine on a Sub but made the SS BLRO feel odd to wear - to me at least.

I wouldn't mind trying a brushed Jubilee but I think the 1267 series has evolved to sit on the wrong side of the bling line.

Stan Cooper · 20 January 2025, 09:14 AM

My perfect BLRO would be on a brushed Oyster bracelet with a glide-lock clasp, so YES!

20 January 2025, 06:29 AM	#1
Mystro 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,789	If the BLRO/Pepsi was on a brushed oyster bracelet, would it be more popular?? Wondering if the BLRO was offered on an oem brushed oyster like years back, would it be more popular than on jubilee?? Historically the Pepsi was on a brushed oyster bracelet (ie.Magnum PI). Two totally different looks but it seems if Rolex would eliminate the pcl might take the GMT line in a very popular direction. The GMT would have a retro/sportier vibe on a brushed oyster and the jubilee gives all the bling without the fuss of hairline scratches as the pcl oyster. It would be a lazy/easy move for Rolex to introduce a bracelet change to the line up but it may be very popular. Maybe introduce a brushed oyster look on a new Coke GMT. __________________

20 January 2025, 06:44 AM	#5
Bazil 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 4,092	I love Oyster with PCLs … the contrast is perfect … no need to fix what’s not broken … __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.”*

20 January 2025, 07:07 AM	#8
FHFinster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 986	If the BLRO/Pepsi was on a brushed oyster bracelet, would it be more popular?? If it were on a brushed oyster, mine wouldn’t live in the bank’s safe deposit box with the BLNR. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 January 2025, 07:59 AM	#14
joli160 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,900	I much prefer PCL’s. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

20 January 2025, 08:01 AM	#16
rob 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Coast USA Posts: 870	If the BLRO/Pepsi was on a brushed oyster bracelet, would it be more popular?? I bought mine with an oyster and purchased a Jubilee simultaneously. I truly missed the look and functionality of my 1675 Pepsi and Sub LV, SD43 and DSSD-JC. With that said, I bought a band for the 40mm sub with a glidelock and have never looked back. I don’t care if it’s not original to me, it’s an option that I believe should be an offering. Attached Images

20 January 2025, 06:31 AM	#2
amphr1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,255	No. It would be less "cosmopolitan". I think brush belongs to dive watches, tool watches. GMT is basically a desk watch where the desk is the pilot seat. Sent from my SM-S918U1 using Tapatalk

20 January 2025, 06:43 AM	#3
jb335 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,631	No. The brushed oyster crowd is undoubtedly in the minority. The jubilee is arguably more blingy than the PCL oyster and is way more popular. A bit of shine goes well with the modern GMT and the market data supports this is the peoples preferred choice.

20 January 2025, 06:43 AM	#4
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,844	I've seen people have their PCL's brushed and I have to admit that it looks good! However, Jubilee is still my favorite bracelet, and it wouldn't sway my preference.

20 January 2025, 06:46 AM	#6
Divingdeep87 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 863	With a sub bracelet with glidelock and brushed - it would be the perfect watch.

20 January 2025, 07:24 AM	#9
WastedYears "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Switzerland Posts: 83	Indubitably.

20 January 2025, 07:29 AM	#10
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,229	It’s already popular enough

20 January 2025, 07:32 AM	#11
Nads786 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Real Name: Nadeem Location: Chicago Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,053	Yes I think it would make the watch even more popular. I actually like the PCL but the brushed is so much nicer. I’m thinking about getting mine brushed but I’m a chicken.

20 January 2025, 07:33 AM	#13
WatchGuy1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Location Location Posts: 1,821	I bushed my 116710LN and it looks fantastic

20 January 2025, 07:59 AM	#15
zabazja "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: N/ A Posts: 81	You think it’s not popular enough?

20 January 2025, 08:03 AM	#17
georgekart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 1,686	Probably not. At least not significantly. Yes, PCLs are a deal breaker to some. Probably the same way as a brushed bracelet would be to some. But I feel like the majority wouldn't care. Plus a BLRO is already kinda flashy. Makes sense to go for the PCLs. Now, the GRNR... I bet that would create a lot of competition to the Sub.

20 January 2025, 08:04 AM	#18
Buschy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: DFW TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 372	can it get "more" popular?

20 January 2025, 08:05 AM	#19
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,231	I bet more people prefer it on jubilee anyways, as I do. Best of both worlds! __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

20 January 2025, 08:05 AM	#20
173rdabn 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,443	Excellent idea.

20 January 2025, 08:12 AM	#21
MarioB83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 403	I don’t support this

20 January 2025, 08:21 AM	#22
Jackie Daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,752	I could get on board with this. I prefer the older brushed GMT Master look over the newer iteration. Not saying I dislike the shinier PCL version, but I just prefer the classic look. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

20 January 2025, 08:27 AM	#23
Roddypeepa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: Southern England Watch: DJ41 SubC SMP mast Posts: 1,741	Well they always used to be brushed until quite recently. Personally, I’d like them to be less precious about bracelets like the past when you could almost pick and choose. Bit hard to see how they get more popular. They’re already massively hyped! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 January 2025, 08:37 AM	#24
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,523	What would be interesting is having the choice between PCLs and BCLs (in addition to jubilee). That would be the enthusiast move by Rolex. Seems revolutionary, doesn’t it.

20 January 2025, 08:48 AM	#26
Wilco68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: United Kingdom Watch: SD43 / YM40 / DJ41 Posts: 326	Wouldn’t be for me as I never get to think about the bracelet on the BLRO. I can’t get past the bezel & dial which totally leave me cold aesthetically. __________________ DJ41 126333 / SD43 126600 / YM40 126622

20 January 2025, 09:05 AM	#27
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 822	I don't think the BLRO bracelet is a deal breaker for many, so possibly negligible impact.

20 January 2025, 09:07 AM	#28
Bob-a-Job "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: UK Posts: 41	Oh yes! I'd take the BLRO on an Oyster rather than the Jubilee.

20 January 2025, 09:10 AM	#29
Harry-57 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,862	The more choice the better. On the personal taste front, I tried mine on the brushed Oyster from my 116610 and to my surprise it didn't work for me visually and the clasp felt odd. It works fine on a Sub but made the SS BLRO feel odd to wear - to me at least. I wouldn't mind trying a brushed Jubilee but I think the 1267 series has evolved to sit on the wrong side of the bling line.

20 January 2025, 09:14 AM	#30
Stan Cooper 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,975	My perfect BLRO would be on a brushed Oyster bracelet with a glide-lock clasp, so YES! __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M Traveler GMT Meteorite, Seiko SSC813 quartz solar powered chronograph It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

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