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touchdowntodd · 11 October 2014, 03:49 AM

on TT GMT .. which do you think is more desirable?

love that jubilee look especially when nice n tight (no jokes LOL) .. but of course the alternative is classic ..

feelings?

azguy · 11 October 2014, 03:51 AM

100% personal opinion, I think all things being equal a jubilee is worth more as there are just less of them on wrists...

touchdowntodd · 11 October 2014, 04:02 AM

yeah.. especially a TIGHT TIGHT TIGHT jubilee

Eric Chan · 11 October 2014, 04:02 AM

The Oyster bracelet would be my choice as I feel the Jubilee bracelet is better served for the Datejust. Something just seems off to me when I see a sport watch with a Jubilee bracelet.

AK797 · 11 October 2014, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

The Oyster bracelet would be my choice as I feel the Jubilee bracelet is better served for the Datejust. Something just seems off to me when I see a sport watch with a Jubilee bracelet.

I agree, I feel the jubilee dresses up the DJ real nice. The GMT is sportier and works better on Oyster for me.

T. Ferguson · 11 October 2014, 09:02 AM

I like the Jubilee on the 16710 just fine but not so much on the 16713. Not sure why, but there's a difference to my eye. I guess the stripe of PCLs on the Oyster just make the TT watch pop a little more.

Can't really address value or resale.

ltmgeller · 11 October 2014, 04:08 AM

A tight jubilee is TIGHT

Dvenus11 · 11 October 2014, 04:12 AM

i have a jubilee on mine. But i think prefer the oyster

touchdowntodd · 11 October 2014, 04:13 AM

pics anyone? for fun

jjnd08 · 11 October 2014, 04:55 AM

I don't really like the TT on oyster. I think TT looks best on the jubilee bracelet.

ssultan · 11 October 2014, 08:11 AM

I'll agree. The jubilee and DJ is a match made in heaven.

HERITAGE82 · 11 October 2014, 08:13 AM

Jubilee looks great on the GMT

CCI24 · 11 October 2014, 09:05 AM

Oyster

iclick · 11 October 2014, 09:34 AM

I had a Jubilee on my GMT for about eight years and remember it being marginally more comfortable than the original 7836 folded Oyster that literally wore out in only a few years after purchased new. Hindsight is better than foresight and I wish I had not tossed that worn-out original band in the garbage! Back in the 1970s I was clueless about the worth of worn-out or faded Rolex parts! I fortunately didn't toss my original fat-font bezel after I lost it doing yard work, bought a replacement, and found it again a few years later. I digress, so back on subject...

In 1985 I decided to go with a Flip-Lock Oyster (93150) to replace the Jubilee, which was considerably worn, mostly because I thought it would be more durable. It was indeed more robust lasting 20 years showing only moderate wear, and earlier this year I sent it to Michael Young for a renewal. It's now on my wrist with the same GMT looking like new and born again.

On a side note I had a TT GMT 1675 for a few years and I found it to wear at an alarming rate, even faster than the SS version. I quit wearing it because of the wear rate and knowing the cost of a replacement. That was before Michael Young came into the picture to resurrect dying bracelets.

I can't fault anyone for buying a Jubilee for cosmetic or comfort considerations, but I'll stick with the Oyster bands from now on. To me they are as comfortable, or very close, look better on a tool watch, and in my experience are more durable.

kilyung · 11 October 2014, 09:26 AM

Jubilee rocks

Chewbacca · 11 October 2014, 09:28 AM

all personal prefs but a 2t jube on a rootbeer gmt is an absolute must.

subtona · 11 October 2014, 09:35 AM

I prefer Oyster, feels a bit more sporty.

NukeMan · 12 October 2014, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

i prefer oyster, feels a bit more sporty.

x10

bearone2 · 11 October 2014, 09:52 AM

jubilee's more comfortable, i wore this one for 31 years.

Jlsd · 11 October 2014, 03:03 PM

IMO jubilee looks great on a date just. I like the TT jubilee and I have mixed feelings about SS jubilee. On the other hand, Oyster ROCKS!

Even with PCL

bigrustypig · 11 October 2014, 03:11 PM

I prefer oyster on the GMT TT.....sportier although I acknowledge the jubilee hides scratches and dings better than the oyster.

HogwldFLTR · 11 October 2014, 06:03 PM

I just think the jubilees wear much worse than the oysters. I've yet to see an oyster with serious stretch. When the jubilees wear they really show it too (like mine which needs to go to MY for refurbishing).

IREZUMI · 11 October 2014, 06:22 PM

Oyster everytime !!!!! It's Classic and clean looking and always looks good. i feel that the Jubilee is too fussy better suited to a dress watch. The "President" is a great alternative as it's got a similar look to the Jubilee but more robust and sportier looking like the Oyster bracelet.

zama · 11 October 2014, 06:25 PM

I think the TT Jubilee is the way to go, that said i have an oyster TT on my Root Beer. Had a jubilee on my DJ and had enjoyed it, but they do like to stretch.

Daytonaman799 · 11 October 2014, 10:12 PM

I like TT Jubilee. There are two probes though. First is it's a dated look, very 80's. There is nothing wrong with that but many have mixed emotions about that. The second is stretch. The band will stretch quickly. I think it's more comfortable and on a root beer seems more appropriate. I have owned both on a GMT. The Jubilee will not show scratches at all which can offset the stretching and a dated look can also be a vintage look. Bottom line is you can't go wrong. I'm not a fan of two tone in general but a two tone GMT is a notable exception. ESPECIALLY a a root beer. That was my Grail watch when I was a teenager. Good luck.

landroverking · 11 October 2014, 10:34 PM

Jubilee for sure on a root beer.

Nathan_Barnes · 11 October 2014, 10:46 PM

Jubilee all the way! [IMG]

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WhatTheDeuce · 11 October 2014, 11:25 PM

Don't know generally but I desire both...

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VICI · 12 October 2014, 12:13 AM

Jubilee won't show scratches as an oyster would.

Both very comfortable - the oyster is sportier.

CWIN · 12 October 2014, 12:46 AM

It's inconsequential to me which is more desirable. It's all about preference for me and I prefer the look and feel of an Oyster bracelet.

11 October 2014, 03:49 AM	#1
touchdowntodd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Todd (Richard) Location: Milwaukee, WI Watch: Deep Sea Sea Dwell Posts: 535	thoughts on desirability ?? GMT jubilee vs oyster on TT GMT .. which do you think is more desirable? love that jubilee look especially when nice n tight (no jokes LOL) .. but of course the alternative is classic .. feelings? __________________ 2013 DSSD! (ME) M Series OP No Date,White Arabic,Smooth Bezel(WIFE) Yachtmaster 1 SS/PLAT (wife)

11 October 2014, 04:02 AM	#3
touchdowntodd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Todd (Richard) Location: Milwaukee, WI Watch: Deep Sea Sea Dwell Posts: 535	yeah.. especially a TIGHT TIGHT TIGHT jubilee __________________ 2013 DSSD! (ME) M Series OP No Date,White Arabic,Smooth Bezel(WIFE) Yachtmaster 1 SS/PLAT (wife)

11 October 2014, 09:02 AM	#6
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I like the Jubilee on the 16710 just fine but not so much on the 16713. Not sure why, but there's a difference to my eye. I guess the stripe of PCLs on the Oyster just make the TT watch pop a little more. Can't really address value or resale. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

11 October 2014, 04:13 AM	#9
touchdowntodd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Todd (Richard) Location: Milwaukee, WI Watch: Deep Sea Sea Dwell Posts: 535	pics anyone? for fun __________________ 2013 DSSD! (ME) M Series OP No Date,White Arabic,Smooth Bezel(WIFE) Yachtmaster 1 SS/PLAT (wife)

11 October 2014, 08:13 AM	#12
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,438	Jubilee looks great on the GMT __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

11 October 2014, 03:51 AM	#2
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	100% personal opinion, I think all things being equal a jubilee is worth more as there are just less of them on wrists...

11 October 2014, 04:02 AM	#4
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	The Oyster bracelet would be my choice as I feel the Jubilee bracelet is better served for the Datejust. Something just seems off to me when I see a sport watch with a Jubilee bracelet.

11 October 2014, 04:08 AM	#7
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	A tight jubilee is TIGHT

11 October 2014, 04:12 AM	#8
Dvenus11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Sunny Location: Los Angeles Watch: GMT Master 2 Posts: 941	i have a jubilee on mine. But i think prefer the oyster

11 October 2014, 04:55 AM	#10
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I don't really like the TT on oyster. I think TT looks best on the jubilee bracelet.

11 October 2014, 08:11 AM	#11
ssultan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Sameer Location: ON, Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 718	I'll agree. The jubilee and DJ is a match made in heaven.

11 October 2014, 09:05 AM	#13
CCI24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: colin Location: Maryland Watch: 14060m Posts: 287	Oyster

11 October 2014, 09:34 AM	#14
iclick "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 813	I had a Jubilee on my GMT for about eight years and remember it being marginally more comfortable than the original 7836 folded Oyster that literally wore out in only a few years after purchased new. Hindsight is better than foresight and I wish I had not tossed that worn-out original band in the garbage! Back in the 1970s I was clueless about the worth of worn-out or faded Rolex parts! I fortunately didn't toss my original fat-font bezel after I lost it doing yard work, bought a replacement, and found it again a few years later. I digress, so back on subject... In 1985 I decided to go with a Flip-Lock Oyster (93150) to replace the Jubilee, which was considerably worn, mostly because I thought it would be more durable. It was indeed more robust lasting 20 years showing only moderate wear, and earlier this year I sent it to Michael Young for a renewal. It's now on my wrist with the same GMT looking like new and born again. On a side note I had a TT GMT 1675 for a few years and I found it to wear at an alarming rate, even faster than the SS version. I quit wearing it because of the wear rate and knowing the cost of a replacement. That was before Michael Young came into the picture to resurrect dying bracelets. I can't fault anyone for buying a Jubilee for cosmetic or comfort considerations, but I'll stick with the Oyster bands from now on. To me they are as comfortable, or very close, look better on a tool watch, and in my experience are more durable. __________________ GMT 1675 SS (1969) Tudor Big Block Chrono 79170 white-dial panda (~1993) Tudor Big Block Chrono 79180 black-dial panda (~1993) Tudor Sub 79090 (1992)

11 October 2014, 09:26 AM	#15
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Jubilee rocks

11 October 2014, 09:28 AM	#16
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	all personal prefs but a 2t jube on a rootbeer gmt is an absolute must.

11 October 2014, 09:35 AM	#17
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	I prefer Oyster, feels a bit more sporty.

11 October 2014, 09:52 AM	#19
bearone2 Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Arizona Watch: 116713LN Posts: 402	jubilee's more comfortable, i wore this one for 31 years. Attached Images

11 October 2014, 03:03 PM	#20
Jlsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Jose Location: Mexico Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 265	IMO jubilee looks great on a date just. I like the TT jubilee and I have mixed feelings about SS jubilee. On the other hand, Oyster ROCKS! Even with PCL

11 October 2014, 03:11 PM	#21
bigrustypig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: New Zealand Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 1,426	I prefer oyster on the GMT TT.....sportier although I acknowledge the jubilee hides scratches and dings better than the oyster.

11 October 2014, 06:03 PM	#22
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,695	I just think the jubilees wear much worse than the oysters. I've yet to see an oyster with serious stretch. When the jubilees wear they really show it too (like mine which needs to go to MY for refurbishing). __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

11 October 2014, 06:22 PM	#23
IREZUMI "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wales Posts: 7	Oyster everytime !!!!! It's Classic and clean looking and always looks good. i feel that the Jubilee is too fussy better suited to a dress watch. The "President" is a great alternative as it's got a similar look to the Jubilee but more robust and sportier looking like the Oyster bracelet.

11 October 2014, 06:25 PM	#24
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	I think the TT Jubilee is the way to go, that said i have an oyster TT on my Root Beer. Had a jubilee on my DJ and had enjoyed it, but they do like to stretch. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

11 October 2014, 10:12 PM	#25
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,693	I like TT Jubilee. There are two probes though. First is it's a dated look, very 80's. There is nothing wrong with that but many have mixed emotions about that. The second is stretch. The band will stretch quickly. I think it's more comfortable and on a root beer seems more appropriate. I have owned both on a GMT. The Jubilee will not show scratches at all which can offset the stretching and a dated look can also be a vintage look. Bottom line is you can't go wrong. I'm not a fan of two tone in general but a two tone GMT is a notable exception. ESPECIALLY a a root beer. That was my Grail watch when I was a teenager. Good luck.

11 October 2014, 10:34 PM	#26
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Jubilee for sure on a root beer.

11 October 2014, 10:46 PM	#27
Nathan_Barnes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: N Location: Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 148	Jubilee all the way! [IMG][/IMG]

11 October 2014, 11:25 PM	#28
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Don't know generally but I desire both... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

12 October 2014, 12:13 AM	#29
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Jubilee won't show scratches as an oyster would. Both very comfortable - the oyster is sportier.

12 October 2014, 12:46 AM	#30
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	It's inconsequential to me which is more desirable. It's all about preference for me and I prefer the look and feel of an Oyster bracelet. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

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