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Old 31 January 2024, 06:37 AM   #1
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I bought my BLRO back when the only option for the bracelet was a jubilee. On my previous GMTs (a couple 5-digit ones, a BLNR, and a 116710LN), I always had it on an oyster bracelet. I’ve enjoyed the jubilee on my BLRO since it dresses it up a bit and contrasts with the more dressed down look of my Subs.

However, I got the itch for something new. After looking at what to add to my collection next, I decided that instead of adding another watch, I’d get an oyster bracelet for my BLRO. I hate that the watches I have now don’t get as much wrist time as I’d like, so this is also another way of adding something new without having one more watch sitting in the watch box.

So, without further ado, the transition:

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New bracelet:


Jubilee removed:


Cleaned up the case between the lugs while the bracelet was off:





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Old 31 January 2024, 06:39 AM   #2
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Awesome. I did the same thing with the BLNR.


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Old 31 January 2024, 06:39 AM   #3
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very sharp, looking good!
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Old 31 January 2024, 06:49 AM   #4
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'Kind of'.............absolutley!

Looks great on the new bracelet - can I ask you how you aquired the Oyster bracelet?
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Old 31 January 2024, 06:53 AM   #5
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Looks great on both bracelets
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Old 31 January 2024, 08:12 AM   #6
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Looks good. How did you manage to get the bracelet? There seems to be conflicting info, on whether or not you can just buy either bracelet, without trading the original.

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Old 31 January 2024, 09:50 AM   #7
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Looks good. How did you manage to get the bracelet? There seems to be conflicting info, on whether or not you can just buy either bracelet, without trading the original.

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I purchased it from one of the trusted resellers here on TRF. Arrived in about 24 hours.

I wouldn’t have done the change if I would have needed to turn in the jubilee. While I don’t plan to swap between the often very often, I like having the option. It’s almost like having a second watch. Also, I hate the idea of turning in something worth so much and then paying full price for the replacement. It’s like paying double as much, which wouldn’t have been worth it.


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Old 31 January 2024, 10:01 AM   #8
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I purchased it from one of the trusted resellers here on TRF. Arrived in about 24 hours.

I wouldn’t have done the change if I would have needed to turn in the jubilee. While I don’t plan to swap between the often very often, I like having the option. It’s almost like having a second watch. Also, I hate the idea of turning in something worth so much and then paying full price for the replacement. It’s like paying double as much, which wouldn’t have been worth it.


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Was the bracelet advertised or did you have to go contacting various dealers hunting for one that had one in stock?


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Old 31 January 2024, 10:18 AM   #9
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Was the bracelet advertised or did you have to go contacting various dealers hunting for one that had one in stock?


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It was advertised. I actually hadn’t set out looking for it when browsing for something new to potentially add to the collection. When I saw it, though, it was perfect for what I needed.


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Old 31 January 2024, 10:07 AM   #10
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I purchased it from one of the trusted resellers here on TRF. Arrived in about 24 hours.

I wouldn’t have done the change if I would have needed to turn in the jubilee. While I don’t plan to swap between the often very often, I like having the option. It’s almost like having a second watch. Also, I hate the idea of turning in something worth so much and then paying full price for the replacement. It’s like paying double as much, which wouldn’t have been worth it.


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Hopefully they didn’t overcharge, by too much. I feel the same way you do, and probably most of us do. It is ridiculous to give up something you’ve already paid for, in order to get a different bracelet. In fact, it’s unfair.

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Old 31 January 2024, 08:15 AM   #11
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Both look great
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Old 31 January 2024, 10:10 AM   #12
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Old 31 January 2024, 10:39 AM   #13
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That sounds like a great plan! Adding an oyster bracelet to your BLRO will give it a whole new look. Can't wait to see the before and after pictures!
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Old 31 January 2024, 11:22 AM   #14
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Looks clean and perfect.
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Old 31 January 2024, 11:23 AM   #15
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Love the look both ways. Great idea to add the oyster


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Old 31 January 2024, 11:57 AM   #16
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I do not like sport watches on anything but an Oyster bracelet. The Oyster is more sporty and the Jubilee is a dressier type bracelet. The Jubilee belongs on a 2 tone datejust with fluted bezel (the old mans watch), IMHO......haha!
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Old 31 January 2024, 12:03 PM   #17
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Looks great, would an all brushed Sub Oyster bracelet with GlideLoc fit the GMT?

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Old 31 January 2024, 03:09 PM   #18
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Looks great, would an all brushed Sub Oyster bracelet with GlideLoc fit the GMT?

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I believe the Sub has different end links that wouldn’t fit the GMT. I wouldn’t mind all brushed links as opposed to the PCL on the oyster bracelet for the GMT, though. It definitely looks more sporty.


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Old 8 February 2024, 10:15 PM   #19
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Looks great, would an all brushed Sub Oyster bracelet with GlideLoc fit the GMT?

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The newer version of the 97200 bracelet absolutely fits the BLRO.
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Old 31 January 2024, 03:21 PM   #21
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Both look good! Well done

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Old 31 January 2024, 04:57 PM   #22
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Old 31 January 2024, 10:43 PM   #23
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Old 1 February 2024, 12:50 AM   #24
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Great look either way. Nice to have the option.
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Old 8 February 2024, 10:05 PM   #25
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Very cool move and pics! Thinking of swapping bracelets between my BLRO on Jubilee and BLNR on Oyster…🤔Should I?
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