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Old 15 August 2024, 09:35 PM   #1
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GMT bracelet length

In the past 2 days, I have visited both ADs in my area. Both had the exact GMT I'd like to purchase. Of course they are display only. Both jubilee.

I tried them on at both ADs. At both locations I asked if the bracelet was fully linked and was told yes. I looked at both and they were adjusted, in the clasp, to the middle position. Both felt the same.

I have a 7.33-7.5" wrist. These watches felt just a little snug. I was told I could buy an extra link.

My 124270 is adjusted to the middle position and fully linked and fits great. But I kind of give that one a pass because it's a smaller watch to start with.

I'm not complaining about the possible need to purchase a link. I just think it's a bit strange that a longer bracelet isn't supplied.

I guess I didn't know this was a thing with larger watches, also. My DJ41 watches have 1 or 2 links removed.

Any GMT owners with 7.5(ish)" wrist who have purchased in the past few years run into this same problem?
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Old 15 August 2024, 09:41 PM   #2
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I have a 126710 jubilee and 7” wrist.

I have 2 links removed. The clasp is set to the “largest” micro adjust. In this position it’s fairly loose feeling which how I prefer my watches to fit.

I’m not sure what 2 links equates to in terms of wrist circumference. I know that we have members with larger wrists who have had to add links, but I wouldn’t have thought your wrist size would be an issue.
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Old 15 August 2024, 10:12 PM   #3
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I have a 7.5” wrist and purchased a126713GNNR.
Had to purchase 2 links.
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Old 15 August 2024, 10:22 PM   #4
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I have 7.5" wrists and bought a VTNR on jubilee and a 126710 BLNR on oyster both NIB.
I didn't have to buy any add on links for either just micro adjustment.
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Old 15 August 2024, 10:27 PM   #5
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6.5" wrist. 126710BLRO on Oyster has two links removed. OEM Jubilee fitted to same watch by RSC has one link removed. Oysters are definitely longer than Jubilee at retail size for the 126710. Oyster is very comfortable and I can wear one 24/7 without feeling the need to take it off but the Jubilee is in an even better league for wearing comfort.
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Man this bracelet fitment is all over the map
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Old 15 August 2024, 10:44 PM   #7
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I read somewhere that Rolex have reduced the number of links across the board. I tried on the Sky-Dweller recently on jubilee and it almost fit with no adjustment on my 7 inch wrist. I was surprised since I guess most people buying that watch would be over 7 inches therefore would have to buy additional links.
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Old 15 August 2024, 11:40 PM   #8
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I have no basis of fact for this statement, but it seems to me the newer bracelets are shorter in length. Not just the jubilees either.
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Old 15 August 2024, 11:53 PM   #9
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GMT bracelet length

It’s been established that the jubilee bracelets on the GMT are shorter than the oyster bracelets So that’s just the way it is. Rolex bracelets, in general, are shorter than other brands. If I buy a Seiko, I have to remove 4 full links from an Oyster style bracelet. If I buy a Rolex, on Oyster, I only have to remove 2. My wrist is 6 1/4 inches. It’s an area where Rolex could improve. You shouldn’t have to purchase an extra link for a brand new $10,000 + wrist watch. That is just ridiculous. Come on, Rolex! Do better!

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