New BLRO oyster

[SearChart]

The new Oyster bracelet for BLRO is on exchange base with HQ, you cannot order them separately if you have the jubilee one.

The jubilee bracelet is not on exchange, and can be ordered for those with the oyster version.

Just so you know

[rambo99]

I know from day one that you will be required to surrender your existing one before purchasing the alternative bracelet. but I doubt someone would still think otherwise.

[42itus]

Thanks for the insight!


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[SearChart]

Originally Posted by rambo99

I know from day one that you will be required to surrender your existing one before purchasing the alternative bracelet. but I doubt someone would still think otherwise.

Except, if you own the jubilee version you cannot order the oyster at all.

Exchange means that they require the same bracelet back when you order one, so in a case of severe damage for example.

[r1ch4rd]

I spoke with my AD about this on Wednesday. They told me they can order the oyster bracelet but the watch would need to be sent in Rolex for a service and they would swap it at the same time. You do get the original jubilee bracelet back though so you will have both.
I think paying for a full service on a watch that is less than a year old just to swap a bracelet is crazy.

[Galaga167]

Originally Posted by r1ch4rd

I spoke with my AD about this on Wednesday. They told me they can order the oyster bracelet but the watch would need to be sent in Rolex for a service and they would swap it at the same time. You do get the original jubilee bracelet back though so you will have both.
I think paying for a full service on a watch that is less than a year old just to swap a bracelet is crazy.

Will the jubilee fit an LN?

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by SearChart

The new Oyster bracelet for BLRO is on exchange base with HQ, you cannot order them separately if you have the jubilee one.

The jubilee bracelet is not on exchange, and can be ordered for those with the oyster version.

Rolex continues in its mysterious ways.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by SearChart

The new Oyster bracelet for BLRO is on exchange base with HQ, you cannot order them separately if you have the jubilee one.

The jubilee bracelet is not on exchange, and can be ordered for those with the oyster version.

Just so you know

Thanks Bas

Luckily I prefer the jubilee anyway

[r1ch4rd]

Originally Posted by Galaga167

Will the jubilee fit an LN?

I’m not sure if the jubilee from a 126710 will fit on a 116710, but I have seen the 116710 on a jubilee. I think it’s the older style.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=667066
That might help you

[Harry-57]

My UK AD informed me that from next year they would be taking orders for alternative bracelets from any current model owner who is a customer of theirs with a watch bought from them - GMT Master and Sky Dweller. No exchange required.

Since the GMT Master on Oyster was a new introduction this April, unlike the Jubilee version which was already a current model, I could see the argument (however narrow) for not making an Oyster bracelet available for a pre April 2021 Jubilee model.

However, they have already told me that the TT Sky Dweller I bought from them in July 2020 can have an additional Jubilee bracelet - which I will order as soon as I can as an addition, not an exchange. So as usual, the contradictions pile up as more people talk to more other people about something which hasn't kicked in yet.

In time the full picture will emerge. If past experience is anything to go by, the situation will still differ as ADs modulate Rolex policy to suit themselves. Some will offer customers the full range of choices. Some will reserve certain exchanges for certain customers. Some may require a bundle of some sort. Some may even try to claw back the old bracelet from customers who are not aware that they can keep it. It should make for entertaining reading.

[Master_Grogu]

Originally Posted by r1ch4rd

I spoke with my AD about this on Wednesday. They told me they can order the oyster bracelet but the watch would need to be sent in Rolex for a service and they would swap it at the same time. You do get the original jubilee bracelet back though so you will have both.
I think paying for a full service on a watch that is less than a year old just to swap a bracelet is crazy.

Full service for a 5 minute operation! Now that’s some profit making$$$

[rambo99]

soon the oyster bracelet will hit the Grey market at more than double the msrp. if you want to get it from an AD, play the AD game as usual.

[Bozack90]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

My UK AD informed me that from next year they would be taking orders for alternative bracelets from any current model owner who is a customer of theirs with a watch bought from them - GMT Master and Sky Dweller. No exchange required.

This seems like it is the most likely outcome, eventually people will be able to order them for either model, just I could see now them being more restrictive as the oyster variant is so new.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by Bozack90

This seems like it is the most likely outcome, eventually people will be able to order them for either model, just I could see now them being more restrictive as the oyster variant is so new.

It may even differ by region. The OP knows what he is talking about, but it appears to contradict what my AD said. I'll grant you that ADs can be somewhat variable in their responses.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by rambo99

soon the oyster bracelet will hit the Grey market at more than double the msrp. if you want to get it from an AD, play the AD game as usual.

I saw one on C24 and my immediate thought was "huh? that's a good price for the WG". Then I looked again. Laughable. But if someone wants it badly enough and is willing to pay, good luck to them. Their choice. Personally, I hope such gouging does not succeed, but it's none of my business when all said and done.

[rambo99]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

I saw one on C24 and my immediate thought was "huh? that's a good price for the WG". Then I looked again. Laughable. But if someone wants it badly enough and is willing to pay, good luck to them. Their choice. Personally, I hope such gouging does not succeed, but it's none of my business when all said and done.

I mean just the bracelet, not the watch.

[macrowatch]

Thanks OP!

But wow that is a confusing official policy!

[Martin]

Thanks for the insight

[Bozack90]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

It may even differ by region. The OP knows what he is talking about, but it appears to contradict what my AD said. I'll grant you that ADs can be somewhat variable in their responses.

well I am speculating about the future and quoting a different person

I don't at all doubt that they are limiting sales now as the OP suggests but I could see them changing that as the oyster model gets out of year 1

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by SearChart

The new Oyster bracelet for BLRO is on exchange base with HQ, you cannot order them separately if you have the jubilee one.



The jubilee bracelet is not on exchange, and can be ordered for those with the oyster version.



Just so you know

Thanks for sharing Bas!


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[101031-28]

Originally Posted by SearChart

The new Oyster bracelet for BLRO is on exchange base with HQ, you cannot order them separately if you have the jubilee one.

The jubilee bracelet is not on exchange, and can be ordered for those with the oyster version.

Just so you know

Bas, I'm confused: oyster BLRO can swap to jubilee but Jubilee BLRO cannot swap to oyster, is that correct? Also swapping bracelet when allowed will require for the original bracelet to stay with RSC/Rolex?

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by 101031-28

Bas, I'm confused: oyster BLRO can swap to jubilee but Jubilee BLRO cannot swap to oyster, is that correct? Also swapping bracelet when allowed will require for the original bracelet to stay with RSC/Rolex?

Oyster can add jubilee. Jubilee has to trade for oyster?

Seems like a dumb thing to do. My AD has a parts account and told me I could order once available. I said "no thanks". PCL oyster is the worst bracelet Rolex makes (in my opinion).

[scombs263]

I guess one option is to buy a BLRO jubilee and a new model BLNR oyster. Then u can keep both and swap back and forth. ;-)

[shinne]

sounds like fud. My AD said I could order it without any mention of trading in.

[173rdabn]

Hmm...... Seems Rolex still thinks that the watch and accessories doesn't really belong to you.

[MTBer]

Originally Posted by 173rdabn

Hmm...... Seems Rolex still thinks that the watch and accessories doesn't really belong to you.

It really speaks to how strong Rolex's market position is, where they can refuse something so innocuous. Why not accommodate customers wanting to give them more money to buy a bracelet that's already offered with that watch anyway?

Omega deserves more credit in this respect- customization with leather and NATO straps is encouraged, and if I wanted to update the bracelet on my 3570.50 moonwatch to the one from the new model, they're happy to take my money and let me do it.

[Driver8]

Originally Posted by 101031-28

Bas, I'm confused: oyster BLRO can swap to jubilee but Jubilee BLRO cannot swap to oyster, is that correct? Also swapping bracelet when allowed will require for the original bracelet to stay with RSC/Rolex?

Laughable 'rules' from Rolex.

What can we expect next?

"Well sir, you can buy a Jubilee BLRO when it's a Monday or Thursday but you can never, ever, EVER order an Oyster bracelet on pain of death. Alternatively you can order an Oyster BLRO when it's a Tuesday, Wednesday or Sunday. If you buy the Oyster BLRO on the Tuesday you CAN order an additional Jubilee for it as well, but if you order it on a Wednesday you can only buy a Jubilee on an exchange basis. If you order your Oyster BLRO on the Sunday then you can't order a Jubilee at all AND you have to roll your trouser leg up and dance the funky chicken before you can enter the store. On Friday or Saturday you can order either the Oyster or Jubilee BLRO, unless its a full moon, and then you also have to buy £5K of jewellery you don't want. Or a Hublot. Apart from that it's all crystal clear and perfectly reasonable".

[drrd]

Originally Posted by scombs263

I guess one option is to buy a BLRO jubilee and a new model BLNR oyster. Then u can keep both and swap back and forth. ;-)

Yeah just buy a GMT II on Oyster as well! Easy

[afmars]

Originally Posted by scombs263

I guess one option is to buy a BLRO jubilee and a new model BLNR oyster. Then u can keep both and swap back and forth. ;-)

This is actually the best option

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by 101031-28

Bas, I'm confused: oyster BLRO can swap to jubilee but Jubilee BLRO cannot swap to oyster, is that correct? Also swapping bracelet when allowed will require for the original bracelet to stay with RSC/Rolex?

Yes, you understood it perfectly.

And as for the logic behind this, I have no idea why they would do this.
I don't think it is just in Europe though, this news was sent to ADs last week and was updated on myrolexnetwork. They did not tell this at the release of the oyster a few months ago...