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Old 1 February 2017, 10:02 AM   #1
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Thick bracelet

Hello All in the world of Rolex,

I just purchased a GMT Master 2 and i absolutely love it, i noticed that the bracelet is so unbelievably thick and robust compared to the bracelet on my Submariner. My question is, what year do the subs start using the Thick bracelet??

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Old 1 February 2017, 10:06 AM   #2
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Hi, It depends if we are comparing similar dates. The Sub and GMT of the same era should be same size.

Unless your comparing a 6 digit reference to a 5 digit...
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Old 1 February 2017, 10:08 AM   #3
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The sub bracelet feels entirely too light to me. I know the sub is one of the favorites on here and I love the style but when they went ceramic it made the watch even lighter. Some people love heavy watches (me) and some love watches that feel like they aren't even on your wrist but if I can't feel it then It's a no go.
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Old 1 February 2017, 10:23 AM   #4
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The Sub Date went to the glidelock bracelet in 2010, the Submariner in 2012.
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Old 1 February 2017, 10:29 AM   #5
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natosub, Thank you, thats exactly what i needed.
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The Sub Date went to the glidelock bracelet in 2010, the Submariner in 2012.
2008 for the Sub Date - ref's 116618 and 116619
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Old 1 February 2017, 12:08 PM   #7
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The sub bracelet feels entirely too light to me. I know the sub is one of the favorites on here and I love the style but when they went ceramic it made the watch even lighter. Some people love heavy watches (me) and some love watches that feel like they aren't even on your wrist but if I can't feel it then It's a no go.


The ceramic models are heavier overall than the al insert models.


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2008 for the Sub Date - ref's 116618 and 116619
Great point Clive, I was thinking SS but on reread the OP did not specify.
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