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RFP · 14 January 2011, 09:12 AM

Good day,

I would like to know which bracelet was fitted to the early "Pan Am"-style GMT Masters. I have seen photos of GMTs for sale with Jubilee bracelets and others with Oyster bracelets... I'm just wondering which of the two (if, indeed, either!) was more likely to be the "pilots" watch.

I would really like to own a "Pepsi" GMT Master and think I prefer the Jubilee bracelet... wondering if I'm about the only one!

Rob (saving my lunch money!)

Tools · 14 January 2011, 09:17 AM

The GMT originally came with the Oyster bracelet, but it has been available with a Jubilee bracelet for 40 years also.........

brownbear · 14 January 2011, 09:41 AM

While I prefer the oyster on most Subs and GMTs, I do like the Jubilee on the SS Pepsi. Not sure what it is but it just looks good..

RFP · 14 January 2011, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brownbear

While I prefer the oyster on most Subs and GMTs, I do like the Jubilee on the SS Pepsi. Not sure what it is but it just looks good..

So, it's not "just me!" Good!

I own a really gorgeous 'nipple dial root beer' YG/SS GMT Master from the early 80s and an F-series Sea Dweller... I'm thinking that this just might be the year for a 'Pepsi!' After I've been around here long enough, I will attempt to sell my SS (non-date) Omega Constellation to help fund the new 'quest!'

Stay warm!

Rob

dddrees · 14 January 2011, 09:59 AM

I also think the Pepsi goes best with the Jubilee as well. Something about that combo just looks right to me.

mike · 14 January 2011, 10:01 AM

All we have to do is check litrature of the era.

Wouldn't you like to buy one now for that price.

RFP · 14 January 2011, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

All we have to do is check litrature of the era.

Wouldn't you like to buy one now for that price.

Oh yes... One of each 'color,' please

Saxon007 · 14 January 2011, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

All we have to do is check litrature of the era.

Wouldn't you like to buy one now for that price.

I would like to buy one even if the price was equivilent to today's dollars - Rolex hasn't been shy about jacking up the price.

$240.00 in 1958 had the same buying power as $1,824.92 in 2010.

$600.00 in 1958 had the same buying power as $4,562.30 in 2010.

Annual inflation over this period was 3.98%.

(Calculated here: http://www.dollartimes.com/calculators/inflation.htm )

A SS GMT is now over $7000 and an 18k GMT is up around $30k.

ingoodtime · 14 January 2011, 01:10 PM

Bet they had an awesome glow in the dark bezel and the owners wrist probably had a good glow also.

14 January 2011, 09:12 AM	#1
RFP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rob Location: Hurst, Texas Watch: 16753, 16600, Posts: 42	Question about early GMT ("Pan Am") History Good day, I would like to know which bracelet was fitted to the early "Pan Am"-style GMT Masters. I have seen photos of GMTs for sale with Jubilee bracelets and others with Oyster bracelets... I'm just wondering which of the two (if, indeed, either!) was more likely to be the "pilots" watch. I would really like to own a "Pepsi" GMT Master and think I prefer the Jubilee bracelet... wondering if I'm about the only one! Rob (saving my lunch money!)

14 January 2011, 09:17 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	The GMT originally came with the Oyster bracelet, but it has been available with a Jubilee bracelet for 40 years also......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 January 2011, 01:10 PM	#9
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	Bet they had an awesome glow in the dark bezel and the owners wrist probably had a good glow also. __________________ Lee

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14 January 2011, 09:41 AM	#3
brownbear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: georgia Watch: it Bub Posts: 1,334	While I prefer the oyster on most Subs and GMTs, I do like the Jubilee on the SS Pepsi. Not sure what it is but it just looks good..

14 January 2011, 09:59 AM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I also think the Pepsi goes best with the Jubilee as well. Something about that combo just looks right to me.

14 January 2011, 10:01 AM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	All we have to do is check litrature of the era. Wouldn't you like to buy one now for that price.

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