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Old 20 August 2021, 01:56 AM   #1
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BLNR on Sub Bracelet
After about 4 years, the PCLs were still getting in my way, so I finally swapped them for a Sub bracelet. Very strange after all this time to finally enjoy the watch the way I originally wanted to minus PCLs. A much more low key vibe. The Glidelock clasp is a dream too. Very happy.
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Old 20 August 2021, 02:03 AM   #2
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The way it should have been designed from the beginning and the reason why I cannot bond with mine, fully.
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Old 20 August 2021, 02:04 AM   #3
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Looks way better with matte finish. Sub bracelet probably a more elegant solution than brushing, though.
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Old 20 August 2021, 02:06 AM   #4
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Looks so much better this way!
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Old 20 August 2021, 02:06 AM   #5
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The way it should have been designed from the beginning and the reason why I cannot bond with mine, fully.
Indeed, especially since the introduction of the Jubilee and up-sizing of the Explorer II (so full options and not too much overlap with order models).
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Old 20 August 2021, 02:07 AM   #6
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Looks great!
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Old 20 August 2021, 02:11 AM   #7
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How did you make this work? I thought the sub bracelets don’t fit right?


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Old 20 August 2021, 02:14 AM   #8
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Looks great, enjoy!
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Old 20 August 2021, 02:19 AM   #9
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I think BLNR looks better with PCLs, and the hint of blue makes it special.

I you want low key, then just get a black sub
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Old 20 August 2021, 02:22 AM   #10
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Spectacular! Jubilee incredibly comfortable for the long stretches of time I wear mine. But the brushed Oyster bracelet on my BLRO would rock!
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Old 20 August 2021, 02:22 AM   #11
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Looks so much better on the Sub bracelet

Did it fit straight on?
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Old 20 August 2021, 02:28 AM   #12
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I think BLNR looks better with PCLs, and the hint of blue makes it special.
I'm with you on that. PCL's work perfectly on the GMT IMO, while all-brushed is better on Subs. Rolex got it right!
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Old 20 August 2021, 02:29 AM   #13
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Your happiness is far more than, if it makes you happy. Cool :(
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Old 20 August 2021, 02:32 AM   #14
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Looks better to me!
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Old 20 August 2021, 02:37 AM   #15
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That looks so much better than PCLs!
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Old 20 August 2021, 02:48 AM   #16
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How did you make this work? I thought the sub bracelets don’t fit right?


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The new Subs have 21mm lug width, but the previous model Subs (114060 and 116610) with 20mm lug width used the 97200 bracelet which fits this 116710 BLNR.
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Old 20 August 2021, 02:56 AM   #17
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Looks so much better on the Sub bracelet

Did it fit straight on?
Yes, as long as I used the original 116710 spring bars from the original 98200 bracelet (which has the PCLs).
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Old 20 August 2021, 03:09 AM   #18
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Old 20 August 2021, 03:12 AM   #19
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This looks great... I'm thinking of taking the bracelet off my hulk when I'm not wearing it and do the swap. Or did you order the bracelet?
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Old 20 August 2021, 03:22 AM   #20
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looks good. i think i need to do this for my BLNR as well.
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Old 20 August 2021, 03:25 AM   #21
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Looks great! Much more practical, I bet.

I have OCD about keeping things original, so I'd stick with the PCL's, even though the brushed/Glidelock combo is probably a dream!
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Old 20 August 2021, 07:38 AM   #22
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Looks great! Much more practical, I bet.

I have OCD about keeping things original, so I'd stick with the PCL's, even though the brushed/Glidelock combo is probably a dream!
I’m also OCD and need things to be original.
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Old 20 August 2021, 08:14 AM   #24
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Perfect combination! I wished Rolex would provide an all brushed bracelet selection for the BLNR and BLRO. Less bling and more professional.
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Old 20 August 2021, 08:15 AM   #25
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No fan of pcl bracelets . Looks good.
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Old 20 August 2021, 08:20 AM   #26
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wow looks great on the new bracelet
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Old 20 August 2021, 08:23 AM   #27
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Looks good - but prefer the the bling, actually like the jubilee better. I have my 124060 to be more understated. The blue screams look at me, as it should!
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Old 20 August 2021, 09:17 AM   #28
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This looks great... I'm thinking of taking the bracelet off my hulk when I'm not wearing it and do the swap. Or did you order the bracelet?
I ordered the additional bracelet.
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Old 20 August 2021, 09:19 AM   #29
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I think BLNR looks better with PCLs, and the hint of blue makes it special.

I you want low key, then just get a black sub
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Old 20 August 2021, 09:33 AM   #30
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Looks great! Much more practical, I bet.

I have OCD about keeping things original, so I'd stick with the PCL's, even though the brushed/Glidelock combo is probably a dream!
+1

It looks far better on brushed Oyster. Had my BLNR for 7 years wishing it had originally BCL. As for my BLRO on Jubilee, I don't care about the PCLs since it's WAY more discrete and nearly impossible to see scratches although it would also be nice to see it on fully brushed Jubilee.
IMO, only the Daytona should have the Oyster PCL.
But as you said, I also don't like watch mods so while I owned my BLNR I enjoyed it 99% but not 100...

But the OP's BLNR looks fantastic.
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