Picking the right jubilee bracelet for my pre-ceramic (16710) GMT Master II

[fishingbear]

I have both options, jubilee and super jubilee, and my vote is for the super jubilee.

[Loevhagen]

What do you SJ owners do when the wrist expands during work / summer?

a) don't work
b) don't have summer
c) insert half-links in you wear in your pocket along with a screwdriver you bring with you in your pocket at all times, or
d) none of the above; just wear the SJ very loose

[asabet]

I ended up buying a 62510H with 555B endlinks: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=593224

I realize it's not a perfect fit for my watch, but the price was much lower than the correct one with 502T endlinks would have been. I'm hoping it will be good enough, and I'm not worried about wear from the endlinks since I will never sell this watch.

I also bought a couple aftermarket nonbranded bracelets to compare, one of which comes with endlinks that might be a better fit for my watch. Will report back with pics once everything arrives!

[asabet]

Here's my new Jubilee (62510H with 555B endlinks):




The fit is plenty good enough for my needs. As luck would have it, the aftermarket one arrived today too and seems pretty good quality, but it doesn't have the same shine that the genuine does in the brushed links.

[scooba]

62510 with 502T is how Rolex did it in or around the end of production off the 16710T cased GMT So I would and have done mine like this I did have it on a Super Jubilee for a few weeks then I wanted it Period Correct So visited StJames London and they fitted the correct set up

[asabet]

Next time I'm in New York City, I'll see if Rolex will change out the endlinks for me. Until then, this is good enough for me!

[Recaro18]

Beautiful!!

[mineral]

Nice looking watch especially with jubilee bracelet. Can’t go wrong with this combo

[asabet]

Thanks, Ricky and mineral!

[Gtecko]

Originally Posted by Kon Peki

That picture is SO good ... nice shot !!

I would too preferred the SJ but where to start to find one for a good price ?
as anyone mentio0nned purchasing directly from the AD , if so what is the price tag ?

Thanks !

[asabet]

Originally Posted by Gtecko

That picture is SO good ... nice shot !!

Thank you!

[Loevhagen]

I sure hope your 16710 has lug holes with those end links - or you have just added the bracelet permanently...

Originally Posted by Kon Peki

Here's my new Jubilee (62510H with 555B endlinks):




The fit is plenty good enough for my needs. As luck would have it, the aftermarket one arrived today too and seems pretty good quality, but it doesn't have the same shine that the genuine does in the brushed links.

[asabet]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

I sure hope your 16710 has lug holes with those end links - or you have just added the bracelet permanently...

My endlinks have slots for the tool to remove them. Here is the same bracelet on my Datejust 16234 (also a no holes case):

[Loevhagen]

OK. Good. I read 550B.

The 555B seems to be for the DJ - but as long as it fits; all good. :)

Originally Posted by Kon Peki

My endlinks have slots for the tool to remove them. Here is the same bracelet on my Datejust 16234 (also a no holes case):

[asabet]

I was able to source a 62510H bracelet with 502T endlinks and put the other one on my DJ .

Also, sent my watch to Rolex for service (Rolex NYC) and was suprised to learn that my bezel insert (pictured earlier in this thread) was an aftermarket one. I had no idea. They replaced it with a genuine one for $51, which is great.

I still can't see the difference between the Rolex and aftermarket one, but I'm glad to know my watch is all original now. It felt like Rolex had my watch forever for the service (in actuality just a month), but it was well worth it. Also, they did a terrific job on the refinish. Watch looks like new.

Quick wrist shot:

[rmlovett1]

Beautiful watch! Looks great!
I saw this thread a couple weeks ago and found a 62510H with 555b for my recently acquired A serial coke...SEL with lug holes. The end links are tight, don’t move, but look and feel great. I’ll continue to look for 502’s, but they are difficult to find.

[asabet]

Thanks, yours looks terrific as well!