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Old 7 May 2023, 11:19 PM   #31
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Not a fan of the jubilee on it. Give it a year of use and it will look like every other stretched out president band. Oyster is the way to go on the GMT and Sub. I have the gold sub version and love it.

The jubilee is a big reason I love it! Bracelet stretch comes from the stress placed on the pins, and Rolex has begun to use ceramic “sheaths” on the pins of their PM bracelets to protect against it. So I suspect stretch will be no problem at all here. And, IMHO, the solid YG jubilee — with the two-tone/black-gray bezel — is stunning. A good thing for Rolex and the Rolex world that different eyes behold different things.


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Old 7 May 2023, 11:53 PM   #32
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Old 8 May 2023, 01:40 AM   #33
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The jubilee is a big reason I love it! Bracelet stretch comes from the stress placed on the pins, and Rolex has begun to use ceramic “sheaths” on the pins of their PM bracelets to protect against it. So I suspect stretch will be no problem at all here. And, IMHO, the solid YG jubilee — with the two-tone/black-gray bezel — is stunning. A good thing for Rolex and the Rolex world that different eyes behold different things.


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Old 8 May 2023, 01:50 AM   #34
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This is a beauty and the best of the recent Rolex release imo…but small changes would make it much better.

The lugs still need to be addressed (thinned down) if paired with the jubilee though. It’s just not visually proportional and it’s too top heavy. The oyster at least balances it out a little….visually and weight-wise.
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Old 8 May 2023, 02:01 AM   #35
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Sooo nice!

They let you try on something already promised to another?

Not a Rolex, but was looking at a Grand Seiko once. AD saw my hesitation than had the watch specialist size it for my wrist. I knew immediately I’d never buy from them!

BTW… I love the looks of that GMT.
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Old 8 May 2023, 02:58 AM   #36
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Sooo nice!

They let you try on something already promised to another?

Back in the day (2018) when watches were in display cases, we all tried on watches that were eventually sold. It’s not a big deal imo. The stickers are still on them.


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Old 8 May 2023, 03:09 AM   #37
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Sooo nice!

They let you try on something already promised to another?

The AD probably promised this watch to a grey dealer so it’s a mute point


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Old 8 May 2023, 03:33 AM   #38
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Stunning time piece indeed, thanks for sharing OP.
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Old 8 May 2023, 03:37 AM   #39
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Not sure of the reference number. I was in the boutique sourcing a leather strap for my Daytona and the Manager said I have something to show you, but it is already spoken for. A very special piece. Exquisitely crafted, bezel is subtle and some how the watch did not feel like bling to me.
lovely! good reason for me to post a pic...
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Old 8 May 2023, 05:16 AM   #40
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I really like it. I’ve asked my dealer to get me on a wait list for it.


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Old 8 May 2023, 05:30 AM   #41
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Absolute toss letting a watch already sold (or is it ? ) be handled by all and sundry.

Just like the display models.

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Old 8 May 2023, 10:22 AM   #42
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Love seeing the new watches showing-up ...

Would also love to see your Daytona on leather!
Pocked this up a few weeks ago. The new GMT seemed more subtle that the Daytona.
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Old 8 May 2023, 11:40 AM   #44
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That watch in unbelievable. I think it’s a stunner. Going to work hard and try to save up for that one in the next few years. I’m so glad they did an all PM jubilee. Lusting after a solid gold GMT on a jubilee as a kid is what got me into this crazy hobby.
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Old 15 May 2023, 05:12 AM   #46
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That is a beautiful piece, I love it.
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Old 15 May 2023, 05:49 AM   #47
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I tried it the other day it looks really nice. Clasp took up a fair bit of the bracelet. Very comfortable as expected.

You can barely notice the difference in colour in the bezel it may aswell just be all black. And would probably be better if it was.

I could be persuaded, but only because I own most of the others :)


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Old 15 May 2023, 06:12 AM   #49
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Pocked this up a few weeks ago. The new GMT seemed more subtle that the Daytona.
Absolutely beautiful.

I've generally been a fan of the Daytona on rubber.

But ... this croc has me intrigued. I asked an AD last week whether they still make croc straps for the 116518 and they do.

Might just pick one up.
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I tried it the other day it looks really nice. Clasp took up a fair bit of the bracelet. Very comfortable as expected.

You can barely notice the difference in colour in the bezel it may aswell just be all black. And would probably be better if it was.

I could be persuaded, but only because I own most of the others :)


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Great photo. It really shows the contrast in the grey to black bezel. If I had the option, which I don't, I would get an all-black bezel.
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Not here in the US. It is always now that they start hitting.

Curious what you’re hoping to get


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Old 15 May 2023, 06:39 AM   #52
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I tried it the other day it looks really nice. Clasp took up a fair bit of the bracelet. Very comfortable as expected.

You can barely notice the difference in colour in the bezel it may aswell just be all black. And would probably be better if it was.

I could be persuaded, but only because I own most of the others :)


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Nice but still need to see pic from actual owner to make up my mind


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