I Bastardized my GMT

[eijiboy]

Originally Posted by porky51

I wanted to do the same with my BLNR, however, how can I justify paying $4,000 for the 97200 bracelet? It's the price of a Tudor Pelagos 39 watch vs. a bracelet.

I've been contemplating for years and still can't justify paying this much for a stainless steel bracelet.

The cost to brush the PCL from a watch maker is $120.

Do you suggest brushing the PCL or paying for the 97200?

Thanks

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Just brushed it for less.

[Gab27]

Originally Posted by porky51

I wanted to do the same with my BLNR, however, how can I justify paying $4,000 for the 97200 bracelet? It's the price of a Tudor Pelagos 39 watch vs. a bracelet.

I've been contemplating for years and still can't justify paying this much for a stainless steel bracelet.

The cost to brush the PCL from a watch maker is $120.

Do you suggest brushing the PCL or paying for the 97200?

Thanks

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If the bracelet was otherwise identical, I'd say just brush it in a heartbeat. However, if you wear the watch a lot while you are active, you are getting Glidelock, and that's a huge upgrade, IMO.

[Stan Cooper]

No criticism from me; brushed Oyster always on a GMT-Master of any flavor.

[LoveTheCrown]

Originally Posted by mand2240

Well it finally happened. I swapped out the jubilee on my 126710 out for a 97200 oyster bracelet off of a Sub. I have created my ideal watch! I’m sure this will trigger the purists, but this was my plan from day one (I would still have done this if I had a 116710 to gain the glide lock and lose the PCLs). I love the jubilee and have to admit it’s a bit more comfortable, but the stealth look of the oyster fits my current lifestyle a little bit better.

I did the same with my Batman but I used the oyster bracelet from a Daytona. Has the satin finish and easy link buckle rather than the glide lock. Glide lock is far more versatile, but I love wearing it like this.




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[TswaneNguni]

Now get a Bergeon 2290 and you will have a brushed oyster looking like new forever .(Dark grey part on the Bergeon)

[Hankman]

I like it a lot! If I were lucky enough to have a Batman, I too would prefer the oyster. Well done sir!

[trackingtime]

this has been done years ago! still looks great and comfortable with the glidelock on the sub bracelet!

[Pinchy]

How was this done again. I tried swapping my bracelet from the 116610LV to the 126710BLNR but the holes on the end links don't actually line up.

[LoveTheCrown]

Originally Posted by Pinchy

How was this done again. I tried swapping my bracelet from the 116610LV to the 126710BLNR but the holes on the end links don't actually line up.

The bracelet is from a 116500LN (which I wear on an oysterflex; black dial with the black oysterflex). The pin holes line up, BUT I’ve used off market pins that are skinnier. It is not an exact fit and there is some exposed lug but I love it. I am fortunate to also have a Pepsi 126710BLRO which I’ve kept on the jubilee.


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[Hollie_Rollie]

I like it! Nice job


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[cvo]

I wished it came from Rolex without PCLs. Looks awesome!

[fishingbear]

Looking good

[sunandtime]

This is awesome - takes big balls to do something like this!

[thesharkfactor]

Originally Posted by sunandtime

This is awesome - takes big balls to do something like this!

I could brush a bracelet in 5 mins and then polish it back again in the next 10 mins. How large would my testicles be then?

Point is, it's no big deal.

[LC23]

looks great actually, but I love the polished more. good balance of bling!

[Fanofsteel]

The PCLs would kill me. Love the all-brushed look on the GMT. It also seems more appropriate for the rugged & utilitarian vibe of the model.

[GONZO2LR]

looks great....

[Solo118]

Originally Posted by avera

I got my BLRO in July 2021. It came on a jubilee. I spent months thinking about whether to get an oyster for it and, if so, which one. I knew that if I got the proper 79200, I wouldn't be happy with the PCL so, rather than getting one and having it brushed, I got a 97200. As is already clear, the 97200 fits the BLRO snugly. The end links are a little short, as you can see in the picture posted by MikePRT above, but that turns out to look kind of cool. Since the center of the end links stick up a little, those visually align with the lugs, making it look both intentional and retro. The 97200 looks really great on the BLRO.

Having said tall that, I prefer the jubilee. It is just a thing of beauty and looks more substantial, oddly. It also just pops in a very cool mid-century kind of way. My first Rolex, back in the 90s was vintage 1016 Explorer. It came on a Joske's Made in Mexico jubilee and looked amazing. I eventually inherited my grandfather's 5508 and had the original stretch oyster repaired. I wore that for about a decade. I also have 1675 GMT on its original USA rivet oyster, with the narrower center links. I love all of those bracelets and I do think the 97200 is a fantastic bracelet but the jubilee really is perfection on the BLRO. Just my opinions, of course.

These are pictures of my watch.

Looks GREAT either way, nice to know you can switch it up at any time.

[thesharkfactor]

Originally Posted by avera

I got my BLRO in July 2021. It came on a jubilee. I spent months thinking about whether to get an oyster for it and, if so, which one. I knew that if I got the proper 79200, I wouldn't be happy with the PCL so, rather than getting one and having it brushed, I got a 97200. As is already clear, the 97200 fits the BLRO snugly. The end links are a little short, as you can see in the picture posted by MikePRT above, but that turns out to look kind of cool. Since the center of the end links stick up a little, those visually align with the lugs, making it look both intentional and retro. The 97200 looks really great on the BLRO.

Having said tall that, I prefer the jubilee. It is just a thing of beauty and looks more substantial, oddly. It also just pops in a very cool mid-century kind of way. My first Rolex, back in the 90s was vintage 1016 Explorer. It came on a Joske's Made in Mexico jubilee and looked amazing. I eventually inherited my grandfather's 5508 and had the original stretch oyster repaired. I wore that for about a decade. I also have 1675 GMT on its original USA rivet oyster, with the narrower center links. I love all of those bracelets and I do think the 97200 is a fantastic bracelet but the jubilee really is perfection on the BLRO. Just my opinions, of course.

These are pictures of my watch.

My opinion entirely:

I think the BLNR suits the 97200 better than the BLRO. I would never have thought that until I just saw it there. The BLRO suits the PCL Oyster better than brushed.. BLRO seems to suit polished parts better than the BLNR?

[Poncho987]

Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

My opinion entirely:

I think the BLNR suits the 97200 better than the BLRO. I would never have thought that until I just saw it there. The BLRO suits the PCL Oyster better than brushed.. BLRO seems to suit polished parts better than the BLNR?

I agree with you judging by the photo anyway. Brushed oyster looks great on the BLNR, but not so much for the BLRO. Jubilee for BLRO.