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nyc2tlv · 15 September 2016, 05:10 PM

Is it just me or whoa does that oyster clasp not look appropriate on that jubilee bracelet...? I'd LOVE a 41mm jubilee but only with a hidden clasp.(the clasp on the much older datejusts was such a turn off for me when I used to wear one).

vman · 15 September 2016, 05:23 PM

I noticed that too... My OCD won't allow this.

Snow-Dweller · 15 September 2016, 06:12 PM

It is to give it an easylink extension.

Passionata · 15 September 2016, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nyc2tlv

Is it just me or whoa does that oyster clasp not look appropriate on that jubilee bracelet...? I'd LOVE a 41mm jubilee but only with a hidden clasp.(the clasp on the much older datejusts was such a turn off for me when I used to wear one).

Indeed it isn t nice

nyc2tlv · 15 September 2016, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Clivek

It is to give it an easylink extension.

The easylink came at such a high price aesthetically that it killed it for me... And I was so very much looking forward to a 41mm jubilee

travisb · 15 September 2016, 07:57 PM

The hidden clasp looks MUCH better to me.

henry333 · 15 September 2016, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by travisb

The hidden clasp looks MUCH better to me.

Rackness · 15 September 2016, 08:13 PM

Oyster clasp belongs on oyster bracelet....

1William · 15 September 2016, 08:54 PM

I get the decision on the clasp. The easy link system is nice. It would be nice if they could figure out how do it without this clasp.

Slider817 · 15 September 2016, 08:57 PM

If they ever come out with a SS version I hope they just return to the hidden clasp

brandrea · 15 September 2016, 09:17 PM

Aesthetically it's not as nice as the hidden clasp.

I wish Rolex could design an adjustable clasp that isn't so clunky looking for the DJ and the DD lines.

AK797 · 15 September 2016, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1William

I get the decision on the clasp. The easy link system is nice. It would be nice if they could figure out how do it without this clasp.

OmegaJJH · 15 September 2016, 10:20 PM

I think i'm a little late to the party here? (and or a little dumb).

Is that the new Jubilee bracelet on the new DJ41?

If so, that's a massive error IMO.

This was such a huge upgrade on the vintage DJ bracelets....

outtatime · 15 September 2016, 10:22 PM

I guess I don't understand the fuss. Old Jubilee bracelets (like on the GMTs) had a clasp kind of like this. Doesn't bother me but that's just me. Can't wait for these in stainless!

watchwatcher · 15 September 2016, 11:59 PM

I think someone at Rolex needs to put some thought into an adjustable clasp for the jubilee and president bracelets. And the mystifying thing is, I believe there was some patent application for such a thing on the president, and then Basel, and...nothing. Huh.

RichM · 16 September 2016, 12:04 AM

It's not my cup of tea.

Muzz · 16 September 2016, 01:19 AM

Looks better with the stickers off and on the wrist. I know it was not popular but I really like it because of the easy link.

nyc2tlv · 17 September 2016, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Muzz

Looks better with the stickers off and on the wrist. I know it was not popular but I really like it because of the easy link.

Better, but not good enough!

WatchWeb · 17 September 2016, 03:37 AM

I like the older clasp on my dads Coke (1989 model).

Newer models then the hidden clasp is the way forward.

Hmm..

themast · 17 September 2016, 03:42 AM

It gives it kind of a vintage look.

This being said, I think one day Rolex will come up with a hidden (easily) adjustable clasp. And charge us for that!

JP Chestnut · 17 September 2016, 03:47 AM

The hidden clasp looks cool, but functionally sucks. There's zero room for bracelets that lack any sort of micro adjust in 2016. This is an improvement.

fania123 · 17 September 2016, 03:50 AM

But after purchasing it and wearing it I love it. Change isnt always bad it sometimes just takes a little getting used to.

ACF1 · 17 September 2016, 04:20 AM

I love the "vintage style" and of course the always convenient easy link

ACF1 · 17 September 2016, 04:21 AM

I love the "vintage style" and of course the always convenient easy link

Watchgeek5000 · 17 September 2016, 04:53 AM

Just takes getting used to seeing

rdschreiner · 17 September 2016, 04:57 AM

If you really think about it, this is a very hard problem and probably why they came up with this as an answer for their largest Datejust. You have a fixed number of visible links once the bracelet is sized. How would you either subtract or add to those on the fly? You'd need extra links "stored" somewhere and the only place would be over or under the bracelet, which would create aesthetic and fit problems.

JP Chestnut · 17 September 2016, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rdschreiner

If you really think about it, this is a very hard problem and probably why they came up with this as an answer for their largest Datejust. You have a fixed number of visible links once the bracelet is sized. How would you either subtract or add to those on the fly? You'd need extra links "stored" somewhere and the only place would be over or under the bracelet, which would create aesthetic and fit problems.

They could have done a better job. This watch:
http://www.ablogtowatch.com/iwc-pilo...mepieces-2016/

Has an exponentially better engineered set up.

SC11 · 17 September 2016, 05:26 AM

I know this is a Jubilee but didn't someone post a Rolex patent for an adjustable President clasp?!

Tools · 17 September 2016, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by outtatime

I guess I don't understand the fuss. Old Jubilee bracelets (like on the GMTs) had a clasp kind of like this. Doesn't bother me but that's just me. Can't wait for these in stainless!

I agree. This clasp gives the Jubilee a micro-adjustment to fit and an EZ-link for hot summer months..

It's a return to functionality that has been missing from the Jubilee since the change to the "hidden" clasp..

rdschreiner · 17 September 2016, 05:52 AM

True that it has more of an integral clasp that blends better with the bracelet, but still not the Super Jubilee look where all you see is the crown.

15 September 2016, 05:10 PM	#1
nyc2tlv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Always Watchin Location: NYC Watch: Horologicaholic Posts: 169	Datejust 41 Jubilee clasp, lack of thought!? Is it just me or whoa does that oyster clasp not look appropriate on that jubilee bracelet...? I'd LOVE a 41mm jubilee but only with a hidden clasp.(the clasp on the much older datejusts was such a turn off for me when I used to wear one).

15 September 2016, 06:12 PM	#3
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	It is to give it an easylink extension. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

15 September 2016, 10:20 PM	#13
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	Datejust 41 Jubilee clasp, lack of thought!? I think i'm a little late to the party here? (and or a little dumb). Is that the new Jubilee bracelet on the new DJ41? If so, that's a massive error IMO. This was such a huge upgrade on the vintage DJ bracelets....

15 September 2016, 10:22 PM	#14
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	I guess I don't understand the fuss. Old Jubilee bracelets (like on the GMTs) had a clasp kind of like this. Doesn't bother me but that's just me. Can't wait for these in stainless! __________________ The above represents my opinion. I may be wrong, but that's how I feel. Scratches ≠ "Character"

16 September 2016, 12:04 AM	#16
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,773	It's not my cup of tea. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

15 September 2016, 05:23 PM	#2
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	I noticed that too... My OCD won't allow this.

15 September 2016, 07:57 PM	#6
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	The hidden clasp looks MUCH better to me.

15 September 2016, 08:13 PM	#8
Rackness "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harford County MD Posts: 393	Oyster clasp belongs on oyster bracelet....

15 September 2016, 08:54 PM	#9
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	I get the decision on the clasp. The easy link system is nice. It would be nice if they could figure out how do it without this clasp.

15 September 2016, 08:57 PM	#10
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	If they ever come out with a SS version I hope they just return to the hidden clasp

15 September 2016, 09:17 PM	#11
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	Aesthetically it's not as nice as the hidden clasp. I wish Rolex could design an adjustable clasp that isn't so clunky looking for the DJ and the DD lines.

15 September 2016, 11:59 PM	#15
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I think someone at Rolex needs to put some thought into an adjustable clasp for the jubilee and president bracelets. And the mystifying thing is, I believe there was some patent application for such a thing on the president, and then Basel, and...nothing. Huh.

16 September 2016, 01:19 AM	#17
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Looks better with the stickers off and on the wrist. I know it was not popular but I really like it because of the easy link.

17 September 2016, 03:37 AM	#19
WatchWeb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: John Location: UK Watch: GMT2C, Sub LVC Posts: 798	I like the older clasp on my dads Coke (1989 model). Newer models then the hidden clasp is the way forward. Hmm.. __________________ GMT2 Ceramic 2012. 2015 ”Hulk” Submariner. 2015 white dial 116520.

17 September 2016, 03:42 AM	#20
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	It gives it kind of a vintage look. This being said, I think one day Rolex will come up with a hidden (easily) adjustable clasp. And charge us for that!

17 September 2016, 03:47 AM	#21
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	The hidden clasp looks cool, but functionally sucks. There's zero room for bracelets that lack any sort of micro adjust in 2016. This is an improvement.

17 September 2016, 03:50 AM	#22
fania123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHILA Posts: 1,726	I too was a little unsure of this But after purchasing it and wearing it I love it. Change isnt always bad it sometimes just takes a little getting used to.

17 September 2016, 04:20 AM	#23
ACF1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: LATAM Watch: Rolex DD40 Posts: 53	I love the "vintage style" and of course the always convenient easy link

17 September 2016, 04:21 AM	#24
ACF1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: LATAM Watch: Rolex DD40 Posts: 53	I love the "vintage style" and of course the always convenient easy link

17 September 2016, 04:53 AM	#25
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	Just takes getting used to seeing

17 September 2016, 04:57 AM	#26
rdschreiner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 41	If you really think about it, this is a very hard problem and probably why they came up with this as an answer for their largest Datejust. You have a fixed number of visible links once the bracelet is sized. How would you either subtract or add to those on the fly? You'd need extra links "stored" somewhere and the only place would be over or under the bracelet, which would create aesthetic and fit problems.

17 September 2016, 05:26 AM	#28
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	I know this is a Jubilee but didn't someone post a Rolex patent for an adjustable President clasp?!

17 September 2016, 05:52 AM	#30
rdschreiner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 41	True that it has more of an integral clasp that blends better with the bracelet, but still not the Super Jubilee look where all you see is the crown.

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